Sensitive skin

Definition: Hyper-reactive skin resulting in tightness, tingling, itching, irritation, heating, and sometimes accompanied by redness. These sensations of discomfort appear in an exacerbated way in reaction to stimuli. These symptoms can appear on the face or on the whole body.

Internal and external causes: Heredity, skin aging, diet, hormonal imbalance, stress, air pollution, certain medical treatments (radiotherapy, etc.), UV rays, friction, allergic reactions, sudden changes in temperature, use of overly aggressive cosmetic products, certain skin diseases (rosacea, eczema, etc.).

How to reduce or eliminate them: Add soothing care products based on niacinamide, allantoin, Centella asiatica or panthenol to your beauty routine; favor moisturizing agents, combined with film-forming agents (hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, glycerin, aloe vera...); integrate care products based on active ingredients known for their repairing effects such as fatty acids or nourishing oils to repair the skin barrier.

Preventive measures: Choose gentle, moisturizing/nourishing skin care products; avoid products containing perfumes and irritating surfactants; moisturize your skin with a moisturizing and soothing cream that will protect it from external aggressions throughout the day; avoid grainy scrubs; avoid using cotton pads to remove makeup.

Sensitive Skin

Why do we have sensitive skin?

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Having sensitive skin can sometimes be a source of discomfort: irritations, redness, and inflammation can accumulate throughout the day. Highly reactive, it requires special attention and appropriate care. Several causes can explain this skin hypersensitivity. Learn more about these various factors.

What does it mean to have sensitive skin?

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Having sensitive skin increases exposure to feelings of discomfort, tightness, and redness. Weakened, the skin barrier tends to react to the slightest external or internal aggressions. Discover here all the characteristics of sensitive skin and how to take care of it.

Gommage peau sensible : comment le choisir et l'appliquer ?

Exfoliation for sensitive skin: how to choose and apply it?

6 min of reading

Sensitive skin is hyper-reactive. This manifests as tightness, tingling, itching, irritation, heat sensations, and sometimes redness. These discomforting sensations appear in an exacerbated manner in response to stimuli. These symptoms can manifest on the face or across the entire body. It is often advised against performing exfoliations on this type of skin. But what is the real situation? Let's focus.

Une peau sensible est-elle toujours synonyme de peau sèche ?

Does sensitive skin always equate to dry skin?

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This question is quite common. It is true that dry skin is often sensitive, but sensitive skin is not necessarily dry. We explain why.

Sensitive, reactive, allergic or intolerant skin: is there a difference?

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A skin that reacts to the slightest change or following the application of a conventional skincare product deserves your attention. This condition needs to be closely monitored to prevent skin damage and the permanent onset of redness. Intolerant, reactive, sensitive, allergic... these are just some of the terms that can be used to describe this type of skin. How can we make sense of it all? Are there differences between all these terms? We answer your questions.

Peau sensible et peau allergique : quelles différences et comment en prendre soin ?

Sensitive skin and allergic skin: what are the differences and how to care for them?

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A sensitive skin and an allergic skin react easily and excessively to various stimuli. So, how can we distinguish between them?

Sensitive Skin: Tips for a Successful Routine.

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When one has sensitive or even reactive skin, redness, tingling and tightness can occur anywhere, and at any time. Fortunately, certain molecules help to calm, soothe and relieve the skin in a lasting way. Discover which ones.

Which oil(s) should be used for sensitive skin prone to redness?

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Irritations, redness or itching? These symptoms characterise sensitive skin. True sources of discomfort, these signs should be alleviated, or even eliminated, through the use of a treatment compatible with the skin type. The vegetable oils are among the solutions suitable for a beauty ritual for sensitive skin.

Which cream(s) should be used for sensitive skin?

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When the skin barrier is weakened, the skin is more exposed to external aggressions. As a result, it responds by showing various signs such as tightness, itching and redness. To soothe this sensitive skin, specific creams are available.