Sensitive skin produces an excessive reaction to external factors that usually don’t cause irritation. The symptoms include itching, burning, redness, dry skin, and scaling. People with sensitive skin need to be extra careful when choosing products for their skincare routine. This article lists gentle and nourishing skincare products for sensitive skin, as recommended by the …
Kristina Cadwell
June 28, 2022
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3 min read
Sensitive skin produces an excessive reaction to external factors that usually don’t cause irritation. The symptoms include itching, burning, redness, dry skin, and scaling. People with sensitive skin need to be extra careful when choosing products for their skincare routine.
This article lists gentle and nourishing skincare products for sensitive skin, as recommended by the Vibrant Skin Bar team.
6 Products for Sensitive Skin
Experts recommend using cosmetic products in a particular order in the morning and evening to maximize the impact of active skincare ingredients.
A basic daytime skincare routine includes a cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. The products to use at nighttime are a cleanser, serum, and moisturizer. Optional daily or weekly products include a toner, exfoliator, facial oil, and facial mask.
Note: This ultimate skincare guide provides detailed information on when and how to use cosmetic products.
1. ALASTIN Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream
The cleanser is suitable for sensitive skin because it uses only soothing, toxin-free ingredients that don’t disturb the skin’s natural protective barrier. Linoleic acid removes impurities on the skin’s surface, silver mushroom provides and encourages hydration, while oat protein extract soothes easily irritated skin.
Use it as the first step in your skincare routine in the morning and evening. Wet the skin with warm water, take one pump of the product, gently massage it onto the skin and then rinse thoroughly.
Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum is a potent serum infused with the Trioxolane, morin, Arctalis, and five-flavor berry. Together, these ingredients help repair oxidative damage, reduce aging signs, and maintain adequate moisture levels while calming potential redness and irritation.
Replenish Hydrating Cream combines active ingredients to provide comprehensive skin care. Vitamin E, vitamin C, and green tea leaf extract are powerful antioxidants that defend against environmental pollutants and free radicals, while sodium hyaluronate keeps the skin hydrated and supple. The product also includes bisabolol, a chamomile-derived agent that helps soothe inflamed and irritated skin.
People with sensitive skin are prone to UV damage and should protect their skin with adequate sunscreen. Elta MD UV Clear Sunscreen’s non-irritating formulation is suitable for all skin types. It is specially designed to help manage acne, discoloration, rosacea, and other symptoms of sensitive skin.
Niacinamide reduces inflammation, hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin, and zinc oxide protects against UVA and UVB rays.
If you suffer from dry and damaged skin, incorporate a rich facial oil into your nighttime routine. Osmosis MD Nourish Avocado Facial Oil includes a blend of organic oils that deliver deep hydration and protect the skin from environmental aggressors.
Use it after a serum and before a moisturizer. Apply a small amount and gently massage.
Skin experts recommend face masks to infuse the skin with active ingredients. Sensitive skin can benefit from hydrating, healing masks such as Osmosis MD’s Remedy Healing Balm. Shea butter, hydrogenated castor oil, squalene, and glycerin ensure the skin is deeply hydrated, while a rich blend of flower and leaf extracts and oils alleviates redness and signs of distress.
Regular weekly use reduces the appearance of fine lines and improves skin tone and texture.
Sensitive skin is not a medical issue, but it requires special attention. If you have sensitive skin, always use specially formulated products to minimize exposure to external factors that cause uncomfortable symptoms.
Our recommendations will help you create a safe and effective skincare routine.
About the Author:
Kristina Cadwell
PA Kristina Cadwell graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then completed the Physician Assistant program at A.T. Still University graduating with a Masters of Medical Science degree. Kristina has been working in the Aesthetic Medical field for over 15 years. She is certified in neurotoxin cosmetic injection, dermal fillers, laser therapy, chemical peels, and ultrasound. She is known for producing natural results and has extensive knowledge in nutrition, hormone balancing, microbiome health, diet and exercise. Her latest endeavor is the Vibrant Skincare Line, a microbiome-friendly line of skincare that works with your body. Her passion and the reason she does everything she does? Helping you achieve vibrant skin from the inside out.