The Annique Sensitìv Soothing Moisturiser is a rich, caring formula that has been developed specifically for the needs of a sensitive skin, with allowance for harsh climatic conditions. This calming moisturiser contains macadamia nut oil that is rich in phytosterols to aid in skin recovery and reduce itchiness, tightness and inflammation. Also contains Rooibos extract for its soothing, anti-allergic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Across the world, millions of people perceive their skin as being sensitive and these numbers are growing. Based on months of research, Annique presents to you Sensitìv, the Rooibos solution for sensitive skin. This new range will be the solution to your sensitive skincare concerns.

Benefits of using this product :

• Helps to repair skin’s outer protective layer
• Water in oil emulsion
• Fragrance free
• Dermatologically tested

Product Application :

• Press gently onto skin regularly throughout the day.
• During the day, the moisturiser may be applied over your foundation.
• For best results, use in conjunction with the serums best suited to your skin type followed by Essense Skin Detox and Forever Young Revitalising Cream for a higher degree of intense moisture and suppleness.

Key Active Ingredients :

• Rooibos Extract
• Macadamia Nut Oil

Ideally for :

• Ideal for sensitive and mature skin types
• People who struggle with sensitive skin
• People with a dry or allergy prone skin

What make this product unique :

• Gentle
• Helps to repair skin’s outer protective layer
• Dermatologically tested
• Fragrance free

Whilst a sensitive skin is becoming increasingly common, it is still misunderstood. In the below article we discuss skin sensitivity challenges and Annique’s answer to this.

A sensitive skin and a sensitised skin exhibit the same symptoms and triggers, so it may be difficult to distinguish between the two. Understanding the differences could help you understand this skincare challenge and help you provide the best solution to your customer.

Sensitive skin
• Sensitive skin is caused by a genetic predisposition (DNA).
You are born with it!
• These people are prone to blushing, asthma and allergies.
• It is not limited to fair or red-haired individuals. It is now evident that darker skin tones can also
have a sensitive skin.
• Sensitive skin is prone to many skin conditions like:
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Acne
• Eczema
• Atopic dermatitis or Seborrheic dermatitis

Sensitised skin

• Sensitised skin is a growing concern worldwide that affects people regardless of race, colour or age.

It can be caused by:

• exposure to environmental influences, such as pollution and UV rays from the sun
• drastic changes in climate
• medication
• diet
• lifestyle: lack of sleep, stress, smoking, improper skincare regimes.

Sensitive and Sensitised skin – both result in a weakness in the skin’s protective outer layer (epidermal lipid barrier)

SKIN TYPE VS SKIN CONDITION

Skin type:
• Skin type is the description of how and why your skin looks, feels and behaves the way it does.
• The four most common skin types used in the cosmetic/skin care industry are:
• normal/combination
• oily
• dry, dehydrated and mature skin
• sensitive skin

Skin Condition:
• Conditions occur in many different skin types and include:
• dehydration, dryness,
• sun damage,
• hyperpigmentation,
• eczema,
• wrinkles, and
• acne.

TREAT A SENSITIVE OR SENSITISED SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Include Forever Healthy products such as: ZeroTox, OptiDerm, OptiMega, OptiFlora

GENTLE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Macadamia Nut Oil
• Equivalent to the skin’s own natural oils
• Rich in essential fatty acids
• Calming and healing

Magnesium Sulphate
• Anti-inflammatory
• Offers natural pain relief

Rooibos Extract
• Anti-allergic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Rich in antioxidants
• Soothing

There are other products that can be used to support sensitive skin:

• Sensi Crème
• Liquid Skin Nutrition
• Moisture Masque

Tips for sensitive skin:

• Rinse with Rooibos Tea and use as a spritz during the day
• Cleanse with Sensi
• Try to keep the amount of products you use at a time to a minimum
• Take dietary supplements to support skin