There is a difference between skin being sensitive and sensitized, so sensitive skin typically there is a genetic predisposition.

So we can't necessarily cure the condition but we can find ways to manage it.

Whereas a sensitized skin type tends to be more short-lived.

So as soon as we understand what that trigger is and it's resolved, then we can find a way for the skin to feel more comfortable.

And typical factors that might make a skin feel sensitized might be essential oils, synthetic fragrance,

so keep an eye out and watch out for those.

Well that's Sarah Murrell, she's the co-founder of Biserra, a really lovely natural skin care brand,

that you may have seen showcased actually on our Instagram feed.

She's here to share her thoughts on coping with stressed super sensitive skin.

I'm Lizelle and this is the Lizelle Wellbeing Show, the podcast that looks for ways for us all to thrive in later life by investing in our health and our wellbeing today.

And this episode is brought to you in partnership with Biserra.

Now do you notice your skin changing when you're stressed, more breakouts, exmers, psoriasis, perhaps?

Well I know that stress definitely shows up on my face and not just because I've been drinking too much wine either.

Well I have to say that some of the facial care that I have really come to rely on are from Biserra.

And the backstory here is just amazing and it's one of the reasons I do genuinely trust this brand so much.

Well when Sarah's sister Lauren was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, she underwent many highly aggressive forms of treatment

and eventually Sarah became her stem cell donor and saved Lauren's life.

Well as Lauren recovered Sarah struggled to find effective products to soothe and restore Lauren's cancer ravaged skin.

And having worked in the beauty industry she knew a thing or two about formulations and so obviously she decided to develop her own formulas for her sister instead.

Well now by Sarah is a proud B-cork certified skincare brand and I'm delighted to support them as part of Liz Love's.

You can just use the code LizLove's at the checkout to save a very generous 20% on all products, excluding bundles at BiserraLondon.com.

Well having had corporate roles at L'Oreal, Estée Lauder and Unilever before founding Biserra, Sarah Marl has extensive knowledge of skincare and skin function.

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