What are the signs you have sensitive skin?Updated a year ago
How can you know if you have sensitive skin? Usually, your skin will let you know pretty clearly. Each person’s flare-ups can look a little different, but the extreme reactivity to certain stimuli is the main signal of sensitivity.
These are the common signs of sensitive skin, especially when you’re having a flareup:
- Redness, either all over the face or localized in specific areas.
- Stinging or a “raw” feeling, especially after you’ve applied something to your skin.
- Itchiness.
- Hives or flat, red bumps.
- Scaly flakiness that doesn’t go away even when you moisturize, often overlying red or thickened skin (whereas smaller flakes are often a sign of dryness or dead skin buildup).
- Reactivity to specific triggers from food, skincare products, or environmental changes.
In addition to having sensitive skin, your skin type is also impacted by how much oil your skin produces. Read our complete guide to identify your skin type in more detail.