Sensitive Skin

Real answers about sensitive skin, organized by what's actually causing it — not just what to slap on top of it.

The skin barrier is the outermost layer, made of skin cells and lipids that hold moisture in and irritants out. Barrier repair restores that…

The same ingredient can suit one person's skin and irritate another's, not because of the ingredient's strength, but because of each person's…

Genuinely sensitive skin reacts consistently to a wide range of triggers over time. Temporarily irritated skin reacts intensely for a period, then…

Trend-driven routines assume every skin type handles the same steps and products the same way. For sensitive skin, that assumption is usually the…

Sensitive skin can often tolerate retinol and vitamin C, but usually needs a slower introduction, lower concentrations, and a stable barrier first.…

Stinging on application usually means a product is reaching skin through a compromised barrier faster or more directly than intended, or that a…

Fragrance is one of the more common triggers for sensitive skin reactions, but not universally so, and "fragrance-free" claims on packaging aren't…

A proper patch test means applying a small amount of product to a discreet area of skin, like behind the ear or on the inner forearm, and waiting 24…

If sensitive skin is a concern you're actively dealing with, Fascia Repair & Calm was built specifically around this kind of skin.

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