For extremely sensitive skin, the goal is to protect, hydrate, and calm—while avoiding ingredients that trigger irritation.

 

For extremely sensitive skin, the goal is to protect, hydrate, and calm—while avoiding ingredients that trigger irritation. Look for minimal, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic formulas.

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✅ Key Product Types & Safe Ingredients

🧼 Cleanser

• Type: Creamy, non-foaming, fragrance-free.

• Safe options:

  • CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

  • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser

  • Avene Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion

💧 Moisturizer

• Type: Thick cream or balm, minimal ingredients.

• Soothing ingredients: Ceramides, hyaluronic acid, squalane, shea butter, niacinamide (low %), panthenol.

• Safe options:

  • CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

  • Vanicream Moisturizing Cream

  • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Cream

  • Avene Skin Recovery Cream

🧴 Sunscreen

• Type: 100% mineral (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide), non-nano, fragrance-free.

• Safe options:

  • EltaMD UV Pure Broad-Spectrum SPF 47

  • Blue Lizard Sensitive SPF 30+

  • La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF 50

  • Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Sunscreen SPF 40

🎯 Optional Add-Ons (Only if tolerated)

• Thermal spring water sprays (like Avene or La Roche-Posay) for calming.

• Squalane oil (plant-based) for extra hydration.

• Niacinamide (under 5%) to support barrier — try patch testing first.

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🚫 Avoid in Sensitive Skin:

• Fragrance (even "natural" essential oils)

• Alcohol denat (drying alcohols)

• Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

• Harsh acids (glycolic, strong salicylic)

• Physical scrubs or grainy exfoliants

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🔁 Basic Routine for Extremely Sensitive Skin

1. AM:

   • Gentle cleanser (or rinse with water only)

   • Moisturizer

   • Mineral sunscreen

2. PM:

   • Cleanser

   • Rich moisturizer