Dry & Sensitive Skin Treatment (Khushk Jild)
Does your skin feel tight after washing, flake in winter, or sting when you try a new cream? Dry skin is short of oil and water, and sensitive skin reacts to things that shouldn’t bother it. Dry skin treatment here starts gentle: a HydraFacial (Rs 6,995) hydrates with no needles and no scrubbing, and skin boosters help thin, dry or sensitive skin over a few sessions.
Also known as khushk jild, hassas jild, dehydrated skin or reactive skin.
Is this you?
- Skin feels tight after washing
- Flaky or rough patches, worse in winter or under the AC
- Creams or face washes sting or burn
- Redness that comes and goes
- Make-up settles into dry patches
See a doctor first if skin is cracked, weeping, very itchy or covered in a rash, or the dryness lasts for weeks despite moisturiser: eczema or another skin condition may need the dermatologist first.
What causes dry, sensitive skin?
- Weather and AC Dry winter air, wind and air-conditioning draw water out of the skin.
- Hot water and harsh soaps Long hot showers and strong soaps strip the skin’s natural oils.
- Too many products Scrubs, strong acids and frequent new products can upset the skin barrier.
- Age Skin makes less oil with age, so it dries more easily.
- Skin conditions Eczema and allergies often run in families and make skin dry and reactive.
How we treat dry, sensitive skin, step by step
- Dry, dull skinStep 1 · Dry, dull skinHydraFacialWater, gentle suction and hydrating serums, with no needles and no scrubbing, so skin feels soft the same day. Rs 6,995.
- One visit; monthly for upkeep
- None: back to work the same day
Thin, sensitive skinStep 2 · Thin, sensitive skinSalmon DNA InjectionSalmon DNA (PDRN) injections support repair in thin, sensitive skin over 3 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart. From Rs 25,000.- 3 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart
- Minimal: small bumps for 1–2 days
Deep drynessStep 3 · Deep drynessProfhilo Skin BoosterHyaluronic acid spread under the skin hydrates and firms dry skin over 2 sessions, 4 weeks apart. Rs 95,000.- 2 sessions, 4 weeks apart
- Minimal: small bumps fade in 24 hrs
Free consultation
Not sure which one suits you?
A doctor checks your skin and goals, then tells you honestly what will work, and what won’t. No obligation.
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What results to expect
Hydration shows fast; repair takes weeks. After a HydraFacial, dry skin feels softer and more comfortable the same day. Skin boosters work more slowly: salmon DNA and Profhilo improve hydration and firmness over the course, with Profhilo’s full effect at about 8–12 weeks. Sensitive skin settles as it recovers, which is why the doctor starts gentle and adds one thing at a time.
The honest limit: treatment can’t change your skin type. Weather, hot water and harsh products dry the skin again, so a gentle routine at home matters as much as any clinic visit, and top-ups keep the result.
Sources
- Definition of sensitive skin: an expert position paper from the special interest group on sensitive skin of the International Forum for the Study of Itch
- American Academy of Dermatology: Dermatologists’ tips to relieve dry skin
- Hydradermabrasion: an innovative modality for nonablative facial rejuvenation
- Polynucleotides in aesthetic medicine: a review of current practices and perceived effectiveness
- Hybrid cooperative complexes of low- and high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid in aesthetic medicine
Caring for your skin at home
- Wash with lukewarm water, not hot, and keep showers short.
- Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser instead of soap.
- Moisturise within a few minutes of washing, while skin is still damp; a cream holds water better than a lotion.
- Try one new product at a time, so you know what stings.
- Sunscreen every day: a mineral one (zinc or titanium) is often gentler on sensitive skin.
- Skip scrubs and strong acids until the skin settles; a humidifier helps in a dry, air-conditioned room.
Dry, sensitive skin: your questions answered
Straight answers from our doctors to what people ask most about dry, sensitive skin.
Choosing a treatment 6
01What is the best treatment for dry, sensitive skin?
A HydraFacial is usually the first choice, because it hydrates with water and suction, with no needles and no scrubbing.
For thin, sensitive skin, salmon DNA supports repair, and for deep dryness Profhilo or Jalupro hydrate from inside. Your doctor checks your skin first and starts with the gentlest option.
02What is the best facial for dry skin?
A HydraFacial, because it cleans and hydrates in the same session.
Its serums leave dry skin soft and comfortable, with no downtime. Peel-based facials such as the HD Glow lift dull dead skin but can sting dry skin, so for dry, tight skin the doctor usually chooses a HydraFacial instead.
03What is the best facial for sensitive skin?
A HydraFacial suits most sensitive skin: water and gentle suction, with no needles and no scrubbing.
Dermaplaning uses no chemicals, so many people with sensitive skin can have it too. Strong peels and harsh scrubs are best avoided, and very sensitive skin may start with a gentle pumpkin and papaya peel instead of an acid one.
04Is a chemical peel safe for dry or sensitive skin?
Some are, at a gentle strength, after a doctor checks your skin.
Peels can sting dry or reactive skin and make flaking worse, so the doctor treats the dryness first and chooses the mildest peel, often a fruit-enzyme one. If your skin stings with creams, a HydraFacial is the safer start.
05Do home remedies help dry skin?
Simple ones do.
Lukewarm water, a gentle cleanser and a cream moisturiser right after washing help most dry skin, and a humidifier helps in a dry, air-conditioned room. Lemon, toothpaste, scrubs and strong home peels irritate the skin and make it more sensitive, so skip them.
06Where can I get dry skin treatment near me?
Dry skin treatment is available at all 12 Cutera Aesthetics clinics, at the same price in every city.
We have clinics in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Hyderabad and Sialkot, with female doctors at each one. Find your nearest clinic, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll book your free consultation at the one closest to you.
Cost & results 2
07How much does dry skin treatment cost in Pakistan?
Dry skin treatment starts at Rs 5,000 for dermaplaning and Rs 6,995 for a HydraFacial.
Salmon DNA injections are from Rs 25,000 a session, Jalupro Rs 75,000 and Profhilo Rs 95,000. Prices are the same at all 12 clinics, the consultation is free, and any current offer is explained at the clinic.
08How many sessions will I need?
A HydraFacial helps from the first visit, and many people with dry skin come monthly.
Salmon DNA is usually 3 sessions, 2–4 weeks apart, and Profhilo 2 sessions, 4 weeks apart, with top-ups about twice a year. Your doctor plans the number at your first visit.
Safety & recovery 2
09Will treatment make my sensitive skin react?
Rarely, when it starts gentle.
Your doctor checks your skin, asks what has stung before and chooses mild treatments. A HydraFacial may leave slight pinkness for a few hours, and injections small bumps for a day or two. Tell us about allergies, eczema or a retinoid you use before any treatment.
10Is it dry skin or eczema?
Dry skin feels tight and flaky and improves with moisturiser.
Eczema is very itchy, often red, and can crack, weep or keep coming back in patches. If moisturiser doesn’t help within a couple of weeks, see the dermatologist, who visits every Cutera clinic; it is best to book ahead.
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