This is Skin Care Routine you need to try for Sensitive Skin
Caring for your skin should be an easy part of your daily routine, but it is a challenge when you have sensitive skin that does not respond well to most efforts. Sensitive skin means that you are more likely to suffer from acne breakouts, rashes, and other forms of irritation. Unfortunately, many products are not developed with sensitive skin in mind, so trying to care for your skin can actually make it worse. This is especially true for products that have harsh chemicals and unnecessary additives. Although, there are many products that can help you soothe and manage sensitive skin. Once you discover the best products for your sensitive skin, there will be no turning back.
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How to Recognize Sensitive Skin
If you notice that your skin is easily irritated by skincare products or that it is hard to maintain soft, smooth skin, you likely have sensitive skin. Signs of irritation and sensitivity include dryness, flaky skin, persistent redness, and acne. Sensitive skin can be a result of either excessively dry or excessively oily skin.
Some individuals are born with sensitive skin, while others develop it later in life. Skin sensitivity can change over time, sometimes growing more or less sensitive depending on the person. Paying attention to your skin and how it responds to various products helps you understand how to take care of it. Once you find a routine to care for your sensitive skin and products that work properly, you can enjoy consistently nourished, hydrated, and vibrant skin.
How to Manage Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin can be challenging to work with, but it is often made more challenging by neglecting or mistreating your skin. Once you find a routine that works for you and stick to it, keeping your skin healthy will be more of a breeze than you thought possible. To start taking control of your sensitive skin, try including the following steps in your routine.
- Avoid Harmful Chemicals
Many skincare products these days are formulated with filler products, like unnecessary ingredients and irritating chemicals. Parabens, sulfates, and silicones can irritate skin and increase its sensitivity. It is always best to choose plant-based products with natural ingredients so that you are providing your skin with the proper care and nourishment.
Always start your skincare routine with the right products so you can avoid adding more irritants to already easily irritated skin. By choosing an all-natural paraben and sulfate-free product, you can do wonders for your skin. Plus, when the products you choose have natural ingredients that have added nutrients, your skin will benefit even more.
- Skip Added Fragrances
We all want our skincare products to smell nice so that we smell nice. Unfortunately, however, many of these products smell nice because of the synthetic fragrances that are added in. Some of these fragrances include alcohol or other chemicals that are harsh on your skin. Consistently using products with these chemicals will dry out your skin, cause more irritation, and make it hard to manage its sensitivity. However, this does not mean you have to forego pleasant fragrances altogether.
Essential oils make a great alternative to added fragrances. WOW Skin Science offers many products that are formulated with essential oils, like our Activated Charcoal Foaming Face Wash with tea tree oil. Essential oils can also add great nutrients to your skin, like fatty acids and vitamin C. All of them will offer far more benefits for your skin than synthetic fragrances. Essential oils on their own also make a great addition to your skincare and general wellness routines.
- Avoid Using Hot Water
Hot water can be enjoyable, especially in colder weather, but it does not do your skin any favors. If you are consistently washing your hands or showering in hot water, then you are likely drying out your skin and increasing its sensitivity. Warm water will help you get just as clean without being as harsh on your skin.
The length of your shower can also make a difference. Try to limit showers to between five and ten minutes to avoid stripping all of your skin’s natural oils. While in the shower, it helps to use a body wash that will not irritate your skin. A great choice is WOW’s Ubtan Foaming Body Wash. This formula is crafted with a mix of nourishing botanicals, like almond extract, chickpea flour, rosewater, turmeric, and more. This remarkable blend of nutrients provides relief for the whole body, strengthening, softening, and moisturizing your skin.
- Hydrate and Moisturize Your Skin
Dehydration can cause a world of issues for one’s skin, especially for those with sensitive skin. Keeping your skin hydrated and preventing water loss helps to soothe irritation, reduce inflammation, and maintain elasticity. Moisture in your skin is also crucial for preventing signs of aging, like wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
A great way to keep your skin hydrated is to use a product that contains hyaluronic acid, like WOW’s Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel. Hyaluronic acid can hold over 1,000 times its weight in water, helping to absorb and retain water in the deeper layers of your skin. This gel also contains glycerin, vitamin B5, and vitamin E for maximum hydration. Include this product in your routine by adding a few pumps to your clean face in the morning and evening.
The Best Products for Managing Sensitive Skin
How you treat it will have the biggest impact on your sensitive skin. The products you add to your skin will go a long way towards either stripping it of its needed nutrients or nourishing it with rich vitamins.
Finding products with the ability to balance efficiency with gentleness is key to an effective skincare routine. The following are some of the best products for sensitive skin.
- Aloe Vera Foaming Face Wash
From preventing skin sensitivity to the relief from the irritation that is a consequence of it, WOW’s Aloe Vera Foaming Face Wash has the perfect formula for nurturing sensitive skin. Aloe vera is great for moisturizing the skin, but it is also often used for treating skin conditions like sunburn, acne, and eczema, providing much-needed relief. Add in green tea, calendula, and cucumber, and this product is a remarkable treatment for easily irritated skin.
Green tea provides powerful antioxidants that help prevent skin damage from aging. Calendula is wonderful for soothing skin and repairing damaged skin. Finally, cucumber contains vitamin C, silica, and caffeic acid, which also act as antioxidants and combat early aging of the skin. Altogether, this mix of ingredients is designed to soothe and prevent sensitive skin.
Apply the Aloe Vera Foaming Face Wash using the bottle’s built-in brush, which allows you to rub the product deep into your skin and exfoliate the top layer of impurities. Use this product at least twice daily to wash your face. If you are exposed to conditions that make your skin oily or dirty, then it is recommended to wash your face even more often.
- Apple Cider Vinegar Face Wash
Apple cider vinegar is a well-respected natural ingredient for boosting immunity and soothing inflammation. When added to a face wash, its restorative properties provide excellent benefits for your skin. WOW’s Apple Cider Vinegar Face Wash tones your face and balances the pH of your skin, helping to provide optimal conditions for avoiding impurities and irritation.
However, this face wash is formulated with several other very powerful ingredients, like aloe vera extract, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin B5. Aloe vera helps hydrate your skin and soothe irritation, while hyaluronic acid helps to absorb and trap moisture in your skin. Altogether, this Apple Cider Vinegar Face Wash helps you clean your pores without stripping your skin of your natural oils. Use this face wash twice a day to see the best results and enjoy its impact on soothing your skin.
- Vitamin C Skin Mist Toner
Using a toner can be a great addition to your skincare routine if you struggle with sensitive skin since it helps to remove irritating impurities from your skin and tighten the pores to prevent future build-up of irritants. The Vitamin C Skin Mist Toner from WOW is great for treating sensitive skin and providing it with wonderful nourishment. This unbelievable blend of ingredients includes Kakadu plum, jojoba oil, active vitamin C, and both lemon and orange essential oils. All of these combine to hydrate your skin, soothe inflammation, and minimize aging.
Kakadu plum is very high in vitamin C and gallic acid, while the essential oils provide additional vitamin C in combination with minerals and fatty acids. Jojoba oil also includes vitamin C as well as vitamins B and E to help rejuvenate your skin. The high concentration of vitamin C in each ingredient helps to fade imperfections, even your skin tone, and protect you from UV damage. Include this toner into your routine after washing your face and before moisturizing to reap all of its wonderful benefits.
- Coconut Clarifying Micellar Water
If you have sensitive skin, you should not have to completely avoid wearing makeup. Unfortunately, wearing makeup can be harmful to sensitive skin, especially when you have a hard time removing it or need harsh chemicals to do so. WOW’s Coconut Clarifying Micellar Water strives to change that. This plant-powered formula works to remove pollutants and impurities from your skin, like excess oil or hard-to-remove makeup.
With a combination of coconut water, cucumber water, green tea, and witch hazel extract, this product has all the power to cleanse your skin while soothing it and preventing irritation. Use this Coconut Clarifying Micellar Water to remove makeup or excess dirt and oil in the evenings before you start your typical skincare routine.
- Tea Tree & Mint Foaming Body Wash
Although sensitive skin commonly affects the face, it can affect the rest of the body as well. To keep sensitive skin under control all over, try WOW’s Tea Tree & Mint Foaming Body Wash. With a foundation of tea tree and peppermint essential oils, this product is equipped to clean your skin, improve circulation, and balance oil production.
This body wash is also rich in Vitamin E, which works as an anti-inflammatory agent, providing further relief from irritation. Unlike many other body washes on the market, it is 100% plant-based, paraben-free, and sulfate-free, giving you the peace of mind that it will be easy on your sensitive skin. Simply use Tea Tree & Mint Foaming Body Wash as part of your typical shower routine to enjoy refreshed and radiant skin.
- Body Butter Moringa
For whole-body relief, WOW Skin Science’s Body Butter Moringa is an excellent choice. With a formula based on moringa oil, this body butter is rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as additional fatty acids. These vitamins help prevent premature aging, reduce skin impurities, soothe inflammation, and help build collagen. With consistent use, you can expect to see an improved skin texture and reduced skin damage.
This powerful formula also includes shea butter, almond oil, and aloe vera, which are all intended to soften and moisturize your skin, preventing irritation and inflammation. As an added benefit, this body butter will leave your skin with a natural shine and not a greasy, oily look. Use body butter after showering to lock in moisture and provide your sensitive skin with remarkable relief.
Sensitive skin can be discouraging and hard to manage, especially when it leads to other side effects, like acne, flaking, and itching. However, these frustrations can be overcome with a proper skincare routine that uses natural, nutrient-rich ingredients. Nurturing your skin and caring for it regularly can help soothe even the most sensitive skin.
WOW Skin Science is proud to offer 100% plant-based products that are formulated without harsh chemicals. The foundation of each of our products is always a natural ingredient that works to revitalize your skin. Shop all of our excellent choices for skin and hair care products today so you can start to take charge of your sensitive skin. You will be amazed at the results of providing your skin with advanced nourishment.
Recommended Products for Sensitive Skin
Activated Charcoal Foaming Face Wash with Brush
Ubtan Foaming Body Wash
Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel
Aloe Vera Face Wash with Brush
