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Sensitive skin is not a skin type, per se. It is a condition that any type of skin can have. For example, you can have a combination of sensitive oily skin or regular oily skin.

This type of sensitivity isn't always easy to treat, especially with combination or oily skin. Controlling oil production might require stronger products, the only problem is that these types of products can eventually lead to irritation. In cases such as this, the best solution for treating sensitive skin is a natural skin care product.

Natural face products may contain ingredients that some people are allergic to, so it's very sensible that you read the ingredient list before purchasing the product. And don't forget to do a patch test before you try any new product.

If you decide on using a traditional skin care product, then make sure that it is alcohol free and fragrance free. Be wary because some more traditional products contain other types of fillers, such as dyes, that can also dry out your skin and lead to irritation.

Traditional treatments aren't for everyone, and if you're the type of person that likes doing things for themselves, then you might want to dabble a bit in making your own homemade skin care product. If so, here are some ingredients you might want to use:

*cucumbers *licorice root *green tea *aloe vera

You can mix cucumbers with some yoghurt and get a great face mask for sensitive skin. Licorice root is an ingredient that can be added to other natural masks and cleansers to help avoid irritation.

Green tea can also be added to natural astringents or used as soaked tea bags. Aloe vera can be applied directly to the skin by cutting off a leaf of the plant, opening it up, and using the gel-like interior to soothe any skin irritation.

Here are other recipes you can try:

*By mixing grapefruit and oatmeal together you can make an exfoliant.

*Mash fruits together to make a facial mask. Avoid using too much lemon because it can irritate your skin. Add honey to reap its antibacterial benefits.

*Make a good cleanser by using pure almond or jojoba oil.

*Use extra virgin olive oil as a moisturizer.

If you have both aging skin and sensitive skin, you may find it more difficult to find anti aging products or products for skin wrinkles. Many of the ingredients that promote skin rejuvenation can be irritants. In this case, I suggest you look for products containing snail serum.

This amazing biological component is known to help promote the generation of new, healthy skin cells while helping dissolve scar tissue and damaged skin. The upside is that the composition of this ingredient is very similar to our own skin. Therefore, it is effective yet does not cause any type of adverse reaction.