Sensitive, reactive skin, with dermatitis or psoriasis: how to recognize it and treat it correctly

Do you suffer from constant itching, redness, or irritation on your skin? You may have sensitive skin... or perhaps it is reactive skin, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis. Knowing the difference is key to choosing the right treatment.

We can help you identify what type of sensitivity you have and recommend the best dermatological and cosmetic products to soothe, protect, and restore your skin.

SENSITIVE OR REACTIVE SKIN? LEARN TO DISTINGUISH THEM

SENSITIVE SKIN: SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

Sensitive skin reacts easily to stimuli such as cold, stress, or certain cosmetics. Its most common symptoms are:

• Tightness





• Itching





• Redness





• Burning sensation

Recommended treatment: soothing, hypoallergenic, and fragrance-free products that reinforce the skin barrier.

REACTIVE SKIN: BEYOND SENSITIVITY

Reactive skin shows more intense and unpredictable reactions to external factors or cosmetic ingredients. It usually presents with:

• Sudden burning





• Extreme redness





• Severe dryness





• Localized inflammation

It is considered an inflammatory skin pathology and requires specific products without irritants.

WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS?

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that manifests in the form of flare-ups, especially in winter or with changes in weather.

Most frequent symptoms:

• Eczema





• Blisters





• Extremely dry skin





• Persistent itching

It affects children more, but it can persist or appear in adulthood.

Treatment: deep hydration, avoiding triggers, reinforcing the protective barrier, and maintaining a gentle cosmetic routine.

PSORIASIS: WHEN THE SKIN NEEDS EXPERT CARE

Psoriasis is also a chronic inflammatory disease, but it is characterized by the appearance of red, scaly plaques with very intense itching.

Although there is no definitive cure, it can be controlled with:

• Soothing and moisturizing cosmetics





• Topical corticosteroids





• Vitamin D





• Phototherapy

THE BEST TONERS FOR SENSITIVE AND REACTIVE SKIN

Lotion P50 W by Biologique Recherche.

• Balances, purifies, and hydrates. Ideal for very sensitive skin. Phenol-free.

Super Rich Tonic by Dr. Schrammek.

• With calendula, aloe vera, and licorice. Paraben-free. Refreshes and soothes.

Press & Glow by Medik8.

• Gently exfoliates, brightens, and strengthens the skin barrier.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS FOR SENSITIVE, REACTIVE, OR FLARE-PRONE SKIN

These are products that immediately alleviate feelings of itching and irritation, neutralize redness, and ensure they do not contain any ingredients susceptible to causing unwanted reactions.

French Glow by Aime.

• The ideal food supplement to treat skin redness and sensitivity from within. Its formula is enriched with essential fatty acids and has been designed as the best oral moisturizer. Redness disappears and the skin is illuminated from within.

Calmwise Soothing Cleanser by Medik8.

• This cleansing foam helps control the appearance of redness while providing immediate relief to reddened and irritated skin. It also soothes daily environmental stress, pain, and surface irritation by improving the skin's barrier function. With Vitamin K.

Calming Serum by Dr. Barbara Sturm.

• Immediate soothing for reactive skin. Reduces redness, itching, and burning sensations, and restores balance to skin stressed by sleep deprivation, jet lag, air conditioning, or exposure to environmental pollution.

Velo x by Ayuna.

• A velvety-finish cream that forms a soft veil over the skin to protect it from the most damaging external factors: pollution, oxidation, solar radiation (UVA, UVB, IR, and visible light), hydro-lipid imbalances (lack of water or sebum), and microbiota imbalances.

Créme Verte A.R Espoir by Biologique Recherche.

• A must-have that soothes and prevents redness. Its repairing formula with growth factor restores broken capillaries while also moisturizing and revitalizing the skin, further reducing the degree of sensitivity to external aggressions.

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