Q&A about pH5 Sensitive Skin

• What is the active principle of the Eucerin pH5 products?
• What is Enzyme Protection?
• Do you have sensitive skin?
• What causes sensitive skin?
• Why is baby’s skin so sensitive?
• What is the best way to treat sensitive skin?

What is the active principle of the Eucerin pH5 products?

Eucerin® pH5 cleansing and moisturizing products contain very mild, dermatologically tested ingredients ideal for sensitive skin and sensitive dry skin. All Eucerin® pH5 products, which have excellent skin compatibility, protect your skin against daily environmental stress. The citrate buffers contained in all Eucerin® pH5 products naturally stabilize the hydrolipic film of the skin. Vitamin E and dexpanthenol protect your skin for the long term from the inside out.

What is Enzyme Protection?

Eucerin® Skin Research developed a method to prove the activity of the enzyme trypsin present in the topmost layer of the skin. Lab tests prove Eucerin® Sensitive Skin cleansing products protect the enzyme activity and care products activate it to strengthen the skin's natural defenses from the inside out.

Do you have sensitive skin?

If you are unsure whether you have sensitive skin, check for some of these skin conditions on
your face or body:

• Itchiness
• Redness
• Tightness of skin
• Peeling of skin
• Stinging/Burning sensation

What causes sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin occurs when the barrier function of the skin is compromised. This is caused by
both external and internal factors.
External Factors
Environmental

• Humidity
• Sun exposure
  

Lifestyle Habits

• Excessive air conditioning
• Hot showers
• Overuse of detergents and soaps
  

Incompatible skincare products
Harsh skin treatments e.g. chemical peeling
Internal Factors

• Poor diet and drugs
• Ill health and diseases
• Genetics
• Hormonal influences in occasions such as pregnancy or ovulation
• Natural ageing process
• Stress

Why is baby’s skin so sensitive?

While baby’s skin comprises an equal number of layers to that of an adult, its depth cannot be
compared, and is much thinner. Hence, their skin is more tender and sensitive to chemical,
physical and microbial influences and less resistant to irritation. Gentle relief is possible with
proper care and conditioning.

What is the best way to treat sensitive skin?

A common feature of sensitive skin is dry skin. The health of the skin depends on the oil
balance of the epidermal barrier. As such, it is very important to use mild products designed
to relieve irritation. Bathe with a cleanser that is specially formulated to cleanse without
compromising the barrier function. Follow up with a specially formulated lotion that will aid
regeneration, restoring the water balance and allowing the skin to function normally.