Sensitive-Irritated Skincare

Sensitive skin varies in its appearance depending the how sensitive the individual is and whether the symptom is a hereditary, environmental or caused by lifestyle choices. Someone with sensitive skin without a diagnosed condition tends to have a youthful appearance with delicate skin that is almost translucent. Very sensitive skin includes Rosacea, Eczema, Psoriasis, Redness and Facial Veins. The skin care routine Juniper recommends for the below skin conditions consists of Certified Organic essential oils of Rose-Otto which has an astringent effect on capillaries and is used to reduce redness and broken capillaries. Junipers Sensitive range is also formulated with Calendula to sooth irritated sensitive skin. 

Rosacea

Is a chronic inflammation disease of the face in which the skin appears abnormally red, usually occurring in adults after the age of 40, but can begin as early as 20. rosacea can be identified by a red nose, forehead and most commonly the cheeks due to persistent redness and prominent blood vessels.

Characteristics of Rosacea include:

• Red papules and sometimes pustules on the nose, forehead, cheeks and chin. But is generally not evident on the limbs. 
• Frequent blushing or flushing.
• A red face due to persistent redness and/or prominent blood vessels - telangiectasia.
• Dry and flaky facial skin.
• Aggravation by stress, alcohol, menopause, sun exposure and hot and spicy food or drink (anything that reddens the face).
  

Peri Oral Dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is a common facial skin problem in adult women. It rarely occurs in men. It may occasionally affect children. Groups of itchy or tender small red papules (bumps) appear most often around the mouth. They spare the skin bordering the lips (which then appears pale) but develop on the sides of the chin, then spreading to include upper lip and cheeks. The skin surrounding may be pink, and the the skin surface often becomes dry and flaky. Often the skin aound the nose is affected too, and sometimes that around the eyes (when it should more correctly be called "periocular").

Psoriasis

Psoriasis ia an acute inflammatory disease which can be identified by silvery, scaling papules of various sizes. It first appears as small red dull patches covered with dry silvery scales and usually is most prominent on the elbows, knees, lower back, ears and scalp.

A maintenance Skin Care routine for Very Sensitive Skin should consist of

Morning

Cleanse, using Sensitive Cleansing Lotion as per instructions on the bottle.

Tone, using Calming Rose-Otto Toner as per instructions on the bottle. Please note that for sensitive skin types it is very important to tone twice as this will assist in calming the skin reducing redness and small facial veins.

 Apply Sensitive Rejuvenation Oil all over face and neck paying special attention to areas that are irritated or have veins.

 Apply Sensitive Moisturising Lotion as per instructions on the bottle

 Apply Revitalising Eye Cream as per instructions on the bottle.

    •Please wait at least 10 minutes before applying any sunscreen

 Evening

Cleanse, using Sensitive Cleansing Lotion as per instructions on the bottle.

Tone, using Calming Rose-Otto Toner as per instructions on the bottle. Please note that for sensitive skin types it is very important to tone twice as this will assist in calming the skin reducing redness and small facial veins.

Apply Sensitive Rejuvenation Oil all over face and neck paying special attention to areas that are irritated or have veins. Do not apply your Sensitive Moisturising Lotion in the evening.

 Apply Revitalising Eye Cream as per instructions on the bottle