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Sensitive Skin

What is sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin is a catch-all term to describe highly reactive skin. It can be a chronic and innate condition or it can be a temporary issue when the skin is compromised in some way. It means that your skin flares up with redness or stinging easily,

What are the signs you have sensitive skin?

How can you know if you have sensitive skin? Usually, your skin will let you know pretty clearly. Each person’s flare-ups can look a little different, but the extreme reactivity to certain stimuli is the main signal of sensitivity. These are the comm

How to introduce new skincare safely?

When a flare-up hides behind every corner, it’s so important to introduce new products slowly and gradually. These are our key tips to reduce the chances of skin irritation when you introduce new skincare for sensitive skin. Following these tips will

What are the ingredients to avoid for sensitive skin?

Another way to keep sensitive skin happy is to avoid products that are likely to irritate your skin in the first place. Each person’s triggers will be a little different, but generally, these are the ones to watch out for. Read the full blog post her

What are the best skincare products for sensitive skin?

When choosing skincare products for sensitive skin, it’s so important to start slow and keep it minimal. You might be tempted to try a lot of new products all at once, but we caution you to resist the urge. Keep it simple and gradual, only adding one

What's an example routine for sensitive skin?

With so many product options and factors to consider, this example routine for sensitive skin should help you put everything in order. AM. PM. The old logic was that taking care of sensitive skin meant keeping things as boring as possible. Certainly,

Is retinol safe for sensitive skin?

Retinol can be a safe option for those with sensitive skin, as long as you choose the right retinol and introduce it into your routine safely. In fact, with its ability to encourage healthier cell turnover, boost skin thickness, and reduce trans-epid

What is the best retinol for sensitive skin?

The best retinol for sensitive skin will be a product that causes minimal to no redness or stinging, while still transforming your skin on the molecular level. That’s exactly what we created with the Protocol Lab Enzyme-Active Retinol Serum. These ar

How to use retinol for sensitive skin?

Even those with non-sensitive skin should be cautious in how they use retinol, so our general advice still applies. That said, we’d like to highlight the following suggestions for minimizing your risk of irritation while helping your skin thrive. Mak

What percentage of retinol is best for sensitive skin?

Retinoids come in various strengths, based on the type of retinoid and the percentage of it in the formula. Finding the right percentage of retinol for sensitive skin, especially if you’re a beginner, is a little more complex than just starting with