How to Take Good Care of Sensitive Skin

1. Drink Lemon Water Daily

Those who have sensitive skin must start their day with a glass of lemon water. The vitamin C as well as other antioxidants in lemon help combat free-radical damage. In addition, lemon water purges toxins from your blood, which helps keep the skin glowing and free from acne, blemishes, wrinkles and other problems.

To make lemon water, squeeze the juice from ½ lemon into a glass of lukewarm water. Add a little raw honey and drink it on an empty stomach every morning. Wait at least 30 minutes, then enjoy your breakfast.

In addition, drink water throughout the day at regular intervals to keep your skin hydrated and moisturized from within. It also helps the body flush out toxins.


2. Use Sunscreen Year-round
Sunscreen is very important to protect sensitive skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. As most sunscreens contain toxic ingredients or endocrine-disrupting chemicals that may harm sensitive skin, use a sunscreen with ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

These ingredients offer broad-spectrum protection without causing any side effects. It is best to go for a physical or mineral formula. Also, stick to a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30, which blocks 97 percent of UV rays.

Be it summer, winter or cloudy days, do not leave your house without using a sunscreen. Apply it 20 to 30 minutes before you go out in the sun.


Also, avoid being outside during the middle of the day when the sun’s rays are strongest, wear a large-brimmed hat and wear loose clothing to cover exposed skin.

3. Choose Skin Care Products Carefully
Be it a cleanser, moisturizer, soap or a face pack, you need to buy the right products for your sensitive skin.

Avoid using skin care and cosmetic products that have alcohol, harsh exfoliants, sodium lauryl sulfate, petrochemicals, acids, coloring agents, or synthetic fragrances as these can irritate the skin.

Instead, choose products that have powerful antioxidants as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients like white tea, green tea, aloe vera, chamomile, marine plants, calendula and oats. Moreover, the fewer ingredients in a skin care product, the better it is for your sensitive skin.

If you have trouble finding the right type of cosmetic and skin care products, go for products labeled “hypo-allergenic” and “fragrance-free”.


Always do a patch test before buying any new skin care product. If you are not sure about a product, get advice from an expert before you buy it.

4.Cleanse with Milk
Raw milk is an excellent cleanser for sensitive skin. In addition, milk has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that help get rid of dry and itchy skin. It also helps keep the skin moisturized and enhances skin complexion.

To use milk as a cleanser, dip a cotton pad in raw milk and dab it on your face. Leave it on for 5 to 15 minutes, then rinse your face with lukewarm water.


To make a moisturizing raw milk face mask, add ½ teaspoon of gram flour, also called besan, to enough raw milk to make a paste. Mix in a few drops of raw honey and rose water. Apply it on your face and neck, leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse it off using lukewarm water. Use this face mask once a week.