Sensitive skin can be the most difficult skin condition to live with due to its volatile and unpredictable nature. Break-outs can occur at any time due to irritation from different sources. An allergy to food can show on your skin and can be itchy, red, uncomfortable and the skin can feel hot to the touch. Equally, people can have allergies to certain harsh products they may use on their skin and this can cause break-outs and uncomfortable redness.

The first way to deal with allergies is to visit an immunologist who may give you a skin prick test. This safe test consists of allowing very small amounts of allergens to enter under the skin to see how the body reacts. This can give you a better idea of your triggers so that you can make a conscious effort to avoid them in day to day life.

When your sensitive skin has been irritated by something, it is important to take the proper steps to soothe the irritation so your skin can begin to return to its normal function. Once your skin is irritated, blood rushes to the surface and the pH of your skin can change due to the fact your body is attempting to fight off the allergen it has encountered. You will firstly need to take any medications prescribed by your doctor to treat your body's histamine levels. However, sensitive skin sufferers are often left with irritated skin for days after an allergic reaction and it is important to treat this too.

SkinAu's Sensitive Skin Pack offers a Rose Petal Mask which can be used during a flare-up. The deep nourishing rose petal extract helps to soothe the burning sensation many of us are so familiar with whilst taking down any visible redness. This is an excellent way to allow the body to return to its natural state whilst giving you some time to relax too; remember that stress stops histamine levels in the body from lowering as quickly as they could with calm relaxation.

Allergies can be a serious condition and strict medical care should be sought and followed if you suffer from allergies. However, it is important to treat the body as a whole and the skin is the body's largest organ so don't forget to treat that too!