5 actions to take care of sensitive skin.

There are other habits to avoid if you have reactive skin. The use of certain ingredients such as essential oils, sulfates or fragrances should be avoided. Indeed, essential oils contain several allergens such as linalool and limonene. Sulfates, often found in shampoos or shower gels, are likely to damage the hydrolipidic barrier by clinging to the lipids of the stratum corneum. This layer is thinner in people with sensitive skin, so it is important to avoid weakening it further. Finally, fragrances contain several alcohols, which can potentially be irritating or allergenic.

To care for sensitive skin, it is necessary to use suitable products. Incorporating a moisturising cream into one's routine is advisable: a gentle and soothing treatment will help to strengthen the epidermal barrier and nourish the skin. In case of irritations or itchiness, it can also provide relief for the skin and reduce discomfort. It is therefore important that it contains emollients, which help to soften and make the skin more supple.

At Typology, we have formulated a moisturising cream containing only 9 ingredients for daily application and suitable for sensitive skin. Enriched with hyaluronic acid (INCI name: Sodium Hyaluronate), it retains water in the skin cells and provides instant hydration to the skin. With its light texture, this treatment nourishes and hydrates the epidermis to strengthen the skin barrier, further enhanced by the presence of coconut oil (INCI name: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil).

In addition, you can utilise our soothing serum composed of 9 ingredients. It hydrates and soothes the skin while reducing redness. Based on beta-glucan, a natural polysaccharide, this serum reduces skin hypersensitivity by stimulating the self-defence capabilities of the skin barrier.

minimalist formula treatments have been tested and approved for sensitive skin under dermatological control.

Mechanical or grain-based scrubs require significant rubbing and are too abrasive for sensitive skin. To remove dead cells and promote cell renewal, it is preferable to turn towards a enzymatic or chemical scrub, which are gentler. These scrubs are distinguished by the type of exfoliating agents used in their composition: fruit enzymes for enzymatic scrubs and typically AHA, BHA or PHA for chemical scrubs.

One to two scrubs per week are generally recommended for exfoliating and purifying the skin. However, it is not advised for individuals with sensitive skin to exfoliate more than once every fortnight, due to the sensitivity of the skin surface.

At Typology, we recommend our exfoliating cleansing gel with 5% PHA (INCI name: Gluconolactone) to those with sensitive skin. Suitable for use in the morning and/or evening, it provides a gradual micro-exfoliation of the skin to unclog pores, smooth the skin texture and reveal a radiant and even complexion.

Diet can also play a role in skin comfort. When one has sensitive skin, it is preferable to avoid certain foods. Those known as stimulants, such as coffee and chilli, for example, should be avoided. These are likely to slightly increase body temperature, which can promote the dilation of blood vessels, a phenomenon that tends to be more noticeable on sensitive skin. Similarly, it is advisable to limit the consumption of saturated fats due to their inflammatory effect.