DRY OR SENSITIVE SKIN



Serving Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Grimsby and surrounding areas.

Dry or Sensitive Skin for Hamilton, Grimsby and Stoney Creek
  • People often ask my advice about dealing with dry and sensitive skin
  • There are many steps that can be taken to minimize skin irritation

General Recommendations:

  • Put a humidifier in the bedroom, especially in the winter
  • Use lukewarm water to wash your face, hot water will dry out your skin
  • Rinse your laundry twice to remove detergent residue
  • Wear cotton clothes. Avoid wool as it irritates sensitive skin
  • Avoid harsh 'anti-bacterial' soap

Specific Recommendations:

Patients often ask my advice about cleansers, moisturizers and sunscreens that are suitable for sensitive, dry skin. I have chosen La Roche-Posay skin care products because these products meet my high standards for effectiveness and cosmetic elegance.

Cleansing

  • Avoid harsh "anti-bacterial" soaps.
  • Use a gentle bar soap such as Surgras for the body.
  • If you prefer a moisturizer gel, use Lipikar Surgras Ultra-moisturizing Body Wash. 
  • If you are sensitive to perfume, the unscented body cleansing gel which I recommend is Lipikar Gel Syndet.
  • Wash your face once or twice daily a gentle cleanser such as Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser which can also be used to remove make-up.  This product is perfume free and contain a minimum of chemicals and preservatives.

Moisturizing

  • For dry facial skin use a good quality moisturizer such as Toleriane Facial Moisturizer which is specially formulated for the treatment of dry, sensitive skin.  It is available in a regular and rich texture.
  • Moisturize your skin regularly, especially when your skin is damp after a bath or shower.  Use a good quality moisturizer such as Lipikar. 
  • If you are sensitive to perfumes, moisturize with a high quality perfume free emollient like Lipikar Balme.
  • If your dry skin primarily involves the hands, use a moisturizer designed specifically for that area such as Lipikar Xerand.
  • For dry lips, moisturize regularly with Nutritic Lip Balme.

Sun Protection

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