Red, Reactive Skin — How to Calm, Support and Strengthen Over Time
If your skin stings easily, flushes with temperature change, or reacts to even the mildest products, you’re likely dealing with reactive or sensitive skin.
At Platinum Cosmetics, we take a calm, restorative approach to managing redness — one that focuses on rebuilding skin resilience, not stripping it further.
What Causes Reactive Skin and Redness?
Redness and reactivity can stem from a combination of:
Impaired skin barrier (from over-exfoliation or harsh products)
Conditions like rosacea, eczema, or chronic sensitivity
Environmental factors like wind, cold, heat or UV
Genetics, stress, diet, and hormonal changes
Often, clients have tried “everything” — only to make their skin worse. That’s why the key is less, not more.
How We Support Red, Sensitive Skin at Platinum Cosmetics
At our Port Melbourne clinic, we prioritise barrier repair and calming inflammation before introducing anything corrective.
Barrier-focused facials
Soothe and hydrate with minimal actives
Focus on calming ingredients like niacinamide, panthenol and ceramides
Often include light massage and lymphatic support
Laser for redness
Our Fotona laser treatments can be adapted to target vascular redness gently
Ideal for diffused redness, broken capillaries or flushing without triggering flare-ups
Sessions are spaced and adjusted carefully based on your skin’s tolerance
Skincare guidance
We simplify your routine with gentle, non-irritating products
Focus on rebuilding the microbiome and barrier
Remove triggers like fragrance, alcohol-based toners or overuse of acids
What to Expect From Treatment
Improvement is gradual — and that’s a good thing.
Our goal is to:
Reduce inflammation and visible redness
Improve hydration and comfort
Restore skin resilience so it reacts less over time
Most clients see noticeable calming within 3–4 weeks, with better tone, reduced stinging, and fewer flare-ups.
Book a Consultation for Redness and Sensitivity Support
If your skin feels unpredictable, we can help you find calm and control. Book a consultation and let’s design a plan that respects your skin’s limits — and strengthens it for the long term.