It
seems that in Montana, we had no transition time this spring from cold
to really warm. Within a handful of days our area turned from brown to
lush green and full bloom. It was a leap into summer like temperatures
for our minds, eyes, bodies and especially skin. And latter suddenly
spoke up for quite a few of us.
It is a powerful habit to listen to
your skin. Is it red? Itchy? Breaking out? Is it too oily or too dry?
When your skin starts acting up, it can be easy to blame your skin type.
But what is your skin trying to tell you about the products you’re
using?
Nearly 50%
of people consider their skin sensitive. Yet what does it really mean to
have sensitive skin? And what changes can you make to keep your
sensitive skin happy and healthy?
Understanding Sensitive Skin
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“Sensitive skin” is a blanket term
for skin that’s prone to irritation. And this irritation can take many
forms—tightness, dryness, itching, burning, and redness to name just a
few.
Sensitive skin can be genetic—some
people are simply predisposed to have hyper-sensitive skin. But most of
the time, your skin becomes sensitive when faced with an environmental
or lifestyle trigger, like stress, hormones, changes in diet, chemicals,
synthetic fragrances, or irritating cosmetics.
Here’s the
bottom line: if you have sensitive skin—whether it was passed down
through your genes or triggered by an irritating ingredient—your skin is
picky about the products you use. And you should be, too.
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Caring for Sensitive Skin
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Most of us have been there. You
introduce a new product into your routine. At first, everything seems
fine. And then your skin starts peeling or burning. Your cheeks go
bright red, and you wake up with a collection of pimples. Instead of
blaming the product, you blame your skin for being overly sensitive. But
what if your skin is trying to warn you?
Dealing with
sensitive skin can feel like fighting an uphill battle. You’re not sure
which products are responsible, and you’re not sure which products you
should replace the culprits with anyway. Here are four easy ways to
protect your sensitive skin:
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Disregard
any claims, pretty smell and packaging and just read the products
ingredients. Is it what you are looking for? Do you know and trust
them? Over 35 years ago, I finally found my sensitive skin solution by
simply making my own skincare, as I reacted to all standard skincare. It
was decades later when I found Kettle Care®, read their ingredients and
thought, 'WOW, even cleaner than what I have been making!' Yes, that
is when my love story with Kettle Care started...
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2. Avoid Harsh Ingredients
Steer clear of products containing
fragrances, sulfates, and artificial dyes that can trigger irritation.
At Kettle Care, we use natural ingredients like botanicals and natural
oils instead of harsh chemicals. We are simply formulating our products
as natural as possible and friendly to all skin types.
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3. Opt for a gentle cleanser.
Choose a mild cleanser that removes
impurities without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier. This
is so important in keeping your skin balanced and healthy, the natural
way. Our Lavender Cleanser
calms even the most irritation-prone skin. Cell supportive Goji Berry
and Gotu Kola work to boost the skin’s natural moisture barrier. | | |
4. Remember to moisturize.
Hydration
and moisture is key for sensitive skin. Look for a crème, not just an
oil, that combines hydration and moisture to provide a protective
barrier for your skin. Our Sensitive Skin Crème
with Rose Flower Water is naturally fragrance-free and specifically
formulated to soothe sensitive skin. Deeply soothing flower waters and
skin pacifying botanicals hydrate and protect delicate, reactive skin.
Embracing Your Sensitive Side
Kettle Care® was founded on the idea
that your body, as a living being, is nurtured best by Mother Nature. If
your skin reacts poorly to something, go back to the most natural
basics. Lucky for you, the most natural skincare is what we do best.
Kettle Care products are made of the purest, most natural ingredients,
so you will never have to worry about chemicals or synthetic fragrances
irritating your skin.
Be patient with your skin’s needs and learn to listen to it. Remember: your skin’s health is your health.
With gratitude,
Annegret and the Kettle Care Team
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