Fun Fact Friday- 3 C's of sensitivity!

Many people suffer from sensitive skin, whether it's genetic or environmental. Sensitivity is recognised by red, sore, tight, flaky, dehydrated and blotchy skin. The most common areas these conditions originate are known as the three C's- cheeks, chin & chest. 

Genetically sensitive skin is often recognised by three key factors that clients suffer with- excema, psoriasis and hayfever. Other signs are those who have IBS or are allergy prone because their body naturally produces more histamine. 

Environmentally sensitised skin develops from factors such as: high stress levels, medication, over exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light, daily environment, and excessive exercise. 

Using a skincare range that specialises in sensitive skin and helping to reduce redness, calm and repair the skin is key to improving the skins condition. My favourite is Dermalogica's UltraCalming range because it's been researched and developed to be gentle, soothing and has multipurpose products. For example their Ultra Calming Cleanser can be an eye makeup remover, cleanser and a mask, 3-in-1 awesome! 

There are also lifestyle do's and dont's that can help the skin. 

Do: 

-use the 'less rule' (less products, heat and time)

- use a physical sunscreen 

- use calming products 

Don't: 

- over exfoliate 

- eat spicy foods 

- over indulge in caffeine or alcohol 

- over soak 

By understanding the causes of skin sensitivity it will help to treat and manage the condition to improve overall skin health.