Simple Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin

By Dr. Elena Vasquez · October 13, 2026

The Core 4-Step Routine

1. Gentle cleanser: Cream or milk formula, pH 5.0-5.5, fragrance-free.
2. Soothing serum: Centella asiatica, panthenol, or colloidal oatmeal.
3. Barrier moisturizer: Ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids.
4. Mineral sunscreen: Zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Ingredients to Avoid

• Fragrance and essential oils
• Alcohol denat
• High-concentration acids
• Physical scrubs

Introducing New Products

Patch test for 48 hours. Introduce one product at a time with 2-week gaps between additions.