Women who have sensitive skin are often worried about irritation
caused due to the use of strong cosmetics or products which have too
many chemicals in them. This makes it very difficult for them to take
care of their skin and they may resort to natural products instead. Even
though home remedies are safer
than other chemical-based cosmetics, using harsh ones can lead to
potential irritation. We have a list of home-made face packs which are
safe to use on sensitive skin. But first, one needs to know if they
really have sensitive skin.
What is sensitive skin?
Many people often think they have sensitive skin if they see redness
or dryness. This cannot completely be a judge of terming your skin
sensitive. It is always best to consult a dermatologist to assess if you
really have sensitive skin or if it is just dry and dehydrated. A few
common indicators could be:
- Extremely dry skin which does not protect the nerve endings
- Regular skin reactions leading to rashes, breakouts, etc.
- Skin itching and redness after using certain products
Drink Lemon Water Daily
Those who have sensitive skin must start their day with a glass of lemon water.
Lemon is rich in vitamin C. Lemon helps to keep the skin glowing and
free from acne, wrinkles and other problems. To make lemon water,
squeeze the juice from half lemon into a glass of lukewarm water. Add a
little honey in it and drink this water in an empty stomach every
morning.
Honey
Honey is a great natural moisturizer. Being a natural product, it
does not irritate the skin. Neither will it cause any skin reaction. It
works wonderfully on sensitive skin. Honey cleanses and moisturizes the
skin at the same time. To use honey, mix it with yogurt and apply on the
face.If you have sensitive skin combined to oily portions then application
of the following face mask may help your skin. Take 4 tablespoons of
clay powder and add it to a mixture of lemon pulp, honey and water. Mix
all the ingredients and apply on the face. Leave it for 10 to 20 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.
Milk
Raw milk is an excellent toner for sensitive skin. As it is natural,
milk hardly causes any reaction on sensitive skin. So, use milk instead
of chemical toner that may be harmful for sensitive skin. To use milk,
take few tablespoons of cold milk in a bowl. Dip a cotton pad into it
and dab your face with it. Finally, cleanse your face with lukewarm
water.
Wear Sunscream
As Sensitive skin
is susceptible to sun burn, it very essential to apply sun block while
stepping out during sunny days. Even little bit of sun rays on your skin
is enough to irritate it forming redness and patches. Never forget to
wear sun block while leaving home. Sun block with minimum of SPF 15 is
recommended for sensitive skin.
Mango Mask
Here is another yummy recipe which is not for your stomach but for
your skin. We all know that mango is loaded with nutrients which is not
only good for our health but also for our skin. Let's learn the recipe of this fruit face mask
without wasting any more time. Take a ripe mango, peel it and mash the
pulp.Put one teaspoon of mango pulp in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of
sugar to it. Rub the skin with this mixture. Now take rest of the mango
pulp in another bowl and add 3 teaspoons of argan oil to it. Apply this
mixture on the skin. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse with
warm water.
Chocolate face mask
Chocolate help to reduce fine lines, scars, and also protect the skin
from the harmful effect of sun ray and pollution. Mix 5 tablespoons of
cocoa powder, 4 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of mashed
avocado. Apply the mask to your face. Gently massage the mask into your
skin, leaving it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm
water.
Wash Wisely
Keep pores clear and surface debris scarce by washing twice a day
(any more can be too much for sensitive skin). Choose a cleanser that is
formulated for sensitive skin but isn't so gentle that you need to
scrub really hard to remove makeup or residual grime. Be gentle: blot
dry (no rubbing, please) and apply moisturizer straight away for maximum
absorption