Sensitive vs Sensitised Skin

While 60% of the population class themselves as having sensitive skin, many are mistaken.1 Most sensitive skin types actually have sensitised skin. An irritating skin condition that arises as a result of external factors. Sensitised skin is thin or even translucent in appearance, while also dry and dehydrated. It can often feel tight after cleansing; left bright red and possibly burning or tingling.

INHERITED OR ACQUIRED

Truly sensitive skin is inherited and normally leaves you prone to blushing and allergies. Sensitive skin types have particularly thin skin and often less pigment which leads to an easily broken skin barrier. Blood vessels are often closer to the surface and are easily stimulated by outside irritants.

Sensitised skin is usually caused by environment or lifestyle choices. Factors such as pollution, stress, medication, hormones, diet, climate changes, skincare products and smoking can all contribute to an impaired skin barrier, allowing external aggressors to cause redness or irritation.

Unfortunately as sensitive skin is genetic little can be done to cure it, but its symptoms can be calmed and managed with a specialised skincare regime. Sensitised skin, on the other hand, can be restored by improving the skin’s natural barrier and removing the external factors which are causing the skin to become sensitised.

“60% of the population class themselves as having sensitive skin, but many are mistaken”

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