If your skin has been itching more often lately or reacting badly to certain cosmetic products, chances are that you may identify yourself as having sensitive skin.
However, there is actually a difference between naturally sensitive skin (passed down through your genes) and sensitised skin (a skin condition, rather than a skin type!) – in turn, it also affects the kind of skincare products that you should be using in order to see best results.
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Now that you have identified whether you have naturally sensitive skin or sensitised skin, we know you’re curious to find out which types of skincare products you should be using to protect your skin and/or relieve your current skin irritation.
Read on to see our recommendations!
If you have naturally sensitive skin…
Try: Avène Tolérance Extrême Cream & Tolérance Extrême Emulsion
As naturally sensitive skin tends to be drier, you’ll need to make sure that you keep your skin hydrated so that it does not itch. Instead of using thick moisturisers that potentially contain fragrances, you are recommended to use lightweight, hypoallergenic, and non-comedogenic moisturisers, such as the Avène Tolérance Extrême Emulsion and Avène Tolérance Extrême Cream.
These moisturisers are part of a skincare range from Avène called Tolérance Extrême, which is specially designed to work for sensitive skin, especially for naturally sensitive skin which requires extra protection and prevention from triggers, including those who have just undergone aesthetic treatments or are on oral medication for acne.
The fragrance-free moisturisers are formulated without fragrances and preservatives, including parabens. The emulsion only contains six ingredients, while the cream contains just seven essential ingredients – fewer ingredients in the formula for fewer triggers!
In addition, the moisturisers are formulated so that they will be accepted by even the most sensitive of skin, thanks to the ingredients that mimic the skin’s natural composition. However, do take note of the difference in texture between the two products: the emulsion has a lighter texture for those with oilier skin, whereas you are recommended to use the thicker cream if you have drier skin.
Avène Tolérance Extrême Emulsion and Avène Tolérance Extrême Cream retail at SGD69.90 each in Watsons, Guardian, Unity stores islandwide and Shopee.
If you have sensitised skin…
Try: Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream
Sensitised skin requires soothing and calming ASAP, so if you are currently suffering from an itch on your face after using a new cosmetic product or from external triggers/allergens, the Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream will come to the rescue.
This soothing cream is part of the Tolérance Skin range that helps you calm any unwanted skin reactions. It is formulated free of fragrances and preservatives, and was tested on allergic skin offer everyone an immediate soothing sensation.
You’ll also be happy to know that this comes in a smooth and comfortable texture that is not greasy at all, so you don’t have to worry about this causing potential breakouts or making your irritated skin feel more uncomfortable!
Avène Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream retails for SGD41.10 at Guardian.
For more information on Avène’s products, visit their website here.
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