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What is sensitive skin?

ผิวแพ้ง่าย, Sensitive skin
12
Nov

What is Sensitive Skin? Why Do Parents Need Special Care?

Sensitive Skin is a skin condition that reacts more strongly to triggers than normal. It can be caused by both internal and external factors.

  • Internal factors: hormonal changes, genetics, chronic skin conditions, stress, or overall health.
  • External factors: weather changes, pollution, sunlight, dust, or even certain skincare and cosmetic products.

Age-Specific Factors That Make Seniors’ Skin More Sensitive

As we age, the skin undergoes changes that make it thinner, more fragile, and more easily irritated:

  1. Thinner Skin – Slower cell turnover weakens the skin barrier.
    Impact: More prone to irritation and injury.
    Care: Use creams that strengthen the skin barrier.
  2. Reduced Moisture – Less active sebaceous glands.
    Impact: Dry, flaky, and itchy skin.
    Care: Use rich creams with humectants like Hyaluronic Acid.
  3. Lower Hormone Levels – Especially estrogen after menopause.
    Impact: Loss of elasticity, fine lines, and wrinkles.
    Care: Use products that help stimulate collagen and elastin.
  4. Reduced Blood Circulation – Slower skin recovery.
    Impact: Delayed healing from irritation.
    Care: Gentle massage and restorative skincare.
  5. Weakened Skin Immunity – More sensitive and prone to infection.
    Impact: Higher risk of inflammation or infection.
    Care: Choose gentle, fragrance-free, alcohol-free formulas.
  6. Medication Use – e.g., diuretics or antihypertensives.
    Impact: Side effects such as dryness or irritation.
    Care: Consult a doctor and choose creams compatible with medications.

Common Symptoms of Sensitive Skin

  • Redness
  • Dryness, itching, or stinging
  • Flakiness or peeling
  • Bumps or acne-like spots

These symptoms can occur at any age but are more noticeable in seniors due to age-related changes in skin and health.

Why Is Sensitive Skin Hard to Manage?

Most triggers—such as hormones, weather, or pollution—cannot be controlled. Relief is often temporary, and symptoms return when exposed again, trapping many people in a cycle of sensitive skin.

Sustainable Care for Sensitive Skin

  1. Protect: Reduce exposure to triggers and strengthen the skin barrier.
  2. Soothe Short-Term: Calm irritation, redness, or discomfort when it occurs.
  3. Nourish Long-Term: Support skin to become stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

Sept D – A Cream That Understands Aging Skin

Inspired by firsthand experience caring for our parents’ sensitive skin, we developed **Sept D Advanced Repair Barrier Cream** to protect, hydrate, and strengthen the skin.
Its gentle formula reduces irritation, free from fragrance and alcohol, and has been **Dermatologically Tested** and **certified by Green Leaf Certification (GLC)**, a globally recognized dermatological institute.

With Sept D, your parents’ skin becomes stronger day by day—helping them live comfortably and confidently every day.