Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is a skin condition in which skin is prone to itching and irritation experienced as a subjective sensation such as when using cosmetics and toiletries.

When questioned, over 50% of women in the UK and US, and 38% of men, report that they have sensitive skin.

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A 1914 photograph for Emily Lloyd 's dermatology book detailing the benefits of massage for all skin types; the c. 1870 text reads, "Extremely sensitive skins sometimes become irritated under even the lightest treatment but these are exceptions to the rule." [ 1 ] [ 2 ]