If you’ve ever felt like your sensitive skin limits your options when it comes to skincare, you’re definitely not alone. Whether it’s redness, dryness, stinging, or random flare-ups, sensitive skin can make even the most basic routine feel like a guessing game.
Many people with sensitive skin end up sticking with the same products for years – not because they’re the best, but because they’re familiar and “safe.” But what if your skin could feel calm, supported, and beautifully cared for without the fear of irritation?
First, Let’s Talk About What Causes Sensitivity
Sensitive skin isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition. It can be triggered by a compromised skin barrier, environmental factors, stress, harsh ingredients, or underlying skin conditions like rosacea or eczema. Often, the skin’s natural defence system is weakened, making it more reactive to external aggressors.
That’s why the key to caring for sensitive skin is to soothe, strengthen and protect—not overwhelm it with too many active ingredients.
How to Support Sensitive Skin
✔️ Simplify your routine – Stick with a gentle, consistent lineup of products that prioritise hydration and barrier repair.
✔️ Avoid common irritants – Fragrance, alcohol, and certain essential oils can cause sensitivity in some skin types.
✔️ Rebuild your barrier – Look for ingredients like ceramides, peptides, niacinamide, and oat extract to reinforce and calm the skin.
✔️ Use cool, calming techniques – Lukewarm water, light pressure when cleansing, and avoiding over-exfoliation can go a long way.
Our Top Product Picks for Sensitive Skin
We work with a lot of sensitive skin clients, so here are some of our go-to products that help to calm and control unpredictable skin:
ASAP Super B Complex
A fast acting, multi-functional serum that increases skin hydration, calms and visibly reduces redness. It’s high concentration of Niacinamide and B Vitamins targets inflammation. While hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates for healthy dewy skin.
Thalgo Nutri Comfort Oil Serum.
A regenerating elixir for dry skin, this super-concentrated oil replenishes lipids intensely, regenerates and restores the comfort of the most undernourished skin.
Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream
This balmy, calming moisturiser melts into the skin to instantly ease redness and reinforce your skin’s defences. Perfect for flare-ups, post-treatment care, or when your skin just needs a little extra love.
Treatments That Make a Difference
Skin Analysis
Every skin is unique and sometimes less is more when we’re dealing with a sensitised skin. One of the best things you can do for sensitive skin is get a professional opinion. Whilst we may look at incorporating some LED or starting with a gentle replenishing facial, we highly recommend having a skin analysis.This gives you personalised insight into what’s really going on, along with a customised homecare routine to support long-term skin health.
Whether you’re dealing with ongoing irritation or just want guidance on choosing the right products, we’re here to help you feel more confident and comfortable in your skin.
Sensitive skin doesn’t have to mean limited skin care. With the right support, your skin can look and feel calm, hydrated, and beautifully balanced.
Next Step
Ready to take the guesswork out of your routine? Book a skin consultation with our team today – we’ll help you find what truly works for your skin.
