Gentle oils like sesame and raw milk fats provide omega-rich lipids that mimic natural sebum and restore the skin’s intercellular mortar. Compounds from ashwagandha and aparajita (butterfly pea flower) enhance skin resilience by neutralizing cortisol spikes and reducing micro-tears in barrier tissues, making skin less reactive over time.

Lavender, marigold, and cucumber flavonoids and bioactive terpenes inhibit inflammatory cytokines, calming skin. Aloe vera’s acemannan directly boosts macrophage regulation and wound repair, making it ideal for post-irritation or heat-reactive skin.

Yogurt and raw milk, rich in lactic acid and probiotics, gently re-acidify the skin while nourishing beneficial microbes. This helps crowd out pathogenic bacteria that can cause flare-ups, keeping the skin biome-balanced and less inflamed.

Unlike abrasive exfoliants that damage sensitive skin, papaya’s natural papain enzymes offer controlled enzymatic exfoliation—dissolving dead cells without mechanical friction. When paired with kaolin clay, which absorbs impurities without overdrying, this helps remove irritants and buildup while maintaining skin’s hydration and lipid levels. The result: clearer, calmer skin without triggering flare-ups.

Environmental stressors like UV rays, pollution, and heat accelerate the production of free radicals, worsening skin sensitivity. Aparajita, rich in anthocyanins, along with lavender and raw honey, delivers a triple-action antioxidant effect—scavenging free radicals, supporting mitochondrial health, and shielding DNA from oxidative wear. This slows down the sensitization cycle, helping skin react less harshly to future stress.

Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb, helps modulate the skin’s stress receptors, reducing hypersensitivity responses over time. Paired with nutrients from aloe, yogurt, and marigold, this synergy supports gradual tolerance building—making the skin less prone to burning, stinging, or reactive breakouts.

As the lepa sets on skin, it forms a soft occlusive barrier that traps natural heat and moisture. This mild thermal effect gently dilates superficial blood vessels, enhancing microcirculation and initiating a cascade of dermal activity. The micro-climate beneath the pack mimics the skin’s ideal healing environment - warm, moist, and oxygen-rich - allowing metabolic processes to speed up. This not only supports detoxification through increased lymphatic flow but also primes the skin to better receive and absorb topical nutrients.

Under occlusion, the skin’s intercellular lipids soften slightly, loosening the tightly packed stratum corneum without disrupting its integrity. This temporary softening enhances permeability. Nutrients that are normally blocked by the skin’s natural barrier now find deeper access pathways, allowing for more effective delivery of actives into the viable epidermis. This phase is critical for delivering bioavailable phytonutrients, lacto-compounds, and fatty acids to the cells that need them most.

As circulation improves under the warmth of the lepa, the capillaries become more active, boosting oxygenation and waste removal at a cellular level. This enhances the skin’s metabolic exchange, ensuring a two-way flow—nutrients are pulled in, toxins are flushed out. The dermal vasculature essentially "wakes up," fueling cell turnover and encouraging fibroblast activity, which supports collagen synthesis and overall dermal renewal. The result is skin that is not just nourished, but functionally revitalised.

With the skin barrier relaxed and microcirculation heightened, nutrient absorption peaks. This is when skin drinks in vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and prebiotic actives from the face pack. These molecules interact with skin cells in real time—lactic acid encourages cell renewal, natural fats reinforce lipid layers, and herbal bioactives modulate inflammation and pigmentation. Each compound finds its target pathway, working either on the surface, within cells, or at the skin’s microbiome level to support radiance and resilience

As the pack begins to dry, it gradually re-establishes the skin’s acidic mantle. The slight tightening helps seal in nutrients while reducing puffiness and superficial redness. Simultaneously, yogurt and enzymatic compounds present in the lepa help regulate skin’s microbial diversity - supporting beneficial strains while inhibiting dysbiosis. This rebalancing of the skin ecosystem enhances immune defense and reduces chronic low-grade inflammation, a hidden enemy of glow.

Once the lepa is removed, the skin enters a post-treatment rebound phase - its texture is visibly smoother, circulation remains elevated, and the skin's receptivity to hydration and emollients is heightened. Barrier function is reset, cell signaling is active, and the skin exhibits improved reflectivity due to enhanced surface uniformity.

Sensitive skin often has a weakened stratum corneum, the outermost layer of skin responsible for keeping moisture in and irritants out. When this barrier is damaged—due to genetics, harsh products, or environment—transepidermal water loss (TEWL) increases, and irritants like allergens and pollutants can easily penetrate. This leads to stinging, redness, or discomfort. Strengthening the barrier with lipid-rich emollients and supportive proteins is key to improving tolerance.

Sensitive skin contains overactive sensory nerve endings which respond more intensely to heat, chemicals, or even touch. This means that even non-aggressive stimuli (like mild exfoliants or warm water) can cause burning or tingling sensations. Calming botanical actives and barrier restoratives can help down-regulate these receptors over time.

Chronic micro-inflammation is a hidden driver of sensitive skin. Even without visible redness, pro-inflammatory cytokines may be elevated, triggering discomfort and barrier breakdown. Sensitive skin is more likely to launch exaggerated immune responses to minor irritants, which leads to a cycle of reactivity. Ingredients with anti-inflammatory flavonoids, terpenes, and adaptogens can calm these immune signals at the cellular level.

Healthy skin maintains a balance of beneficial microbes, that guard against pathogens and maintain pH. In sensitive skin, this microbiome is often disrupted, either from overwashing, antibiotic use, or environmental stressors. This imbalance makes the skin more prone to flare-ups and infections. Restoring this balance through topical probiotics, prebiotics, and mild acidic ingredients helps reinforce natural skin defences.

Skin’s natural pH is slightly acidic—around 4.5 to 5.5—which helps protect against harmful bacteria and maintain barrier integrity. In sensitive skin, alkaline cleansers or harsh actives can shift the pH upward, weakening the acid mantle and causing stinging, flaking, or breakouts. Using pH-balanced formulations that support the skin’s natural acidity helps maintain microbiome stability and reduces sensitivity.

Sensitive skin is more vulnerable to UV rays, pollution, wind, and temperature changes, which act as external triggers that provoke flare-ups. This heightened response is due to weaker antioxidative defenses and poor barrier insulation. Antioxidant-rich skincare—especially with botanical polyphenols and adaptogens—helps neutralize environmental free radicals and train the skin to become more resilient to change.