Irritations cutanées : comment les atténuer ?
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Skin Irritation: How Can You Soothe It?

Rougeurs, sècheresses, tiraillements, inconfort : votre peau est sensible aux agressions extérieures. Découvrez les soins beauté à privilégier pour les atténuer.

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What Is Skin Irritation?

Understanding and recognizing irritated and weakened skin

Very common and often confused with an allergic reaction, skin irritation manifests itself through redness and dryness of the epidermis.

Following an inflammatory reaction, the stratum corneum and the hydrolipidic film are altered, weakening their role as a physical barrier. This inevitably leads to visible irritation on the face. It is most often characterized by the appearance of redness and couperose of varying intensity in localized areas of the face, accompanied by itching and tingling sensations.

These unsightly areas of redness are caused by hyper-reactivity of the blood capillaries. They supply the skin with the oxygen it needs for vitality and beauty, but when they are subjected to stress and become weakened, they dilate excessively. As the skin becomes less protected, it then reacts more strongly to external aggressors.

What factors make the skin more sensitive?

Skin irritation results from a decrease in the epidermis’s tolerance threshold, causing it to react excessively to various stimuli.

It can be explained by several different factors:

  • An inflammatory reaction to irritating substances, particularly unsuitable cosmetics.

  • Hormonal factors, including menstrual cycles, menopause, pregnancy, and the use of certain medications.

  • Environmental factors such as changes in temperature, air conditioning, excessive sun exposure, water that is too hard, and pollution.

  • Psychological factors, primarily stress.

Soothe and treat skin irritation

To strengthen the skin barrier without sensitizing the skin, it is essential to adopt a soothing, non-irritating skincare routine. By incorporating the right beauty practices into your daily routine, your skin will be soothed in the long term, healthy and even more beautiful.

To soothe and combat irritation, PATYKA has developed a range of ethical, certified organic skincare products for sensitive, redness-prone skin.

Gentle cleansing

Whatever your skin type, double cleansing is the ideal method for effectively cleansing the skin. Gentle yet effective, it does not damage the epidermis and is an ideal ally for sensitive skin prone to facial irritation. Indeed, cleansed without controversial ingredients or cotton pads, the skin is protected and soothed over the long term.

Patyka recommends:

  • Éclair Cleansing Oil: Soothing and comfortable thanks to the essential fatty acids and trio of organic plant oils it contains, it dissolves even the most stubborn and waterproof makeup.

  • Detox Cleansing Mousse: It completes the cleansing process, deeply cleanses and oxygenates the skin. Thanks to the detoxifying action of Organic Moringa, an active ingredient rich in Vitamin B3, it strengthens the skin to protect it from external irritants.

  • Soothing Milky Lotion: It contains plumping and soothing active ingredients such as Aloe Vera and Organic Mallow. These two natural active ingredients help relieve all sensations of discomfort and tightness by acting directly on the epidermal tissues.

Optimal hydration

After completing the double cleansing routine, providing your skin with an additional source of hydration is essential. Climate changes, sun exposure and pollution can damage the hydrolipidic film, while the skin loses around 20% of its water every day, making it more vulnerable.

Patyka recommends:

  • Hydra-Booster Serum: Enriched with Pure and Natural Hyaluronic Acid and Tremella, it quenches the skin’s thirst and helps retain water within the cells. Deeply hydrated, the skin is protected against external aggressors that can aggravate irritation.

  • Hydra-Soothing Milky Cream: Daily application provides soothing, comfort and vitality to the epidermis, helping restore its natural radiance. Its rich, creamy texture, enriched with Mont-Blanc Glacier Water and Plant Ceramides, helps prevent dehydration.

A comforting and repairing mask

In addition to your daily skincare routine, applying a moisturizing mask once a week helps soothe the skin and relieve feelings of irritation on the face.

Patyka recommends:

  • Intense Rehydrating Cream Mask: This iconic moisturizing and plumping mask helps soothe inflammatory conditions and improves the skin’s ability to regenerate thanks to the Shea Butter it contains. It repairs the skin barrier, making the dermis more resilient to external aggressors. When the skin is particularly sensitized, feel free to leave the mask on overnight for deep hydration.

— To find the moisturizer best suited to your skin type, discover our selection of Certified Organic Moisturizers.

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