Sensitive skin requires special attention to keep it calm, healthy and protected. Whether you’re dealing with redness, irritation or dryness, understanding what triggers your skin’s reactions is the first step toward effective treatment. At MediZen, we specialise in advanced treatments, such as LED light therapy and medical-grade skincare designed to soothe and strengthen sensitive skin.

In this guide, we’ll explore the common causes of skin sensitivity, the best professional treatments and how expert-led skincare solutions can help restore your skin’s health.

What is Sensitive Skin?

Sensitive skin is skin that reacts more intensely than usual to external and internal factors. Everyday irritants, such as certain skincare products, weather changes or stress, can trigger reactions including redness, itching, burning and stinging. While some people are naturally born with sensitive skin, anyone can experience it at any point in their life.

Signs of Sensitive Skin

  1. Skin looks red or flushed after exposure to triggers.
  2. Skin feels dry and may become flaky or rough.
  3. Rashes or hives can appear as a reaction to irritants.
  4. Skin may break out in white heads or spots.
  5. Itching causes discomfort and the urge to scratch.
  6. Burning or stinging happens after using certain products or touching irritants.

What Causes Sensitive Skin?

There are several factors that could cause sensitive skin:

The Weather:

Changes in climate can make your skin become reactive to the weather. Exposure to extreme sun or cold weather can irritate your skin. You can protect your skin from the sun by using sunscreen. In colder weather, you can ensure you keep your skin hydrated with a rich moisturiser. 

Skincare Products:

Overdoing your skincare routine or using lots of new products that have a high amount of active ingredients or fragrance can trigger sensitivity. Introduce new products slowly to avoid overwhelming your skin, this also means if your skin does react, you know which product caused the sensitivity. Avoid products with fragrance in wherever possible

Overuse of Active Ingredients:

Overusing active ingredients can damage your skin barrier, making your skin more sensitive. If you overload your skin, it may react negatively. When starting to use active products such as retinols, begin with 1-2 times per week and work your way up to a more regular routine.

Environmental Factors:

Polluted air or water can expose your skin to allergens and irritants, which may increase sensitivity.

Stress Levels:

Stress weakens your immune system, making your skin more sensitive. Emotional stress can lead to physical skin reactions.

Diet:

A poor diet, including overconsumption of alcohol, sweets or unhealthy food, can also trigger skin sensitivity. Your lifestyle and diet play a big role in how your skin reacts.

Sensitive Skin Consultations

The first step in treating sensitive skin is understanding what’s causing the irritation. This isn’t always easy to identify and self-diagnosis can lead to choosing the wrong products, which may worsen irritation. A professional consultation helps uncover underlying factors that might be missed, taking into account your skin type, sensitivities and medical history.

At MediZen, we begin our sensitive skin treatments by thoroughly assessing the condition of your skin. We use the VISIA skin analysis, a cutting-edge tool that uses high-definition imaging and advanced algorithms to evaluate the health of your skin. This analysis uncovers what is not visible to the naked eye, assessing factors such as wrinkles, texture, pores and pigmentation. The VISIA Skin Analysis can even detect potential skin issues before they become noticeable.

Based on the results, our experts will recommend the most appropriate skincare regime and treatments for sensitive skin.

What is the Best Treatment for Sensitive Skin?

The best treatments for sensitive skin come from skincare professionals with extensive knowledge of how to care for irritated and delicate skin. Let’s explore some of our sensitive skin-approved treatments that can help improve the skin barrier and reduce sensitivity.

LED Light Therapy

LED light therapy is an excellent treatment for sensitive skin due to its non-invasive nature. Unlike product-heavy facials that may irritate or react with your skin, LED light therapy uses natural red light to reduce common issues such as redness and inflammation. These are frequent concerns for those with sensitive skin. LED light therapy stimulates collagen production and encourages healing without the risk of harmful UV rays.

Benefits of LED Light Therapy for Sensitive Skin:

  • Reduces Redness and Inflammation: Red light wavelengths have natural anti-inflammatory properties, which help calm irritated skin and reduce redness.
  • Calms Irritation: The therapy soothes sensitive skin, alleviating discomfort and improving overall skin health. ​

MediZen’s Dermalux LED Light Therapy combines multiple light wavelengths to effectively target specific skin issues. It’s frequently used for sensitive skin conditions such as rosacea and acne. 

Excel V+ Laser Treatment

The Excel V+ Laser Treatment is a highly effective treatment for sensitive skin, addressing redness and vascular concerns. This advanced treatment uses multiple wavelengths to target blood vessels, reducing redness caused by conditions such as rosacea, broken capillaries or inflammation. The Excel V+ laser is one of the most effective treatments for skin concerns like rosacea, with many patients seeing results after just a few sessions. .

Benefits of Excel V+ Laser for Sensitive Skin:

  • Targets Redness and Vascular Concerns: The laser’s ability to address redness caused by visible blood vessels helps create a more even complexion.
  • Reduces Inflammation: The Excel V+ laser reduces skin inflammation and irritation.
  • Improves Skin Tone and Texture: Over a series of treatments, it can refine skin texture and help balance your skin tone by effectively treating pigmentation and redness.

At MediZen, we recommend three to six sessions of the Excel V+ Laser, depending on your skin concerns and goals. This treatment, combined with other skin therapies, can provide long-lasting benefits and improvement in sensitive skin conditions.

Medical Grade Skincare

Medical-grade skincare is formulated with clinically tested ingredients, many of which are safe for sensitive skin. That’s why they should always be recommended by a qualified professional to prevent potential skin damage.

These products hydrate, soothe and protect the skin barrier while avoiding harsh ingredients that could potentially cause irritation. Unlike over-the-counter skincare options, our medical-grade products are developed with the latest skincare science and are recommended  by our experts. On some occasions it may be suggested that prescription skincare would be beneficial, something we can prescribe here at MediZen.

Benefits of Medical-Grade Skincare for Sensitive Skin:

  • Hydrates and Soothes: Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid deeply hydrate your skin and niacinamide calms irritation and redness.
  • Strengthens the Skin Barrier: Carefully selected ingredients help reinforce the skin’s natural protective barrier, making it more resilient to environmental factors and reducing sensitivity.
  • Prevents Irritation: Medical-grade skincare is free from harsh chemicals, fragrances and alcohols, ensuring that sensitive skin is not aggravated.

Our medical-grade skincare collection includes cleansers, moisturisers and serums for leading brands that work together to nourish and restore your skin. If you’re dealing with dryness, inflammation or irritation, our experts can help you introduce products that are suitable for your sensitive skin.

Sensitive Skin Treatments at MediZen

Sensitive skin shouldn’t stop you from experiencing professional skincare treatments. At MediZen, our team of medical professionals with expertise in dermatology understand how to care for easily irritated skin. We offer a range of gentle yet effective treatments designed to soothe, strengthen and protect your skin.

Whether you’re looking to reduce redness, calm irritation or improve your skin’s overall health, our sensitive skin treatments provide safe and lasting results. Book a consultation at MediZen today and let our experts help you achieve healthier, more resilient skin.