Sensitive Skin, Stabilised
Understanding Distressed & Reactive Skin
When the skin’s barrier is compromised, even mild triggers can cause burning, redness, or stinging. This reactivity can follow over-exfoliation, medical treatments, or environmental stress — or appear chronically in fragile, inflamed skin types.
At its root, reactive skin reflects barrier disruption, inflammation, and nerve hyperactivity. Rebuilding stability means calming inflammation, replenishing lipids, and shielding the surface while repair occurs beneath.
Lifestyle & Environmental Drivers of Skin Reactivity
Skin sensitivity often reflects cumulative stress — internal and external. Supporting recovery involves removing irritants and strengthening the body’s natural defences:
Diet & seed oils
Highly processed foods and polyunsaturated seed oils (soybean, corn, sunflower, safflower, canola, grapeseed, cottonseed) increase inflammation and reactivity.
Better options: cold-pressed olive oil (dark glass), coconut oil, ghee, pure raw butter, and grass-fed, grass-finished tallow.
Hydration & minerals
Insufficient water and mineral imbalance weaken skin’s barrier function. Add trace minerals (e.g., Celtic sea salt) to daily hydration for improved balance.
Environmental toxins
Harsh detergents, petrochemical skincare, plastics, and “forever chemicals” create low-grade inflammation that keeps skin in a reactive cycle. Switch to non-toxic care products.
Stress & nervous system balance
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, delaying healing. Rest, time in nature, uplifting company, and moments of joy restore oxytocin and help regulate skin’s response to stress.
Medication awareness
Certain petrochemical medications thin the skin or cause dryness. Consult with your healthcare provider about supportive approaches when needed.
How Matriskin Products Support Compromised Skin
Matriskin’s biotech-driven recovery system delivers fast comfort and lasting reinforcement. Each formula supports one key stage of healing — from lipid replenishment to regeneration and protection.
Key strategies
- Barrier restoration — RL/3 Serum and RL/3 Cream replenish lipids and ceramides, rebuilding the skin’s defence layer.
- Inflammation control — Vitamin E, rosemary, and white tea extract soothe and reduce redness.
- Second-skin shielding — CR/7 Cream uses Biosaccharide Gum-4 to create a breathable, protective veil.
- Regenerative repair — Power Defense Serum delivers growth factors and marine antioxidants to accelerate recovery and strengthen tissue.
Note: All products are free from SPF and photosensitising actives, suitable for year-round use, morning or evening.
RL/3 Serum
Lipid Replenishment & Antioxidant Support – Foundational Barrier Repair
- Restores essential lipids and ceramide precursors for structural stability.
- Antioxidants help calm oxidative stress in inflamed skin.
- Leaves compromised skin softer and less reactive.
RL/3 Cream
Soothing Hydration & Comfort – Daily Recovery Care
- Niacinamide and vitamin E reduce visible redness and irritation.
- Provides sustained hydration and a calmer skin surface.
- Ideal for daily comfort after flare-ups or procedures.
CR/7 Cream
Protective Recovery – Second-Skin Barrier Shield
- Biosaccharide Gum-4 forms a breathable protective layer against irritants.
- Soothes, hydrates, and accelerates visible repair.
- Perfect for post-treatment or high-sensitivity phases.
Power Defense Serum
Cellular Renewal & Antioxidant Defense – Long-Term Resilience
- Growth factors and marine antioxidants restore strength and elasticity.
- Supports regeneration in stressed, inflamed skin.
- Builds durability for lasting skin stability.
