What Causes Sensitive Skin?

Your skin plays a very important role as a protective barrier against water loss and environmental harmful substances and micro-organisms. This barrier functions best when the acidic hydrolipid film on the skin's surface is in optimal condition.

However, when this film is upset, its acidic pH value will be altered and this causes the skin to become sensitive.

There are many causes of sensitive skin. Your sensitive skin may be triggered by one or more of the following factors:

Hormonal influences e.g. pregnancy

Natural ageing process

Genetics

Illnesses

Medication/ Medical therapies

Climatic and environmental influences

Sun exposure

Malnutrition, poor diet

Stress