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KMID : 0984920090110020055
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Journal of Skin Barrier Research
2009 Volume.11 No. 2 p.55 ~ p.62
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Sensitive skin
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Lee Cheol-Heon
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Abstract
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Sensitive skin is a condition of abnormally hyperreactive to environmental factors or topically applied skin care products. Approximately half of the general population, when ask, report that they have sensitive skin, and sensitive skin is widespread since the use of cosmetics is increasing with increased concern about their skin and the advancement in economy. Signs of discomfort as itching, burning, stinging, and a tight sensation are commonly developed, associated or not with skin lesions such as erythema, papule, or scale. Stinging test using lactic acid has been frequently used for the assessment of sensitive skin. But some authors suggested that the term “sensitive skin” has to be used very differentiated such as sensitive skin, irritable skin, and stinger. They also suggested that there were no relation between “sensitive skin” and “stinger”. Sensitive skin patients should be evaluated thoroughly the underlying intrinsic skin diseases, irritants, or allergens, and must be treated their skin diseases, and should be eliminated related irritants or allergens from the formulation. Old cosmetics should be discarded and cosmetics less than 10 ingredients are recommended for sensitive skin. Sensitive skin products can minimize potential irritation by including anti-irritants.
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KEYWORD
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Sensitive skin, Itching, Skin care products, Anti-irritants
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