All about Sensitive Skin!

Sensitive and dry skin need special treatment and specialized hypoallergenic products which respect its high demands, which will help relieve from irritations, hydrate it and restore impaired skin barrier function.

APIVITA presents the new hypoallergenic CARING LAVENDERbody range for the treatment of the sensitive and dry skin, with Greek lavender and olive oil, which includes the gentle shower gel for sensitive skin, the moisturizing & soothing body cream and the moisturizing & relaxing body oil.

CARING LAVENDER line moisturizes the sensitive and dry, dehydrated skin, offering immediate relief from the feeling of burning and stinging sensation. It is rich in soothing, moisturizing and softening active ingredients, which are supported by clinical studies. It is specially designed to provide care for sensitive and dry skin, offering immediate relief from itching and soothing from irritations. At the same time, it enhances the skin's natural defense against external factors. Moreover, its natural composition respects the physiology of the dry skin as it enhances the skin’s hydrolipidic film and improves its moisture.

Is my skin sensitive?

How do we identify sensitive skin? Sensitive skin is more of a condition than an actual skin type! It is characterized by an inappropriate reaction - such as prickling, burning or tingling sensation (possibly pain), when confronted with elements that are not considered as irritants. Sensitive or intolerant skin may have some visible characteristics such as being thin and brittle, dry and red.  Often though it is only felt by the person who actually feels the discomfort, i.e. burning, itching, stinging, tightness sensation without any visible signs.  

Which factors contribute to the skin's sensitivity?

Weather conditions (sun, wind, cold, heat), air pollution, air conditioning, poolwater, chemicals, preservatives in cosmetics, some cosmetic ingredients, inappropriate cleansing and skin care, soap, even bathtub water but also hormonal or psychological factors may contribute to the skin’s sensitivity.

Tips for the treatment of sensitive skin

Therefore, sensitive skin requires specialized care! Discover some useful tips to help soothe already irritated skin:

• Take short showers and baths, with lukewarm water so as not to aggravate the itching sensation.

• Dry your skin by patting gently (avoid rubbing with a towel, which can reactivate the itching and burning sensation).

• Apply the cream 1-2 times per day after the shower.  In periods of flare- ups, repeat during the day as often as needed.

• Prefer to use the cream or the oil on slightly dumb skin, to achieve better application and absorbing.