Anyone with sensitive skin knows it. Redness occurs when exposed to extreme temperatures (hot or cold), skin changes when there is an emotional change, and skin itches when in contact with a variety of fabrics or beauty products. “In these cases, active ingredients should be given to the skin that soothe it, with a hypoallergenic approach and with the ability to repair it and prevent capillary breakage,” explains Medik8 Technical Director Elisabeth San Gregorio.
These are the ingredients to avoid if you have sensitive skin
It will always depend on an expert’s prescription, as is the case with dermatologists or aesthetic specialists, but in general, hypersensitive skin is more responsive to active ingredients such as highly concentrated retinoids, physical exfoliations, and alpha and beta hydroxy acid peels. “A great alternative to these principles are products rich in Bakuchiol, the natural alternative to retinol, or products based on polyhydroxy acids such as gluconolactone, which are much gentler and an exfoliating alternative for skin prone to hypersensitivity,” says Estefanía Nieto, technical director of Omorovicza.
These are the ingredients that are YES suitable for sensitive skin
At the level of the daily treatment, those ingredients that not only care for and nourish and moisturize the skin, but also provide calmness and prevent it from becoming so reactive. “Niacinamide is one of its most important allies, as are cannabinoids, especially isolated and pure cannabidiol, free from trace amounts and THC. Other components, such as teprenon, help prevent capillaries and skin from breaking an outbreak,” said Raquel González, director of education at Perricone MD.
If you also have sensitive skin and you have to bet on a new face cream, but you don’t know where to start, take a look at this gallery and check out the moisturizers that have taken us by storm. There is something for everyone and for every budget. Go get the card! Seriously, showing off flawless skin has never been easier.
It is a moisturizing, softening, firming and brightening cream. It provides lifting and anti-inflammatory effects through a non-traditional botanical approach, with the key ingredient snow lotus, as well as peptides and depigmenting active ingredients. It is supplemented with soothing niacinamide (€90).
It is an anti-redness cream designed to prevent breakouts and provide instant coverage. Immediately soothing, nourishing and quickly absorbed. Helps prevent redness from reappearing and provides immediate relief and coverage by neutralizing facial redness (€77).
It is an intensely nourishing cream that improves skin health and acts on the hydrolipidic barrier. It has colloidal gold that acts on the DNA of the skin and prevents cellular micro-damage, while a combination of peptides helps balance hydration (€185).
It is formulated with 99% pure cannabidiol (CBD) and hypoallergenic ingredients. A light and nourishing cream that absorbs instantly to hydrate and soothe the most sensitive skin. It is free from the 26 known allergens, it is vegan and it also works with licorice extract (moisturizing and soothing) and with buriti oil, a restorative (€75).
Moisturizes intensely, softens and gives a refreshing effect on sensitive skin thanks to its formula enriched with centella asiatica (€ 35.99).
An effective hypoallergenic treatment that has been tested on all skin types, even the most sensitive skin (€59).
With hyaluronic acid, it intensively moisturizes all skin types, even the driest (€16.99).
It is formulated to reduce the visible signs of stress. The skin looks more vital and the superficial barrier is strengthened (€ 60.99).
A rich and unctuous nurturing treatment for dry, very dry and sensitive skin (€ 152.99).
The melting gel-cream texture, with a smooth and non-greasy finish to the touch, is immediately comforting (€16.99).
Source: Marie Claire
