Sensitive skin gets easily affected by anything. They get irritated very soon. Someone with sensitive skin experiences several symptoms like itching and burning. Other symptom of sensitive skin includes abrasion and roughness. One may also experience stinging sensation. The face becomes very dry and becomes susceptible to pimples and spots. Products containing chemicals may prove to be harsh to the sensitive skin and cause these above listed symptoms. Many products contain certain chemicals which suit certain people but cause allergy to the other people. However, age old home remedies are very effective in curing the problem of sensitive. These homemade products are not only very effective but also do not have any side effects. Here are some home remedies that help in curing the problem of sensitive skin.

1) Grapefruit and oatmeal are very helpful in treating the problem of sensitive skin. To make this remedy around 4 tablespoons of oatmeal are taken and mixed in to grapefruit juice. This mixture is stirred well until it becomes a thick paste. This paste is then spread all over the face and is left for a minimum of 14 minutes. After 15 minutes it is removed with warm water.

2) One can also try applying a homemade face pack to treat the problem of sensitive skin. For making this face pack one would require a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of rosewater. Honey and rosewater both contain qualities that are very much suitable for the sensitive skin. Honey and the rosewater are mixed thoroughly and applied all over the face. The face pack is left in the face for about 15 minutes to dry. After it has dried, it is removed with lukewarm water. It makes the skin shinier and smoother. This face pack has a vitalizing effect on the skin and is very suitable for people who have sensitive skin.

One may also use the following to treat the problem of sensitive skin –

a) Rose

b) Lavender

c) Neroli

d) Sandalwood

e) Chamomile

It is also recommended that people suffering from sensitive skin should avoid using any chemical on their face. Synthetic products containing harsh chemicals may prove to be very harmful for the skin. Instead of them one should always prefer using moisturizers that are based on natural products like jojoba oil, honey, aloevera, rosewater etc which have no adverse effect on the skin.

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