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Test Your Knowledge: What’s Your Sensitive Skin IQ?

Know the causes, symptoms, and solutions


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Did you know that skin is your body’s largest organ? So, when your skin is feeling sensitive – irritated, itchy, or otherwise bothered – it’s uncomfortable and difficult to ignore. A variety of factors, both internal and external, can be responsible for sensitive skin. Your healthcare provider is best equipped to diagnose and treat any symptoms. But there are things you can watch out for to help minimize irritation.

How much do you know about the causes of and treatments for sensitive skin?

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Question 1 of 6

What are the symptoms of sensitive skin?

Answer Explanation

Sensitive skin can show up in a variety of ways, including a rash, an itchy, dry patch, stinging or burning, or skin that simply feels uncomfortable.

Question 2 of 6

Sensitive skin can be irritated by which of the following.

Answer Explanation

Common allergens that may cause skin to become sensitive and irritated include heavy dyes and perfumes, dust, and pet dander.

Question 3 of 6

Skin becomes drier and more sensitive as you age.

Answer Explanation

Skin has a protective layer called a lipid barrier. It helps skin retain moisture and guard against a variety of elements. However, as you age, that barrier breaks down, making your skin more vulnerable to drying out and becoming irritated.

Question 4 of 6

Which of the following household products can impact sensitive skin?

Answer Explanation

Some beauty and cleaning products can contain ingredients that irritate sensitive skin – like dyes, heavy fragrances, and enzymes in laundry detergents.

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Question 5 of 6

Sensitive skin and dry skin are the same thing.

Answer Explanation

Although you can experience dry skin and sensitive skin at the same time, they are different, though sometimes related, conditions. Dryness occurs when skin loses its moisture and gets rough, flaky, or scaly due to age, sun damage, cold or dry weather, or harsh soaps. Sensitive skin is skin that gets irritated easily.

Question 6 of 6

There are laundry detergents that help remove everyday allergens and are specially formulated to be gentle on skin.

Answer Explanation

Detergents can help remove everyday allergens. all® free clear can remove 99 percent of top seasonal and everyday allergens*, including dog and cat dander, pollens, and dust-mite matter. In addition, all® free clear is hypoallergenic.

*Dog and cat dander, dust mite matter, ragweed pollen, grass/tree pollen. all® free clear is not intended to prevent or treat allergies

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If your skin is feeling itchy, uncomfortable, or otherwise sensitive, it’s worth taking a closer look around your home. There may be dust, pet dander, or other allergens contributing to your symptoms. Reduce potential irritation caused by dyes and perfumes by switching to a hypoallergenic laundry detergent. all® free clear is the #1 detergent brand recommended by dermatologists for sensitive skin, and it was awarded the Seal of Acceptance™ by the National Eczema Association.

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Sources:

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dry-skin/symptoms-causes/syc-20353885
National Institute of Health (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8359429/
SELF: https://www.self.com/story/sensitive-skin-facts-dermatologists

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