Facial care for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is particularly susceptible to irritation and reacts quickly to external influences such as environmental factors, temperature changes and cosmetic products. Sensitive skin often shows itself through redness, tightness, dryness and even cracks.
The transition from dry to sensitive skin is often fluid, as sensitive skin often lacks natural and protective fats and sufficient moisture. This skin is prone to irritation, inflammation and allergies, and couperose, rosacea or dilated blood vessels can also occur. Allergic reactions to washing and care products or cosmetics are not uncommon. If symptoms are severe, a visit to a dermatologist may be advisable.
You should pay special attention to repairing your skin barrier in your skin care routine, as it is crucial for the protection and health of your skin. The skin microbiome, a collection of microbes on the skin, plays a central role in protecting against harmful influences and maintaining a healthy skin balance.
The best active ingredients for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin requires particularly gentle and targeted care. Natural cosmetics offer numerous soothing and protective ingredients that can help stabilize the skin and strengthen its protective barrier.
Calendula is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to support skin healing. Evening primrose oil and almond oil are also valuable ingredients that intensively nourish the skin and strengthen its natural barrier. Hyaluronic acid is particularly effective because it provides deep moisture and thus prevents dryness. Ceramides are also well suited because they form the basis for our skin's barrier function, which is often weakened in sensitive skin. Squalane, a natural component of the skin barrier, also helps retain moisture and protect the skin.
In addition, gentle, anti-inflammatory components such as bisabolol, a herbal active ingredient from chamomile, and jojoba oil, which regulates moisture levels and has a soothing effect, are particularly helpful for the care of sensitive skin.
Furthermore, can essential oils can be problematic for sensitive skin as they can cause irritation, redness and allergic reactions, so it is often better to avoid products containing these ingredients, patch test them before applying them to a large area, or only use them in very low concentrations.
The optimal facial care routine for sensitive skin
Regular, gentle care is crucial to soothe and protect sensitive skin. The right routine helps to minimize irritation and strengthen the skin barrier.
Cleaning
Gentle cleansing is the first step in caring for sensitive skin. Use a mild cleansing gel or foam that does not dry out the skin. Products without alcohol or aggressive surfactants are particularly suitable. Cleansing products with soothing ingredients such as rice bran oil, Lactobacillus ferment or chamomile can help to gently cleanse the skin without irritating it.
Subsequent care with toner and serum
After cleansing, it is important to hydrate and soothe the skin. Use a toner that contains soothing and moisturizing ingredients such as aloe vera or Bisabolol A light serum with hyaluronic acid can intensely hydrate the skin while soothing it. For additional care, you can also use a serum with anti-inflammatory extracts of helichrysum, marigold or chamomile.
Final care
The final treatment should include a rich but non-greasy moisturizer that protects the skin and strengthens its barrier. A cream with ingredients like evening primrose oil, milk thistle oil, meadowfoam oil or kukui nut oil can help soothe the skin and retain moisture without clogging pores. Make sure your moisturizer does not contain irritating fragrances or drying alcohols like ethanol or denatured alcohol.
Special care: masks and peelings for sensitive skin
Add gentle masks and scrubs to your routine once or twice a week to soothe the skin and gently remove dead skin cells. Use masks with soothing ingredients such as camellia extract, broccoli extract, arginine or marshmallow extract.
For peelings Choose mild enzyme peels or gentle, fine particles so as not to put additional strain on the skin. Enzyme peels with papain from papaya or bromelain from pineapple can be a good option as they gently exfoliate the skin without irritating it.
Conclusion: Natural cosmetics for the ideal care of sensitive skin
With the right care and the right natural cosmetic products, you can effectively soothe and protect sensitive skin. Look for ingredients that gently cleanse, intensively hydrate and soothe the skin. Avoid aggressive substances such as alcohol, synthetic fragrances and test products with essential oils before applying them to large areas in order to care for your skin as best as possible and strengthen its natural barrier.
