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Thursday, October 04, 2007

remember that i still have the itchness?
well, the doctor said that i have sensitive skin.
man!, i look like im having rashes la,.
and i feel so much like a weirdo now. >=(

and this is wht i found in healthy skin shop

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In caring for sensitive skin, the following should be kept in mind:

* Try to avoid extreme temperatures, hot or cold, even in cleansing and showering.

* Don't overstimulate the skin with massage, rubbing or overcleansing.

* Consider supplementing with anti-inflammatory nutrients as well as powerful antioxidants, which reduce oxidative stress in the tissues. Sensitive skin ages more quickly than non-sensitive skin, so you want to be vigilant here.

* Avoid hot and spicy foods, alcohol and smoking. These affect the dilation and constriction of the capillary walls and will worsen sensitivity.

and from another webpage, sensitiveskin.com, it says Caffeine and alcohol also cause vasodilation resulting in a flushing overheated and itchy feeling skin.

ok gawd, no alcohol for a long period of time i guess. =(

from the sensitiveskin.com also,

steps u can take t reduce skin sensitivity,

1. Limit your exposure to things that can irritate your skin

2. Moisturize your skin on a regular basis. If you are wearing makeup, you can use a spray toner to deliver moisture to your face without affecting your makeup

3. Wear gloves to protect your skin, especially when washing dishes or cleaning the house. If you wear plastic or rubber gloves, be sure to take breaks to wipe the sweat away from your hands as it too can irritate them

4. Wear a UV and protective clothing (wide brimmed hat, etc.)

5. Wear gloves, ideally with a cotton lining, during cold dry periods like during winter

6. Wear clothes made of cotton or cotton blends, since they are the least irritating, avoid wool

7. Keep your showers or baths short and use only lukewarm water, followed immediately
with a moisturizer that locks in the moisture

8. Use a moisturizer design specifically for sensitive skin, dermatologists recommend the Arouge line of skincare products

9. Avoid getting to hot or sweaty

10. Don’t scratch or rub your skin. This not only irritates your skin, it can also break the surface of the skin enabling irritants or bacteria to become trapped, resulting in further irritation

11. Stop smoking, this dries and irritates your skin

12. Shave carefully. Use a moisturizing shaving cream or gel, shave in the direction the hair grows (not against it) and rinse gently with warm water

13. After bathing pat your skin dry, don’t rub it

14. Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and healthy

15. Try to reduce the stress in your life

ive got t try and follow all this. BLAHH!!

by lileng at 17:55 |