Understanding Sensitive Skin: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

Sensitive skin can be a frustrating issue for many, and it’s more common than you might think. Let’s break down the main causes, symptoms, and what you can do to help your skin find balance.

Top Causes of Sensitive Skin

• Genetics: Some of us are born with skin that’s more reactive or sensitive.
• Disrupted Skin Barrier: When your skin’s protective shield is damaged, it loses moisture easily, becoming more vulnerable to irritants.
• Harsh Skincare Products: Ingredients like alcohol, fragrances, and harsh chemicals can strip the skin, disrupting its natural balance.
• Wrong pH Balance: Products that don’t match your skin’s pH (typically around 4.5-5.5) can weaken your skin and lead to sensitivity.
• Environmental Factors: Pollution, UV exposure, extreme weather, and even wind can cause inflammation and irritation.
• Over-Exfoliation: Exfoliating too often, whether chemically or physically, can weaken your skin barrier and make it prone to irritation.
• Dehydration: Without enough moisture, your skin loses its ability to stay balanced and protect itself.
• Hormonal Changes: Hormones during pregnancy, menstruation, or menopause can increase skin sensitivity.
• Allergies and Reactions: Some ingredients, foods, or medications may trigger allergic reactions or heighten sensitivity.
• Stress and Lifestyle: High stress and unhealthy habits can upset your skin’s balance, causing sensitivity.

Your Skin Microbiome: What Is It?

Your skin’s microbiome is an ecosystem of beneficial bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that protect and maintain your skin’s health. It acts like a support system for your skin barrier, helping retain moisture and fend off harmful pathogens.

However, throughout life, your microbiome can become unbalanced. Harsh products that don’t match your skin’s pH or environmental elements like pollution and extreme weather can strip away these beneficial microbes. When this balance is disrupted, your skin becomes more vulnerable, leading to irritation, redness, dryness, and other sensitivity symptoms.

Our Solution: The Sensitive Skin Supporting Kit

Struggling with redness, dryness, or flare-ups? You may be dealing with a disrupted skin barrier. Our Sensitive Skin Supporting Kit is designed to restore balance, calm irritation, and rebuild your skin’s barrier naturally. Let’s dive into what makes this kit so effective.

What’s in Our Sensitive Skin Supporting Kit?

1. Cleansing Oil
   • Why It Works: Gently lifts away impurities without disrupting your skin’s natural oils. It’s perfect for sensitive skin as it preserves the microbiome and keeps your skin soft and balanced.
2. Brighten + Boost Tonic
   • Key Ingredients:
     • Phytoceramides: Plant-based ceramides that strengthen the skin barrier, helping to lock in moisture and keep irritants out.
     • Aloe Vera: Soothes and hydrates, reducing redness and inflammation.
     • Chamomile Extract: Calms and relieves irritation, making it ideal for those with irritation or inflammation.
   • Why It Works: Applied after cleansing, this tonic provides an instant moisture boost and preps your skin for the next steps, leaving it balanced and soothed.
3. Barrier Defense Serum
   • Key Ingredients:
     • Ceramides: Essential for repairing and strengthening the skin barrier, protecting it from further damage.
     • Hyaluronic Acid: Deeply hydrates by retaining moisture, helping plump the skin and reduce dryness.
     • Glycerin: Draws moisture from the air into the skin, keeping it hydrated and smooth.
   • Why It Works: This lightweight, oil-free serum helps lock in moisture and delivers ceramides directly to the skin barrier, reducing redness and dryness.
4. Face Cream
   • Why It Works: Provides essential moisture and protection throughout the day. This cream supports your skin’s microbiome, ensuring it stays balanced and hydrated.
5. Pomegranate Facial Serum
   • Why It Works: Delivers deep hydration overnight, strengthening the lipid barrier and reducing irritation. This serum is perfect for calming and nourishing sensitive skin while you sleep.

Using the Sensitive Skin Supporting Kit

Morning Routine:

1. Cleanse with the Cleansing Oil to gently remove impurities.
2. Mist with Brighten + Boost Tonic for hydration and barrier support.
3. Apply the Barrier Defense Serum to lock in moisture and repair the barrier.
4. Finish with Face Cream to keep your skin protected throughout the day.

Night Routine:

1. Cleanse with the Cleansing Oil to remove makeup and dirt.
2. Mist with Brighten + Boost Tonic for an evening hydration boost.
3. Apply the Barrier Defense Serum to continue strengthening the barrier.
4. Finish with the Pomegranate Facial Serum for deep overnight nourishment.

Why Ceramides Matter

Ceramides act as the “glue” holding skin cells together, forming a protective layer that locks in moisture and protects against external aggressors. When your ceramide levels are low, your skin becomes vulnerable, leading to dryness, redness, and irritation. Our kit is packed with ceramides and other nourishing ingredients to repair and rebuild your skin barrier, restoring balance and comfort.

Achieve Balanced, Calm Skin

Sensitive skin doesn’t have to be a struggle. Our Sensitive Skin Supporting Kit is specially formulated to soothe, hydrate, and protect your skin, helping you achieve a balanced, healthy complexion. If you’ve been dealing with symptoms of a disrupted skin barrier, now is the time to try a gentle and effective routine tailored to your needs.

Ready to start your journey to better skin? Click to explore our Sensitive Skin Supporting Kit and see the difference for yourself!