Skin condition: Sensitive skin

Woran du sensible Haut erkennst

It's tight, itchy, and red: Sensitive skin is a condition that affects an increasing number of people. According to Dermatest, approximately 10-20% of all people are prone to sensitive skin. Symptoms include redness, flaking, itching, and burning and tight sensations. Sensitive skin can also quickly develop rashes with pustules, papules, or swelling.

Sensitive skin reacts very quickly and often very strongly to external stimuli and environmental influences. These include cold, heat, allergens, irritating ingredients in cosmetics, sunlight, or environmental pollution. For example, after a hot bath or the use of overly aggressive facial cleansers, redness and a burning sensation may occur. People with sensitive skin usually have fairer skin, which is prone to sunburn.

Excursus: Skin type vs. skin condition

By the way: Sensitive skin is not a skin type, but rather a skin condition that can affect people with very different skin types. While sensitive skin is often associated with dry skin, it can also occur with oily or combination skin.

Causes

Sensitive skin is a combination of both hereditary predisposition and external influences. Current research suggests that sensitive skin can be caused by a hereditary predisposition. However, external influences such as improper skincare, dry heating air, temperature, diet, or stress can also trigger symptoms.

Skin diseases such as neurodermatitis, couperose, psoriasis or rosacea can also be the cause of excessive sensitivity and irritation.

Sensitive skin often exhibits dryness and a reduced ability to retain water. The skin barrier is compromised and cannot retain moisture sufficiently. The protective film of sebum (skin oil) is missing or too thin, allowing moisture to evaporate. The damaged skin barrier is more vulnerable to harmful environmental influences such as heat, sun, or harsh cosmetics – and reacts with irritation, redness, burning, or itching. Free radicals and other toxic substances from the environment can also penetrate damaged skin more easily, which can lead to cell damage. The barrier is further weakened, and the skin becomes dehydrated.

Even people with healthy skin can develop sensitive skin over time, for example, due to improper skin care. Many people are allergic to preservatives such as parabens or allergenic fragrances such as limonene or citronellol, which are found in many cosmetics. Once a contact allergy has developed, the triggering substance usually has to be avoided for a long period of time (or even permanently), as otherwise irritation, redness, or even rashes can occur repeatedly.

What your skin needs

Mild cleansing

Facial cleansing should be particularly gentle – without harsh or drying surfactants. Our DAYTOX Cleansing Foam, for example, is ideal. Avoid vigorous rubbing, as well as cleansing brushes – these will further irritate your skin. Gently distribute your cleansing product with your hands and rinse it off with lukewarm (not too hot!) water. You can dry your face with a soft cloth; again, avoid rubbing and scrubbing; simply pat your face dry. Afterward, a mild toner will bring your skin back into balance. Our DAYTOX Facial Tonic is very gentle and also soothes the skin with panthenol. A gentle exfoliator, such as our DAYTOX Enzyme Peeling, is well tolerated and can easily be used 1-2 times a week.

Antioxidants

Sensitive skin also benefits greatly from antioxidants, as the impaired skin barrier function makes it easy for free radicals to penetrate the skin. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals, thus preventing cell damage and premature skin aging. Our DAYTOX Vitamin C Serum and our DAYTOX Retinol Serum are packed with antioxidants that not only make your complexion radiant but also effectively protect your skin's protective barrier. In addition, all DAYTOX products contain the antioxidant active ingredient complex of aloe vera, citrus, and broccoli, which offers sensitive skin additional protection against harmful environmental influences.

Moisture and protection

Hyaluronic acid is THE thirst quencher for dehydrated skin and is also very well tolerated. Our DAYTOX Hyaluronic Acid Serum is ideal for sensitive skin thanks to its gentle formulation and completely fragrance-free. The short- and long-chain hyaluronic acid provides intensive moisture. Following this, a light day cream like DAYTOX Daily Hydration seals in the skin by creating a protective layer and locking in the active ingredients of the serum and cream. The compromised skin barrier is strengthened and protected.