As we get older our skin care routine should change to fit our new skin care needs. Older skin is thinner and more brittle than younger skin and requires different skin care products and a gentler touch. If you have sensitive skin, then you need to be especially aware of your skin care routine as you age.
Aging, sensitive skin requires two approaches. You need to, first, address the aging skin issue and then treat it. This isn’t always easy because aging products can cause irritation or allergic reactions.
Nevertheless, there are a few things you can do in order to help treat your sensitive skin.
The Right Anti Aging Skin Care Habits for Sensitive Skin
While in the shower, use mild cleansers and soaps. Avoid using products that contain alcohol because they can strip the natural oils from your skin and make it more sensitive. Fragrances and other fillers can cause rashes and allergic reactions.
Avoid long hot showers. Taking long, hot showers may be soothing, but it can also promote dryness. Hot water, is a definite shower no-no because it strips the natural oils from your skin.
Once you’ve finished showering be gentle and pat your skin dry to avoid rubbing it. One last showering tip, make sure you use towels that are made with gentle fibers.
This brings us to another tip: avoid wearing rough clothing made with rough fibers. Wool is one of the most irritating fibers around, but it can be substituted with cashmere.
Polyester blends and acrylic fibers can also cause itchiness and irritation. So instead of wearing man-made fibers, opt for garments made of cotton. Not only is cotton a soft fiber, but it is also an excellent way for keeping cool during the summer.
Sensitive skin & The Right Anti Aging Products
By following a few important tips, you’ll have no trouble achieving the right sensitive skin care routine for your aging skin. First of all, read the labels of all anti-aging products. Some products that help eliminate skin wrinkles may also contain irritating ingredients, so be wary.
Some irritating ingredients include: AHAs (also known as alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid), and retinoids. These ingredients are commonly found in anti-aging products so try using a more moisturizing formula to keep them from affecting your skin.
Also make sure that the products you choose are fragrance free and alcohol free. It may take a little longer to find them, but they are out there. And while you’re at it, also try looking for natural products that contain ingredients such as olive oil and Helix Aspersa Muller extract.
Natural skin care products are great for addressing aging, sensitive skin. As a matter of fact, natural products such as BERRYSISTIBLE’s REVITALIZER SERUM are an excellent skin care lotion for sensitive skin. You can use it in conjunction with BERRYSISTIBLE’s wrinkles cream to get an all around aging, sensitive skin care treatment.
- Aileen Fitzharris