What should you know about Clarins sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin is a pattern of reactivity rather than a single diagnosis. Fragrance, active ingredients, heat, cold, wind, sweat, shaving and repeated washing may provoke discomfort. A weakened skin barrier allows irritants to reach more easily, while rosacea, atopic dermatitis or perioral dermatitis can cause similar symptoms. The appearance and timing of a flare help a clinician distinguish these possibilities.

Pause newly added products and keep a short routine with lukewarm water, a gentle cleanser and a bland moisturiser. Introduce one product at a time, test a small area first, and stop if burning or swelling develops. Choose fragrance-free formulations and avoid scrubs, strong exfoliating acids and vigorous rubbing during a flare. Record triggers, locations and how long symptoms last so an assessment can be more useful.

Arrange medical review when reactions keep returning, involve the eyelids, cause persistent scaling, or do not settle after removing a suspected trigger. Seek urgent help for rapidly spreading swelling, breathing difficulty, faintness, blistering or skin peeling, because these can signal a serious reaction.

Ask whether your pattern fits sensitive skin, rosacea, atopic dermatitis or perioral dermatitis; which ingredients to avoid; whether patch testing is appropriate; and how to protect the skin barrier while treating a flare.