Sensitive Skin Advice

Sensitive skin versus sensitised skin

A true sensitive skin condition is caused by a genetic predisposition. This genetic predisposition is found in those who have very fair skin and are usually of Northern European ancestry. This could be caused by the lower amount of pigment and a thinner epidermal skin layer (the epidermal layer is the top layer of skin we can see). Someone with truly sensitive skin is highly prone to blushing and may experience bad hay fever, allergies or asthma.

Sensitised skin can affect any person of any racial background or skin colour. (Many people in Asia are experiencing skin sensitisation due to the large amount of pollution in some parts of this region.) Symptoms for sensitive and sensitised skin do have a lot in common (itching, burning, redness, flushing and stinging), but in many cases, sensitised skin can’t be seen by the naked eye, as it resides much deeper. And, our microclimate, or the climate we are exposed to in our home, cars, offices and during air travel, changes daily, meaning our level of sensitisation can vary.

What causes sensitised skin?

• Environmental Assaults
  • The Sun
  • Pollution
  • Cold Weather and Low Humidity
• Ageing
• Ingredients
• Lifestyle
• Over-cleansing

What Dermalogica  treatments can I have for sensitised skin

Book in for the Dermalogica Environmental Control Perscriptive Facial at your nearest Dermalogica Skin Care Centre. If your skin is looking red, inflamed or feeling itchy, then this is the treatment for you! This super-soothing cleansing will remove impurities from your skin, followed by a calming oatmeal masque that will instantly calm redness and reduce inflammation.

Buy Dermalogica Products for Sensitive Skin here

Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser
Dermalogica The Sponge Cloth
Dermalogica Soothing Protection Spray
Dermalogica Gentle Soothing Booster
Dermalogica MultiVitamin Power Firm (for eye and lip area)
Dermalogica Climate Control
Dermalogica Barrier Repair
Dermalogica Super Sensitive FaceBlock SPF30