65
packed with peptides to boost collagen, nitrogenic acid (a
form of niacin), and soothing rose and cucumber extracts,
or Atopalm Moisturizing Skin Revitalizing Complex
($35;atopalmusa.com) with peptides, vitamin C, and
licorice to plump up fine lines and boost brightness.
Your Sensitive Symptoms: Blushing and flushing,
sometimes accompanied by tiny red pimples
It might mean: You have rosacea. Characterized by
blood vessels that swell and produce redness at the
slightest agitation—from cold, heat, wind, stress, or spicy
foods—the condition traditionally develops after age 30.
The exact cause is still unknown, and specific triggers
differ for everyone. What experts do know: A liberal,
daily application of an SPF 30 is a must. Sun exposure
breaks down the supportive structures, like collagen,
around blood vessels, exacerbating redness, explains
Miami dermatologist Leslie Baumann, MD, author of The
Skin Type Solution.
The fix: Temper sensitivity with anti-inflammatory
soothers, like feverfew, in First Aid Beauty Daily Face
Cream ($20,firstaidbeauty.com) or green tea and caffeine
in Topix Replenix Serum CF ($67; skinstore.com). Apply
sunscreen daily to prevent symptoms from getting worse.
Sensitive skin often can't tolerate chemical UV filters, like
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