Caring for Sensitive Skin

Is your skin overly sensitive? Do soaps or skincare products from reputable brands cause acne or rashes?

While some people may be genetically predisposed to sensitive skin, many harsh chemicals hidden in commercial soaps and skincare products can lead to sensitive skin problems, even for those who aren’t naturally prone to it! If this sounds familiar, you’ll be glad to know that our 100% natural soaps and skincare products are often the best solutions for hydrating and rejuvenating sensitive skin without painful irritation. Many of our products are also free of essential oils, making them safe and suitable for ALL skin types.

Symptoms of Sensitive Skin

Symptoms are often exacerbated by the products we use on our skin. If you have sensitive skin, you may experience some or all of the following reactions:

• Burning
• Itching
• Acne / Rashes
• Redness (flushing and blushing)
• Dryness
• Bumpy skin

What Causes Sensitive Skin?

Sensitive skin can be caused by factors within and beyond your control. And while you might have your parents to thank for inheriting sensitive skin, there are other possible causes:

Skin Conditions:

Conditions, disorders, and allergic reactions (such as eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and dermatitis) are primary causes of sensitive skin. Many people are often surprised to discover they’re allergic to ingredients like baking soda and even the highest quality essential oils.

Dry and Damaged Skin:

Overly dry or damaged skin that can no longer protect nerve endings. If you don’t keep your body hydrated by drinking plenty of water, your skin will constantly remind you with its dry, irritated, and dull appearance.

Artificial and Synthetic Fragrances:

Synthetic fragrances are a common trigger for skin irritation. They’re often loaded with phthalates and can cause rashes, headaches, coughing, and other respiratory irritations.

Harsh Environments:

Exposure to harsh environmental elements such as sun, wind, and extreme heat or cold can also cause skin sensitivity. Taking too many hot, steamy showers can also strip your skin of its natural oils and dry it out.

Household Products:

Sensitive skin can often be a reaction to harsh and toxic chemicals found in many commercial cleaning and laundry products.

Sulfates:

These harsh chemicals, added to many soaps to make them foam and create bubbles, strip your skin of its natural oils, often leading to dryness and irritation.

Commercial Cosmetics:

Many cosmetics and skincare companies have found it far cheaper to use chemical alternatives when manufacturing their products to create higher profit margins. While marketed as products designed to hydrate, nourish, and heal the skin, a closer look at the ingredient list often proves otherwise.

Common Chemicals to Avoid:

Salicylic Acid:

A common chemical used to treat acne and oily skin. It can cause dryness, skin irritation, redness, or even burning sensations when overused.

Parabens:

These chemicals can enter your bloodstream and mimic estrogen in your body. Excess estrogen can lead to acne, fat storage, reduced muscle mass, and even reproductive issues. Needless to say, it’s an ingredient to avoid!

Since your skin is your largest organ and absorbs toxins directly into your bloodstream, products containing the chemicals listed above can cause various bodily reactions. Regular use of products with these toxic ingredients can even result in bigger issues like cancers, hormonal disruptions, illnesses, and other problems.

Even if you don’t suffer from such extreme consequences, it’s very common for your skin to reflect the effects of these harmful chemicals through reactions, such as developing skin conditions linked to poor skin health.