sensitive skin
“To effectively treat sensitivity, nomatter how advanced the condition is, all professional skin
companies should have a product line for sensitive skin, alongside professional treatments”
- Lisa Twiselton, Head of Education atMonu Skincare
Sensitive skin can often be an embarrassing and uncomfortable condition formany clients and can also be a problemfor therapists when performing facial treatments. However, with an increase of clients suffering fromsensitive skin it is vital you know how to treat it.
Themain cause is often down to an internal inflammatory reaction due to an external trigger such as harsh products, extreme temperatures, outdoor lifestyles, pollution, stress, diet ormedication.
Change in the temperature can damage the skin’s natural defence barrier leaving the skin vulnerable, irritated and uncomfortable, whereasmedication or diet can cause general stimulation of the skin, resulting in redness and inflammation whichmay cause the skin to react differently to skin care.
Sharon Hildtich,MBE andMD at Crystal Clear says: “The root cause of sensitive skin can quite often boil down to the sebaceous glands being ineffective. If the skin’s protective oil layer is weak and not creating enough sebumto protect it, the skin will be unprotected fromirritantsmaking it susceptible to stinging, itching, breakouts, patchy redness and rashes.”
Some people aremore prone to sensitivity reactions than others and this can be down to a history of allergies including hay fever, eczema and asthma. When their skin comes into contact with such substances as perfume, cosmetics,
rubber,metals or pet fur itmay result in their skin becoming red, itchy, dry and flaky.
treating it
Some clientsmay be self-conscious of having skin issues, but don’t be afraid to approach themand ask themabout their condition, as using harsher products on their skin could result in further problems.
“Knowing how to treat sensitive skin is key as sensitivity can lead to other skin complaints such as dehydration and premature ageing,” says LisaTwiselton, Head of Education atMonu Skincare.
“Froma professional point of view, when treating sensitivity you are restricted to certain products that can be used within treatments, as the strength and tolerance of the skin is low therefore you can be limited if the skin is too irritated,” she added.
Sharon Crass, Education and Brand Manager for Cosmeceuticals says there are three key areas to tackle when treating sensitive
skin.These include repairing the skins barrier function so thatmoisture is restored to the skin, reduce irritation to prevent premature ageing and environmental protection such as encouraging your client to use sun screen to prevent future sensitivity reactions.
Lorraine Perretta, head of nutrition at International Institute forAnti-Ageing says: “The body’s inflammatory reaction is regulated by fatty acids found in nuts and seeds. Individuals with sensitive
skin, however, lack an enzyme that helps to convert these fats to anti-inflammatory chemicals, and hence their skin reacts more frequently.”
Advising your clients to take essential fatty acids supplements such as GLA, EPA and DHA (though, the latter two can be found in oily fish too) can help with this process as they have already been converted to help control inflammation thatmay occur when undergoing beauty treatments such as waxing, IPL, Laser and peels.
Withmore andmore people becoming sensitive or allergic to irritating substances it is important not to use products that contain harsh detergents. Ingredients such as Lanolin and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) should be avoided as both of these can irritate the skin and cause inflammation.
“To effectively treat sensitivity, nomatter how advanced the condition is, all professional skin companies should have a product line for sensitive skin, alongside professional treatments,” says Lisa.
Natural ingredients within products will quite often work well for troubled skin, as well as using the correct balance of ingredients to ensure results are achieved.
Introduce products and treatmentsmore slowly to clients who suffer from sensitive skin than normal, recommend that your client begins with a good cleansing andmoisturising routine and then add corrective products once the skin has acclimated to the initial products used.
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