Around the world, millions of people perceive their skin as sensitive. What you might not know is that there are two basic types of sensitivity, each with their own causes that need to be addressed. Sensitive skin is a genetic trait, while sensitized skin is caused by exposure to pollutants, chemicals and other outside factors. Inflammation is the common bond between both of these issues.

True sensitive skin is determined by genetics. A true sensitive skin tends to blush, have asthma and allergies. The skin is actually more delicate and thinner and allows more irritants, microbes and allergens to penetrate the skin and cause reactions.

Sensitized skin is a reflection of your work and home environments, lifestyle and physiology. Factors such as stress level, hormone fluctuations, smoking, alcohol intake, poor diet and even medical procedures can all lead to sensitization of the skin. Prolonged exposure to certain cosmetic ingredients may also lead to sensitized skin conditions.

Dermalogica UltraCalming products all utilize the UltraCalming™ Complex and a proprietary lipid blend, which controls and treats biological reactions that cause inflammation and the breakdown of the lipid barrier.