When skin lacks an effective barrier function, elements in the environment such as pollution or other aggressors can penetrate skin more easily and trigger irritation, setting off the annoying symptoms often associated with sensitive skin: tingling, itching, redness…
Like the gut, skin has its very own ecosystem of commensal or friendly bacteria. Every day, these bacteria are revealing new and beneficial functions: one of the most interesting areas of research is the “cross-talk” between skin microbes and the immune system.
Signs of damage (from dark spots and pimples to dullness and itchiness) can start to show up fast. That’s why it’s so important to take good care of the skin barrier with nourishing ingredients that are known to keep skin smooth and radiant.
Sensitive skin can suffer from irritation, redness, dryness and even itchiness during a reactive flare-up, and certain products can cause those reactions.