Sensitive Skin Routine: Gentle Steps That Work
Understanding Sensitive Skin
Compromised barrier overreacts to ingredients, temperature, friction. Goal: strengthen the barrier.
Core Principles
- Fewer products = fewer irritants
- Fragrance-free everything
- Patch test 7 days
- One new product at a time (2-week gap)
Morning
- Cream cleanser, pH 5.0-5.5
- Centella asiatica or panthenol serum
- Ceramide + cholesterol moisturizer
- Mineral SPF 30+ (zinc oxide)
Evening
- Micellar water (no-rinse)
- Hyaluronic acid toner
- Squalane barrier repair cream
Avoid
- Alcohol denat
- Essential oils
- Sodium lauryl sulfate
- Harsh physical scrubs
