Does your skin turn red every time you apply a cosmetic? Does it flake easily? Sometimes, the warning signs that we have sensitive, atopic, or allergic skin can be very similar.

Depending on your skin type, you need a different daily routine. Just as we don't treat oily skin the same as dry skin, you also shouldn't apply the same care to atopic and allergic skin.

Generally, and according to several studies, the urban and Western lifestyle favors the generation of sensitive, atopic, and allergic skin. Long showers with very hot water, the use of aggressive shower gels, environmental pollution, or high heating are often the great enemies of our skin.

At Maminat, we have prepared this article so that you can detect the causes of these three skin types and create a daily routine adapted to your needs.

Differences between sensitive, atopic, and allergic skin

Sensitive, atopic, or allergic skin should not be treated the same way. That's why, at Maminat, we show you the main differences between these three skin types.

Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin mainly affects the face and usually involves burning, itching, stinging, and a feeling of tightness. Generally, this type of skin is more associated with phototype I, meaning fair skin with a higher probability of burning in the sun.

People with this type of skin usually have these adverse reactions when they apply a product such as a certain cream or shampoo.

In fact, the use of cosmetic products not suitable for the skin type is often one of the most frequent triggers for sensitive skin conditions, as stated by Dr. Salvio Serrano, from the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

Alcohol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, cocamidopropyl betaine, triethanolamine, or resorcinol present in many cosmetic formulations can be irritating to our skin, causing the well-known sensitive skin.

At Maminat, we recommend using simple formulations, where natural ingredients prevail, especially when they are for daily use such as facial cream or body wash. In addition, it is also advisable not to use facial exfoliants and to opt for paraben-free and silicone-free shampoos if you have sensitive skin on your scalp.

Diet, stress, and climate can also influence sensitive skin, being more common to suffer from it if you have dry skin. Avoiding coffee and the excessive use of air conditioning will also help reduce itching and tightness.

Atopic skin

Unlike sensitive skin, atopic skin is usually not due to the use of certain cosmetics or various environmental factors. This type of skin is due to a chronic inflammatory disease and there is usually a genetic predisposition.

In more than half of the cases, it usually manifests at very early ages, even before the sixth month of life.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, atopic dermatitis is a hypersensitivity reaction mediated by IgE, a type of antibody in the blood that the immune system produces to protect the body from bacteria, viruses, and allergens.

To restore the skin barrier and control inflammation, it is recommended, above all, to moisturize. For this, the use of creams made with olive oil, such as our Terreta body cream, is recommended.

Allergic skin

In allergic skin, on the other hand, the immune system is involved. Allergic skin occurs when our body comes into contact with a substance that it considers "foreign," even though most people accept it without problems.

This rejection of a certain substance usually appears over time, something that indicates that any substance can be susceptible to causing an allergic reaction.

Generally, people with allergic skin usually present redness, inflammation, flaking in patches, edema, fissures, and a feeling of itching, burning, or tightness.

This allergy can be caused by environmental factors (appearance of pollen, fungi...), by the use of certain medications, by direct contact with certain substances, or even by sun exposure.

The only way to avoid allergies is to avoid all contact with identified allergens, which is why it is very important that if you experience these symptoms, you consult a dermatologist to identify the causes.

How can natural and organic cosmetics help me?

Natural and organic cosmetics are the best option when we have sensitive, atopic, or allergic skin, but also when we have other similar ailments such as seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, or eczema.

At Maminat, our products stand out for the absence of toxins and their respect for the most delicate skin. The simple formulations of our products and the quality of the ingredients we use to create them make our creams, gels, and shampoos ideal for treating these types of problems.

Remember that if your problem is very specific, we also have a personalized cosmetic service fully adapted to your needs. To speak with us, all you have to do is contact us through our website and we will answer your questions.