Skin Types ~ Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is usually when certain skin care products, or household products that contact your skin can cause stinging, redness, burning or tightness. Not to mention exposure to pollution and harmful rays from the sun on a daily basis. It is basically when your skin just feels horribly uncomfortable & you're scared to put a lick of makeup on in case it gets worse so you stay inside for days, crying... hoping it will automatically get better while eating an unholy amount of chocolate while you wait, because that will totally make matters better. no? just me?... Well, to me sensitive skin is a tricky one. There is so many ins & outs to it. So many different causes, different treatments and things just get confusing for me! I have horrible sensitive skin which has led to me not being able to leave the gaff for two weeks from some sort of allergic contact dermatitis. Which also led to me putting ice cubes on my face for most of the day to get some relief... queue the laughing please...

Some Tips...

• Cleanse ~ Every ones sensitive skin is different, and responds differently to different products. Most do acknowledge that products that are fragranced contain strong detergents that should not be used on the face. For the love of god please don't ever use that bar of soap that's in the shower on your face! Soap-free cleansers are more friendly for the face. They have less potential for facial irritation.
• Moisturising ~ Retaining moisture in your skin resists it from drying and abrasion. But make sure you choose a moisturiser that is suitable to sensitive skin.

Home Remedies & Products...

• Rub a little honey into your skin, sit and relax for 10 minutes or so, and then make a bee line for the shower or bath to rinse thoroughly. Or if you just put it on your face, then just use the bathroom sink!
• One of the most fabulous things i religiously use, especially during the winter time as i am more prone to dry & sensitive skin at that time of year, is Vitamin E cream. I have tubs & tubs of it in my bedroom. It's one of my other obsessions just like rosewater! Vitamin E cream is just fantastic. I don't just put it on my face, I use it as a body moisturiser as well. Any skin creams that contain Vitamin E play a critical task in the skin's overall appearance, reducing the development of discolourations, inflammations, irritations, lines, scar tissue, stretch marks, sun/age spots and wrinkles. With vitamin E cream, skin can appear healthy, youthful and undamaged. AND the best part is, it's so inexpensive! You can get it at your local chemist for less than a fiver! 
• Egg'n'Oil Mask! Add 1 egg to 1 teaspoon of honey, half a teaspoon of olive oil and a few drops of rose water and stir carefully. Cover your face with it and let the mixture sit for a while.
• I've found any products from the Aveeno range can be very good for sensitive skin. You can find it at any chemist, even in Tesco the odd time. Its formula contains oatmeal which really protects the skin against drying and leaves it soft, smooth and naturally healthy looking. Cant argue with that now!