Why Replenishing Lipids is Important for Dry, Sensitive Skin

As your skin constantly battles environmental stressors—(like UV rays, pollution, dirt, grime, and temperature fluctuations)—along with external pressure, friction, and even internal damage, the skin barrier function is often compromised while important natural moistures and oil are stripped away. Our skin may become chronically dry, chapped, and irritated as a result. The ongoing dryness is not only uncomfortable, but may also make wrinkles look more pronounced, lead to some terrible acne breakouts, and exacerbate other skin problems. If this is something you’re experiencing, a facial cleanser may be the ideal option for restoring balanced, hydrated, and healthy skin again. The team at AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery often recommends this to patients, drawing from their history of providing an extensive range of services relating to medical and cosmetic dermatology concerns in Denver, along with medical-grade skincare products.

Calming Sensitive Skin

If you have dry or sensitive skin, it’s important to choose moisturizers that are extremely hydrating and those that will help restore the barrier of your skin. Choose a mild, soothing, and lightweight product that is well suited for sensitive or acne-prone skin, along with other chronic, inflammatory conditions that cause frequent skin irritation. Also look for a product that is anti-inflammatory, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, gluten-free, and won’t clog pores. A blend of lipids in a cream should be very similar to the normal lipids that occur in your skin, so it the formula and its application will be unlikely to cause irritation.

Enhancing Skin Texture and Appearance

A quality repair cream should not only deliver lasting hydration to the deeper internal layers of skin, but should also improve several common skin issues: enhancing the overall complexion; reducing the appearance of fine lines, pigment, and redness; and smoothing rough skin. SENTÉ® Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish Crème, for example, is made with heparan sulfate analog (HSA) technology, which allows it to be absorbed deep into the skin, stimulating collagen production while also improving pigment and tone at the same time.

Not Irritating Post-Procedure Skin

The way you care for your skin after an aesthetic procedure or more dramatic cosmetic surgery makes a big difference for your results and their lifespan. It’s important to avoid acids such as AHAs and BHAs, fragrances, sulfates, exfoliants, and other harsh products. The skin may be injured, very sensitive, and still peeling after you’ve had certain types of cosmetic treatments, but patients should continue moisturizing to speed up healing, make their skin feel more comfortable, and reduce the risk of bacterial infection.

Use a quality moisturizer after you’ve had a cosmetic skin treatment—such as laser skin resurfacing, radiofrequency microneedling, or chemical peels—to gently strengthen the skin barrier without abrasion or stinging.

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Dr. Joel Cohen is a member of SENTÉ’s Scientific Advisory Board. He significantly influenced the creation of the lipid-replenishing SENTÉ® Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish Crème, as it was based on his advice that the makers added more moisture to the standard Dermal Repair Cream to make it deeply hydrating, developing what became known as Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish. Its highly moisturizing ability makes it ideal for the dry mountain climate and for caring for skin while using retinoids. It is not just a surface moisturizer, but rather a product that penetrates into the skin to hydrate (and help with some fine lines), minimize redness, and reduce sun damage/pigmentation.

SENTÉ® Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish Crème was one of the winners in NewBeauty’s Annual Beauty Awards in 2021 and selected as one of their post-procedure must-haves. The AboutSkin Dermatology team recommends it for proper care of skin that’s dry, sensitive, compromised, or prone to redness.

Want to find out more about SENTÉ® Dermal Repair Ultra-Nourish Crème and other effective products for adding hydration to extremely dry or sensitive skin? To get diagnosis and treatment for skin conditions or a range of cosmetic dermatology needs, get in touch with the Denver area’s AboutSkin Dermatology. Call (303) 756-SKIN (7546) or fill out a contact form to request a consultation.