How to Know if You Have Sensitive Skin?

Does your skin easily get irritated when applying a new beauty product that ‘THE HOT’ Instagram influencer 100% recommended or did a new skincare routine because your bestie said so (I mean who wouldn’t blindly follow their bestie’s skincare routine who has a totally different skin texture than you do (ha ha)), or even when you simply just go out into the sun to take that perfect selfie? 

Well, the top chance of all this happening is that if you have sensitive skin! Don’t worry you’re not alone, it is estimated that around 60 to 70 percent of women and 50 to 60 percent of men have been diagnosed with sensitive skin around the world. 

Here are some of the signs to notice for sensitive skin:

Your skin gets sunburned very easily

Sometimes you feel going out into the sun just to water the plants, turns you into a tomato. You may notice redness, itching, and irritation afterward. People with sensitive skin tend to get sunburn easily as their immune system views the sun as a threat. The best solution to this is to apply a good SPF 30 or higher sunblock at all times.

Your skin is prone to acne and breakouts

It often feels that it was just that 1 time when you forgot to wash your makeup after a late night party when your skin badly broke out and it’s not gotten any better ever since. People with sensitive skin are more prone to breakouts as their skin cannot bare the long-term application of harsh chemicals present in makeup products. For this, it is very important to use a cleanser, which has natural ingredients that not only remove your makeup but also help maintain the natural pH of your sensitive skin.

Your skin is often dry

Even in the summers, you feel your skin remains dry and flakey, you always feel the need of using lotions and balms to make your face look a little less….well…..dead. People with sensitive skin have a drier appearance as the natural moisture present in the skin easily dries away. So it is suggested to use a gentle moisturizer that makes your skin look fresh and ALIVE.

Your skin gets red frequently

Whether following grandma’s 100-year-old recipe to make the perfect dry skin mask, your toddler nephew slaps you across your face (ouch! How cute!), or even if the tiniest mosquito bites you, Your skin all of a sudden turn into this red patchy pattern. People with sensitive skin tend to get red easily as those tiny vessels present under the skin are more prone to damage with sudden trauma. Applying topical skin care lotions can help ease out the redness and please stop using that 100-year-old recipe!!! 

Hopefully, this article has helped you with figuring out your skin problems and their solution. Always remember to take care of your skin as they say “your skin is your best accessory”.