Caring for Sensitive Skin: Tips and Products

Sensitive skin reacts easily to external factors, resulting in redness, irritation, or allergic responses.
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Skin Reactions | Skin Allergies | Skincare Routine | Reactive Skin | Skin Sensitivity
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Sensitive Skin FAQ


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What is sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin is a common condition characterized by skin that becomes easily red, swollen, or otherwise irritated. A number of things can lead to flare-ups, such as allergies or rosacea. Fortunately, there are many treatments. They include over-the-counter and prescription creams, oral medication, or minor procedures.

What does sensitive skin look like?

Sensitive skin is a common condition which means your skin is more prone to reactions such as redness and itching. Most people who have sensitive skin notice occasional or frequent itching, burning, and stinging of patches of skin. Sensitive skin may require a visit to the dermatologist.

Do you have sensitive skin?

Those with sensitive skin are generally more reactive to soaps, detergents, dyes, and fragrances in topical products. Using the wrong ones can result in itchiness, dryness, and reddening. This is why your skin-care routine is probably the most telling factor in whether or not you truly have sensitive skin.

What causes sensitive skin?

Many things can cause sensitive skin, from underlying health conditions to environmental factors. If home treatments don’t provide relief, talk with a healthcare propfessional. Sensitive skin isn’t a disease that a doctor can diagnose you with. It’s usually a symptom of another condition.

How do you know if you have sensitive skin?

People with sensitive skin feel unpleasant symptoms on their face and they can come with or without erythema (redness). These symptoms can include tingling, tightness, heating sensations or even burning and occasionally pruritus (itching).

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