Lifestyle Choices

Sensitivity can be a problem in skins of varying degrees of dryness and oiliness. A sensitive skin will produce a smarting, tingling or burning sensation if certain substances are applied to it; it will have a high colour and broken veins. Suitable cleansers, toners, moisturizers, etc. can be used to improve the condition.

A sensitive skin reacts noticeably to a number of stimuli. When choosing products for your skin, avoid anything highly perfumed and any astringent lotion containing alcohol. Sensitive skin often displays signs of distress by blotchiness, redness, flushing and a tendency to broken veins. Keep a strict record of what ingredients you use for your cosmetics, so that you can avoid any substances which cause problems.

Diet

Keep a balanced diet, avoiding processed or ‘convenience’ foods. Many skin disturbances can be traced to reactions to certain preservatives, artificial flavourings and colourings. A yellow food dye, tartrazine, can give rise to a number of symptoms, not only skin disturbance, but also headaches and depression in some people. It is present in a surprisingly wide range of foods, including biscuits, cakes, pastries, sauces, preserves and pickles.

Limit your drinking of ordinary tea and coffee. Drink herb tea, particularly coltsfoot tea, which is probably one of the very best herbal remedies for thread veins.

Skin Problems

Cut down on very spicy foods. Most spices or other foods and condiments which leave a hot taste in the mouth and make the face feel hot, including mustard and horseradish, should be excluded wherever possible.

Cut down or exclude alcohol, which drives fragile blood vessels to the surface of the skin.

Protect your skin with a suitable moisturizer if you are likely to be exposed to rough weather, whether cold, windy or hot. In hot sun, wear a sunscreen, plenty of moisturizer, and try to shade your face with an eyeshade or wear a wide-brimmed hat.

Take as much vitamin C as possible. Vitamin C cannot be stored by the body so you need a daily dose. It helps to maintain small veins and capillaries and prevents them from weakening and breaking down. Good sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, green and red peppers, blackcurrants, rosehips, cauliflower, cabbage, strawberries, and potatoes (the vitamin C content of potatoes is concentrated under the skins, so avoid peeling.) Vitamin C tablets are available and can be taken as a supplement.

Vitamin E also helps to keep the structure of the skin in peak condition. It is present in wheatgerm, sunflower seeds, soya beans, ground nuts and corn, and any of the oils extracted from these plants.

Vitamin A is essential, too. Eat plenty of carrots, watercress and parsley. The importance of a mixed and balanced diet is vital for a sensitive skin.

Avoid extremes of temperature, particularly during the winter when it is common to go from heat indoors to very cold and biting weather outside. Always protect the skin with a moisturizer.

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