If your skin is prone to redness, tingling, and irritation, you probably have sensitive skin. Here are our top tips and ideas for products for sensitive skin to prevent redness and irritation!
Sensitive skin care
If you have sensitive skin, one of the most important things to remember is to minimize potential irritation. Avoid skin care textures that may trigger reactions, including foaming cleansers, scrubs, and chemical exfoliants. That’s not to say these products aren’t effective in your skin care routine—they’re just common triggers for sensitive skin.
However, we know that sometimes, despite your best efforts, you just can't pinpoint the cause of your irritation - that's where skin-soothing ingredients come in.
The best skin care products for sensitive skin are formulated with these ingredients (and your skin) in mind to improve existing sensitivity and prevent recurrence. Skin care products for extremely sensitive skin (which doesn’t respond to almost anything) will also contain these skin-healing-enhancing ingredients!
Centella Asiatica: Centella Asiatica has become a mainstay in most skin care products for extremely sensitive skin, with its unique ability to quickly reduce inflammation and prevent it from recurring.
Panthenol: Also known as Vitamin B5, Panthenol is one of the famous original skin soothing ingredients. It helps strengthen a healthy moisture barrier and protects skin from external irritants - no wonder it's a popular ingredient in sensitive skin care!
Ceramides: Ceramides are another well-known ingredient that have appeared in many sensitive skin products—and for good reason. They form part of the skin's structure and, like panthenol, help support the skin's moisture barrier and prevent further reactions.