Articles tagged with: barrier cream
I recently got myself the Dermalogica sensitized skin pack. Although it is deemed suitable for “sensitized skin” is is also perfectly suitable (and perhaps just as ideal) for sensitIVE skin. What’s the difference between sensitized and sensitive skin? Well, one is more a feature of an individuals genetic make-up, the other is usually a response to overuse of various cosmetics and skin care treatments. In my opinion sensitized skin can occur in people with sensitive skin, but it is usually characterized by a reaction to external factors, such as developing sensitivity to a particular skin care ingredient. Just to clarify the two terms, I visited Dermalogica’s question and answer website and found this:
Sensitized skin exhibits the same symptoms and triggers …
Aside from sounding like a science fiction novel, this is one pretty good product if you have a damaged hydro-lipid barrier on your face. This might apply if your skin is overly dry to the point of being raw, or if you have an eczema flare-up of some sort. It does very little for the itch initially, but by providing a thick barrier it prevents subsequent itch from dust particles or other things floating in the air that come into contact with the skin. So within 10 minutes skin should feel more comforted from that protection. It is a smooth and relatively light cream for what it is. It does provide a physical barrier on the skin, so it is …
When I first got eczema as an adult many years ago I was recommended this. It really shouldn’t be called a cream because it has the consistency of Vaseline, but with a slightly softer feel and an apricot tint. As for the Vaseline comparison it goes far; without the smell and the color it feels exactly the same and both are effective barrier creams. Well, that might be a slight over exaggeration. I think I would prefer to use this over Vaseline as it is slightly lighter and does seem to nourish the skin more. This is probably best used over night or on a plane. Some people use it as a mask to replenish the skin after being in …







