Sensitive Skin

How would we describe Sensitive Skin and what would we recommend?

If you have “Sensitive Skin” then it can be of any skin type which can develop later in life. Quite often hormonal changes cause an increase in sensitivity and certain skin conditions e.g. eczema and Rosacea. Stress may be a factor too. The skin can become redder in colour and often has broken veins, can become Hot and Irritated.

The skin’s pH level is important and we often relate/classify skin types by the Ph Level it has i.e. where it is in the Alkaline to Acid range and maintaining a slightly acidic pH of around 5.5 is critical.

Typical questions we get asked about Sensitive Skin and some of our recommendations

Our clients always tell us that they have tremendous difficulty finding suitable products to help control the symptoms as the ones they use can sometimes make things worse.

Clients have difficulties using make up containing perfume and chemical ingredients. Even a small amount of irritating ingredient can trigger a sensitive response.

We would suggest for a sensitive skin that less is best. You should favour simple products with minimal ingredients and use a physical sun protection method, not a chemical one e.g. Zinc Oxide.

The type of products we would suggest are Calming cleansers which can be removed without water, Barrier creams for daily use to protect against the potential aggravating environmental intrusions on the skin and DO NOT use any harsh exfoliating scrubs. As previously mentioned there is a need to protect the Acid Mantle on the skin and a great Make Up product would be the Bare Mineral range containing natural minerals.

Treatments Recommended for Sensitive Skins

The Alpha Beta Peel

The use of anti-inflammatory Salycylic Acid on the skin can help reduce the redness and sensitivity. Additional use of Intense Pulse Light (IPL) is a strong tool to work with the Peel and give quite dramatic results. This is just one of several Facial Skin Peels we offer.

The Consultation Facial

Let us help and guide you and help you make the right decision. If it is your first visit to our clinic, we suggest you book our Consultation Facial to allow us time to devise your personal skin care regime.