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There are people whose skin is more sensitive than normal. Different skin care routine is necessary for the kind of sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, it is important that you know how sensitive your skin before trying the products of skin care.

Your skin is considered sensitive because it is prone to allergic reactions when in contact with foreign substances. He can no longer tolerate the unpleasant weather and environmental conditions.

There are products for skin care which are specially made for sensitive skin. They are correctly labeled, because they cannot be effective to be used on normal skin type. Since the sensitivity of a person differs from another person, the routine of skin care and procedures may also vary.

There are some basic rules you must follow to take care of your sensitive skin from your skin has a low tolerance for chemicals based. The use of these products above your tolerance level will certainly cause damage to the skin easily. That’s why products sensitive skin care chemical concentrations were lower than those of other products.

Here are some tips for proper care of your sensitive skin:

1. Use only products that are specially designed for sensitive skin. Check the labels of these products follow the instructions on their use and look for warnings and restrictions if any.

2. Choose products sensitive skin care with fewer additives, colorings or preservatives.

3. Avoid using toners that most of them have the alcohol content, which is not suitable for sensitive skin.

4. Wearing rubber gloves for protection is strongly recommended when washing clothes, cleaning chemicals and other tasks with which may expose your skin to detergents and chemicals. If you have allergies to rubber, you can wear cotton gloves inside the rubber.

5. It is important to apply sunscreen or protection against UV rays when you go to protect your skin against the sun’s heat.

6. Whenever possible, avoid your skin from being exposed to dirt and pollutants because they can easily irritate your skin.

7. Always clean your face every time you spend long hours outdoors. Make sure you use a cleanser that is soap-free and alcohol free.

8. If a moisturizer does not specify what type of skin, it is applicable, whether it is hypoallergenic and non comedogenic.

9. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard or scrub, your skin will burn easily and become red.

10. Do not sleep with your makeup. You must use hypoallergenic makeup remover to remove your makeup.