Sensitive skin is often a response, not a permanent condition. This article explores how barrier disruption contributes to sensitivity and how gentle, barrier-first support — internally and topically — can help the skin regain balance and resilience.

In this Common Ground conversation, Sophie from Købn shares how building a small business has shaped her approach to self-care, ritual and intentional living — from skincare and daily rhythms to the role of texture, sustainability and creating calm, considered spaces at home.

Scrubs, cloths and aggressive exfoliation can quietly disrupt the skin barrier. This article explores how over-exfoliation impacts hydration and sensitivity — and why a gentler, barrier-first approach supports healthier skin.

An exploration of the skin barrier as the foundation of long-term skin health. We reflect on why protection, nourishment and consistency matter more than intensity — and how supporting the skin’s natural processes fosters resilience, balance and integrity over time.

Skin health is shaped not only by what we apply topically, but by how we digest, regulate inflammation and nourish the body from within. When the gut is balanced, the skin often appears calmer, clearer and more resilient. When it is under strain, this internal imbalance can surface as sensitivity, dryness or flare-ups.

As summer arrives with long, sunlit days and drying winds, your skin may start to quietly signal imbalance. Tightness, dullness, and sensitivity often reflect deeper dehydration beneath the surface. Here’s how to recognise the signs — and what your skin is really asking for.

In our first edition of Common Ground, we speak with Sian, co-founder of Pleasant State, about her evolving relationship with self-care, the influence of nature and motherhood on her daily rituals, and the values that shape her approach to conscious living. This thoughtful conversation explores the simplicity, intention, and clarity behind her routines — including the SIHA products she’s been loving.

Spring is a season of renewal, but it can also leave skin sensitive and unbalanced. At SIHA, we see this as the perfect time to replenish hydration, strengthen the barrier, and nurture the skin microbiome—your invisible shield—so skin can thrive with the season’s shift.

At SIHA, we choose to leave out additives that compromise skin health—fragrance, silicones, sulfates and more. Instead, our philosophy favours ingredients that mirror the skin’s own natural structures, strengthening the barrier and supporting long-term resilience.