Sensitive and reactive skin

How to recognize it and how to take care of it

Sensitive skin is a widespread and growing problem, suffice it to say that it involves 60-70% of the world's female population, while for men the percentage is around 50-60%* (Source: Farage MA. The prevalence of sensitive skin. Front Med 2019). The causes? A hypersensitivity of nerve endings and a weakening of the skin barrier. When the latter is healthy and strong, it properly performs its protective function, maintaining hydration within the skin and shielding it from external aggressions. When the skin barrier is altered or damaged, the skin's natural defenses are lowered, allowing multiple irritants to penetrate. This causes the typical manifestations of sensitive and reactive skin, such as irritation, excessive redness, dryness, itching , tingling or burning sensation.

Skin sensitivity symptoms can be triggered by internal and external factors: 

  • genetics and heredity
  • air pollution
  • UV rays
  • Climatic changes, weather phenomena and seasonal changes
  • use of water that is too hot
  • cosmetic products that are too aggressive
  • hormonal imbalances 
  • drug treatments
  • Lifestyle (stress, diet, intolerances, alcohol, etc.)

WHAT IS THE RIGHT SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN?

If your skin is sensitive and reactive to these factors, then you should adopt specific skincare that can protect and strengthen its natural barrier function.

The watchword is DELICATE. Always prefer organic or high-natural cosmetic formulations that are free of harsh surfactants (recognizable in the INCI in the form of SLS and SLES), dermatologically tested, and free of fragrances, silicones, parabens and artificial dyes.

Eliminate anything from your beauty case that does not meet these prerequisites and choose only high-quality cosmetic products that can protect, soothe e moisturize your skin deeply, without stressing it.

Sensitive skin requires more care and attention, which is why Lepo has designed an ultra delicate beauty routine made of gestures and products formulated specifically for your skin type.

STEP 1

It all starts with proper cleansing, the fundamental and indispensable first step for healthy and balanced skin, free of impurities and dead skin cells.

WHAT NOT TO DO:

  • go to sleep with makeup
  • Wash your face more than twice a day
  • use water that is too hot or too cold
  • Use a product that is non-specific and too aggressive
  • Rubbing the face too vigorously
  • Rub the face with the towel

WHAT TO DO:

  • cleanse the skin morning and evening
  • use only lukewarm water
  • Use a product specifically for delicate skin
  • gently massage the face
  • Dab the face with a soft towel

Lepo recommends the GENTLE CLEANSING FACIAL MOUSSE, a creamy mousse specially formulated to gently cleanse sensitive skin, giving immediate freshness, hydration and comfort. Its 97% natural formulation harnesses the softening and soothing action of mallow and chamomile waters and is enriched with probiotics that ensure the balance of the skin's precious microbiota by boosting the skin's natural defenses.

STEP 2

Sensitive skin is more prone to premature skin aging, so it is very important to intervene on the texture with a booster of firmness and elasticity with high tolerability such as ECOBIO COLLAGEN, the special super-concentrated gel serum based on plant collagen with intensive redensifying and toning action. Its certified organic formula contains 98 percent ingredients of natural origin and 21 percent ingredients from organic farming. Free of fragrance and irritants, it is the perfect anti-aging ally for even the most fragile skin.

STEP 3

L'hydration is the key to a healthy lipid barrier. Often delicate skin is also prone to dehydration, so it needs a daily regenerating treatment capable of restoring the balance of the hydrolipid film. Best to protect it with a certified organic product such as ECOBIO FACE MOISTURIZING CREAM. Enriched with olive, andiroba and argan oil, it restores the skin's natural moisture and elasticity, keeping it fresh and soft all day long.

STEP 4

Once a week, sensitive skin needs an intensive moisturizing and softening treatment such as the MOISTURIZING TONING MASK, made from sweet almond, apricot, evening primrose and wheat germ with a restorative and soothing action. Its rich, creamy texture promotes facial cell turnover and regeneration without stressing the skin, making it visibly brighter, firmer and more hydrated from the very first application.

If your skin is not hypersensitive and very reactive you can make before the mask the ALMOND KERNEL FACE SCRUB, made from rice powder, strawberry extract and shea butter. Its exfoliating microgranules gently remove dead cells from the surface of the face, promoting cell renewal, leaving the skin visibly softer, nourished and smoother.

When it comes to makeup for fragile and delicate skin, it is very important to follow the same care taken in skincare, carefully selecting products with a light texture and clean formulation with high naturalness and skin tolerability.

The perfect bottom? BIO PERFECTION., the precious 2in1 elixir that combines the smoothing effect of a professional foundation with the nourishing power of an anti-aging serum. Its light, fluid and velvety texture based on precious oils blends with the skin without weighing it down, giving a natural, smooth and even complexion. Its certified organic formula with 100 percent naturally derived ingredients is free of fragrances, parabens, silicones, PEGs, EDTA and GMOs, and is perfectly tolerated by even the most delicate skin.

A touch of TRANSLUCENT RICE POWDER with native rice starch gives make-up an impalpable, satiny and silky finish, evening out and brightening the complexion.

If you want to find out more about how our skin works and the delicate skin ecosystem, read how to protect your skin microbiota for more beautiful and healthy skin.

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