Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is a skin condition which needs special care. To people who has sensitive skin, the primary concern is the condition of the skin while the skin type (oily or dry) is relatively important.
3 Major Factors Reactive Sensitivity
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Factors of Body Secretion
Stress, emotional changes, dealt a blow, dry skin, alcoholism, anti-biotics, drug (medical) injection, natural born sensitive body. -
Natural /External Environment Effects
Change of climate, air pollution, pollen, seafood, micro-organism, animal hair, sensitive to metal -
Chemical Factors
Chemical substance, wrong products used, skin renewal, soap, shampoo, perfume, preservatives, etc.
Types of Sensitive Skin
Couperose Skin
- Congenital skin problem
- Skin is usually tender and smooth, prone to redness, with broken capillaries (Not itchy or pain)
- Stress, hormonal imbalance, coffee, smoking and alcohol will also causes the skin to become delicate
- Absorption and excretion is slower than normal healthy skin
Sensitive (Reactive) Skin
- Acquired skin problem
- Known as "Primary Irritation" in Dermatology terms
- Appear like normal skin, occasional redness occur, swelling; but tend to calm down after several hours. (Induction of various bacteria on skin)
- Caused by unnoticeably irritation.
Hyper Sensitive Skin (Rosecea)
- Acquired skin problem
- Reactive skin and sensitive skin are related to our immune system
- Skin are responsive to external irritation (red and swollen), worsen and become sensitive skin (red and swelling do not subside, resulting in inflammation and local eczema)
- Inflammation is a result of skin's self-protection response against external irritation to get rid of pathogens.
Please consult a doctor/dermatologist for further advice for the following skin conditions
- Swollen-red
- Itchy
- Painful
- Skin feels tight and hot (with severe itchiness)
- eczema with peeling and signs of bursting (like injured) seen on infected areas
- appearance of multiple papules and patches of rashes.
This type of skin is suffering from inflammation and bacteria infection. Use of any skin care products or treatments should be stopped immediately.
