In summer, everyone’s skin faces many challenges. Whether you have sensitive skin, oily skin or dry skin, changes in temperature and humidity cause the skin to easily lose balance.
Heavy sweating under the hot heat makes caring for sensitive skin as complicated as acne-prone skin.
Therefore, you need to know how to properly and appropriately apply sensitive skin care in the summer to maintain healthy skin, avoid irritation and premature skin aging.
What is sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is fragile, easily damaged skin and is often accompanied by unpleasant sensations such as heat, tightness, redness or itching. This is because the skin’s protective barrier is lost, making it easier for irritants to penetrate and cause reactions, infections or allergies.
Sensitive skin needs more care to prevent dryness and roughness.
Sensitive skin is prone to redness and infection in the summer.
Causes of sensitive skin
The main cause of sensitive skin is that the skin’s defense (protection) system no longer works effectively. Healthy skin has a protective barrier called the Hydrolipidic membrane, which acts as a shield and helps prevent bacteria and irritants from reaching the deeper layers of the skin.
In addition, this membrane also contributes to retaining moisture and is very important in maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the skin. With sensitive skin, this protective barrier will be weakened, making the skin vulnerable when exposed to external factors.
How to care for sensitive skin in summer
Wash your face properly
With sensitive skin, the outer skin surface is relatively thin so it is easily damaged. Therefore, you should only wash your face twice a day, morning and evening, with a moderately formulated cleanser. Massage gently while washing, avoid rubbing too hard which can damage the skin.