Dry sensitive skin can be tough to endure. It itches and peels. Often sensitive skin burns when a cold wind hits it or a hot sun beats down on your face. By the evening, your face can feel raw or itchy. It makes you feel and look tired. Dry sensitive skin is a problem that needs to be addressed quickly.
Getting rid of anything that might irritate the skin is a good first start. For dry sensitive skin toss out the toners or cleaners that contain alcohol since this can make sensitive skin worse. Use warm water and soap made for sensitive skin for cleansing. Steer clear of perfumed soaps or cleansers.
While the best bet for most winters is to use oil based moisturizer, if you are having dry sensitive skin then use a water base moisture until the problem improves. Dry skin needs a layer of protection the oil can provide as it lays on the surface of the skin, but then again, oil will irritate sensitive skin.
Find a sunscreen that’s sensitive skin safe. It’s important to use a sunscreen every day even during the winter. Dry sensitive skin can’t afford any more damage it might get from the sun.
The winter can be a tricky time for dry sensitive skin. Try to keep out of the wind or cold if possible and when going out try to keep a warm scarf loose about the face to protect it. Coming in from the cold to nice warm heated air feels good, but it can be dangerous for the skin. Running a humidifier can help dry sensitive skin.
In the summer watch out for over exposure to the sun, pool chemicals and dry winds. Pool chemicals can make dry sensitive skin much worse. When you leave the pool immediately flush as much of the chemicals used to clean the pool from your face as possible using running water or bottled water. Wash with warm water and a safe cleanser as soon as possible. Along with the sunscreen wear, a cap if possible when out of doors to shade the face as much as possible.