Sensitive Skin Care: Ways to Soothe Aging Skin
Before getting to involved, how about we take a quick view at the different types of skin. There are three basic types of skin:
*dry skin
*combination skin
*oily skin
It's not too difficult to determine your skin type. Simply cleanse your face and do not apply moisturizer. Wait one hour and blot different parts of your skin with a tissue.
People with dry skin won't leave behind any traces of oil on the tissue. People with oily skin will leave the tissue covered in oily residue. If you have combination skin then there will be oily residue only on the tissues applied to the forehead, cheeks and chin.
Right about now some of you may be thinking: Wait a minute! I've heard of a fourth skin type, sensitive skin. Well, the truth is that sensitive skin isn't a skin type, per se. It's basically a condition that affects different skin types, just like aging skin.
Dealing with Aging Skin
Okay, here is where it gets complicated. The older we get the more our skin becomes sensitive regardless of our skin type. So, what we have to do is find products that are effective on our skin condition, but gentle on our skin.
This is when sensitive skin care comes in handy for every type of skin. Anti aging skin care products often contain ingredients like Vitamin C, retinol and AHAs that can be irritating for people with sensitive skin.
You may be tempted to try the trial and error approach to find the right product, however, people with sensitive skin can quickly end up in a cycle of irritation that is hard to treat. Therefore, read the labels and see if you can find any of the following ingredients:
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one of the most soothing ingredients in any skin care product. It can be used as an anti-aging ingredient because it can treat chronic redness and swelling.
Chamomile
This ingredient has been used for centuries to help soothe sensitive skin.
Licorice Root Extract
This ingredient can also be found as licochalcone in different skin care products. It is a soothing ingredient that can help you alleviate irritation and redness.
Niacinamide
This natural ingredient is especially good for sensitive skin because it can help you relieve inflammation and treat hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants
If you want to treat aging skin then you should look for products that contain Vitamin E, polyphenols and other antioxidants. These ingredients are essential for anti-aging skin care and less irritating than AHAs and retinol.
Final Tip
If you want to get the most from your anti aging skin care routine, make sure that you don't skip the sunscreen. One of the biggest factors that cause premature skin wrinkles and age spots is UV radiation. In fact, by simply using sunscreen on a daily basis you can help keep your skin looking younger for longer.
REJUVENATING CREAM is an excellent skin care lotion for sensitive, aging skin. This natural skin care cream contains natural ingredients that make is soothing and gentle. In effect, REJUVENATING CREAM is an excellent wrinkles cream that can be used to treat all skin types regardless of how sensitive they are.
Published March 8th, 2010
Filed in Health
