For those of us that have lived with sensitive skin our entire lives, pinpointing the triggers that cause redness, extra sensitivity and acne outbreaks can seem like mission impossible. For most sensitive skin sufferers, the sun is the number one culprit, which makes summertime almost unbearable. But have you ever considered the skin care products you use on a daily basis as a trigger for your sensitive skin?

How about the cosmetics you use? Maybe it could be your deodorant? Trying to nail down what causes skin outbreaks can be almost impossible, but for millions of sufferers, organic skin care, or skin care from sources that don’t contain any chemicals and are all natural can be a good way to weed out potential problems. Let’s take a look at some of the most common sensitive skin care triggers and see if we can substitute an organic product in its place.

One of the most common triggers that is overlooked might be the actual water you use to clean yourself with. If you have well water or if you live in a big city that pumps a lot of chlorine into your water system, this could be your first problem. If you want to test your theory, try going on vacation or at least to another water source to see if your symptoms improve, or you can try to install a water filter into your home that filters all incoming water.

You could even try taking a shower with bottled or filtered water from your refrigerator, or you could try to boil a large amount of water, wait for it to cool and try showering with that for a few days to see if your condition gets better. While there is no real “organic” cure to bad water, filtering or boiling your water is a good step to make sure what touches your skin is chemical free.

Another common trigger is perfume in either soap or shampoo or even conditioner that you use on a daily basis. The natural response is to switch to Ivory soap and shampoos and conditioners that are perfume free, but some of those products might still contain chemicals that are irritating your skin.

If you visit an online organic foods and products store, or if you live in a city and you’re lucky enough to have one in your area, you can select from a wide array of shampoos and conditioners that are made from all natural, organic ingredients. Ivory soap is pure, just like the commercial says, but many people experience dry skin and itching after using Ivory. There are many all natural, organic soap options available, as well.

The other big trigger for people with sensitive skin is through the make up they wear. But there is good news on this front. More and more companies, even some of the big time cosmetic corporations are releasing all natural cosmetics that can be used instead of the traditional products. However, not all organic or all natural cosmetics are created equal. It is a good idea to see if you can find an independent review of any organic cosmetic online to see if it really lives up to its promise.

It is also a good idea to try to catalog your sensitive skin conditions. Start a journal and make notes whenever you have especially sensitive skin, itchy, red skin or an all-out breakout of acne or other similar skin irritations. Slowly start substituting your regular skin care routine with organic alternatives and track the progress. That way, you’ll have an exact picture of what your skin is doing and if you’re doing the right thing for your skin.

Organic skin care has been a godsend for many folks who have to deal with sensitive skin on a daily basis. The hardest part for most folks is isolating the problem so it can be cured. Be patient, keep a journal and you might just be well on your way to curing your skin problems.