From demystifying sensitive skin to the dos and don’ts, we ask the experts to shed light on why many of us often believe that we’re dealing with skin sensitivities.
It seems that one of the most common skin concerns these days is sensitive skin. And of course, the pandemic didn’t make it any better with the use of masks. But now that mask-wear is no more, why do people still believe that their skin is sensitive?based on published data comprising of 26 studies representing 18 countries, skin sensitivity is a global concern amongst not only women, but men too.
In short, sensitive skin often points to “certain underlying skin conditions that can be generic in nature, and not caused by external agents, but rather activated or aggravated by triggering factors,” explained Dr Tan. The objective form is caused by a basic dermatitis that alters the protective skin barrier. This can manifest itself in visible symptoms such as redness, rash, peeling and spots, which is what you see if you suffer from eczema or acne.
The reason why this happens is the alteration of our skin’s pH levels, which can lead to its increased sensitivity. Dr Chiam elaborated that the maintenance of the skin’s pH level, which ideally should be at pH5.5, on the skin surface keeps the skin barrier intact. “When the barrier is compromised, the penetration of substances leads to the inflammatory reaction with release of a series of cytokines .
This is because the skin sensitivity is caused not only by an altered skin barrier, but also the presence of inflammation, explained Dr Chiam.
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