According to the International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI) established in 2017, "sensitive skin is a syndrome defined by the occurrence of unpleasant sensations (stinging, burning, pain, pruritus, and tingling sensations) in response to stimuli that normally should not provoke such sensations. These unpleasant sensations cannot be explained by lesions attributable to any skin disease. The skin can appear normal or be accompanied by erythema. Sensitive skin can affect all body locations, especially the face"

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Let's explore the 5 different types of sensitive skin conditions and how Seppic tries to address them with a multidimensional approach incorporating one solution out of the multiple ingredients offered that can be used.

1. Dry Sensitive Skin

How to recognize it?

Dry and sensitive skin has an impaired skin barrier. This leads to loss of moisture escaping from the skin to the atmosphere, allowing irritants and allergens to penetrate more easily. The skin feels tight due to this lack of moisture and may be accompanied by inflammation, redness, itching or burning. It suffers from a lack of comfort, suppleness, flaking and is also more likely to react to the slightest external aggression.

What does the skin need?

•Restore the skin barrier

•Bring softness and comfort

•Soothe the skin

•Provide hydration

One of our top ingredients' recommendation:

SIMULGEL™ NS (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (and) Squalane (and) Polysorbate 60) Introducing the latest innovation in skincare formulation - SIMULGEL™ NS! This multifunctional texturizing agent provides a luxurious, silky-smooth texture to your skincare products, enhancing their spreadability and absorption. With SIMULGEL™ NS, your skincare routine just got an upgrade to the next level!

SIMULGEL™ NS supports the recovery of the barrier function by reducing the migration of biotin to standard epidermal levels and restores the barrier function to the level of a standard epidermis 24 hours after application. It is also a well-tolerated polymeric thickener tested on reconstructed human epidermis with mechanical abrasion of the Stratum corneum which mimics altered barrier function. SIMULGEL™ NS was tested as non irritant and gives excellent tolerance up to 2% on abraded epidermis / altered skin barrier for leave-on application.

Effect on restoring barrier function

2. Oily Sensitive Skin

How to recognize it?

Oily sensitive type skin is a complex of oily and sensitive skin that causes significant discomfort. Sebum dysfunction and hypersensitivity may play a key role in the development of sensitive skin. The majority of people with this skin type are under the age of 30 with acne which can be associated with excessive sebum secretion, seborrheic dermatitis, enlarged pores and inflammation.

What does the skin need?

•Respect the skin's balance

•Soothing agent with anti-inflammatory properties

•Gentle cleansing and no over-drying effect

•Light textures to not clog the pores

One of our top ingredients' recommendation:

SENSANOV™ WR (C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate (and) C20-22 Alcohols) A gentle O/W emulsifier that forms a homogeneous matte velvety veil and non-occlusive film on the surface of the skin. It forms a matte film on the skin and a film forming effect with water resistance ability. SENSANOV™ WR brings a comfortable feeling of softness and suppleness to the skin without any irritation sensation. A succession of three sensations will enhance the sensation of comfort with a feeling of lightness, followed by a matte velvety veil that will slowly envelop the skin, ending with a sensation of comfort that leaves the skin supple.

3. Sensitive and Unveil Complexion

How to recognize it?

Sensitive skin is more prone to reactions and inflammations causing uneven pigmentation. Indeed, inflammation can lead to hyperpigmentation by activating melanocytes to produce more melanin. Calming inflammation can therefore help to reduce pigmentation concerns.

What does the skin need?

•Inflammation and redness reduction

•Even skin tone

One of our top ingredients' recommendation:

SEPICALM™ VG WP (Sodium Palmitoyl Proline (and) Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract) It is an association of lipoamino acid with water lily extract. Taken separately, these two active ingredients have no effect. It is the combination of the two that provides a double action on lightning and soothing the skin. The lipoamino acid technology creates an amphiphilic structure with excellent skin affinity reducing the pigmentation induced by inflammatory stress and decreases the basal pigmentation. The skin tone becomes more uniform and the complexion is more radiant. SEPICALM™ VG WP soothes and relieves the skin in case of heat stress. It also decreases the sensations of discomfort.

4. Exposed Sensitive Skin

How to recognize it?

Environmental factors such as air pollution, sudden changes in temperature, humidity or UV rays all contribute to sensitive skin. In fact, they can strip the skin of its moisture, leaving it dry, irritated and sensitive. Physiological factors such as stress or emotional burden can contribute to sensitive skin.

What does the skin need?

•Protection against environmental factors (UV, air pollution, humidity, etc)

•Keep the skin moisturized and protected from sudden changes in temperature and humidity

One of our top ingredients' recommendation:

SEPIBLISS™ FEEL (Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Oil) is the solution to limit skin damage caused by emotional stress. Firstly, emotional stress can increase the production of nitric oxide, which causes oxidative stress. With its acupuncture-like action, SEPIBLISS™ FEEL will reduce the nitric acid production. Secondly, it protects happiness molecules from emotional stress and creates a feel-good effect in skin cells. The preservation of happiness molecules with SEPIBLISS™ FEEL provides protection for neuronal extension, reducing skin reactivity and nociception (sensation of pain and itching). It also provides comfort, soothes and nourishes the skin with a sense of well-being after application.

5. Mature Sensitive Skin

How to recognize it?

Aging can be a physiologic factor in sensitive skin. As an individual ages, the skin changes as it becomes thinner and drier, as well as replacing itself at a slower rate. The elderly skin is also more prone to higher permeability with a reduced elasticity, tensile strength, vascularization and cellularity. Uneven tone is a distinguishing feature of aging sensitive skin. More visible redness is also particularly common, resulting in a less uniform skin color.

What does the skin need?

•Calm redness and sooth skin

•Act against dryness and rough texture

•Diminish the appearance of line, wrinkles and sagging

•Reduce the feeling of tightness by reinforcing skin’s barrier function

•Even the tone

One of our top ingredients' recommendation:

TECA™ (Asiaticoside (and) Madecassic Acid (and) Asiatic Acid) A pharma reference for repairing damaged skin. From Centella asiatica, it restores skin integrity by boosting the vital proteins in the dermis with both a soothing and a remodeling effect. At D4 vs D0, no more inflammation with TECA™ which is 10 days earlier than placebo. TECA™ soothes and reduces cells damaged by diminishing the production of IL-1α.

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