Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin has a tendency to become irritated or experience breakouts from internal or external factors, hormone changes, environmental changes, etc.

You may have:

Blemishes seemingly without cause
Skin gets stressed with stress/change
Hormone changes affect skin
Ingredient allergic reactions
Foods cause blemishes
Seasons affect skin

All Skin Types

CLEANSE YOUR FACE

Wash in the morning to remove all the junk your skin purged overnight when in repair mode.
Wash at night to remove makeup and/or the impurities from the day (sweat, sebum, etc.).
Use a gentle cleanser designed for your skin type and use fingertips to work the cleanser without scrubbing.
Rinse using warm water, as not to shock pores shut while rinsing & pat dry with a soft cloth.
If you are using a daily exfoliator tool, use very gently.

HYDRATE CLEAN SKIN

Use natural ingredients, also derived & cleaned naturally (not chemically bleached, etc.). This is food for your skin.
Be aware, if water is an ingredient in a product, then there may be a multitude of chemicals to guard it from bacteria.
Use a serum and skip the filler ingredients. A serum is a concentrated formula so only active ingredients nourish deep (like our facial serums).
Our skin produces oils to maintain its cell lifecycle, so using a quality oil effectively communicates with skin.

EXFOLIATE WEEKly

Exfoliate gently for your skin type, masks and tools are not one size fits all.
Exfoliate once a week as a guide. This will allow your skin to have time to regenerate and cycle.
Don’t leave masks on until fully hardened, 5-15 minutes max avoids over-drying skin, causing a rush in oil production.
Hydrate immediately after a mask, skin redness is normal as blood rushes to the surface.
Don’t use a mask the day before an event as it draws out junk and may cause a blemish to surface.

Sensitive skin may worsen with:

Sun exposure
Exposure to air pollution
Frequent changes in temperature
Cold, harsh weather
Hard water (water with higher mineral content)
Very hot water
Lack of sleep
Hormonal changes
Stress and late nights
Chlorine in swimming pools
Dry skin and dehydration

Tips for Sensitive Skin:

Use a mild cleanser
Choose a hydrator that helps skin hold onto moisture
Avoid fragrance
Avoid Antibacterial or deodorant ingredients
Avoid alcohol
Avoid waterproof cosmetics
Toss old cosmetics
Apply new products behind the ear for a fews days to test with your skin
Pat dry after a shower
Don’t over-heat your house
Take warm vs hot showers