The phenomenon of " sensitive skin " , is a phenomenon more and more present, which may occur at any time of our lives. The triggering reason behind this phenomenon is not classifiable in one single cause , but in a series concauses that with time have a favorable synergistic effect ; surely the sun , the wind , the temperature changes and the use of cosmetic products not agents may accentuate this phenomenon
But what is sensitive skin?
With this definition we include all those cutaneous manifestations , not always pathological , in which our skin is susceptible to:
redness
desquamation
dehydration
itching
allergies
heartburn
early formation of wrinkles
This leads us to act appropriately and timely , acting on their symptoms in an attempt to reduce them as much as possible. The first rule to the base of each treatment is skin hydration , the water is the only element without which no physiological process is able to function , a deficiency leads to dysfunction elementary that can be translated in a slowing of the processes endogenous repair .
Must to say that a dehydration of only 10% can cause significant discomfort in the skin elasticity and plasticity , thus compromising the ability to adapt skin .
To this can be remedied by introducing in the diet about 1.5 / 2 liters of water between meals , consuming fruits and vegetables in season and using some good cosmetic products , being careful to choose between occlusive and non- occlusive . The difference consists in the capacity or less of the cosmetic product to block the normal transpiration of water through the skin , favoring its accumulation inside ( occlusive phenomenon ) , compared to the ability to facilitate binding epidermal water to the surface through the help Alpha hydroxy acids of low concentration or special sugars such as trehalose ( non-occlusive phenomenon ).
Generally, the choice should be made based on the degree of dehydration and the age of our skin, younger skin may not require an occlusive effect .
But the hydration alone is sometimes not enough , especially when to accompany the phenomenon of sensitive skin there are some pathological conditions such as psoriasis , allergic dermatitis or seborrheic dermatitis, or abnormalities in keratinization in these cases beyond the traditional proper medical care , there are natural substances which when added to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical products for topical use, can alleviate the symptoms.
Recently introduced in the cosmetic field, there is the extract of caviar , which thanks to its high concentration in Omega 3 , helps the cells of our skin to be more resistant and elastic , thereby contributing to improve the natural barrier function of the skin . This action could be accompanied by a good natural anti-inflammatory effect , exerted for example by a licorice extract , which in topical level , is able to prolong the anti-inflammatory response of our organism , slowing the degradation of endogenous cortisol ( a hormone produced by our body, anti-inflammatory ) .
Speaking so , naturally , it greatly reduces the possible reaction of our body called rebound effect or rebound effect , ie a systemic response that can compensate or cancel the beneficial effects induced artificially , this situation can occur , for example, when you using an excessive cortisone creams .
Finally , we recommend the use of mild detergents , which do a little persistent foam and respect the physiological pH , all in order to preserve the skin 's hydro-lipid film ( outer layer that forms on the skin ) which is essential for the maintenance of a healthy skin .
Andrea Busalacchi
