Sensitive Skin
‘Sensitive skin’: studies indicate that about half the population report having this condition.
There may be many causes, varying considerably from one person to another including: genetics, gender, age, occupation, environment, and seasonal influences.
Ethnicity may also be a significant influencing factor on skin biology including hair density on the skin, UV sensitivity, and the development of skin ageing. Darker skins have shown a tendency to greater sensitivity to topical agents, fairer skins report more reactivity to wind and weather effects, while Asian skins are reported to show greater sensitivity to food ingredients.
Tingling, itching and burning are commonly used terms to describe the effects of sensitivity on the skin, and these symptoms can easily be induced by rash use of new skincare products. A mild tingling of the skin when applying a skincare product may simply indicate a positive rebalancing towards a lower pH, but people with sensitive skin should take care to patch test products before use and they should carefully note the ingredients in skincare products and body care products to ensure that they are not introducing proven irritants.
Skincare Routine For Care of Sensitive Skin
- Cleanse thoroughly to remove dead skin cells & surface impurities.
- Appy a Kaolin Face Mask for use according to skin type
- Tone with hydrating mist to soften the skin and plump up the cells & maintain “acid mantle”.
- Moisturise daily with a gentle cream – perhaps without essential oils including Yin Yang Eye Cream and Yin Yang Pure & Simple Cream (soon to be introduced)
Yin Yang Products For Care of Sensitive Skin
i. Skin Cleanser
ii. Kaolin Face Mask
iii. Orange Flower Tonic
iv. Eye Cream
v. Pure & Simple Cream
vi. (Natural Moisturiser)
vii. (p H-Amino Gold Defence Lotion)