According to the beauty portal "haut.de", sensitive skin requires special care for hydration and to prevent irritation. The German portal explained that proper cleansing is the most important step in correctly caring for sensitive skin.
**Special Specifications for Cleansers**
To clean the skin in a way that protects and preserves it, a cleanser should be used that is free from soap and alcohol and has a pH level of 5.5. Additionally, a cleanser that includes vegetable oils or sugar esters cleanses the skin gently and softly.
After cleaning the skin, it should be cared for with creams rich in fats, such as cocoa butter, macadamia oil, or grape seed oil, as they strengthen the protective layer of the skin, which tends to be weak in those with sensitive skin. The creams should also be rich in anti-inflammatory substances, such as panthenol, allantoin, or licorice root extract.
**CC Creams**
In addition, CC creams should be used, as they soothe irritated skin and provide hydration, as well as effectively conceal imperfections such as blemishes and redness.
To prevent irritation of sensitive skin, one should avoid creams containing preservatives or fragrant substances—whether natural or synthetic essential oils—or fruit acids.
**Proper Nutrition**
On another note, "haut.de" indicated that proper nutrition also plays an important role in caring for sensitive skin, as antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and E combat what is known as "free radicals" that cause skin irritation, helping the skin to heal and regenerate its cells.
These skin-friendly elements can be found in carrots, spinach, chili peppers, cabbage, apricots, citrus fruits, nuts, vegetable oils, and whole grain products. Zinc also works to inhibit skin inflammation, and it can be found in fish, seafood, meats, lentils, peas, oats, and cheese. Soy products and eggs contain the amino acid "cysteine," which prevents the loss of fats in the skin's protective layer.
