Sensitive-Skin FAQ: The Ten Must-Answer Questions

The Ten Musts

1. Devices on sensitive skin? Stable phase at low energy yes; acute phase no (the entry).
2. Repair duration? 4-8 weeks baseline (barrier rebuild).
3. Products? Gentle cleanse + barrier repair + mineral sunscreen to start (the whitelist).
4. Acids? Stable phase, low strength; never acute.
5. Can redness be treated? Visible vessels clear; disposition needs maintenance (the entry).
6. Steroid-damaged skin? Medication history differentiates; steroid dermatitis is a medical path.
7. Rosacea and IPL? Low-fluence DPL adjuncts, medically led (the DPL).
8. Is LED safe? Red/yellow are friendly (the LED).
9. Allergy testing? Recurring unexplained irritation deserves patch testing.
10. Cure? Management, not cure — barrier health plus trigger avoidance.

More Top Questions

11. Hair removal on sensitive skin? Stable phase yes: small test spots, strong cooling (the entry).
12. Repair timeline? Comfort improves in days; barrier metrics 4-8 weeks (the TEWL).
13. Actives allowed? One at a time after repair (the timing).
14. High-altitude redness? Environmental telangiectasia improves with devices; protection is the precondition (the entry).

When a Consult Is Mandatory

• Burning/stinging beyond two weeks.
• Suspected rosacea or steroid-damaged skin.
• Repeated allergies to multiple products.

Related Terms

• Barrier Testing
• Milk Light
• Typing