Sensitive skin is a condition defined as skin that is reactive to external factors especially from chemicals, harsh components in skincare products and environment etc. This occurs because your skin’s natural barrier function is weakened and has broken down due to a trigger. The skin’s responses can include redness, dry patches, itching and blemishes.
Eczema is a skin condition that cause skin to become sensitive, easily irritated skin as the skin barrier has been disturbed, allowing external factors to penetrate. Eczema skin is usually itchy with a visible rash, which can further react to water, temperature, humidity and other environmental factors.