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chronic condition that may make you more prone to
dryness and irritation at any age.
Having dry skin doesn't mean you have eczema, though
dryness can also make skin more sensitive. Follow the dry
skin cleansing advice above and the moisturizing advice
below to help boost hydration.
The fix: To enhance skin's resilience, apply a humectantbased moisturizer after cleansing while skin is still moist.
Try Avène Trixéra + Sélectiose Emollient Cream
($29; aveneusa.com for info on where to buy), Curel Itch
Defense Lotion for Dry Itchy Skin ($7.99; drugstores),
and Jergens Fragrance Free Sensitive Skin Daily
Moisturizer ($6; drugstores)[pagebreak]
Your Sensitive Symptoms: Eye-area redness, puffiness,
and wrinkles that look like they've appeared overnight
It might mean: Your eye area is especially thin and
delicate, making it more sensitive. But you may
mistakenly blame your eye cream for irritation in this area
when nail polish is often the real culprit, says Dr. Fusco.
Why? "Many people are allergic to the formaldehyde and
toluene in polish—and touching or rubbing your eyes
several times a day can trigger a reaction," she says.
Fragrances in scented hand lotions and other products can
cause similar sensitivities.
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