When the majority of people refer to the term “sensitive skin” they are generally referring to skin that is sensitive to outside influences. These influences can include the environment, weather conditions like excessive heat, cold, wind, low humidity, high humidity, etc, pollution, harsh chemicals, irritating topical products and soaps, all of which can act as allergens and/or irritants, often resulting in what dermatologists refer to as atopic dermatitis. The skin experiences an inflammatory response that can result in itching, redness, dryness, etc.
Sensitive skin can be addressed through changes in diet, topicals and skincare routines. Over the next 3 days, I’ll be covering these different topics to help sooth your skin and minimize irritation.
Do you have sensitive skin?
I have extreemely sensitive skin! Since using your products on my face the redness & itchy feeling is less and less each day. Plus following your anti-inflamatory diet has helped as well! I am looking forward to your next posts on sensitive skin.
Thanks Dorothy, check back later in the week for more on sensitive skin and be sure to try our new Hypoallergenic Collection which launches this weekend. It’s a collection that is gentle on skin but delivers powerful anti-aging treatments.
I have very sensitive skin.
Ialso have allergies and IBS ,so its a systematic thing.I wonder what I can learn.
I have psoriasis and my skin is sensitive. I saw Dr. Perricone on Dr. Oz and I am wondering if his anti-inflammatory diet will help my skin?! I have to use sensitive skin products because I have severe itchy skin. It flakes and I use several prescription topical creams which have side effects like skin thinning. If I can “cure” my skin by the food I put in my mouth or the products that I use which don’t have so many chemicals in them–please share how! I’m ready and I need a change. It is very embarrassing and affects my self-esteem when my face is covered with scaly skin. Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated!
You should try the new Hypoallergenic line- its sounds like it would be a good fit for your skin.
I have your skin clear book, but I see you are no longer carrying that “skinclear product line.” What should I use instead? (I am 23, fair w/ freckles, and have hormonal acne w/ redness)
Hi Elyse. Have you tried the Skin Clear Supplements? That is a wonderful way to prevent blemishes from forming. Dr. Perricone recommends using the Glycolic Bar in place of the cleanser and using the Intensive Pore Minimizer instead the Skin Clear Toner.