There are increasing cases of sensitive skin in men, but especially in women. The development of this skin problem is due to increasingly aggressive external agents such as smog, pollution, and UV rays, which can generate skin reactivity and imperfections such as skin spots, but not only. A wise move is to fully understand what sensitive skin needs and how to recognize it.
1. Recognize sensitive skin with the "stinging test"
The stinging test is a test carried out by cosmetic companies that want to verify the skin acceptance of an anti-aging face cream. It is not a mandatory test by law, but it is performed by most cosmetic companies that offer a selection of products for sensitive skin. The stinging test is performed on a sample of volunteers who choose to test the product themselves. The cream for sensitive skin is usually applied to the area between the nose and mouth: in subjects who experience itching or stinging, the skin is certainly sensitive, and the product is therefore not suitable to be classified as a dermocosmetic for delicate skin.
2. Sensitive, reactive or intolerant skin?
There are several steps that can characterize sensitive skin. This problem, if not properly treated, worsens and the skin, from simply delicate, can become reactive and intolerant. Sensitive skin dries out and reddens easily: this is due to a more fragile hydrolipidic film, which cannot fully perform its protective function against external agents. In the presence of reactive and intolerant skin, skin reactions become more serious and can result in itching, tingling, burning, and dermatitis. This is why it is essential, first of all, to consult a specialist and, thanks to their advice, start using a dermocosmetic also tested on sensitive skin. Choosing a cream with phospholipids and glucosamine can mark the right start to respect the needs of reactive and delicate skin.
3. Do you blush often?
Constantly reddened skin? In this case, it could be couperose, a skin imperfection resulting from capillary fragility. The people most exposed to this problem are those with fair and thin skin. Couperose develops from the cheekbones to the sides of the nose and this is due to an enlargement or rupture of the capillaries. This imperfection can also develop in women during menopause, during which hormonal changes can dry out the skin. Finding effective creams for couperose is not simple. To alleviate this problem, the dermatologist might also recommend laser treatments. However, it is always a good idea to adopt a moisturizing face cream with a light and non-aggressive texture containing delta-lactone and Fospidina, one to ensure an emollient action and the other to help promote the physiological formation of hyaluronic acid essential for superficial and deep hydration.
4. Useful foods for couperose
If the search for creams for couperose proves to be almost impossible, it is good to remember to adopt a healthy and adequate diet. There are foods that can help the well-being of capillaries. Berries, blackberries, blueberries, and currants contain bioflavonoids, substances useful in strengthening blood vessel walls. The same action is performed by vitamin C contained in citrus fruits, a precious ally of the microcirculation, which helps the elasticity of capillaries. The consumption of spicy foods and alcohol is not recommended, while foods rich in omega 3 and omega 6, good fatty acids that help reduce skin inflammation, are welcome. You can find them in oily fish such as sardines and anchovies.
5. Moisturizing cream is not always suitable
The choice of moisturizing face cream must be made consciously. Not all products we find on the market are suitable for meeting the dermatological needs of our skin, especially in the case of sensitive and delicate skin. First of all, it is important to identify a day moisturizing or nourishing face cream based on the skin type. In the presence of dry skin, it is necessary to choose a nourishing product, with a richer texture and a formulation rich in antioxidants such as, for example, vitamin E. If, on the other hand, the epidermis is very reactive or combination, it is essential to choose a face cream with a fresh and light texture so that it absorbs easily and is delicate on the skin. Creams containing Fospidina are one of the latest technologies in dermocosmetics: they are pleasant thanks to their formulation rich in phospholipids and glucosamine (Fospidina complex).
6. No to DIY facial cleansing
Avoid acting like a professional beautician and experimenting with DIY cleaning. Squeezing small pimples or blackheads can lead to skin spots or even acne scars. In case of acne, it is important to consult a dermatologist, which is certainly the wisest move to alleviate this skin imperfection as quickly as possible.
7. Does dry skin age faster?
Dry skin does not age faster, but it can show the signs of skin aging more visibly because it cannot maintain normal skin hydration. In the case of dry and sensitive skin, nourishing dermocosmetics should be sought. Creams with soy and rice peptides are very effective, as they are essential amino acids that help deeply hydrate the skin, promoting nourishment, firming, and elasticity.
8. Is drinking plenty of water good for your skin?
Skin needs extreme hydration to stay healthy and beautiful. Keeping the skin hydrated can also help to mitigate the imperfections caused by chrono-aging. It is obviously necessary to observe good habits such as drinking plenty of water, especially during the warmer season when more fluids are lost through sweating. A great help also comes from dermocosmetics with creams containing Fospidina which deeply hydrate the skin and help cells promote the production of hyaluronic acid, a substance necessary to maintain skin elasticity and hydration, preventing wrinkles and micro-wrinkles.