Whenever the seasons change or when the skin is stimulated by the external environment, skin problems such as allergies, redness, and dryness may occur. These are all warning signs that the skin is becoming fragile. If you want to solve the problem of sensitive skin, first find out whether you have "long-term skin sensitivity" or "sudden skin sensitivity", and follow the following 5 major causes to break down the internal and external sources of allergies one by one!
Do you have "chronic sensitive skin" or "sudden sensitive skin"?
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Chronic sensitive skin |
Sudden sensitive skin |
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reason |
It is usually caused by internal physical constitution, lack of natural proteins and lipids in the skin. |
Caused by external environmental changes/pollutants/irritants. |
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Allergy |
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Countermeasures |
Focus on rebuilding a healthy skin barrier and gradually build a strong skin base. |
Avoid contact with allergens and relieve sensitivity immediately to stop it from getting worse. |
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Once you find out which type of sensitive skin you have, you should start to address the following five major causes that make your skin more and more sensitive.
Cause 1: Washing your face with SLS heated water
The more foam a cleansing product produces, the more SLS (foaming agent) has been added . Its cleansing ability is too strong and it is very irritating to the skin. Your face will feel very dry after washing, and even the protective barrier on the skin's surface will be washed away. Many people think that using hot water can quickly clean the oil on the face, which is a big mistake! Washing your face with overheated water will enlarge your pores and remove the skin's natural sebum film , which will cause the skin to become loose and rough over time.
GLOWTips: Gentle Cleansing
When washing your face, use 35℃ warm water, not too cold or too hot, which is the most suitable temperature for the skin.
If you use SLS facial cleanser + ultra-high temperature hot water to wash your face every day, even the skin barrier will be washed away, and all allergens will invade the skin more easily, causing long-term sensitive skin!
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All GLOWBIOTICS® products do not contain SLS/SLES, PARABEN, plasticizers, mineral oil, artificial colors, allergenic fragrances and endocrine disruptors.
Cause 2: Blindly pursuing natural products
In recent years, more and more products have been advertised with words such as "natural", "100% Natural", and "chemical-free". Does this mean that products with these labels are safe and effective? First of all, we need to clarify what "chemistry" is. In fact, when two substances are mixed together to produce a reaction, it is called "chemistry". Even "water" has a chemical formula of H2O. Second, natural does not mean hypoallergenic. Peanuts are natural foods, but they can also cause severe allergies if you are allergic to them. The chemical ingredients can accurately cut allergens during production and remove harmful impurities in the ingredients. Therefore, when choosing skin care products or cosmetics, you should carefully select the ingredients and not blindly buy "natural products" .
GLOW Tips: Avoid allergenic ingredients
Be aware of all the following skin care ingredients that are harmful to your skin and avoid buying products that may cause allergies.
- SLS/SLES
- Parabens
- Plasticizer
- Mineral oil
- Artificial Colors
- Endocrine disruptors
- Synthetic preservatives
Cause 3: Excessive scrubbing removes the facial cuticle protective layer
Regular exfoliation can indeed help improve rough and dull skin problems, but excessive and improper use of exfoliating products will wash away the protective layer of cuticle, making the skin sensitive. Physical scrub particles are rough, and using too much force can cause skin damage. Some industries use microplastic particles which will be transported into the ocean through water pipes, polluting the ocean and damaging the ecology.
GLOWTips: Avoid using abrasive exfoliants
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Use a mild lactic acid peel once a week, which will not irritate the skin but will stimulate collagen production and strengthen the skin barrier. Every time after exfoliation, you must apply cream and follow a moisturizing skin care routine.
Cause 4: The skin’s natural barrier is fragile
It is usually caused by internal physical constitution, which lacks natural proteins and lipids in the skin, making the skin's natural barrier fragile and the skin's moisture easily lost, which also makes it easy for allergens to invade the skin. The skin is in a state of dryness, redness and flaking for a long time. When the inflammation is severe, redness, swelling and acne may occur.
GLOWTips: Soothe sensitivity, replenish moisture first and then lock in moisture!
When you encounter sudden allergic reactions, first use a mild cleanser to cleanse and remove allergens and soothe sensitive areas to stop the sensitivity from getting worse. Master the concept of "replenishing moisture first and then locking moisture" !
❶Rehydrate first! Use the moisturizing and balancing essence , which has a super-powerful and rapid soothing and hydrating effect, and can fight off inflammation and redness. Clinically proven to soothe and reduce redness by 50% in 30 minutes !
❷Lock in moisture! Then use a gentle anti-inflammatory cream to lock in moisture, reduce redness and soothe the skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce the invasion of allergens. Stable skin is no longer prone to sensitivity and inflammation!
Cause 5: Imbalance in the ratio of bad bacteria to good bacteria
There are billions of microorganisms living on the surface of the skin, including both good and bad bacteria. Beneficial bacteria are mainly lactic acid bacteria, which can produce lactic acid to balance the pH of the skin; they can also produce antibacterial proteins to inhibit the growth of bad bacteria. Bad bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus and acne bacteria, can trigger skin inflammation, causing redness and swelling. Therefore, balancing the ratio of good bacteria to bad bacteria is particularly important for controlling sensitive symptoms.
GLOW Tips:
Air pollution will gradually damage the skin barrier, reduce the number of good bacteria, and eventually lead to sensitive skin! GLOWBIOTICS®️ All-Weather Anti-Pollution Firming Essence builds a protective shield for the skin , which can isolate pollution stimulation and remove all external air pollutants. Continuous use for four days can strengthen the skin barrier and balance the bacteria. Of course, it contains our signature PDBs probiotic ingredient, which is specially designed to balance the skin's microecology and resist external pollution and stimulation in the air, so that the skin is no longer prone to allergies!
Whether you have naturally sensitive skin or your skin is sensitive due to years of pollution, as long as you address the five causes of allergies above, you can easily get rid of allergies and maintain healthy skin every day, even when the seasons change or you encounter sudden allergic reactions!