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 chronic redness, 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 inflammation of the skin.
Targeted Solutions:
Treating a sensitive or sensitized (reactive) skin comes down to ingredient formulations which focus specifically on the prevention of inflammation, 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.
PHASE 1 | SENSITIVE & SENSATISED SKIN CONDITION
PREPARE
Morning & Evening:
Gentle Cleansing Milk
Phyto-calm Facial Mist
Enzyme Face Buff 1 x per week
Phyto-calm Facial Mist may also be used during the day to relieve inflammation and dryness.
ADDITONAL SUPPORT
EYE TREATMENT:
Morning: Nourishing Eye Balm
Evening: Anti-puffiness Eye Serum
Option: Phyto Eye Contour Mask
TREATMENT MASKS:
Evening: Nourishing Face and Neck Mask 3 x a week.
CORRECTORS & SUPPORT SERUMS
Morning: Phyto Comfort Lotion
Evening: PhytoFlora Serum and/or Phyto Comfort Lotion
Marula Face Oil can be used in evenings to alleviate dryness
Use these Treatment products under your Moisturiser.
MOISTURISERS & PROTECTION
Morning & Evening:
Hydralite Moisturiser or Omega + Moisturiser in evenings if needed.
Always use SPF40 / Phyto barrier Cream and DD Cream during Daytime.
PHASE 2 | SENSITIVE & SENSATISED SKIN CONDITION (2nd treatment phase is based on your skin’s progress)
PREPARE
Morning & Evening:
Gentle Cleansing Milk
Toning Lotion
Enzyme Face Buff 1 x per week
Phyto-calm Facial Mist may also be used during the day to relieve inflammation and dryness.
ADDITONAL SUPPORT
EYE TREATMENT:
Morning: Nourishing Eye Balm
Evening: Anti-puffiness Eye Serum
Option: Phyto Eye Contour Mask
TREATMENT MASKS:
Evening: Vita-gel Mask 2 x a week.
CORRECTORS & SUPPORT SERUMS
Morning: Revitalising Booster Gel
Evening: Revitalising Booster Gel or PhytoFlora Serum
Marula Face Oil can be used in evenings to alleviate dryness.
Use these Treatment products under your Moisturiser.
MOISTURISERS & PROTECTION
Morning:Phyto Rich Moisturiser
Evening: Omega Plus Moisturiser or Phyto Rich Moisturiser
Always use SPF40 / Phyto barrier Cream and DD Cream during Daytime.