Sensitive / Reactive Skin

Sensitive skin can be genetic and related to barrier malfunction, but more often than not it’s a self-imposed condition caused by years of disrupting the balance of the skin’s microbiome via incorrect products, regimens and treatments. It starts when those prone to inflammatory symptoms such as redness, eczema, psoriasis and extreme dryness turn to antimicrobial products, exfoliating gadgets and chemical peels (as well invasive procedures like microdermabrasion or lasers) to address their problems. To their dismay, they often find that aggressive treatments don’t help—in fact, they exacerbate the issues. This is because harsh products and/or procedures perpetuate the problem. The answer? Do less rather than more.

The source of barrier malfunction is most likely microbial disruption, and using gentle methods to rebalance the skin microbiome doesn’t further compromise sensitive, delicate skin. The key is to replace depleted populations of residential microbes while supporting all the elements of a healthy skin ecosystem via gentle cleansing, pH-adjusting and probiotic tonics, barrier supporting serums, oils and protective sunscreen.

This regimen supports sensitive skin, minimizing risk of reactivity and, more importantly, guides the skin toward balance, stability and resistance to future reactions.