Caring for your Sensitive Skin

Do you notice your skin turning red after using a particular makeup or skin care products? If so, you may have a sensitive skin type.

Sensitive skin is a condition that reacts excessively to certain environmental factors, such as cosmetics, soap, or various skincare products. This can cause skin to itch, sting or become red.

If you’re dealing with sensitive skin, you may consider incorporating these five remedies using ingredients you can find at home:

1. Cucumber

If your skin feels dry and sore, your skin might be dehydrated. You can alleviate the dry and sore feeling on your skin by using cucumber because it is rich in water, making it an excellent remedy for treating skin dehydration and maintaining moisture in your sensitive skin.

Instructions: Wash the cucumber thoroughly with water, then slice it thinly. Next, place the cucumber slices on your skin. Leave it for a few minutes, or until the dryness and stinging subside. Afterwards, you can rinse it off with cold water.

2. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has long been recognized for its numerous beauty benefits. If you have sensitive skin that feels itchy and appears red, aloe vera can be a useful treatment.

Instructions: Cut the aloe vera, then wash it clean. Next, peel the aloe vera, then blend it until it forms a smooth gel. Apply this aloe vera gel to your skin, and wait until it dries. Once it has dried, you can rinse your skin with warm water.

3. Potato

This ingredient is frequently used to prepare a variety of delicious foods, such as french fries, cakes and potato croquettes. However, potatoes are not only delicious to eat, but it also has numerous beauty benefits. This includes treating various sensitive skin problems, like soreness and reducing skin blemishes.

Instructions: Peel a potato, then blend it until smooth. Next, apply this potato pulp to your face, until it resembles a potato mask. Wait a few minutes until it dries, then clean and rinse off with warm water.

4. Banana

Who would have thought that this fruit also offers benefits for your skin? If you’re concerned about your skin drying due to sensitivity to various skincare products, try bananas! Bananas can help moisturize your skin and can even remove dead skin cells and reduce dark circles under the eyes.
Instructions: Blend a banana until it forms a smooth texture. Next, apply it on your skin and wait 10-15 minutes. Finally, clean and rinse off with water.

5. Virgin Olive Oil

Derived from the Mediterranean olive plant , this oil has been recognized since ancient times for its effectiveness in enhancing skin condition. Olive oil contains vitamins E, K, Omega 9,6,3, Phenolic, and Iron which contribute to overall body health. It serves as a natural mask ingredient for dry and sensitive skin, offering moisturizing properties, pore reduction, and skin smoothing.

Instructions: Simply massage olive oil all over your face at night and rinse it off in the morning with water.

Give these remedies a try, and let your skin thank you!

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[Disclosure]

All materials contained in this article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultation with dermatologist.

References:

https://www.idntimes.com/life/women/maria-liana/bahan-alami-untuk-kulit-sensitif-c1c2