The girls’ guide to sensitive skin
Recently, I came across a forum thread entitled ‘Make-up for Sensitive Eyes’. I was struck by bh member Harmony Queen’s story of puffy eyelids and “minor cysts” – and her resulting inability to wear eye make-up. As an oily-skinned girl, I couldn’t exactly relate to her plight, but I do know one thing: every girl deserves to feel comfortable in her own skin. Considering National Eczema Week is also fast approaching, I decided it was the perfect time put our very best sensitive skin articles together in the one place. This is everything you need to know about sensitive skin and how to treat it properly…
Do I have dry, sensitive skin?
Not sure whether you have a sensitive skin type? Here’s how to tell (plus some prudent product suggestions)…
What is eczema and psoriasis?
Are you prone to itchy skin and/or rashes? You may have eczema or psoriasis. Learn the difference – and figure out the solution…
The reasons your skin is red
Skin sensitivity and skin redness often go hand in hand. Find out what’s causing your flushed complexion…
Are you making these skincare mistakes?
Sensitive skin can be made a LOT worse by these five skincare mistakes. School yourself so you can avoid them…
How to feed your skin from the outside in
Give your sensitive skin a fighting chance by eating the right foods. Trust us: it works…
10 of the best products for sensitive skin
Now you know your sensitive skin a bit better, it’s time to treat it. These are 10 of the best products for sensitive skin (as voted by the bh team).
bh’s Rosie’s sensitive skin saviours
bh’s skincare editor Rosie has sensitive skin. These are the products she uses every day…
7 make-up tips for girls with sensitive eyes
Because girls with sensitive skin love winged liner, too. Nail your eye make-up wIthout making your peepers water…
Do you have sensitive skin? Which article did you find most helpful?
60 Member Comments
I really knew that I would get a reliant and good article from beautyheaven :) Its winter time and my sensitive skin is getting extra dry...so I was in search of an article to get some good skincare tips and suitable products. Thank you friend for this wonderful post :)
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Listened to Beauty heaven advice about dry, itchy skin and bought myself aloe vera product (my first thought was to go to my garden and harvest some fresh aloe vera). Thanks for the advice. I can sleep now without waking up to itchiness and discomfort
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An oldie, but a goodie. Just stumbled upon this article again (even though it was already in my favourites) and remembered a few tips that I’d been neglecting.
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My skin is dry and does tend to be a bit sensitive. But obviously my skin is liking my current skin care, because it’s looking and feeling really good.
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Skin has become drier in a cold and dry climate.
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This is a very interesting and handy article
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I did not think I had overly sensitive skin on my face but after trialling a few products and reacting to them in a negative way, I am beginning to think, perhaps I have.
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Love this article, i found it full of great information and helpful.
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An interesting fact: there is no such thing as skin types but there is such thing as skin conditions and reactions to products, pollens, dust and dander. 80% of us also have "combination" skin that consists of an oily T zone and drier patches on other parts of the face.
I learnt this from my cousin who is a dermatologist, my brother who is pharmacist and a close friend who is a compounding pharmacist.
The best thing for skin sensitivities is to keep your skincare simple and for the most part, fragrance free!
I am skincare obsessed and a sucker for pretty packaging!
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Brilliant, loads of great tips. I have sensitive skin and wherever I itch or touch it goes red for a while.
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My neck goes so red, sensitive moisturiser has not helped it sadly
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was some good tips an advise guys thanks
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What an amazing article! I've got a bit everything (sensitive skin, eczema etc) but this was still super educational.
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Awesome article! I found it quite useful.
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I suffer from dry skin! A really great advice on a guide to sensitive skin!
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stress is a big factor in skin irritation, even if you were born with sensitive skin, i find you will notice stress causes more frequent flareups.
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These articles are so good love reading these and get they are so helpfull. Just reading these help me a lot with products for myself
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this article is full of useful links!!
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I like these pages having all the useful links in one page!
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I personally don't have sensitive skin, but a lot of my clients do.
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