Summary:
In this solo episode, Master Aesthetician Katarina Forster breaks down the difference between truly sensitive skin and what she calls sassy or reactive skin. She explains why so many people mislabel their skin, when in reality, they’re dealing with a compromised skin barrier — something that can be trained and strengthened over time, just like a muscle.
Katarina shares practical strategies for helping reactive skin become more resilient, from gentle skincare swaps to impactful lifestyle adjustments. She emphasizes that it’s not about selling a 10-step routine, but about small, sustainable changes that protect and repair the barrier.
You’ll learn:
- The key differences between sensitive, reactive, and compromised skin.
- Why your skin barrier is like a muscle — and how to “train” it to become stronger.
- Everyday habits that harm the skin (think: super-hot showers, skipping post-workout cleansing).
- The power of hypochlorous acid spray (including a story from one of her hot yoga instructor clients).
- Ingredients in skincare and makeup to avoid — especially fragrance and comedogenic culprits.
- How diet and lifestyle affect skin sensitivity: artificial sweeteners, additives, and why omega-3s support balanced oil production and proper cell turnover.
- Why repairing skin takes patience, and how building confidence in your skin is a gradual journey.
Resources & Links
- Mixi Mist (Your Honest Glow) — a fragrance-free hypochlorous acid mist that helps calm, protect, and repair reactive or compromised skin. Shop Mixi Mist here
- Clearer Skin Recommendations — a curated collection of my trusted product picks for building stronger, healthier skin. Explore the collection here
📲 Connect with Me:
- Instagram: @your.master.aesthetician
- Jacksonville Florida Spa: @your.honest.glow
- Website: yourhonestglow.com (code UNWRITTEN for 10% off)
- Podcast: Unwritten Beauty Talks – available on Spotify, Apple, and all platforms
- If you are a professional and wanting to carry factor five skincare use code katarina20 for 20% off.
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