However, people tend to say they have sensitive or sore skin for a variety of different reasons. Some feel they have painful skin, others say the skin is a little sore. For example, when a fever is present, some people feel that their skin is sensitive or hurts a little, and is perhaps a little prickly. When this happens, they know that they do have a fever, and a quick check with a thermometer proves this is in fact true. Other people consider their skin is sensitive because certain products cause their skin to burn or sting, or turn red, or their skin just feels really uncomfortable, even though there is nothing to see.
Sensitivity of the skin can be caused by numerous things, like allergic reactions to different foods, animals or skin products – and remember every one is different, so it can be very difficult to track down the cause of an allergy. If the skin is very dry, then the skin may not protect the nerve endings as adequately, and can cause skin reactions. Excessive heat or cold can cause sensitivity as can the wind or too much sun, and of course different skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.
Now according to dermatologists, everyone’s skin reacts differently to all the different soaps and skin care products that are available these days. It is generally agreed that the more highly scented soaps, or those with strong detergents should not be used on the face, as these often give allergic reactions of different kinds to many people. It is better to use soap-free cleansers for the face, as most of these liquid facial cleansers have a lower pH than soaps and are less likely to cause skin irritation. There are also facial washcloths which are mild cleansers, but of course, this does add to the garbage pile, so using the liquid and your own reusable face cloth, washed frequently and dried thoroughly in the dryer to kill bacteria may be a better solution for you.
Moisturizers can help your skin have more moisture, and the choice of moisturizing products is extensive. What you should look for is a product with few ingredients (less chance of a reaction to something), and one that has little or no fragrance. If you want a fragrance, you can always use a little perfume, rather than adding fragrances to all of your body, which could cause a skin reaction if you are allergic to anything in that product.
When you have purchased a new product, try it out first by putting a dab behind your ear overnight for, say, five nights. If you have no obvious reaction to it, then for 5 nights, put a little of the product on a temple at the side of your eye. If this remains problem-free, then you should be safe to use the product over the whole of your face.
Of course, if your sensitive skin results in a rash, that doesn’t clear up, or is very painful, then you need to see your doctor to try to find out why this is happening – in which case, good luck, as pinning down the cause of an allergic reaction can be very challenging!
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