SENSITIVE SKIN CARE

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Sensitive Skin Care with BONIIK If you do have sensitive skin, you’ll probably notice that you develop adverse symptoms and additional skin sensitivity from certain products and other triggers, including soaps, detergents, fragrances, household goods, and even certain moisturisers and makeup products . In addition, exposure to the outside elements, including UV rays, the cold and wind, can trigger uncomfortable flares for people with sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, you know full well that finding skincare products that are gentle enough on your skin is not an easy shopping experience. We're here to help you develop the perfect skincare routine that will minimise skin sensitivity and protect your skin barrier. Clinical Features of Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin types present a wide variety of clinical symptoms. Often the skin is subject to visible redness, irritation, feeling of tightness and discomfort (sometimes described as a burning sensation). Other visible and more serious conditions include scaling, peeling and hive breakouts. Sensitive skin also exhibits characteristics of several other skin types, including oily, dry and combination skin. While causes of sensitive skin can be environmental, having sensitive skin can also be the result of underlying skin conditions like allergic contact dermatitis, Rosacea, Eczema and other allergies to certain synthetic ingredients. Other common clinical features of sensitive skin include: Prone to breakouts Skin flakes and peels, which leaves scarring You sunburn easily (hence the need for excellent sun protection) Skin feels itchy after cleansing products Reactive skin when new products are applied Sensitive to environmental factors Skin barrier often becomes compromised Is sensitive skin a cause for concern? Sensitive skin is not a disease that a doctor can diagnose you with. You may not even think that you have sensitive skin until you have an onset reaction to a trigger. It’s always a good idea to check the p