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NATURAL Beauty
Simple
Skincare
Routines
for
Sensitive
Skin
Recommended
by Dermatologists
It’s tough having sensitive skin. Even after trying various skincare products, from gentle to organic, nothing
seems to agree with your skin. In this article, Dr Low Dyoi-E, a Consultant Dermatologist from Pantai Hospital
Cheras (PHC), discusses what causes sensitive skin and how simple skincare routines and products can help.
What is sensitive skin?
The term sensitive skin generally
describes skin with reduced tolerance
to the application of cosmetics and
personal care products. Sensitive skin
issues are often related to the face,
especially the eyelids area. Armpits,
groin and genitals may also be
sensitive because of thinner skin.
This condition can be seen in a wide
variety of ways with subjective
symptoms such as stinging, itching and
burning. There are also visible skin
changes, including redness, dryness,
scaling, peeling, bumps and hives.
How can a simple skincare
routine help sensitive skin or
other skin problems like acne,
eczema, and other skin issues?
A multi-step skincare routine,
especially with the usage of
comedogenic products, might lead to
the obstruction of hair follicles. This is
where bacteria and inflammation can
set in, causing acne and eczema. By
simplifying the skincare routine, you
will be able to reduce the obstruction
of hair follicles, thus minimising the
burden to sensitive skin.
What are some issues with
using a daily multi-step
skincare routine?
Skincare and beauty products are
often studied for their efficacy on an
individual basis, not as part of a
multi-step routine. When you put
multiple layers of products on your
skin, you can’t always be sure of the
active ingredients in each of them.
Another issue will be the compatibility
when mixing the products together.
Some of the active ingredients might
not go well with others. For example,
there might be ingredients that could
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