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Sensitive skin is a condition where the skin barrier is compromised, making it more reactive to products, environment and treatments.
What It Looks Like
- Redness, flushing or blotchiness
- Burning, stinging or itching
- Dry, tight or easily irritated skin
- Reactivity to products that "should" feel fine
What Causes It
- Compromised skin barrier
- Overuse of active ingredients
- Harsh skincare or over-exfoliation
- Environmental stress (sun, wind, cold)
- Genetics
Sensitive Skin vs Allergic Reaction
Sensitive Skin
- Ongoing, reactive condition
- Burning, stinging, redness
- Triggered by environment or products
Allergic Reaction
- Immune response
- Swelling, hives, intense itching
- Requires removal of trigger and sometimes medical care
If You Don't Address It
⚠️ Skin becomes increasingly reactive.
⚠️ Chronic redness or inflammation can develop.
⚠️ Barrier breakdown worsens.
⚠️ Premature aging may accelerate due to ongoing inflammation.
⚠️ Treatments may become less tolerable.
The Goal: Re-Establish the Skin Barrier
Healthy skin is calm, resilient and able to tolerate treatment. This is step one, always.
Step 1: Calm and Repair
- Simplify routine
- Focus on hydration and barrier support
- Eliminate irritants
Step 2: Strengthen
- Gradually introduce supportive products
- Build tolerance slowly
Step 3: Advance (When Ready)
These can support anti-aging and correction, but only once the skin is healthy.
Skincare (Essential)
We guide you toward gentle, barrier-repairing options:
- The Cure Skincare, calming, nourishing, barrier-focused
- EltaDerm, hydration and skin repair
- Vivier Skin Sensitive Skin Program, designed specifically for reactive skin
🚫 Avoid overloading the skin with too many actives.
The Reality
You cannot treat sensitive skin aggressively. You must restore, rebuild, then advance.
✨ "Healthy skin first, results come second."
📍 Not sure if your skin is sensitive or reacting to something? Let's assess and simplify your routine.