Signs of sensitive skin.

Let’s keep it simple. If any of the below sound like your skin - you’re probably leaning toward sensitive. 

Redness - all over.  

You’re easily flushed or generally have a bit of a ‘ruddy’ complexion. Redness flare-ups can happen from heat, alcohol, friction with PPE or rosacea to name a few.

Itchiness

Find yourself scratching, with no bites or rashes? This is often a sign of continued irritation or lack of moisture.  

Tightness

Due to a lack of moisture, skin feels uncomfortable or you notice dry fine lines. Does your skin look crepey?

Beauty products sting. 

When you apply (anything, not just AHAs) they tend to sting. This can be down to the brands formula (a high fragrance/preservative inclusion) or down to your skin. 

The signs of irritated skin. 

Irritated skin is the tricky one - usually it’s down to external factors or - to an extent - our own actions.

AHA Overuse

Yes, we all want that glow, but using harsh, unbalanced AHAs can lead to stinging and localized redness - especially on tender areas like the upper cheek/eye contour. 

Sunburn

A no-brainer for all skin types - but sun-damaged skin can sting, itch and burn and even though this may be temporary, your skincare routine can help or hinder recovery. 

Temperature Changes

Summer heat and winter wind can shock your skin temporarily until it adjusts to the new climate. 

Chemicals/Synthetic Fragrance

Sometimes your skin doesn’t agree with certain chemicals - a good example being Oxybenzone, Octinoxate or Octocrylene in chemical sunscreens. 

Lifestyle Factors

Smoking, excess alcohol, excess stress - they can all cause skin to ‘act up’ and whether the morning after or as part of a routine, you can take steps to promote skin recovery. 

20 years of skin expertise. 

Hopefully you’ve learned a little about sensitive skin, but don’t feel chained to Evercalm™ only. In formulation, we design all products with sensitive skin in mind. pH-balanced cleansers and face exfoliators,dark spot solutions that don’t use hydroquinone, and low levels of naturally derived fragrance. We understand approaching skincare for sensitive skin can be tricky - we’ve been doing it for two decades - so if in doubt or curious to use something new - reach out over Instagram or Customer Service and we’ll be happy to point you to the right product.