Problem: Hypersensitive skin

Signs:

More and more people complain of skin hypersensitivity. Such skin reacts with redness, burning and itching to many influences that normal skin tolerates calmly. For example, applying regular cosmetics, cold windy weather, bright sun or even washing with tap water can trigger an inflammatory reaction in owners of sensitive skin. Normal skin has a resource for adapting to external conditions, but hypersensitive skin is characterized by low tolerance to stress: even a small deviation from ideal conditions causes an inflammatory response.

Factors such as a damaged skin barrier, exposure to irritants, and weakened immunity can also have a certain influence - for example, in the case of chronic infections or increased intestinal permeability.

Solution:

Care for hypersensitive skin should be thoughtful and careful. It is better to refuse spontaneous purchases and experiments with cosmetics. Cosmetic products for sensitive skin should cleanse gently and without irritation, restore the barrier properties of the epidermis, and soothe irritation.

Cosmetics with lanolin (wool wax - a natural lubricant of sheep's wool) demonstrate excellent results in restoring the protective properties of the epidermis. Lanolin, similar in composition to human epidermal lipids, fills in defective areas of the epidermis and softens the skin. This reduces the risk of foreign particles getting into the deep layers of the skin, which can cause inflammation.

Some natural components contain inflammation inhibitors, that reduce the production of signaling molecules (cytokines) triggering an inflammatory reaction with redness, burning and itching. 

Most often, cosmetic products for sensitive skin include such soothing ingredients as: oat extract, licorice extract (or its active substance - dipotassium glycyrrizate), omega-3 fatty acids, chamomile extract, lavender extract, calendula extract, some algae (Sceletonema costatum, Pelvetia canaliculata), zinc PCA, mineral water with silicic compounds