Sensitive Skin

Difference between skin type and skin condition:

  • SKIN TYPE  is genetic / inherited / what you are born with.
  • SKIN CONDITION is influenced by external factors (UV exposure, harsh chemical contact with skin, climate) and internal factors (hormones, medications)

Sensitive skin is a skin type:

  • Sensitive skin can only be maintained.
  • Skin is thinner and fairer and the skin's barrier layer has less natural lipids.  
  • Skin has superficial blood vessels that are visible (you blush easily)

Sensitized skin is a skin condition:

  • Skin conditions can be treated and get better. 
  • Sensitized skin stems from external factors such as exposure to pollution, stress, chemicals and certain foods.  
  • Skin's natural barrier function is extremely impaired which causes water-loss