Sensitive Skin vs Sensitised Skin: How to Tell the Difference
At Malvern Serenity, we know that not all skin concerns are the same. Many clients come to us wondering whether they truly have sensitive skin or if their skin has simply become sensitised due to external factors. Understanding the difference is key to choosing the right treatment and skincare routine.
What is Sensitive Skin?
Sensitive skin is a natural skin type. People with sensitive skin are born with it and may find their skin reacts more easily to skincare products, weather changes, or lifestyle factors.
Common signs of sensitive skin include:
Persistent redness or flushing
Itchiness, tightness, or stinging
Irritation from fragranced or heavily formulated products
A consistent history of reactivity, often linked to conditions such as eczema or rosacea
Sensitive skin requires gentle, long-term care and soothing treatments designed to calm and strengthen the skin barrier.
What is Sensitised Skin?
Sensitised skin is different – it is not a skin type but a temporary skin condition that can affect anyone. It develops when the skin barrier becomes weakened or damaged, often due to:
Over-exfoliation or harsh skincare products
Stress or poor sleep
Environmental factors such as pollution, UV exposure, or weather extremes
Lifestyle changes such as diet or medication
Signs of sensitised skin may include:
Sudden redness or irritation after using new skincare products
Burning, stinging, or tightness that wasn’t there before
Flaky, rough, or dry patches
Skin that feels reactive but improves once the triggers are removed
Unlike sensitive skin, sensitised skin can be restored with the right care and barrier-repairing treatments.
If you want more information on how to treat your skin please book a consultation by clicking here. Alternatively, we have a range of treatments that are great for those with sensitive skin.
Comfort calm
Experience ultimate relaxation with the Comfort Calm Environ Facial at Malvern Serenity. This soothing facial is designed to calm sensitive skin, reduce redness, and restore hydration using Environ’s advanced skincare technology. Ideal for all skin types, it leaves your complexion refreshed, balanced, and radiant.
Skin calm LED
Our LED Light Facial at Malvern Serenity gently soothes and revitalises sensitive skin. Using advanced LED technology, it helps reduce redness, calm irritation, and promote a healthy, glowing complexion. This non-invasive treatment is perfect for restoring balance and enhancing skin resilience, leaving your skin refreshed and radiant.
mesopeels
A course of MesoPeels gently rejuvenates sensitive skin, improving texture, tone, and hydration. These professional chemical peels are specially formulated to minimise irritation while promoting cell renewal, reducing redness, and enhancing skin resilience. Perfect for achieving a calmer, smoother, and radiant complexion.
Please note, this is a course only treatment
Calm and comfort facial
Relax and rejuvenate with our Comfort and Calming Facial at Malvern Serenity. This gentle treatment soothes sensitive skin, boosts hydration, and promotes overall skin health, leaving your complexion soft, balanced, and radiant. Non-invasive and non-electrical, it’s a nurturing addition to our professional skincare services designed to restore calm and comfort to your skin.
