Is Your Skin Sensitive Or Sensitised?

They Look Similar — But They’re Not The Same

Redness.
Stinging.
Burning after applying products.
Skin that suddenly reacts to everything.

Many people assume they have sensitive skin.

But in many cases, the skin isn’t truly sensitive — it’s sensitised.

And the difference matters, because the way you treat them is completely different. At FACEFIT, we focus on identifying the cause first, then restoring skin stability before introducing corrective treatments.

Because calm skin responds better to everything.

What Is Sensitive Skin?

Sensitive skin is a genetic skin type.

It naturally has a thinner barrier and more reactive nerve endings, which means it responds quickly to triggers like:

temperature changes
fragrance
harsh ingredients
environmental stress

People with sensitive skin often experience lifelong symptoms like redness, flushing or irritation.

The goal with sensitive skin is protection and strengthening, not pushing aggressive treatments.

What Is Sensitised Skin?

Sensitised skin is not a skin type. It is a temporary condition caused by barrier damage.

This often happens when the skin is over-treated or exposed to too many stressors at once.

Common triggers include:

over-exfoliating
using too many active ingredients
harsh acne treatments
aggressive peels or lasers
environmental exposure (sun, wind, heat)

When the barrier becomes compromised, moisture escapes and irritants enter the skin more easily.

The result is redness, tightness, stinging and inflammation.

The good news is that sensitised skin can recover when the barrier is repaired.

The FACEFIT Approach: Repair Before Correction

When skin is sensitised, the worst thing you can do is continue pushing active treatments. Instead, we focus on restoring barrier health first.

This allows the skin to calm down, regain resilience and tolerate treatments again safely. Once the barrier is functioning properly, corrective treatments become much more effective.

PRODUCTS THAT SUPPORT BARRIER REPAIR

Supporting the barrier daily is essential for both sensitive and sensitised skin.

The goal is to reduce inflammation, restore hydration and strengthen the lipid matrix that protects the skin.

Look for ingredients that calm and rebuild.

Niacinamide helps reduce inflammation and improve barrier strength.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) supports healing and hydration while calming irritation.
Hyaluronic acid improves hydration levels, helping skin maintain moisture balance.
Ceramides and essential fatty acids reinforce the lipid barrier, preventing moisture loss and improving resilience.

When used consistently, these ingredients help restore comfort, improve tolerance and allow the skin to function normally again.

IN-CLINIC TREATMENTS FOR BARRIER SUPPORT

Not all treatments are appropriate for sensitised skin. When the barrier is compromised, the focus shifts from correction to recovery.

At FACEFIT we use treatments designed to calm inflammation and support skin repair.

LED therapy can help reduce redness and support cellular healing.
Barrier-support facials restore hydration and reinforce the skin’s protective layer.
Gentle skin needling protocols may also be introduced once the skin has stabilised, helping improve skin strength and resilience over time.

Corrective treatments are only introduced once the barrier is healthy and the skin can tolerate stimulation safely.