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Sensitive, reactive skin, with dermatitis or psoriasis: how to recognize it and treat it correctly
Marta Cámara
Do you suffer from constant itching, redness, or irritation on your skin? You may have sensitive skin ... or perhaps it's reactive skin, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis. Knowing the difference is key to choosing the right treatment.
We help you identify what type of sensitivity you have and recommend the best dermatological and cosmetic products to soothe, protect and restore your skin.
SENSITIVE OR REACTIVE SKIN? LEARN TO TELL THE DIFFERENTIALS
SENSITIVE SKIN: SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES
Sensitive skin reacts easily to stimuli such as cold, stress, or certain cosmetics. Its most common symptoms are:
- Tightness
- Itching
- Redness
- Burning sensation
Recommended treatment: soothing, hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products that strengthen the skin barrier.
REACTIVE SKIN: BEYOND SENSITIVITY
Reactive skin exhibits more intense and unpredictable reactions to external factors or cosmetic ingredients. It typically presents with:
- Sudden burning sensation
- Extreme redness
- Severe dryness
- Localized inflammation
It is considered an inflammatory skin condition and requires specific products without irritants.
WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS?
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that manifests in the form of outbreaks, especially in winter or with changes in weather.
Most frequent symptoms:
- Eczema
- Blisters
- Extremely dry skin
- Persistent itching
It affects children more, but it can persist or appear in adulthood.
Treatment: deep hydration, avoid triggers, strengthen the protective barrier and maintain a gentle cosmetic routine.
PSORIASIS: WHEN THE SKIN NEEDS EXPERT CARE
Psoriasis is also a chronic inflammatory disease, but it is characterized by the appearance of red, scaly plaques with intense itching.
Although there is no definitive cure, it can be controlled with:
- Soothing and moisturizing cosmetics
- Topical corticosteroids
- Vitamin D
- Phototherapy
THE BEST TONERS FOR SENSITIVE AND REACTIVE SKIN
Lotion P50 W by Biologique Recherche .
- Balances, purifies, and hydrates. Ideal for very sensitive skin. Phenol-free.
Super Rich Tonic by Dr Schrammek .
- With calendula, aloe vera, and licorice. Paraben-free. Refreshes and soothes.
Press & Glow by Medik8 .
- Gently exfoliates, brightens and strengthens the skin barrier.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR SENSITIVE, REACTIVE, OR BREAKOUT-PRONE SKIN
These are products that immediately relieve itching and irritation, neutralize redness, and ensure they do not contain any ingredients likely to cause unwanted reactions.
French Glow by Aime.
- The ideal dietary supplement to treat redness and skin sensitivity from within. Its formula is enriched with essential fatty acids and has been designed as the best oral moisturizer. Redness disappears and skin is brightened from within.
Calmwise Soothing Cleanser by Medik8 .
- This cleansing foam helps control the appearance of redness while providing immediate relief to flushed and irritated skin. It also soothes daily environmental stress, pain, and surface irritation by improving the skin's barrier function. With vitamin K.
Calming Serum by Dr Barbara Sturm .
- Immediate relief for reactive skin. Reduces redness, itching, and burning sensations, restoring balance to skin stressed by sleep deprivation, jet lag, air conditioning, or exposure to environmental pollution.
Veil x of Fasting .
- A velvety-finish cream that forms a soft veil over the skin to protect it from the most damaging external factors: pollution, oxidation, solar radiation (UVA, UVB, IR, and visible light), hydrolipidic imbalances (lack of water or sebum) and microbiota imbalances.
Créme Verte AR Espoir de Biologique Recherche.
- An essential product that soothes and prevents redness. Its repairing formula with growth factor restores broken capillaries while hydrating and revitalizing the skin, also reducing sensitivity to external aggressors.
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