The importance of NICELY: The hydro-nourishing rescue treatment

For the skin to look its healthiest and perform at its best, it is essential to preserve the delicate balance of its barrier function. NICELY has been developed as the ideal facial line for skin lacking hydration and dermal nourishment. Its primary goal is to maintain and restore the barrier function of the hydrolipidic film, helping to repair its structure and enhance resistance to skin hyperreactivity. With NICELY, the skin regains its natural state of comfort, calm, softness and firmness, becoming more receptive to any other cosmetic treatment.

What is sensitised skin?

It is important to understand that sensitised skin is not a permanent skin type, but a reactive and temporary condition. Sensitivity is a direct symptom of dehydration. This state arises when the balance of the acid mantle is disrupted, potentially leading to unwanted bacterial invasion, sensitisation or various forms of dermatitis.

Common signs that indicate sensitised skin include:

• Tightness and loss of plumpness or suppleness.
• Dull appearance and increased flaking.
• Sensations of itching, stinging or heat due to hyperreactivity.
• Premature wrinkle formation caused by reduced water content in the epidermis.

Any skin type, even the most resilient, can become sensitised if its protective barrier is weakened.

Factors that weaken the skin barrier

The skin barrier is the body’s essential shield, preventing the deterioration of internal structures. However, various external aggressors can progressively damage this protective layer:

A delicate balance

The health of the skin barrier depends on two key internal factors: 

Deficiency of Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs): A lack of NMFs leads to transepidermal water loss, leaving the skin dehydrated and deflated.

Low lipid levels: A shortage of intercellular lipids (such as ceramides) weakens skin cohesion, making it more permeable and fragile.

The importance of protecting – not overloading – the skin

When the skin is sensitised, the skincare approach must shift: less is more. It is essential to use a gentle cosmetic line that meets the skin’s daily needs without adding extra stress.

The priority must be to preserve the integrity of the protective barrier and support the skin’s natural defence mechanisms.

With NICELY, we have also made it a priority to create fragrance-free formulas and avoid sensitising ingredients, minimising the risk of reactions – even in the most delicate skin.

Active ingredients that strengthen the skin barrier

To help restore sensitised skin, NICELY uses reconstituting ingredients that act as “food” for the skin. 

HYDRATION

Ingredients that support and preserve the skin’s natural hydration and moisture-retention mechanisms. Hydration is a vital process and a top priority, as without adequate water content, the skin cannot function properly or allow active ingredients to penetrate effectively.

Our goal is long-lasting hydration that helps retain water in both the deeper and more superficial layers, improves skin density and reinforces the hydro-nourishing barrier – the essential foundation of balanced, healthy skin.

NOURISHMENT

Ingredients that help strengthen the skin’s natural waterproofing function and shield it from external aggressors. Providing essential substances is vital for every skin type, as these directly influence its resilience, suppleness and defence capacity.

Nourishment is one of the cornerstones of beauty, helping the skin maintain its structure and function in optimal condition.

PROTECTION

A key layer of defence that helps preserve the skin’s structure and functions, preventing premature deterioration. Protection acts as a shield against external aggressors and environmental stress, safeguarding the skin’s integrity and helping maintain its healthy condition over time.

COMFORT

Ingredients designed to soothe, calm and relieve the skin from daily stress.

It is essential that the skin feels relaxed, balanced and comfortable – free from any discomfort caused by hyperreactivity, sensitisation or environmental aggressors.

Comfort ensures that the skin remains stable, soothed and receptive, allowing it to respond better to daily care.

To deliver this sense of well-being and address every need, our range includes everything from ultra-gentle yet deep-cleansing cleansers and skin-respecting pH-balancing toners to enzymatic exfoliants that renew the skin without causing irritation. It also features a wide variety of hydrating and nourishing serums, restorative masks and treatment creams that act as a final shield, protecting the face from daily stress and hyperreactivity.

These products are based on the principle of “feeding and hydrating the skin” to help it grow stronger, using active ingredients that stimulate its own natural hydration and nourishment mechanisms. Our formulas work to gradually build up the skin’s hydro-nourishing reserves day after day, so that by following a gentle, balanced routine, we not only treat the symptoms of sensitivity but also support the skin in its natural process of self-protection and repair.