Sensitive Skin
Reactive skin that flushes, stings or reddens easily needs a calm, barrier-first approach. At MARA.H Chatswood we identify triggers and build a gentle pathway to help strengthen and soothe.
Chatswood, Sydney
Quick Answer
Sensitive skin at MARA.H is managed barrier-first: DMK Enzyme Therapy to strengthen the skin’s natural defences and reduce reactivity, supported by gentle LED and mesotherapy to restore hydration. Actives are introduced slowly to avoid flares. Suitability is confirmed at a Chatswood consultation.
Understanding Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is not a diagnosis but a description of how skin reacts. It can stem from a weakened barrier, an underlying condition, or external triggers — and the goal is to calm and rebuild resilience.
What Causes It
- A compromised skin barrier that lets irritants in and lets moisture out.
- Over-use of active ingredients or harsh exfoliants that overwhelm the skin.
- Environmental triggers — wind, sun, pollution and temperature changes.
- Underlying conditions such as rosacea, eczema or contact dermatitis.
- Stress, hormones and a diet low in essential fatty acids.
How to Identify It
- Redness or flushing, especially across the cheeks and nose.
- Stinging, burning or tingling when applying products.
- A feeling of heat or tightness after cleansing.
- Reactions to weather, water or new skincare within minutes.
- Dry, flaky patches that sit alongside visible redness.
A Step-by-Step Approach
Reactive skin needs a slow, gentle pathway. The MARA.H clinical team follows clinical standards established by founder Marina Hu, with each plan set for the individual and reviewed at every session.
Professional Assessment
We assess the skin’s reactivity and barrier integrity, and screen for underlying conditions that may need a different pathway. Understanding whether your sensitivity is barrier-led, environment-led, or condition-linked is the key to a plan that calms rather than provokes.
Targeted Treatment Plan
We build a soothing plan that prioritises barrier repair. Treatments may include a calming paramedical facial, DMK Enzyme Therapy to revise and strengthen skin function, and gentle ultrasound repair to support deeper tissue recovery.
Maintenance & Prevention
We guide you on a minimal, fragrance-free home routine that protects the barrier between visits, and help you identify and avoid your personal triggers. Regular gentle maintenance helps the skin become less reactive over time.
Treatments for Sensitive Skin
From soothing facials to barrier-strengthening clinical care. Every plan is built around calming reactive skin first.
Luxury Facials — Gentle, No Downtime
Janssen Sensitive Skin Treatment
A calming facial formulated for reactive skin, designed to reduce the feeling of tightness and support the barrier with gentle, soothing actives.
Learn More → Soothing FacialValmont Prime Renewing Facial
A Swiss ritual focused on cellular renewal and barrier reinforcement, helping sensitive skin feel more resilient and less reactive over time.
Learn More → Soothing FacialBabor Regenerate Facial
A regenerating German formulation that nourishes and steadies reactive skin for a calmer, more even appearance.
Learn More →Clinical Treatments — Advanced
Advanced Ultrasound Repair
A gentle, non-invasive ultrasound treatment that supports deeper tissue repair and barrier recovery — well suited to skin that cannot tolerate stronger modalities. Ask our clinical team about this protocol.
DMK Enzyme Therapy
Revises skin function at a cellular level, supporting lymphatic drainage and oxygenation so reactive skin can rebuild resilience from within.
Learn More →DPL Skin Rejuvenation
A gentle light-based treatment that helps calm redness and support the skin’s natural repair processes — a low-intensity option for reactive complexions.
Signature Devices
Signature device treatments are not the first-line approach for sensitive skin. Once the barrier is stable and reactivity has settled, your clinician will advise whether a device such as PicoSure Pro or XERF fits your plan.
Calm Your Skin, Step by Step
Book a professional skin assessment at our Chatswood clinic. We will identify your triggers, assess your barrier, and design a gentle plan to help your skin feel calm and resilient.
Level 2, 12 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 · Tue–Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM