Sensitive Skin: Calm, protect, and soothe delicate skin with targeted care.

 Ultra-gentle, fragrance-free system designed to help support sensitive-looking skin, maintain skin comfort, and support the skin barrier.

Sensitive-looking skin benefits from gentle formulations, barrier-supporting ingredients, and products designed to help maintain skin comfort.

Step 1 – Ultra-Gentle Cleanser (AM/PM)

A gentle, low-pH cleanser formulated to remove impurities while helping maintain skin comfort.

Benefits:

• Helps reduce the feeling of tightness and discomfort

• Helps support the skin’s natural pH balance

• Suitable for skin that feels sensitive or easily uncomfortable

Key Ingredients:

• Glycerin

• Beta-glucan

• Allantoin

• Colloidal Oatmeal

• Panthenol (B5)

Step 2 – Soothing Toner/Essence (AM/PM)

Benefits:

A calming, alcohol-free essence that helps hydrate and improve the appearance of skin comfort.

Key Ingredients:

• Centella Asiatica (CICA)

• Chamomile / Bisabolol

• Panthenol

• Amino Acids

• Thermal spring water (optional)

Step 3 – Calming Serum (AM/PM)

 A concentrated serum designed to help improve the appearance of skin comfort and support skin barrier function.

Benefits:

• Helps reduce the appearance of redness

• Helps support the skin barrier

• Helps support skin comfort when exposed to environmental stress

Key Ingredients:

• Beta-glucan

• Madecassoside

• Squalane

• Ceramide complex

Step 4 – Barrier-Supporting Moisturiser (AM/PM)

 A rich, non-comedogenic cream that helps support skin barrier function and maintain hydration.

Benefits:

• Helps lock in moisture

• Helps improve the appearance of skin comfort over time

• Helps reduce the feeling of dryness and support skin comfort

Key Ingredients:

• Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP)

• Cholesterol + Fatty Acids

• Shea Butter (low irritation grade)

• Squalane

• Dimethicone (skin-protective)

Step 5 – Mineral Sunscreen (AM)

  Mineral sunscreens may be a suitable option for skin that feels sensitive, as some people may find mineral UV filters more comfortable than certain chemical filters.

Benefits:

• Helps protect against UV-related environmental stress

• Helps support skin comfort when exposed to environmental stress

• May be suitable for sensitive skin types that prefer mineral UV filter formulations.

Key Ingredients:

• Zinc Oxide

• Titanium Dioxide

• Vitamin E or Bisabolol (optional for soothing)

Weekly Enhancers

1–2× Weekly: Gentle PHA Exfoliation

 PHAs are often considered a gentle exfoliating option that may be suitable for skin that feels sensitive.

Key Ingredients:

• Gluconolactone

• Lactobionic Acid

2–3× Weekly: Calming Mask

Provides a soothing hydration boost.

Key Ingredients:

• Centella Asiatica

• Beta-Glucan

• Oat Extract

• Panthenol

Expected Results

• Improved appearance of redness and improved skin comfort

• A stronger-looking, more resilient skin barrier

• Long-lasting hydration

• Improved skin comfort and smoothness

• Improved appearance of skin comfort over time

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, BARRIER FUNCTION & GENTLE SKINCARE

Bolognia JL, Schaffer JV, Cerroni L. Dermatology. 4th ed. Elsevier; 2018.

Covers sensitive skin, skin barrier physiology, irritation pathways, and dermatological approaches to maintaining healthy skin.

Draelos ZD. Cosmetic Dermatology: Products and Procedures. 2nd ed. Wiley-Blackwell; 2015.

Reviews cosmetic ingredients including moisturisers, soothing agents, antioxidants, and barrier-supporting formulations.

Misery L, Ständer S, Szepietowski JC, et al. Definition of sensitive skin: an expert position paper from the special interest group on sensitive skin of the International Forum on the Study of Itch. Acta Dermato-Venereologica. 2017;97(1):4–6.

Discusses the definition, symptoms, and mechanisms of sensitive skin.

Rawlings AV, Harding CR. Moisturization and skin barrier function. Dermatologic Therapy. 2004;17(Suppl 1):43–48.

Reviews moisturisers, lipids, and barrier-supporting ingredients.

Proksch E, Brandner JM, Jensen JM. The skin: an indispensable barrier. Experimental Dermatology. 2008;17(12):1063–1072. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0625.2008.00786.x.

Explains skin barrier structure, transepidermal water loss, and barrier maintenance.