Sensitive Skin In December - Why You Think You Have Sensitive Skin (But You Don’t)

If your skin burns, stings, reacts or turns red easily in December, you probably think:

“I have sensitive skin.”

But 80% of the time, you don’t have sensitive skin.
You have:
a damaged barrier + inflammation + gut imbalance + winter dehydration.

Let’s break it down.

❄️ WHY “SENSITIVITY” SKYROCKETS IN DECEMBER

1. Cold + wind

Your barrier becomes micro-cracked.

2. Indoor heating

Water evaporates → dehydration → irritation.

3. Harsh cleansers

Your cleanser is probably too stripping.

4. Too many actives

Everyone overdoes acids and retinoids before Christmas.

5. Inflammation from stress, sugar, wine, poor sleep

This reflects on your skin.

6. Barrier collapse

This is usually the REAL cause.

❄️ DO YOU HAVE TRUE SENSITIVE SKIN?

True sensitive skin is genetic.
It shows year-round.

If yours is only bad in winter →
You have damaged skin, not sensitive skin.

❄️ THE DECEMBER SENSITIVITY RESET (7 DAYS)

DAY 1–3

✔ cleanse with cream cleanser
✔ hydrating serum
✔ ceramide moisturiser
✔ no actives
✔ no scrubs
✔ face mist twice daily
✔ avoid hot showers

DAY 4–7

✔ LED therapy
✔ gentle hydration mask
✔ barrier recovery moisturiser
✔ optional: under-eye booster

After 7 days, your redness will drop dramatically.

❄️ IN-STUDIO SUPPORT

• LED therapy
• Reset Facial
• Skin booster if dehydration is severe

Perfect for walking into 2026 with calm, comfortable skin.

DM ‘CALM2026’ and I’ll build your sensitive winter routine.