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Skin
Care for Sensitive Skin
Do
you sunburn easily? Is your skin delicate and often irritated by
temperature changes, new detergents, cosmetics and seasonal
changes? Do you get a rash just thinking about a trip to the park
without your hat, hydrocortisone cream and sun block? If you
answered yes to any or all of the above questions, you probably
have sensitive skin.
Finely-textured, usually dry and prone to allergic reactions,
sensitive skin requires a consistent daily skin care regimen.
Follow the steps below and make your sensitive skin glow!
- Always
remove makeup with a gentle makeup remover, preferably free of
dyes and scents, designed for sensitive skin. Use tissues or
cotton balls.
- When
your makeup is removed, gently cleanse your face with a mild
soap or face wash that is pH balanced and contains lanolin or
other skin softening ingredients. Use your fingertips to
gently massage cleanser into your skin and do not use a
washcloth or loofah. This step will remove any makeup residue,
sweat, or environmental pollutants that have accumulated
throughout the day. Never use soaps or cleansers with harsh
chemicals or ingredients such as alcohol that may dry or
irritate your face.
- Apply
a skin-refreshing toner. As with anything else you put on or
next to your skin, avoid products with harsh chemicals, dyes
and fragrances. Never use a toner with alcohol since it will
dry out and irritate your face. See our Herbal Milk Toner
recipe below.
- Apply
a dye-free, unscented moisturizer for sensitive skin. To save
yourself a step, with a little shopping around you can find a
sun block that doubles as a moisturizer. Make sure that your
sunscreen is paba-free.
A
toner that's great for people with skin that's dry, sunburned, or
sensitive is our Herbal Milk Toner. Note: If your skin is dry, use
whole milk; if your skin is oily, use skim.
Herbal
Milk Toner
This
is a terrific toner for sensitive, sunburned or chapped skin.
Combine 2 tbsp. dried or 1 tbsp. fresh chopped herbs (we recommend
lavender, calendula, lemon balm, or mallow) and 2/3 cup boiling
milk into a bowl or pitcher. Cover and leave until cool. Strain
through muslin or cheesecloth and store in a sterilized bottle or
jar in the refrigerator.
Always treat the rest of your skin with the same care and
attention you give to your face. Soaps, powders, hair care
products, bath oils, and lotions should be carefully examined for
harsh or drying ingredients, unnecessary dyes and scents. Perform
test trials with cosmetics, perfumes, and lotions by applying a
small amount to the inside of your wrist to determine your skin's
reaction.
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