Is Your Skin Sensitive? Skin Care Expert, Renée Rouleau Offers Solutions

As an esthetician working hands on with skin for 25 years, I’ve heard of every skin concern imaginable, but the one I hear most often is clients complaining about their sensitive skin.

Everyone has a different definition of sensitive skin so here’s solutions to the most common types of sensitivity that people can experience.

My skin gets easily irritated to products–especially harsh ones.

Without a doubt, many companies still make products with ingredients that will dry, irritate and be much too strong for your sensitive skin. Read: Does Your Skin Irritated Easily? The problem is your products, not your skin.

My skin breaks out really easily… 

For starters, it’s so very important to use products exclusively formulated for the unique needs of your skin, that’s why I have created my nine skin types–so you’re sure to get products that give great results without causing unnecessary problems.

It’s really important to avoid pore clogging, heavy oils in your products–especially for those with oily, acne-prone skin. Read: Are Your Skin Care Products Causing Blackheads and Clogged Pores? Also Read: 11 Causes of Acne Breakouts

My skin gets red and flushed easily.

For skin prone to redness, this is genetic but can be significantly less when gentle products using anti-redness, anti-inflammatory ingredients are used. Read: Sensitive Skin? Tips to Keep Skin Calm

I have rosacea.

This can be genetic but using the right products that address the needs of rosacea can really keep flare ups under control. See skin type #5 and skin type #9 as well as our Anti-Redness Treatment.

I’ve never had sensitive skin up until recently.

Just like the body is constantly changing, so is your skin. So products that normally worked well in the past may no longer be addressing your skins needs now. It’s time for a change. Read: If Your Skin is Changing, it’s Time to Change Your Skin Routine.

I breakout in rashes from products.

Most commonly found in fair, thin skins, a damaged skin barrier can allow irritants into the skin more easily resulting in skin rashes, such as eczema flare ups. See our Phytolipid Comfort Cream.

I truly know that if you are using products exclusively formulated for the unique needs of your skin type, then some of these sensitive skin concerns should be greatly reduced–if not completely eliminated.

That’s why I created my line based on nine skin types. I strongly advise anyone with sensitive skin to avoid products that say they are  “suitable for all skin types” as sensitive skin types have special needs. But even products labeled “for sensitive skin” may still not be the solution since most products for sensitive skin have simply removed the synthetic fragrance and dye, which for most of the above concerns stated, may not be enough.

Read: Using New Products and Have Sensitive Skin? Take it One Day at a Time

Read: Five Skin Care Ingredient Myths You Need to Know

Questions about your skin? Be sure to email us. We’re here to assist!

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