Sensitive Skin

FROM REACTIVE, FRAGILE SKIN TO CALMER, STRONGER-LOOKING SKIN

Sensitive skin may react easily with redness, tightness, tingling, burning or general discomfort. 
Environmental factors such as UV exposure, pollution, climate changes, stress and unsuitable skincare can weaken the skin barrier and increase reactivity. 
Sensitive skin can be a long-term skin characteristic, while sensitized skin may develop temporarily after irritation, over-exfoliation, harsh cleansing, environmental stress or other external factors. 
Sensitized skin is often associated with an altered barrier, increased water loss, redness, dryness and discomfort. 
Professional care for sensitive skin should focus on more than simply calming visible redness.
The skin barrier, microbiota and skin's sensory response all play an important role in maintaining balance and tolerance. 
A weakened barrier can allow greater moisture loss and make the skin more vulnerable to irritants and environmental aggressors. 
Ceramides and other skin lipids are particularly important because they help maintain barrier cohesion, retain moisture and protect the skin surface. 
The skin microbiota also forms part of the skin's natural protective system.
When this ecosystem becomes unbalanced, sensitive skin may become more vulnerable to dryness, irritation and redness. 
Look for gentle formulas containing ingredients such as ceramides, prebiotics, postbiotics, niacinamide, glycerin, panthenol, Centella asiatica, soothing botanical extracts and barrier-supporting lipids.
These types of ingredients can help improve hydration, comfort and the appearance of redness while supporting a stronger-looking skin barrier. 
For sensitive and reactive skin, the professional approach can be summarised in three important steps: soothe, regulate and strengthen. 
Choose gentle cleansers, soothing serums, barrier-support creams and calming masks designed to maintain comfort without unnecessarily stressing the skin.
A consistent and gentle skincare routine is especially important for skin that reacts easily.