Sensitised skin is not a skin type, but a skin condition, where your skin is behaving abnormally and has been triggered into an inflamed and reactive state.
It is often triggered by external or internal factors like diet, medication, over-exposure to sun or extreme hot, cold or dry weather. It can also be a reaction to toxic, harsh or active skin care products. The skin may exhibit redness, thin skin, stinging, swelling, itching and burning.
Sensitised skin can be treated by using anti-inflammatory and calming ingredients in order to repair the skin’s natural barrier. It is also important to look for the causes of the trauma so that you can avoid them in future.