Managing sensitive skin can be a balancing act. Building a skincare routine filled with calming and soothing products is key to restoring balance. Dermstore's selection of fragrance-free face lotions and moisturizers for sensitive skin is approved by our Medical Advisory Board of Dermatologists and is packed with ingredients that protect your skin. Knowing how to choose the right moisturizer for the sensitive skin on your face and how to care for your skin will help you create a regimen that reduces irritation. First, though, it's important to note where your skin is sensitive or sensitized.
If your skin is sensitized, it's temporarily more sensitive because of factors like stress, a change in environment, or using actives such as retinoids that are too strong for it. The skin barrier is compromised and gentle ingredients are needed to reduce sensitivity. If you have ongoing skin concerns that cause irritation and redness like eczema or rosacea, however, your skin is sensitive. While both conditions require a similar approach, one will require the addition of products into your AM/PM routine on a short-term basis, while the other needs a dedicated selection packed with ingredients like hydrating glycerin. Whether you have a long history of rashes or this sensitivity is a recent change, having a good face moisturizer designed for sensitive skin is the perfect starting point for addressing issues like itchiness and peeling. Face cream containing aloe vera, shea butter, and ceramides can also be good for sensitive skin. However, Miami-based Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Dr. Loretta skin care, recommends avoiding formulations containing ingredients that can cause sensitivity, explaining: "Eliminating ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate, artificial fragrance and parfum, and parabens from your routine can bring your skin back to a healthier, comfortable state."
By selecting from the collection of lotions for sensitive skin at Dermstore, you're avoiding these ingredients and nourishing your skin with formulations that can alleviate redness and irritation. Need advice about the best moisturizing face cream for sensitive skin? Book a video consultation or chat via text with one of our skin professionals.
