My skin suffers from allergies. What is sensitive skin and how do I care for it?

What is Sensitive Facial Skin?

In cosmetology, the term "sensitive facial skin" refers to a skin type prone to increased irritability and unpredictable reactions to everyday external and internal factors that normally should not provoke such changes.

Causes of Increased Skin Sensitivity

The main causes of sensitivity and a tendency toward allergic reactions are changes in the natural pH balance and a reduction in surface lipids, which act as a protective barrier and retain moisture. Excessive water loss contributes to dry skin and increases its permeability to external irritants, including allergens. Various factors can lead to such changes:

• Dermatological diseases (skin xerosis, atopic dermatitis, contact allergic dermatitis, rosacea, etc.);
• Age-related skin changes, as a result of which the epidermis thins and loses moisture;
• Hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy, postmenopause), which reduce the skin's barrier function;
• Meteorological factors (ultraviolet radiation, low temperatures, chapping);
• Use of cleansers with a high alkaline pH, which leads to the destruction of the skin's natural lipid barrier;
• Smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, and lack of sleep.

Allergenic facial skin is characterized by the greatest sensitivity, which is associated with the presence of a large number of nerve endings, developed The network of blood vessels, the thinness of the epidermis, regular contact with food, various cosmetics, and weather factors.

How to determine if your skin is sensitive?

Sensitive skin is characterized by:

• Redness
• Tingling, burning, hot, or tight sensations
• Itching
• Flaking

Symptoms occur either after exposure to triggers or spontaneously and can last from a few minutes to 2-3 hours.

How to help sensitive skin?

If you have sensitive, allergy-prone skin, experimenting isn't for you. First, you need to rethink your skincare routine. We're taking stock of everything on your bathroom shelves. Those with sensitive skin should definitely avoid products containing fragrances, ethyl alcohol, synthetic dyes, alpha-hydroxy acids, and retinol. Also, be wary of "natural" and "eco-friendly" products containing plant extracts and essential oils, which can often cause allergic reactions or irritation.

The main goal of caring for sensitive skin is to eliminate inflammation, restore the epidermis's natural defenses, and increase resistance to external irritants. The Librederm Allersain collection meets all these goals, creating it with the specific needs of sensitive skin prone to allergies in mind.

Basic steps for caring for sensitive skin

1. Washing sensitive skin is the first and essential step in caring for any skin type, as it effectively removes impurities from the surface of the epidermis. Librederm's Allersain cleansing gel for sensitive skin gently cleanses the skin with a complex of mild surfactants, without causing discomfort and supporting the skin's natural protective barrier. Niacinamide, combined with mineral-rich physioadapted water, softens and soothes the skin, protecting it from the effects of hard water, while ceramides help maintain the skin's natural protective barrier to retain moisture.

2. Toning is essential for normalizing the pH balance on the skin's surface and preparing it for further care. This soothing toner for sensitive skin from the Allersain collection, thanks to physioadapted water and Japanese lily-of-the-valley root extract, helps restore a healthy microbiome and the physiological pH of the epidermis, softening and refreshing the skin. This soothing toner can also be used as a micellar water for makeup removal.
3. Moisturizing is the final step of skincare, which should be performed immediately after cleansing and thoroughly preparing the face. Allersain Librederm, a rich moisturizing cream for sensitive skin, is specially formulated for skin prone to allergic reactions. The cream's peptide complex strengthens the epidermis's resistance to environmental stress. Shea butter nourishes, hydrates, and significantly softens the skin, while physioadapted water is enriched with minerals that soothe and relieve irritation.
Let's summarize: cleansing with a gel, toning, and cream for allergy-prone skin is a comprehensive care package that will soon bring you closer to healthy and beautiful skin.

All products in the Allersain collection have a high safety profile: they are hypoallergenic and contain no ethyl alcohol, dyes, lanolin, or mineral oils.