If you have sensitive skin, this is how you should choose a face wash I Dermatologist Junhong Park

If you have sensitive skin, this is how you should choose a face wash I Dermatologist Junhong Park

Dec 17, 2024Ehotyshamull Joy

 

1. Damage to the skin barrier
How do you know if your skin barrier is damaged?

It's easy to tell if your face's skin barrier is compromised. If you feel tightness on your face immediately after cleansing, your skin barrier has been damaged. On the other hand, if there is no tightness after washing your face, even if you don't apply moisturizer, you don't have a big problem with your skin.


However, there are some people who feel tight and uncomfortable on their faces even when they use a very gentle face wash, and there are also people who do not feel any major problems even if they exfoliate physically. This is because everyone has a different type of skin.

 

2. Classification of skin types
How are skin types classified?


According to Leslie Bauman's "Skin Type Solutions" classification in the United States, there are 16 types of human skin types.

 

First of all, if you start with D, you have dry skin, and if you start with O, you have oily skin. If there is an R in the middle, it is resistant skin, and if there is an S, it is sensitive skin. In the case of sensitive skin with an S in it, you need to pay a lot of attention to skin barrier management, especially the cleansing method.

 

3. Criteria for choosing the right face wash
What face wash should I use?

Have you ever washed your face and felt it squishy? This does not mean that the face has been cleansed, but that all the natural moisturizing factors and lipids that protect our skin have been washed away.

 

Our skin barrier is like a brick wall. If the bricks are keratinocytes, the cement applied in between is the oil film that protects our skin. If your sensitive skin overwashes your face, the cement will quickly fall off, leaving only bricks. Your skin can't be firm. Even if you wipe off all the lipids and apply a new moisturizer, it's no different than removing the diamond from the ring and inserting a cubic into it.

 

Therefore, if you have sensitive skin, it is best to avoid face washes that are too strong. Here's how to buy the right face wash.

 

When buying a face wash, you should pay attention to the ingredients. It's called sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS. SLS is an anionic surfactant that lathers soaps, shampoos, and toothpastes. It is inexpensive and has a very strong cleaning power, so a large amount of capacity can be put into the product. Shampoos, in particular, require strong cleaning power, so SLS is required.

 

However, face washes should avoid SLS. This is because SLS can cause allergies and skin irritation.

 

Surfactants, such as SLS, are essential ingredients in face washes. In order to clean, you have to peel off the oil, but the surfactant has hydrophilic properties that like water and relatives who like oil, so you can stick water and oil together. However, if there is too much surfactant, it will also wipe away the lipids and moisturizing factors that protect our skin.

 

Therefore, those with sensitive skin should use a face wash with minimal surfactants.

 

4. Criteria for choosing the right cosmetics
What cosmetics should I use?

There are several types of cosmetic foundations, but liquid foundations are not recommended for people with sensitive skin.

 

Why? It's also because of the cleansing problem. Liquid foundations have a moisturizing formula that helps to hide redness and blemishes on the face, but they can cause damage to the skin barrier due to the difficulty of cleaning cosmetics properly. Even if you use a gentle face wash, using it while maintaining your hard-to-remove makeup can take a long time or lead to double cleansing.

 

After all, it's not just about using a mild face wash, it's about just enough makeup to remove with a mild face wash. For those with sensitive skin, it is recommended to use a solid foundation such as press powder or loose powder. If you feel dry or irritated when using a solid foundation, it is okay to use the product after repairing the skin barrier.

 

5. Skin Care Advice
Do you have any advice for taking care of your skin?

First, your primary goal should be to avoid tightness on your face after cleansing. Before that, it is not recommended except for treatments that restore the skin barrier. Rather, it is because other treatments have the potential to damage the skin barrier.

 

Second, the skin is most sensitive when it is moisturized after cleansing. Some people may feel a sting when applying moisturizer immediately after cleansing. The mild acidity contained in the moisturizer is enough to make your skin sensitive. For these people, it is recommended to air dry their face gradually after washing their face, and use a moisturizer after a certain period of time. As your skin gradually improves, you can reduce the amount of time.

 

6. Skin Care FAQs: FAQs
Skin care, I'm curious!

Q. Is the mask good for my skin?

It is not recommended to use the mask every day. Masks are one of the ways to apply cosmetics. By applying cosmetics and covering the mask, the effect of the cosmetics ingredients entering the skin is high. However, adding a lot of ingredients is not always a good thing, and if you use these masks every day, your skin will not be able to create a protective barrier on its own.

 

Q. Why do I use saline packs for hot flashes?

Saline packs can temporarily cool the fever of patients with hot flashes. However, it is not recommended to use saline packs for a long time because they make your skin sensitive.

 

Q. Should I not use exfoliants for sensitive skin?

Exfoliators are not recommended for people with dry or sensitive skin. Exfoliation is a very important part of the skin's barrier and will naturally fall off over time, so you don't need to remove it on purpose. Of course, if you have a lot of sebum, it may be helpful to peel it off every now and then, but it seems that the benefits of exfoliating it outweigh the benefits to your skin.

 

Q. Should I not use a face wash brush for sensitive skin?


Sensitive skin is not recommended to use a face wash brush.If you have resistant skin, you may see the skin harden slightly by stimulating the dermis with a face brush, but if you are sensitive, your skin is more likely to be damaged.

 

Q. Should sensitive skin not use powder brushes?

For sensitive skin, powder brushes can also be irritating. It is recommended to apply the powder as if pressing it with a puff instead of a brush.

 

Q. Should I also avoid wearing sunscreen that doesn't come off?

It is recommended to use sunscreen that removes as much as possible. However, on the rare occasions when you need to go to outdoor activities where you sweat a lot, or to play in the water, you may be able to choose the right sunscreen depending on the situation and location. 

 

Q. Does using a lot of ceramides cause aging?

In order for ceramides to cause aging, a lot of ingredients must be used, and in fact, it is difficult to make cosmetics that contain more than 1% ceramides. I don't think you need to worry too much. 

 

Q. How long does it take for the skin barrier to return?

With the right combination of cosmetics, face washing, and ultrasound treatments, recovery can be achieved within two weeks. 

 

Q. Should I go to a dermatologist?

If there is a clear purpose of treatment, such as the elimination of pigmentation disorders such as blemishes and blemishes, it is helpful to undergo a dermatological procedure. 

 

Q. Can I use acne medication for a long time?

Usually, acne medications have no side effects even after long-term use. This is because there are no steroids or hormones. In textbooks, it can be used for up to 3 months, and in many cases, it is prescribed for more than that. 

 

Q. Why do I have pimples on my scalp?

If you use shampoo incorrectly, it can cause rashes on your scalp. Some natural products, such as herbal shampoos and functional shampoos, are often used to cause acne. I think you should try changing the shampoo to baby shampoo. 

Q. How should I take care of my pores?

First of all, you should know that pores are related to the secretion of sebum. First of all, it is recommended to take care of sebum secretion and clean up dead skin cells stuck in the pores so as not to irritate them.

 

 



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