Skin Care Routine for Sensitive Skin
Sensitivity is often subjective and commonly self-diagnosed. You might notice redness, stinging, or irritation after using certain products or when exposed to specific ingredients, or your skin may react quickly to climate changes.
Ultimate Guide For Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is normally characterized by lower hydration levels, reduced suppleness, and more visible veins and broken capillaries. Dermatologists often highlight skin bumps or roughness, but sensitivity can also present as dry or itchy patches, rashes, flushed skin, and blemishes.
Based on medical journals, people with sensitive skin tend to have a thinner stratum corneum (the outermost skin layer) with a significantly decreased corneocyte (skin cell) area. This results in a compromised skin barrier function, which can lead to increased irritation and reactivity.
what is the leading cause of sensitive skin?
The exact causes of sensitivity are not well understood. However, it is known that individuals with sensitive skin are more susceptible to environmental factors and often have pronounced reactions to certain substances, such as soap, cosmetics, or sunscreens. This reactivity can also occur after contact with plants, animals, or fabrics; in response to insect bites; or under specific climatic conditions—often being aggravated by extreme temperatures.
Testing Skincare Products on Reactive Skin
Testing new products on sensitive skin can be challenging due to the risk of triggering or worsening symptoms. We suggest testing formulations on small patches of skin away from your face, such as behind your ear, or on the inside of your elbow or wrist. Apply a small amount and wait twenty-four hours to assess your skin's response. If there is no reaction, repeat the process with the same product, again allowing twenty-four hours for evaluation.
Reactions to Certain Products
Skin sensitivities can be unpredictable. Reactions may occur unexpectedly and might not repeat themselves in the same manner. Likewise, a product that has been used for years without issue can suddenly cause irritation seemingly out of nowhere. When this happens, it's helpful to take a holistic approach and consider other potential triggers, such as dietary changes, climate, or contact with possible allergens like household cleaning products. These factors might act independently or in conjunction with your daily skincare routine.
Our Products and Chronic Skin Conditions
While Manos Soap Co products can be part of your cleansing and hydrating routine, they are not intended to cure clinical conditions such as eczema, rosacea, or allergic contact dermatitis. We recommend seeking treatment for these conditions with the help of a healthcare professional.
what is the best essential oils for sensitive skin concerns?
We treat sensitive skin with caution, recommending cleansing formulations with mild surfactants to gently remove grime and makeup without irritation, and products enriched with ingredients that soothe and calm the skin.
Goat Milk
Recent studies have shown that goat milk soap is effective in treating acne. Compared to commercially produced soaps and skincare products loaded with synthetic ingredients, goat milk soap is less likely to cause allergies. Goat milk is known for its ability to reduce skin inflammation and soothe dry, damaged skin. Additionally, goat milk soap can help reduce wrinkles and delay signs of skin aging.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood oil is rich in antioxidants, which support the vitality and structure of skin cells. It combats dryness, restores moisture, and enhances skin elasticity. Its abundant antioxidant content also helps stave off wrinkles by combating free radicals. Moreover, sandalwood oil may offer relief for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, scabies, and molluscum contagiosum.
Lavender
Lavender, with its natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, can effectively soothe sunburns, diminish scarring, and reduce skin inflammation when included in skincare products. Lavender oil possesses antibacterial properties, which can aid in preventing and healing acne by eliminating bacteria. Additionally, being non-comedogenic, it won't block pores.
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A Note on Our Ingredients and Formulas
Manos Soap Co skincare formulations do not contain chemical or synthetic fragrances. Instead, we use essential oils and botanical extracts known for their tangible skin benefits. We carefully select these ingredients, ensuring their safety aligns with the Environmental Working Group's standards, and verify their efficacy and suitability before including them in any formulation. All ingredients, along with any potential allergens, are clearly listed on the product label.
Sensitive skin is highly complex, with needs that vary greatly from person to person. If you are prone to reactivity and are using Manos Soap Co products for the first time—or are a long-time user trying a new formulation—we recommend testing the products listed above on your skin first. We understand this may not always be possible; if so, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist you.