Sensitive skin is a condition that affects over 55% of women and can seem difficult to deal with. It can include tingling, tightening and discomfort. Some women suffer with no visible signs while others suffer from redness, blotchiness, dryness, and visible irritation. Often someone with sensitive skin can find it almost impossible to use products without having a painful or visible reaction that leaves them sore and self-conscious. Sensitive skin is often delicate and has fine pores that may flush easily leaving the person looking red. Capillaries are easily broken and rashes break out with even the slightest irritant. Sun, cosmetics, and even soap can cause the skin to burn, be itchy, or sting.
There are some tips that can help ease the discomfort and minimize allergic reactions that are common with sensitive skin. For example:
- Try adding some vinegar to your bath water. This can help to keep away bacteria that are known to cause infections or rashes. This tends to work especially well during the hot summer months.
- In dry winter months, baking soda can often relieve the itchy, dry harsh feeling when added to your bath. There are two popular methods of using baking soda in a bath.
- If you love a bubble bath or bath salts but can’t find products that are gentle for your skin you can make your own. Take 2 and ½ cups baking soda, 2 cups cream of tartar, and 1.2 cup of cornstarch and mix them together. Place in a covered container between uses. Add approximately ¼ cup to your bath water and you will have soothing bubbling bath salts that will not be as harsh as store bought items. If you are looking to relieve itching or burning sensations then a cup of baking soda mixed with 1 ¼ cups baby oil will do the trick.
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