Some Reasons for Your Complexion Being Extra Sensitive

Pink is better for snuggling up with, but hardly the color from irritation that you want for your skin.

As one prone to allergies, my complexion can be extra sensitive at times.  Sometimes, a new product can cause redness, itchy skin, bumps or tightness.  Other times, products that you have used regularly can suddenly cause a reaction. Therefore, if you have been having trouble with an extra sensitive complexion lately, let me pass on some tips as to the reason and what to look for.

Consider your cleansing routine first.  Maybe you started a new cleanser or soap that left your face feeling tight and itchy.  The reason could be that the product has a harsh oil stripping agent like cocamidopropyl betaine, which is commonly found in foaming cleansers. This particular ingredient for some people can cause the tiniest  cracks that are hardly visible on the skin to allow irritants and bacteria easy passage.

Another trigger can be antiaging products, scrubs or peels.  Perhaps, you didn’t experience any initial burning, stinging, redness, tightness or itchy skin.  As I mentioned, those symptoms can happen at any time regardless of how many times that you successfully used the same product.  However, the real problem can be overuse of those products in your attempt to force results.  Read product directions and give them time to do their job to avoid this kind of irritation.

Sometimes, I find rotating antiaging products with powerful ingredients like retinol and alpha hydroxy acids with another night cream or serum helpful to minimize irritation. You might want to try this method to see how your complexion feels.   

Something else that may have nothing to do with product sensitivity is battling a red face and flushing from rosacea.  This type of redness especially on the cheeks and nose could  be coming from too much blood to the skin instead of any product.  The amount of flushing could be worse after eating hot and spicy foods.  You might need to check with your dermatologist to make sure this is not the cause of your irritation.  

If after using some products that your complexion is developing tiny, red bumps, this is a common allergy sign that you might want to blame on fragrances, artificial dyes or the preservatives in the product.  Try finding new skin care or cleansing products free of those ingredients can be all it takes to eliminate your sensitivity.

Hopefully, the advice that I shared will give you more insight into the likely causes and possible fixes for your skin’s sensitivity.  

Sensitive Skin? Exuviance Firm-NG6 Non-Acid Peel Review

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If want to exfoliate but never had luck with acid peels, Exuviance's Firm-NG6 Non-Acid Peel is worth trying.

The quickest way to defy aging is by starting with exfoliation.  It is the key to get rid of old, dulling skin cells so that fresh ones can surface. However, I had never tried a non-acid peel before or the Exuviance brand until PR sent their Firm-NG6 Non-Acid Peel, which is geared to sensitive complexions like mine can be at times.

Unlike the individual peel pads that I had used, this peel is different that it is gentle enough to be used every day due to the non-acid ingredients of Exuviance’s patented non-acid NeoGlucosamine and aminofil.  I had been using my peel pads no more than once or twice a week to keep from overworking my skin.

The product is also delivered uniquely as well.  Once you pull off the cap, the product is dispensed by pressing downward over the top.  Doing so, brings the gel like substance to the surface.

I tried this peel for the first time the other day.  What I did was to spread a thin layer to my clean face and allowed it to remain on my skin for the recommended 10 minutes.  It did not burn or tingle, but my face felt slightly warm.  

When I rinsed the product off, my complexion felt smoother with a hint of pink color.  At the same time, I didn’t notice that much change in texture.  Still, I am hopeful since this peel just may longer due to this special less irritating formulation. 

I used this peel twice now since then.  Being a gentler peel, I found it just takes more time to see a more noticeable change.  Therefore, if you never could use a facial peel before because of sensitivity issues, then Euxviance’s Firm-NG6 Non-Acid Peel is worth looking into!

Some Helpful Tips If You Happen to Have Sensitive Skin

This beauty knows how to keep her complexion flourishing.

You never know when a reaction can occur.  At any time, you could experience a problem whether from trying a new product or even while using the same one that was trouble free for the longest time, it can happen.  Of course, you can’t control skin sensitivity, but you can at least know what to look for that can create an issue for your skin type.

If your skin has a tendency to react on a fairly regular basis instead of occasionally like mine, then you should avoid anti-aging products with too high amounts of AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids).  Despite having a natural origin since they are derived from foods, they still can burn if the concentration is too high.  You might be better off with a combined formula skin care product that also has beta hydroxy acids for balancing out the concentration. Nonetheless, you still need to be careful of what your skin can take.

A good rule to remember is if you apply an acid-formulated skin care product and your complexion continues to feel something happening on the surface after a few seconds, then wash it off.   The formula is just too strong for your face.  Four seconds is the maximum that product should be tingling your skin--no longer!  

Exfoliation is important for all skin types.  However, sensitive skin needs to avoid abrasive forms of ingredients that can dig into your complexion like sharp edges of ones that might contain apricot seeds or nut shells.  What you need is a circular bead in a product like jojoba beads.  You can also concoct your own scrubs from kitchen ingredients that can help get you glowing from granules with a delicate texture like baking soda, oatmeal, brown sugar, etc.  Do check out a few of my favorite DIY scrubs like my reviving milk scrub or lemon exfoliating scrub.  You'll find more DIY homemade skin care recipes to address sensitive skin in my sidebar when you click the homemade skin care recipes label. 

Fragrance is another ingredient that may smell wonderful in the botttle, but you don’t need it to have beautiful skin.  Look for fragrance-free labeled skin care products if you want to be on the safe side.  

Just because you see unscented on the product does not mean that it is free of fragrance.  On the contrary, it just refers to the fact that another fragrance was added to mask the product’s original chemical smell. 

Something else that you should try to steer clear of when considering new skin care products are some preservatives like Quaternium-15, Bronopol and butylated hydroxanisole (BHA).  These aren’t nearly as popular as they once were since companies switched to parabens.  Still, some people might experience redness and do better with preservative-free products. 

Summer weather also can play a part in making skin sensitive.  After all, you sweat and together with ingredients of whatever skin care that you’re using or even makeup can trigger a skin response.  So keep this in mind as well.


Take care and hopefully what I shared here can help keep your complexion as beautiful as possible! 

Some Great Tricks to Get Rid of Puffy, Swollen Eyes!

Swollen eyes are no fun.  However, there are simple solutions that can come to your aid.

When you have allergies, you tend to have more than your share of swollen eyes due to fluids building up from irritants. A while back I shared some helpful tips to reduce eye swelling.  Since that time, I found more ways that I also liked for dealing with this problem that you may also be interested in trying.

The first one that I want to tell you about is about is in your refrigerator. Cleanse your face first.  Next, head to your kitchen because you’re going to need milk.  Pour a little into a cup, clean lid, or bowl and take it with you to wherever you keep your cotton balls.  Dip one in the cold milk (preferably whole milk for the most benefits) and then go stretch out on your bed, wearing this saturated compress for about 10 minutes or so. 

Before the time is up, the high fat content from the milk will have accomplished two things.  Being a cold liquid helps the swelling probably just as much as some ice water, but due to the high fat content this method moisturizes while soothing any feeling of irritation that you also might be experiencing.

Not only do I use this method when my eyes puff, but I also highly recommend using milk as a final rinse after cleansing when your skin becomes irritated and sensitive. For a while, I had problems and kept switching one skin care product after the next.  Nothing that I seemed to put on was feeling good on my skin. What rescued my suffering skin was when I applied milk and kept it on until it dried before rinsing.  This simple trick worked to comfort it through a difficult period.   

Another thing that helps swelling is picking up a bottle of aloe vera gel.  Keep it refrigerated and apply when you need it the same way to your clean eyes with a loaded cotton ball.  By the time you lift that cotton ball with aloe vera, its vitamin E helps shrink the puffiness.

Something else that is very important that I want to pass along is drinking more water for this problem.  After all, the puffy eyes and dark circles that you could be having might be due to toxins building up in your system because you’re actually dehydrated. Your fluid intake is not the only factor you need to consider. Medications, even over the counter drugs, can contribute to this problem so try drinking more water (between six and eight glasses) a day.  

I hope this helps you as well because swollen eyes are far from beautiful.    

Review: Mustela Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Mineral Sunscreens and After Sun Hydrating Spray for Sensitive Baby Skin!

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Cancer such as Melanoma can target anyone so it's best to be protected.  

Though I do not have a baby at home, I do have quite sensitive skin with my allergies.    When I shop for sunscreens, I do tend to drift to the section with the sunscreens meant for babies since my skin can often react to ingredients in regular formulas. 

When I was approached by Mustela to test their new sunscreen products, I never heard of the company, but like the avoidance of chemicals and loved the fact that these sunscreens were approved by the Melanoma International Foundation. Therefore, I was glad to give their mineral-based sunscreens a try.

The lotion and stick form of their Mustela Broad Spectrum SPF50+ Mineral Sunscreens use titanium dioxide and zinc oxide to block those harmful rays.  Being formulated as a physical sunscreen, they also are free of parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanols, fragrances, and PABA.  Besides being hypoallergenic and formulated with delicate skin in mind, they also are water and sweat-resistant for up to 40 minutes.

Their Mustela Broad Spectrum SPF50+ Mineral Sunscreen Lotion ($22) was creamy and absorbed nicely without irritating my face or the rest of me.  The product was even gentle enough around the eye area.  It does leave a slight white film, but it was hardly a problem since others have a tendency to make me look greasier.  

If you want something convenient to pack in your handbag, tote, or suitcase, I thought the Mustela Broad Spectrum SPF50+ Mineral Sunscreen Stick ($16) was wonderful.  I liked how easy it was when you needed to reapply.  

The Mustela After Sun Hydrating Spray ($15) after some time in the sun helped comfort my tight skin with welcome moisture relief from its jojoba oil and Cupuacu butter. My skin felt softer without being sticky or overly greasy.

I do recommend these Mustela sunscreen products out so do check their website and give them a try yourself.

Review: Breathe Right Lavender Scented Nasal Strips–Proceed With Caution If You Have Sensitive Skin or Prone to Allergies!

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Breathe Right Lavender Scented Nasal Strips

Breathe Right recently reached out and asked if I would be interested in trying their nasal strips.  Though I do have allergies, I had never tried their products until the package arrived with five boxes of their new Lavender Scented Nasal Strips.

Since I thought it might help me breathe better and rely less on antihistamines, I didn’t waste any time and immediately read the directions before applying one later that same night the package came.  The strips are designed to lift the nasal passages to provide better airflow, which sounded ideal for someone that battles constant stuffiness.

I did not detect any smell of lavender as I attached it in exactly in the proper place judging by their brochure’s  illustration.  Once this strip attached, it held firmly in place.

The next morning I woke up and took a look at myself in the mirror.  My nose was swollen on both sides of that strip, which was still firmly attached to my face.

Immediately, I tried to pull it off.  Wow, that Breath Right Lavender Scented Nasal Strip wouldn’t budge easily.  Instead, I had to rip it painfully off of my face.  Underneath that strip, I got a better view of how ugly I looked this morning with a huge bulge on each side of my nose.

My swollen nose only lasted a day.  However, if you suffer from allergies or have sensitive skin, then I would go with the Breathe Right Sensitive Nasal Strips formula instead since the Lavender Scented strips use a medical grade of adhesive.

What happened to me may not work this way on you.  Nonetheless, I just want to put my experience out there and make you aware of what may occur.

*Disclaimer: Free product was provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.* 

Review: Coast to Coast Ultra Soothing Aqua Serum, Lightweight Moisture Lotion and Ultra Soothing White Clay Mask

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Coast to Coast Ultra Soothing Aqua Serum

Sun protection may be a prime factor to prevent aging skin. Nonetheless, if you happen to have a sensitive complexion like me you can have problems with some ingredients in sunscreens or moisturizers more than others.  However, I got to sample some three wonderful products from a new brand called Coast to Coast that worked very well for quenching dryness of my delicate skin while providing gentle sun protection without any irritation.

This Australian company with their natural skin care line makes use of marine extracts, botanicals, and vitamins featuring organic ingredients and 100% natural essential oils to keep their formulas pure enough for even those with the most stressed complexions.  You will not find any artificial colors, fragrances, parabens, petrochemicals, propylene glycol, paraffin, phthalates, mineral oil, PABA or DEA.

Their Ultra Soothing Aqua Serum ($39.99) was the first product I tried in the regime. Two drops of this clear skin-boosting serum with Tasmanian sea kelp, sea parsley, vitamin E, and sodium hyaluronate immediately comforted my skin without leaving me greasy before I layered some of their Lightweight Moisturizer Lotion ($29.99). 

For a lightweight formula, this product surprised me with how much hydration I got upon application.  The Lightweight Moisturizer Lotion with sun screen and UV filters has Tasmanian sea kelp, sea parsley, organic aloe and lavender among its beneficial ingredients.

Coast to Coast Lightweight Moisture Lotion

Finally, I received their Ultra Soothing White Clay Mask ($24.99). Clay masks usually are too drying for skin like mine, but this felt lightly tingly instead of intensely pulling. I kept this one on for about twelve minutes before rinsing it off.  This mineral-rich mask was nice for energizing my skin, removing impurities, and improving how it glowed.

Coast to Coast Ultra Soothing White Clay Mask

These products are meant for all skin types.  As I mentioned, I have dry skin that does like to act up at times due to my allergies and these products had enough soothing power for me. Do find Coast to Coast at ULTA Beauty and stop suffering needlessly.

Nourish Your Sensitive Complexion With My Wonderful Homemade Banana Revitalizing Mask!

My dry skin can become sensitive at times.  Therefore, I like to whip up this soothing mask because it is packed with vitamins and minerals that help in keeping the skin soft and moist as it calms.

Bananas, for one, have both potassium for plumping up skin cells and vitamin A to help encourage new cell growth.  

Cucumbers in this recipe also have an anti-inflammatory property to calm irritation in addition to a hydrating effect.  

Honey is a natural humectant that attracts and maintains water for lasting moisture.  

You also will need lemon.  Due to its citric acid, the lemon will help exfoliate and pave the way for a better complexion.  

To all those wonderful ingredients, you add just a bit of olive oil, preferably extra-virgin, to enrich the skin with plenty of vitamin E and A.

I have been having nice results with this recipe.  All the ingredients are probably in your kitchen right now so I do hope you decide to give this recipe a chance.  Once you do, I think you will be quite pleased with how much healthier your complexion might become.

Homemade Banana Revitalizing Mask for Sensitive Skin

1 small banana, mashed
1 tablespoon of honey
1/2 lemon
1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
1 teaspoon of olive oil, preferably extra-virgin

Mix thoroughly together the mashed banana and finely chopped cucumber in a mixing bowl.

To the mixture, add the honey, olive oil before squeezing the lemon into the same bowl and combining.

Wash your face and then apply the mask mixture.  You will need to keep this mask on for about 30-40 minutes before rinsing off with tepid water.  Be sure to close your pores with a final rise of cold water.

Be Kind to Delicate Skin--MyChelle Dermaceuticals Pure Harmony Collection for Sensitive Skin (Review)

Disclaimer:  This post is based on free products provided by a company as a press sample so that I may offer my own  opinion, which may be the same or differ from yours.

MyChelle Pure Harmony Collection

My skin can be sensitive at times.  Sometimes, I can use a product for a period of time without any problem and then the next time I use it, it can cause my skin to react.  This is the frustrating way of how allergies work if you're prone to them like I am.  When I had the opportunity to try MyChelle Dermaceuticals Pure Harmony Collection to deal with a delicate skin issue, I knew I was the perfect candidate.

The system consists of five products:  Cleanser, Mask, Serum, Mist, and Cream. 
  
Pure Harmony Cleanser was how I began the regimen.  This is a very soothing gel/cream with sea buckthorn, AquaCacteen, and green tea among the ingredients that rinses away with water.  It doesn't foam up like some cleansers that rinse off, but this creamy emulsion took the grime away without robbing my irritated complexion any further.  Instead, it bathed my skin with needed moisture and left it calmer and softer in the process.

The next step was to try the Pure Harmony Mask that also was included in my box.  Once a week as recommended, I applied this product.  It contains arnica for healing and pain relief, magnolias for antioxidant power and UV defense, and bisabolo from chamomile to soothe, repair, and protect stressed skin.   This task of calming my skin further was what it did nicely.

Third in line was the Pure Harmony Serum.  This is a brownish serum with niacinamide that helps trigger collagen and reduce hyperpigmentation, kinetin for hydrating, and licorice for irritation relief.  Used immediately after cleansing, my face felt slightly tight until I reached for the next step.

The fourth product was the Pure Harmony Mist, which rains a blanket of moisturizing comfort to any face in need.   This is an awesome product with Longevicell, a cell regenerator and blue lotus as well as other beneficial ingredients to rescue skin.  

In my particular case, I gained better results when I reversed the steps the next day and used the mist after cleansing, then following with the serum.  The slight change agreed with my skin so much more.  

Last of all was the Pure Harmony Cream to feed hungry, irritated skin with a healthy diet of Renovage, gardenia plant stem cells and Asiatioside. Together the ingredients firm, tone, and boost moisture.  This luxurious substance disappeared into my skin leaving only a velvety coat of comforting aid behind without excess greasiness or stickiness.

If you also are on the sensitive side, I suggest a visit to MyChelle Dermaceuticals and check out the Pure Harmony Collection.  The Cleanser retails for $12.25, the Mask sells for $29.75, the Serum is priced at  $45.50, the Mist retails for $16.00, and the Cream sells for $28.00. 

*Disclaimer:  Free products were provided to facilitate this review--not my opinion.*

Your Complexion Will Bloom With This Cleanser! Melvita's Fresh Cleansing Milk Review

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Melvita's Fresh Cleansing Milk

What a way to remove makeup and impurities than with a creamy emulsion blooming with the sweet nectar of roses as it gently cleanses with the purity of 99% organic ingredients!  Melvita's Fresh Cleansing Milk, my latest find from the French beauty brand, is just what my dry skin craved--and, perhaps, yours too.  

Anyone with sensitive or dry skin like mine knows how extra careful you need to be not to strip excess moisture, especially now during the winter months.  One of the kindest cleansers when your skin is under this type of stress is to use a cream cleanser like this one.  

Although the formula is thick and rich, this milky cleanser spreads easily enough while it pampers your complexion with that exquisite trail of roses as you tissue it off.  I found the formula effectively handled my cosmetics even eye liner and shadows without causing my eyes any irritation.  The only problem that I had was when it came to my waterproof mascara that was a bit more challenging to take off.  However, I just took more time and tissues and it budged.

When I finished cleansing, there was a slight silky sheen, but I sprayed rose floral water on my face and that fine veil of product melded into my skin replacing it with fragrant dewiness.  Due to the rose seed milk,  wild rose petal extract, and the rose floral water, my sensitive skin felt more supple and hydrated from what it left behind.  This was the perfect base for the next step of a moisturizer.

Another strong point of this product is in the forethought of manufacturing this cleanser with a pump, which is more hygienic than direct contact to risk contamination.

I definitely am going to try more of Melvita's rose products, probably starting next with their rose body cream!

The 6.7 oz. bottle of Fresh Cleansing Milk retails for $22.  If you're suffering from dry or sensitive skin, you should look into this.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  A free product was provided to facilitate this review.*

Purex Crystals for Baby Review + WIN $1,000 or One of 250 FREE Products!

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Purex Crystals for Baby

Babies aren't the only ones with sensitivity issues and delicate noses.   Some detergents and fabric softeners are less than gentle when it comes to skin.   Needless to say, I never had problems with any formula of Purex as I occasionally had with other brands.  Therefore, I looked forward to giving my laundry an added bit of baby-safe freshness with Purex Crystals for Baby since this company's formulations have gained my trust.

Along with the Purex Baby detergent, I added the 87% natural Purex Crystals for Baby at the start of my wash.  Unlike other fabric softeners that can build up in clothing fibers, the crystals in this formula do not linger and pose a  potential fire hazard, which gives you peace of mind especially when it comes to children's sleepwear.

This softener is hypo-allergenic and free of dyes and strong fragrance.  Instead, you will find the scent pleasant and light plus the fabrics are soft enough to cuddle when you hold them close.

According to the advertising, these crystals infuse into the fabric and keep that beautiful smell for a lot longer like weeks.  Since I just received this  product a few days ago and only had a chance to do a few loads, I hardly had time to put that claim to the test.  

However, I did wash my blankets and am looking forward to putting them to a timely sniff test later.  But for now, I can tell you that they smell beautiful when I was folding them.

Purex Crystals for Baby will be available for sale in the fabric softeners section at Walmart in early February.

Be sure to enter the Purex $1,000 Welcome to the World Sweepstakes and you could possibly win $1000 or be one of 250 winners to win a free product!   

*Disclaimer:   Purex provided a free product in exchange for my honest opinion in this review.*

Simple Skincare Smoothing Facial Scrub Review

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Simple Skincare Smoothing Facial Scrub Review

I had never tried any of the line of sensitive skin care products from Simple Skincare until this review when I was provided with the Smoothing Facial Scrub to try out.  

Packed with pro-vitamin B5 and vitamin E, this scrub uses rice granules as the exfoliating agent without dyes, artificial perfumes or known irritants. The granules are rough textured and just enough to remove dead skin cells on a daily basis without being too rough for sensitive skin.

In my opinion, I liked how gentle Simple's Smoothing Facial Scrub was to stimulate facial circulation while leaving a nice glow behind.  However, if you're looking at this scrub to rub out deep acne scars, then this is an unrealistic expectation since this scrub wasn't designed as such with harsh abrasion.  

Normally, I use a scrub about once or twice a week.  On the other hand, I have been using Simple's product every day without any undue irritation from overuse.

I happen to like this scrub and will continue using it.  If you're considering daily exfoliating, you might also like to pick up a tube of this scrub to keep you pretty without causing redness.

MyBody Sensitive Skin Facial Products: Beat the Rush and Safety Blanket Review

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Most of the time my skin doesn't act up and become sensitive.  However, it does react at times from one thing or another that I can't explain.  Sometimes, I can get uncomfortable from being in the sun, perhaps a new product, or food and break out into an unsightly rash that hurts.  When I was asked to review some products from this line of medical-grade skin care known as MyBody (now Glowbiotics MD), I was glad since they arrived when I happened to have an unexpected flare up.

MyBody Beat the Rush and Safety Blanket skin care products

I think my latest sensitivity problem may be related to shellfish--namely shrimp because now that I remember I experienced this issue about a year ago when I last ate it.  Today, I am still sporting a face full of fine pink pimples from last night's dinner that leave a warmth under your skin to make the face sore.

I washed first with my unscented soap and then splashed with a lot of cold water to cool my face.  Then I remembered I had some new skin care products just for this type of problem.

Beat The Rush is the company's anti-redness treatment.  According to the directions, I needed just a pump or two to fix what was ailing me.   The clinical strength specially targeted ingredients work to reprogram the skin from within to calm and hydrate. 

What I found was that discomfort started to gradually subside about five minutes later.  However, I still had the pink fine bumps to deal with. 

Nonetheless, I followed with Safety Blanket, their gentle hydrating lotion.  My skin seemed to drink that fast-absorbing lotion in with gusto. 

About an hour later, I  was noticing less pink bumps and more of face back.   In fact, my complexion kept looking healthier throughout the day.  By nighttime, my skin appeared to regain a gorgeous texture with unparalleled softness.

Anyone suffering from skin sensitivity problems should look into these excellent products because they really do help.  They also have a line of anti-aging and acne products as well. 

To help you figure the best products for you, they provide an online tool to match you up with the proper treatment.

*Disclaimer:  This is my own honest opinion.  No money was exchanged.  All I received were free products to facilitate this review.*

Learn to Make a Gentle Homemade Exfoliator!

This is one of the simplest recipes that you can make in your kitchen to help improve your complexion without costing much.  All you need is some baking soda and water to mix together for a thick paste.  

Start with equal parts of each and then thin it out to a spreadable consistency to work into your face for gentle help in getting rid of dead skin cells. 

You will be surprised at how much fresher your complexion will look without any harsh abrasion!