Sensitive & Sensitized Skin
DEFINITION:
Sensitive & Sensitized skin types and conditions have become one of the most common skin concerns among people today. A sensitive skin type is genetic; while sensitized skin – also known as reactive skin – is based on several external factors.
Understanding Sensitive & Sensitized Skin
Sensitive skin: usually has genetic origins and is redness-prone with red flushes. For sensitive skin, the slightest irritation or provocation can cause a flare up at any time. A reaction may be caused by allergies, pollution, chemical irritants, illness, extreme temperatures, and other unsuitable environmental conditions. The higher histamine levels in the body can make sensitive skin more susceptible to inflammatory conditions like psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. The visible signs of sensitive skin include skin sensitivity, dermatitis, chafing, broken veins and fine broken capillaries.
Sensitized skin: also known as ‘reactive skin’, is usually self-induced. Sensitized skin can also occur from pre-existing conditions, which can be undiagnosed or untreated, such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and allergies to foods such as gluten and dairy. The use of harsh chemical cosmetics, make-up, too many harsh professional skin treatments which strip the natural hydrolipid barrier, medicine, diet and hormones, are all major contributing factors. When allergens come into contact with intolerant skin, the body issues a full-blown immune response, releasing antibodies to attack the offending substance which results in visible reddening and dermal sensitivity of the skin.
Targeted Solutions:
Treating a sensitive or sensitized (reactive) skin comes down to ingredient formulations which focus specifically on the prevention of dermal sensitivity, protecting the natural hydrolipid barrier (acid mantle), reducing free radicals and restoring the skin’s natural health. With plant ingredients such as Skin Microbes, Aloe leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Chamomile and numerous other soothing botanical oils, we can successfully treat and restore the skin’s healthy balance.
Morning & Evening:
Facial Cleanser / Gentle Cleansing Milk,
Phyto Calm Facial Mist as toner.
Evening:
Enzyme Face Buff (1 x a week). Leave on as a mask for 5 mins with no massage movements
Eye Care
Morning:
Nourishing Eye Balm.
Evening:
Anti-puffiness Eye Serum & or Phyto Eye Contour Mask.
Masks
Evening:
Nourishing Face & Neck Mask (3 x a week).
Correctors
Morning:
Phyto Comfort Lotion on its own or under moisturiser or recommended serum.
Evening:
Phyto Comfort Lotion.
Evening:
Instant Lifting Serum or Intensive Night Serum (under moisturiser).
Moisturiser
Morning:
Hydralite Moisturiser.
Evening:
Hydralite Moisturiser or Omega+ Complex when needed.
Morning:
Always use protection: SPF50/40 | Phyto Barrier Shield | DD Cream/ Phyto Fluid Foundation.
Morning & Evening:
Facial Cleanser / Gentle Cleansing Milk, Phyto Calm Facial Mist as toner.
Phyto-Calm Facial Mist as daily mist to reduce dermal irritation or dryness.
Evening:
Enzyme Face Buff (1 x a week). Leave on as a mask for 5 mins with no massage movements
Eye Care
Morning:
Nourishing Eye Balm.
Evening:
Anti-puffiness Eye Serum & or
Phyto Eye Contour Mask.
Optional:
Hydrating Collagen Eye Patches.
Masks
Evening:
Nourishing Face & Neck Mask (2 x a week).
Vita Gel Mask (2 x a week).
Correctors
Morning:
Revitalising Booster Gel or recommended serum.
Evening:
Revitalising Booster Gel or Anti-ageing Gel.
Serums
Morning:
PhytoFlora Serum under moisturiser.
Evening:
Intensive Night Serum, Marula Face Oil to alleviate dryness.
Moisturiser
Morning:
Phyto Rich Moisturiser.
Evening:
Phyto Rich Moisturiser or Omega+ Complex.
Protection
Morning:
Always use protection: SPF50/40 | Phyto Barrier Shield | DD Cream/ Phyto Fluid Foundation.
