Does your
skin turn red and feel irritated when you apply certain cosmetics or go out in the heat? This is because you likely have sensitive skin. While skincare is a must,
caring for sensitive skin is more detailed.

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People
with sensitive skin can’t use every product, and they have to be extremely
careful about their skincare routine. Now, the issue is that a lot of times,
people with skin sensitivity are not even aware of the problem.

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Which is
why they do not use any special products and end up following the usual routine
as others, causing more irritation on their skin.

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The first basic
step to manage sensitive skin is to keep it clean at all times. You need to
have a suitable cleanser or can make one using basic ingredients from your
kitchen. Here are some dos and don’ts that you should know:

• Never use hot water to wash your face because it can cause irritation
  and dryness. The water has to be either cold/room temperature or lukewarm.

• The cleanser has to suit your skin. You should avoid those that cause a
  lot of foam as they might take away the moisture and natural oils from the
  skin, leaving it dry and itchy.

• Don’t be harsh – Avoid scrubbing your face after washing it. Even for
  people who have regular skin, it is advisable that you don’t rub your face with
  a towel. Just dab your face with a gentle cotton cloth and wipe it clean.

• Once you are done with cleaning, use mild moisturising lotion to keep it
  nourished and well hydrated. It also improves the blood flow which can help
  with acne breakout and other skin irritations.

How to
identify sensitive skin?

• Reaction to skincare products

• Itchy,
  tight skin

• Redness

• Dry skin

• Flushes
  with spicy food