When you have sensitive skin, it’s crucial to keep an eye out for ingredients like fragrance, alcohol and harsh exfoliants. These irritants can cause your skin to break out or become itchy, flaky and red — the last thing you want. But don’t fret, because there are plenty of products that will be gentle enough for your delicate skin. From calming face wash to non-drying moisturizer, we’ve got you covered with these skin products for sensitive skin that are guaranteed to leave you feeling good (and blemish-free).
A skincare favorite of editors and dermatologists alike, this cleanser is gentle enough for daily use. It features a blend of skin-soothing colloidal oatmeal and nourishing shea butter to replenish moisture, calm redness and hydrate your dry, sensitive complexion. It’s also hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and free of major irritants that can often be found in other clean beauty products like exfoliants and harsh scrubs, such as glycolic acid.
This ultra-hydrating moisturizer is a must-have for any sensitive skin routine, especially if you’re struggling with irritated or itchy skin. It’s formulated with shea butter and hyaluronic acid to rehydrate the skin barrier, while soothing botanicals and ceramides help protect the delicate tissue. It’s hypoallergenic, fragrance-free and free from common irritants such as sulfates, parabens, silicones and alcohol, making it the perfect option for those with extra-dry skin.
For extra hydration, this cream is packed with an all-star team of sensitive skin friendly ingredients including shea butter, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. The shea butter and hyaluronic acids will help rehydrate the skin, while the niacinamide will strengthen the skin barrier and reduce inflammatory breakouts. It’s also hypoallergenic, sulfate-free, fragrance-free and free from phthalates, parabens and alcohol.
This calming serum is loaded with skin-soothing ingredients that can help to calm and soothe red, itchy, or irritated skin, including licorice root extract, cordyceps mushroom, and chaga mushroom. It’s also infused with antioxidants to energize tired skin and help to prevent dehydration.
Itchy, irritated skin can be an indication of a damaged skin barrier. This dermatologist-developed product contains 1% hydrocortisone to relieve inflammation and boost the skin barrier, along with three ceramides and niacinamide to hydrate and soothe.
Your scalp is just an extension of your facial skin, so it’s important to treat it the same way as you would your face. This shampoo and conditioner are formulated with gentle botanicals to soothe itchiness and help repair the delicate skin on your head.
If you’re looking to add a little more sun protection to your routine, try this tinted sunscreen. It has a soft, creamy texture and is packed with protective sunscreen ingredients like octinoxate and zinc oxide that are safe for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin. Plus, it’s fragrance-free and free from talc, parabens, sulfates and formaldehyde.