When skin is happy and content, we hardly notice it at all... it is not until something goes wrong, then we really feel the skin irritations!  For some of us, we seem to be more aware of our skin/our bodies and unfortunately can experience numerous irritations, such as the changes in the seasons and/or allergies.  Although these are not overly serious, after some considerable time they do become utterly tiresome!

If you are one of these sensitive skin types, do not worry - I am an expert in this field, my motto is 'less is always best', this is the best First Aid care for Sensitive Skin!

Once the balance is achieved, you will go back to 'not feeling my face' once again... this I promise!

For me, this is my purpose, helping fellow sensitive skin types with skin challenges... all it takes is a little patience and a little practice in listening to what your skin truly needs, and calm skin will come back... even if your skin is very reactive all the time, I am sure you can find solace in the products I am about to recommend.  Say bye bye to bothersome skin irritants!

With love

What kind of Facial Cleanser makes sensitive skin happy?  Well, we have some excellent varieties of facial cleansers available, depending on your needs.  If you have dry skin, and are not at all oily, you will find deep comfort in the Aubrey, Weleda and the Logona Cleansers.  If your skin is combination to oily, or just plain oily, the Pure Earth option is ideal. These remarkable cleansers cleanse the skin and do not strip the precious skin acid mantle, leaving the pH balanced and a 'I don't notice my face' feeling.  Apart from the Pure Earth Foaming Facial Cleanser, as an added bonus these cleansers are essential oil free.  More alternative Facial Cleansers for sensitive skin care can be found from thislink>>>

Is it a good idea to use an exfoliant & mask?  This is a good question...  again, I am so sorry to be boring!  But really, the less the skin has to deal with the better in an irritated state... but... if you absolutely MUST need to exfoliate the skin/want to use a mask/experienced enough of the dull and lacklustre look of your skin, then perhaps a little indulgence won't hurt, too much?  The best way to test the skin, to see if this will be ok, is to ensure there are no excessive dry 'red' patches on the skin, no weeping eczema... no open

blemishes/sores... (never ever exfoliate the skin when in the middle of a breakout/open/weeping spots - the infection will spread!).  The ideal time for a mask and exfoliating session is about once a week, this is the absolute maximum usage.  Ideal is about once every 2 weeks.  When the skin is balanced and in optimum/healthy skin condition - the urge to mess about with the skin will subside... this moment is a truly momentous event when a sensitive skin person achieves this level of balance!  Yes, it can be done!

Australia's finest products... Pure Earth Mud Maskis rich in pure earth minerals and mineral salts to remove impurities and toxins from the pores.  Miessence Soothing Mineral Mask the clay remineralises and rebalances the skin.  Both masks are ideal for dry/mature and sensitive skin types.

Miessence Gentle Exfoliant contains organic lavender to calm and soothe the senses.  Ideal for dry/mature & sensitive skin types. 

Miessence Garnet Exfoliantworks effectively to clear congestion resulting from a build-up of dead, dry surface skin cells.  Excellent for combination to oilier skin types.

If you are more of a combination/oily skin type (problem skin, ie. acne) then the Logona LavaErde Ghassoul Clay Powder is ideal.  Although this powder can be used for cleansing very dry/sensitive skin, if used as a facial mask, the super cleansing properties really do kick in, cleansing the oiliest of complexions & clears congestion almost immediately - this is a super versatile product! Comments such as 'remarkable' have been used to describe this underestimated product!

Weleda Almond Facial Masque helps rebalance sensitive & dry skin. Finest Almond Oil, with extracts of Carrot, Birch & Cucumber moisturise skin & develop natural skin elasticity.
 

Lightly moisturise... apply sparingly, do not smother the face.  Firstly, this is a waste, and secondly, sensitive skins cannot tolerate too much on the skin... apply only what is needed.  We have a selection below, which can cover any number of varying types of sensitive skin... dry/mature, to combination/oily to problem skin.  The skin really doesn't need too much in respect to skincare, in order to function, it is a rather amazing piece of engineering!  All those functions the skin performs!  Unfortunately, there are times when unbalanced states take us by surprise, but by sticking with the 'less is best' motto the skin will come back to normal functioning very soon. But saying that, some of us still may need to pay extra attention to our skin, but with a little patience and understanding, the balance can be regained quicker each time a crisis occurs... So, without further ado... here are the best of the best:

More alternative Facial Moisturisers for sensitive skin types can be found from this link>>>

 
Is a night cream necessary?  What does your skin tell you?  Is it still thirsty from the day?  Then yes, you can of course apply your daily moisturiser as a night time cream.  For oilier skin types, again, apply sparingly if your skin requires moisture.  Sometimes, for combination to oily skin types, leaving the skin bare for a night is a very refreshing way of achieving skin oil/sebum balance.

This Weleda Aknedoron combination cleanses without stripping the natural oily layer, which protects the skin from the environment, whilst gently restoring the skin's natural beauty.Aknedoron Cleansing Lotion gently deep cleanses problem skin, in preparation for the restoring action of Aknedoron Purifying Lotion.

Weleda Aknedoron Cleansing Lotion is a daily cleanser for problem skin. Specially formulated to deep cleanse and freshen problem skin, gently but effectively. The carefully selected natural ingredients include refreshing essential oils of Orange, Grapefruit, Lavender and Rosemary; with soothing Calendula and Chamomile; together with Sunflower and Olive Oil based cleansers.

Weleda Aknedoron Purifying Lotion is intensive care for problem skin and is specially formulated to care gently but effectively.  This totally natural product helps the skin to regulate itself.  This product is ideal for the face and body.  The re-balancing action of the herbal extracts is most effective when applied at night but can also be used during the day.

Flaxseed supplements are an ideal quick fix for suffering sensitive skin.  Flaxseed helps with reducing skin sensitivities, keeps the skin resilient & supple.  The hair looks amazing too!

A well balanced diet is as always required, for those of us who suffer with reactive skins, we must pay extra vigilance to our diets.  Organic and natural skincare is absolutely superb, but it is only topically applied to the skin, whereas, feeding the skin from within is where our sights should be set!

Essential Fatty Acids are crucial in all diets, even more importantly if your skin appears to have become sensitive all of a sudden, this symptom could be an indication of being deficient in these rather wonderful beauties!

Last word... it is so great when we experience happy skin, we take it for granted, and why not?  I have some wise words to impart with you: if you find a product that works and provides a quick fix for your skin's needs in the time of crisis "KEEP A NOTE OF THE PRODUCT'S NAME".  Chances are, if you are anything like me, we get back into that space of enjoying & taking our wonderful happy skin for granted, until the next worry/stress or perhaps feeling under the weather occurs ~ we are only human!  Please do not hesitate to give me a call if you require any further assistance.  Stay happy x

Notes created September 2009