1. What are the causes of sensitive skin?Menopause, hormonal imbalances, sun exposure, lack of sleep, use of alcohol, use of Retin A, environmental stress, and allergies are just some causes of sensitive skin.
2. What are the signs of sensitive skin? Sensitive skin tends to be thin, easily irritated, with urticaria or erythema. Itching may develop immediately after applying certain skincare products, or after coloring the hair. Sun exposure easily damages those with sensitive skin.
3. Why is sensitive skin becoming an increasingly common skincare concern? As we are exposed to countless amounts of chemicals, and a variety of new ingredients in products, more and more people are experiencing skin sensitivity.
4. What advice can you offer to skincare professionals on treating sensitive and rosacea-prone skin? When treating sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, it’s advised to avoid using the steamer and hot towels during the facial, as well as doing strong extractions, mechanical exfoliation, and excessive massages. Stimulating sensitive skin can lead to broken capillaries, increased redness, and irritation.
5. How are skincare manufacturers and spas responding to the issue with relevant products and treatments? More and more skincare manufacturers are now offering products without harsh fragrances, and containing soothing and calming ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe, and chamomile.
6. Are there any ingredients that are ideal for treating sensitive skin? The ideal moisturizers for sensitive skin are hyaluronic acid, squalane, and apricot kernel oil. Adding aloe and chamomile helps soothe and heal, as well as vitamin E. Mineral sunscreens are always advised to help protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
7. Are there any ingredients that should be avoided? Products containing scrubbing beads should be avoided, as well as those containing which hazel, peppermint, menthol and alcohol.
8. What are some ways spas can help ease sensitive skin during treatments? Providing treatments with fragrance-free (hypoallergenic) products, avoiding the use of harsh cleaning agents in the treatment rooms, and performing services using lukewarm water all reduce skin sensitivity.
2. What are the signs of sensitive skin? Sensitive skin tends to be thin, easily irritated, with urticaria or erythema. Itching may develop immediately after applying certain skincare products, or after coloring the hair. Sun exposure easily damages those with sensitive skin.
3. Why is sensitive skin becoming an increasingly common skincare concern? As we are exposed to countless amounts of chemicals, and a variety of new ingredients in products, more and more people are experiencing skin sensitivity.
4. What advice can you offer to skincare professionals on treating sensitive and rosacea-prone skin? When treating sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, it’s advised to avoid using the steamer and hot towels during the facial, as well as doing strong extractions, mechanical exfoliation, and excessive massages. Stimulating sensitive skin can lead to broken capillaries, increased redness, and irritation.
5. How are skincare manufacturers and spas responding to the issue with relevant products and treatments? More and more skincare manufacturers are now offering products without harsh fragrances, and containing soothing and calming ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe, and chamomile.
6. Are there any ingredients that are ideal for treating sensitive skin? The ideal moisturizers for sensitive skin are hyaluronic acid, squalane, and apricot kernel oil. Adding aloe and chamomile helps soothe and heal, as well as vitamin E. Mineral sunscreens are always advised to help protect the skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
7. Are there any ingredients that should be avoided? Products containing scrubbing beads should be avoided, as well as those containing which hazel, peppermint, menthol and alcohol.
8. What are some ways spas can help ease sensitive skin during treatments? Providing treatments with fragrance-free (hypoallergenic) products, avoiding the use of harsh cleaning agents in the treatment rooms, and performing services using lukewarm water all reduce skin sensitivity.
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