Updated: 04/12/2021

SUMMARY: If you have sensitive skin, you may have struggled to find the best skincare regimen that does not aggravate your skin. When looking for skincare, it is important to consider which products will be well tolerated by your skin, and which you should avoid. Consider the below tips when looking for skincare for sensitive skin.

TIPS FOR FINDING THE BEST SKINCARE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Tip #1: Avoid known allergens or sensitizers in skincare formulas
If you have sensitive skin, it is important to avoid ingredients that may cause sensitivity or skin reactions. Reading the ingredient list of the formula is a good first step to help avoid these external aggressors¹. Companies such as SkinSafeProducts.com can help you easily find products that are safe for your specific allergens.

Tip #2: Look for products that will help strengthen and restore the skin barrier
One of the underlying causes of skin sensitivity can be a damaged or disrupted skin barrier, which allows allergens and sensitizers to more easily penetrate the skin. To help address symptoms of sensitive skin, it is important to strengthen and maintain skin barrier function. Skincare products with ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin can help strengthen the skin’s barrier function².

Tip #3: Less is more when it comes to your skin
If you know that your skin can be more reactive to external aggressors, a general rule of thumb is to look for products that are dermatologist tested for safety, tested on sensitive skin and allergy tested to help minimize the possibility of using a formula that can exacerbate your sensitive skin³.

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References

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3858659/
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5172479/
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5172479/