Sensitive skin often reacts more sensitively to external influences, frequent bathing, and incorrect care. We give you valuable tips on what you should definitely pay attention to when bathing with sensitive skin and neurodermatitis.
Ingredients for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin doesn't need much at all! Therefore, when choosing your bath additive, look for a clean, reduced formula with hypoallergenic ingredients. These ingredients soothe the skin and at the same time provide moisture. Vegetable squalane, for example, is a natural ingredient that is very similar to the skin's own sebum. Almond oil also has a low allergy potential and is a suitable ingredient for very sensitive skin. A few drops of the oil in the bath water protect the skin from moisture loss.
The right water temperature
The water temperature is also crucial when bathing with sensitive skin. Water that is too warm can further dry out the skin. The ideal water temperature is between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius.
Avoid rubbing and scrubbing
It is important that you only gently pat your skin dry after bathing and avoid strong rubbing and scrubbing with a towel. This not only prevents additional skin irritations but also ensures that the important fats from the bath oil remain on the skin as an oil film.
Gentle care after the bath
Don't forget to moisturize: With a gentle nourishing cream, you can provide your skin with an extra portion of moisture after bathing. Here too, you should definitely pay attention to hypoallergenic ingredients. Instead of a cream, you can also apply and massage a high-quality oil, such as almond oil, to the still damp skin for skin care.
We recommend a 10-15 minute bath with the bath oil from our med series, a nourishing bath additive with protective oil components made from jojoba oil, organic shea butter, and squalane.
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Dr. med Michaela Hagemann I boep founder, doctor & mother of 3
