Selecting makeup and skincare products without irritating your complexion can be a difficult challenge for those with sensitive skin, but there are many safe and effective solutions available that may provide relief from symptoms.
This pH-balanced and fragrance-free cleanser offers gentle cleansing without stripping skin of moisture. Multipurpose in use, you can use this product on both the face and body.
Cleanser
Cleansers are an essential step of any skincare routine, eliminating makeup, dirt and oil build-up while providing nourishment through ingredients like glycerin and ceramides. Most importantly, however, they should do so without the inclusion of harsh ingredients that cause an immediate reaction and disrupt skin barrier function.
Libby suggests selecting a non-foaming, creamy or oil-based cleanser suitable for sensitive skin as the ideal face wash solution, not leaving tightness or drying behind after cleansing.
Osmosis MD Deep Clean Detox Face Wash provides oily or acne-prone skin with gentle unclogging while simultaneously soothing its complexion, while Dry or Aging skin may benefit from Skinbetter Oxygen Infusion Wash which infuses oxygen into their complexion to refresh it and delay premature aging. Gentle enough for daily use without irritating elements like sodium lauryl sulfate or synthetic fragrance – an essential step toward beautiful complexions!
Serum
A serum is lighter than moisturizer and should be applied before your day or night cream to effectively address specific skin concerns such as dark spots, wrinkles or lackluster complexion. Serums often contain concentrated doses of active ingredients to address specific concerns like dark spots, wrinkles or lackluster complexion.
Shainhouse suggests searching for pore-refining ingredients that are suitable for sensitive skin, without being loaded with oil or irritants, such as this retinol serum for sensitive skin that combines retinol with anti-inflammatories to soothe irritation while glycolic acid boosts cell turnover and keeps pores clear.
Antioxidants can also help provide sensitive skin with needed protection from free radical damage, with serums that contain niacinamide, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid being ideal choices. Look out for products containing Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate which has proven more stable and gentle than L-ascorbic acid when searching for anti-aging solutions.
Moisturiser
Moisturizer should be part of every skin-care routine, especially those with sensitive face skin. Moisturizer helps prevent and hydrate dry skin, soothe irritation and lock in serum actives; those containing emollients may even help decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines that contribute to redness and itching in your complexion.
Moisturizers come in different forms: gel, lotion, cream and ointment. While gel and lotion tend to be water-based and feel lighter on the skin, cream features higher oil content which provides more hydration benefits for dry or sensitive skin types. An ointment provides maximum moisture for those needing intense relief from extreme dryness or redness in the skin.
Dependent upon the type of moisturizer you select, soothing ingredients such as aloe vera and chamomile may provide soothing benefits. Moisturizing formulas that contain keratolytic agents like prickly pear cactus extract may have descaling agents to assist with treating xerosis.
Sunscreen
An effective sunscreen is necessary for all skin types, but especially so for those with sensitive complexions. Chemical and mineral formulas tend to be gentler on finicky complexions while physical (mineral) sunscreens such as this one favored by Hailey Baldwin offer protection from UV rays using filters like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide – plus often contain moisturizing agents that won’t clog your pores!
This cream-to-powder product offers an effortless application with its creamy-to-powder texture, leaving no white cast or oily appearance behind. Packed with soothing and anti-ageing ingredients like bisabolol to reduce redness, shea butter for extra hydration, and silver ear mushroom extract for increased elasticity boosting capabilities, this sunscreen boasts fragrance-free formula ideal for sensitive complexions; additionally it was awarded both National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance as well as Skin Cancer Foundation Daily Use Seal of Approval certifications by both bodies.
