S.O.S. sensitive or irritated skin? Discover how to take care of it!

More than one in two people today declares having sensitive skin. Whether temporary or permanent, skin sensitivity manifests through invisible signals (such as the feeling of “tight skin”, lack of comfort, burning, or tingling), sometimes associated with redness, irritations, inflammations, and even conditions like rosacea or couperose. But don't worry, Rhea Cosmetics is here to guide you on how to take care of it!

Reddened skin: what you need to know.

Let's start with the basics! Reddened skin is considered an inflammatory condition: the skin reacts disproportionately to specific triggering factors, internal or external, perceived as threats. These factors include stress, food intolerances, hormonal changes, temperature fluctuations, pollution, sun exposure, and more. When exposed to these factors, which can't be exhaustively listed, blood vessels dilate, epidermal nerve endings are stimulated, and an unpleasant sensation of warmth is felt. Redness is generally a temporary condition, but without proper care over time, it may become persistent due to the increasingly pronounced dilation of blood vessels. 

Any type of skin - whether dry, oily, or combination - can be prone to redness, and the psychological implications should not be underestimated. Redness can cause concern, anxiety, impatience, or a defensive attitude, and even shame for not meeting society's ideal standards of perfection.

On the epidermal level, the lipid barrier plays a crucial role, protecting the skin by retaining moisture and keeping irritants outside. For sensitive skin, the skin barrier is altered both qualitatively and quantitatively, making the skin more vulnerable to environmental factors, resulting in redness, irritation, itching, and so on.

Hydration is the key to a healthy lipid barrier, along with daily protection from UV rays. Choosing cosmetics formulated to alleviate skin hypersensitivity and counteract capillary fragility is the most effective solution to liberate yourself from red and reactive skin!

How to take care of sensitive skin.

To restore comfort to sensitive skin, daily care is essential. That's why Rhea Cosmetics introduces RedRescue, the new targeted anti-redness facial treatment. An emulsion for localized treatment of redness and inflammation: the active ingredients with soothing and calming action act on redness and visible capillaries, while moisturizing, protecting, and reinforcing the skin barrier, reducing sensations of itching or tingling. Dermatologically tested on sensitive skin. Discover all its properties now! Combine RedRescue with a skincare routine tailored to sensitive skin:

• Cleansing: use a facial cleanser with a gentle, soothing, and softening texture, such as SenseClean or WonderWater, to keep the skin ideally hydrated.

• Soothe and Calm: apply a daily cream, such as LeniCream or Aqua[mi], to moisturize the face with the utmost respect and efficacy. Add a few drops of our soothing booster, B-Dose IV, for enhanced action!

• Sun Protection: protect and shield your skin from the sun in any season with preventive and reparative formulas, with a decongestant effect, such as SOS UV Repair.

Find the nearest Rhea institute to you and rely on the personalized beauty consultation from your Dermotecnologist®.