Sensitive Skin 101 ✏️

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

“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.

Caring for Sensitive Skin

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:

1. Know your ingredients

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...

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.

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

Sensitive Skin 101 ✏️

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