What's an example routine for sensitive skin?Updated a year ago
With so many product options and factors to consider, this example routine for sensitive skin should help you put everything in order.
AM
- Splash your skin repeatedly with water.
- Apply a soothing serum or mist to calm your skin.
- If needed, apply a thin layer of moisturizer and let it sink in completely.
- Apply at least a ¼ teaspoon of sunscreen to the face and neck.
PM
- Optionally, cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser.
- Apply a treatment serum to address specific concerns.
- Apply a simple, soothing moisturizer free from fragrance.
- Optionally, apply a rich occlusive cream if your skin is irritated or compromised.
Gentle but not boring
The old logic was that taking care of sensitive skin meant keeping things as boring as possible. Certainly, avoiding strong fragrances and over-the-top formulas is probably for the best. The key is to learn to keep your skin stable by learning what your triggers are and making sure to avoid them.
That way, by taking a slow and measured approach, you might find that your skin can handle and even thrive with exciting actives like retinaldehyde or lactic acid. Pairing these actives with soothing and restoring agents like centella asiatica, ceramides, and niacinamide can actually lead to skin that’s stronger than ever. Because gentle and soothing doesn’t have to mean boring!