Welcome to E.5 of The Sensitive Skin Standard
Your weekly guide to evidence-based skincare solutions for sensitive, ageing, and compromised skin.
What Happens After Your Skin Treatment?
Whether you've had microneedling, a chemical peel, or a laser session — you may notice that your skin feels sensitive, dry, or a little inflamed afterward. That’s completely normal. In fact, it’s part of the skin’s natural healing process.
But here’s the catch: what you apply post-treatment matters just as much as the treatment itself.
Why Post‑Treatment Skincare Is Non‑Negotiable
After clinical procedures, your skin barrier becomes more vulnerable — meaning it loses hydration more easily and is prone to redness, flaking, or sensitivity. Using the wrong products during this time (even well-intentioned ones) can irritate your skin further or delay your glow-up.
At Skin Virtue, our formulations are designed to work with your skin, not against it. We use clinically-tested ingredients that support skin recovery — even if your skin is reactive, ageing, or prone to flare-ups.
What the Science Says
Lipids Repair and Strengthen
A 2025 clinical study showed that moisturisers rich in lipids reduced moisture loss and skin redness in just two weeks after microneedling.
Try This: Pure Nourish Moisturising Cream
Hyaluronic Acid Soothes and Hydrates
Another study found that multi-weight hyaluronic acid helped calm skin and improve comfort after fractional CO₂ laser treatments.
Try This: Future Advanced Hydrating Sheet Mask
NMFs Rebalance and Comfort
Microneedling triggers your skin to produce natural moisturising factors (NMFs) like amino acids and filaggrin. Applying NMF-rich skincare supports this repair process.
Try This: Pure Nourish Hydrating Solution
Why Your Post-Treatment Routine Matters
Barrier support isn’t just for people with eczema or reactive skin — it’s essential for everyone after a procedure. When your skin’s outer layer is cared for properly, you get:
- Less downtime
- Reduced redness and peeling
- Longer-lasting, more radiant results
That’s why our skincare is formulated with:
- Anti-inflammatory actives
- NMF - Ceramide boosting ingredients
- Non-comedogenic and anti-allergen technology
- pH-appropriate, biomimetic delivery systems
How to Recover Like a Pro
If you’ve just had a treatment (or are planning one soon), follow this simple recovery protocol:
- Cleanse gently: Use a non-stripping, cream-based cleanser.
- Hydrate generously: Layer in humectants like hyaluronic acid and panthenol.
- Seal and protect: Apply barrier-repair creams with ceramides and peptides.
- Avoid irritation: Skip harsh actives during recovery.
Your post-treatment skin deserves calm, not chaos.
Your Recovery Essentials
- Pure Nourish Moisturising Cream– For deep barrier support and post-treatment replenishment
- Future Advanced Hydrating Sheet Mask – For calming redness and restoring hydration
- Pure Nourish Hydrating Solution – For prepping and strengthening before or after treatment
Feel the Difference, Scientifically
Skin Virtue is powered by corneotherapy — the science of restoring the skin barrier — and formulated specifically for sensitive, ageing, and post-procedure skin.
Whether you're working with a dermal therapist or managing your own recovery, our range gives your skin the support it needs to heal, rebuild, and glow.
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Author: Gary Williams, Co-Founder - Skin Virtue
Skin Virtue — Where Sensitive Skin Meets Timeless Beauty