Understanding Sensitive Skin in Clinical Settings
Sensitive skin is one of the most common concerns presented by patients and clients — especially in today’s climate-affected, pollution-heavy environments. Data shows that up to 60% of women and 40% of men experience some form of skin sensitivity (Farage et al., 2009). The implications are broad, affecting both treatment outcomes and ongoing skincare maintenance.
As a skin professional, selecting and recommending the right moisturiser isn’t simply about hydration — it’s about active barrier support, inflammation control, and client compliance.
The Clinical Rationale for Moisturiser Selection
When the skin’s barrier is disrupted — often visible through flaking, redness, or reactivity — the risk of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) increases significantly. A study published in the National Library of Medicine (2023) highlights how this disruption can initiate an inflammatory cascade and sensorial discomfort.
Clinically, this means that moisturisers must:
- Restore lipid balance
- Enhance moisture retention
- Deliver soothing and bioactive agents
- Remain non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic
Core Ingredients for Sensitive Skin Support
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reinforces the skin barrier, reduces redness, and modulates inflammation
- Squalane: Biomimetic emollient that restores skin lipids without clogging pores
- Shea Butter: Rich in omega fatty acids to support long-term barrier integrity
- Panthenol (B5): Accelerates healing and reduces trans-epidermal water loss
- Hyaluronic Acid: Maintains hydration at the epidermal and dermal levels
These ingredients help create client trust through improved comfort, reduced downtime, and compatibility with professional treatments.
Clinical Moisturiser Recommendations from Skin Virtue
Pure Protect Pollution Defence
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- Ideal as a daily moisturiser or lightweight post-treatment hydrator
- Antioxidant-rich formula helps offset urban oxidative stress
- Recommended for clients experiencing dullness, redness, or reactivity due to environment
Future Advanced Multi Active
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- A multi-functional cream ideal for mature, sensitive, or hormonally imbalanced skin
- Contains peptides, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory agents
- Excellent option for clinics offering ageing, barrier-repair, or recovery protocols
Pure Nourish Moisturising Cream
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- Neutral pH and non-reactive formulation
- Designed for ultra-sensitive or post-procedure skin
- Recommending this to clients undergoing peels or LED therapy ensures high compliance and comfort
Future Advanced Line Filler
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- Ideal for ageing, sensitive clients in need of both hydration and dermal support
- Enhances skin volume and resilience post-needling, RF, or clinical facials
- Excellent for retail or inclusion in anti-ageing protocols
Protocol: Barrier Recovery Routine for Clients
- Cleanse with Pure Nourish Cleanse — pH balanced and sulphate-free
- Moisturise using one of the clinically indicated formulas above
- Protect with Future Advanced Serumist — ideal for daytime use and oxidative stress defence
Recommend layering according to skin condition severity and treatment cycle.
Final Thoughts for Professionals
Every moisturiser you recommend should contribute to your client's long-term barrier health and treatment results. With rising sensitivity and skin reactivity, it's crucial to equip clients with products they can trust — formulated without irritants, backed by dermatology, and designed for ongoing care.
Skin Virtue’s formulations are suitable for clinical integration, sensitive and problem-prone skin types, and those undergoing aesthetic or dermatological treatments.
For wholesale pricing, clinical protocols, or samples, contact our team at: team@skinvirtue.com.au