Sensitive Skin

When introducing new skincare, add one product at a time and allow your skin several days to adjust before incorporating another. This makes it easier to identify which products work well with your skin.

Starting slowly with gentle, dermatologist-developed formulas can help reduce the likelihood of irritation while maintaining a balanced skincare routine.

Yes. When the skin barrier becomes weakened, it loses moisture more easily and becomes less effective at protecting against external irritants. This can lead to increased sensitivity, dryness and visible redness.

Using products that support barrier repair and hydration helps restore comfort while improving the skin's natural ability to defend itself.

Not necessarily. Gentle exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells without disrupting the skin barrier when used correctly. The key is choosing products specifically formulated for sensitive skin and avoiding excessive exfoliation.

Following the recommended usage instructions helps maintain smoother-looking skin while minimising irritation.

Yes. Heat, cold weather, wind, pollution and UV exposure can all contribute to skin sensitivity by placing stress on the skin barrier. These triggers may increase redness, dryness and overall skin discomfort.

Protecting your skin with hydrating skincare and broad-spectrum SPF helps reduce the impact of daily environmental stressors.

During perimenopause and menopause, declining hormone levels can reduce the skin's natural lipid production, making the skin barrier less effective. As a result, skin may react more easily to products and environmental factors than it previously did.

Choosing calming, hydrating skincare with barrier-supporting ingredients can help improve skin comfort while reducing the appearance of dryness and visible irritation.

A simple routine consisting of a gentle cleanser, a hydrating serum, a nourishing moisturiser and daily broad-spectrum SPF can help support skin that has become more reactive during perimenopause and menopause. Avoiding unnecessary products and over-exfoliation can also help maintain skin balance.

Keeping your routine consistent allows the skin barrier to recover while promoting a calmer, healthier-looking complexion.