Skincare for sensitive skin

Skincare for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin reacts more easily than average to skincare products, weather, temperature changes, friction and other external influences. The skin may appear red or feel tight, sore, itchy, hot or uncomfortable.

Sensitivity can affect every skin type. Dry, oily, combination and mature skin can all be sensitive. Sometimes sensitivity is temporary, for example after over-exfoliation, sunburn or combining too many active ingredients.

A gentle cleanser, calming serum, suitable moisturiser and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen provide the best foundation. Introduce new active products individually and gradually.

HOW CAN YOU RECOGNISE SENSITIVE SKIN?

• The skin becomes red easily.
• Products may cause stinging or burning.
• The skin quickly feels tight or uncomfortable.
• Cold, wind, heat and temperature changes cause discomfort.
• The skin reacts strongly to rubbing or exfoliation.
• Dry or flaky patches may develop.
• Fragrance or certain preservatives may cause irritation.
• The skin takes longer to settle after intensive treatments.

SENSITIVE SKIN, ALLERGY OR SKIN CONDITION?

Cosmetic skincare can hydrate, soothe and support the skin barrier. It does not treat allergies, eczema, rosacea or another medical skin condition.

Stop using a suspected product and seek medical advice if persistent redness, swelling, pain, hives, weeping patches, severe itching or crusting develops.

Fusion Meso for sensitive skin

Ceramid Moisturizer contains ceramides and is particularly suitable for dry, sensitive skin requiring additional lipids. Probiotix Cream can be used when the skin feels unbalanced or uncomfortable. Meso Repair Cream and Cica Post-Care provide additional restorative care.

Suitable products include:

• Deep Cleanser.
• Essential Lotion when well tolerated.
• Hyaluronic Drops.
• Ceramid Moisturizer.
• Probiotix Cream.
• Meso Repair Cream.
• Cica Post-Care.
• Hyaluronic Cryo-Mask.
• Meso Shield 50.

Ekseption Skincare for sensitive skin

Skin Relief Fluid contains ingredients including panthenol, niacinamide, flavonoids and hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic Flavonoids, Hyaluronic B5 and Hyaluronic Ectoin Mixlab Serum are suitable for sensitive or redness-prone skin.

Suitable products include:

• Micellar Water Cleanse & Peel.
• Ultim-Eyes & Lips Cleanser.
• Skin Relief Fluid.
• Hyaluronic Flavonoids Mixlab Serum.
• Hyaluronic B5 Mixlab Serum.
• Hyaluronic Ectoin Mixlab Serum.
• Probio-T Ultra Serum.
• Glaciar Repair.
• Post Peel Glacier Mask.
• All Day Shield SPF 50.

Ice Cream Repair and Caviar Repair Cream contain retinol. Do not automatically use them while the skin is highly sensitive or irritated.

Mila d’Opiz for sensitive skin

The Mila Sensitive collection is designed for sensitive, reactive and unbalanced skin.

Mila Sensitive Light Cream provides lightweight daily hydration. Mila Sensitive Rich Cream is suitable for dry, sensitive skin requiring richer care. Mila Sensitive Aloe Gel provides light, cooling hydration.

Suitable products include:

• Microbiome Wash & Clean.
• Microbiome Daily Balancing Tonic.
• Mila Sensitive Aloe Gel.
• Mila Sensitive Light Cream.
• Mila Sensitive Rich Cream.
• Hyaluronic⁷ Serum for additional dehydration.
• Hyaluronic⁷ Light Cream for lightweight hydration.
• Suitable Mila d’Opiz eye care.

Always check the ingredient list if you have a known fragrance allergy, as products developed for sensitive skin can still contain fragrance.

PCA Skin for sensitive skin

ReBalance is a lightweight moisturiser that hydrates and soothes. Silkcoat Balm is a richer option for dry, sensitive skin. Anti-Redness Serum supports a calmer and more even-looking complexion.

Suitable products include:

• Gentle Facial Wash.
• Creamy Cleanser.
• Hydrating Toner.
• Hydrating Serum.
• Anti-Redness Serum.
• ReBalance.
• Silkcoat Balm.
• Hydrating Mask or Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask.
• Suitable PCA Skin broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Matis Paris for sensitive skin

The Matis Paris Délicate collection is developed for sensitive, reactive and redness-prone skin.

Sensiflora Serum combines a prebiotic, saffron flower and hyaluronic acid. Sensiflora Cream helps support the skin barrier and microbiome. Sensi-Calm Gel provides a lighter, cooling texture.

Suitable products include:

• Sensi-Milk.
• Sensi-Essence as a gentle alcohol-free toner.
• Sensiflora Serum.
• Sensiflora Cream.
• Sensi-Calm Gel.
• Sensi-Cold Cream for cold and windy weather.
• Sensi-Petal Mask.
• Sensiflora Peel for gentle enzyme exfoliation.
• Suitable Matis Paris sunscreen.

Sensiflora Serum, Cream and Peel contain fragrance. Patch-test first if you have a fragrance allergy or high sensitivity to fragranced skincare.

Pascaud for sensitive skin

Pascaud offers gentle cleansing, conditioning masks, restorative moisturisers and sunscreen for sensitive skin.

Cleansing Balm is designed for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin. Cleansing Mask Gentle Soothing provides gentle cleansing and comfort. Vernix Caseosa is a soothing cream containing skin-related fatty acids.

Suitable products include:

• Cleansing Balm.
• Pascaud Cleanser when well tolerated.
• Cleansing Mask Gentle Soothing.
• Serum Code H for dehydration.
• Hydrating Emulsion when a lightweight texture is preferred.
• Vernix Caseosa.
• Repair Complex.
• Sun Guard Cream SPF 30 as fragrance-free sun protection.

MORNING ROUTINE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

1. Cleanse gently or rinse with lukewarm water when a full cleanse is unnecessary.

2. Apply a gentle, alcohol-free toner if desired.

3. Use one calming or hydrating serum.

4. Apply dedicated eye care around the eyes.

5. Follow with a suitable lightweight or rich moisturiser.

6. Finish with broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30.

EVENING ROUTINE

1. Remove makeup and sunscreen with a gentle cleanser.

2. Avoid hot water, cleansing brushes and rubbing.

3. Apply a calming toner if desired.

4. Use a serum containing ingredients such as panthenol, hyaluronic acid, ectoin or flavonoids.

5. Finish with a moisturiser that supports the skin barrier.

6. Apply a soothing or hydrating mask when additional care is required.

PRODUCTS THAT COMBINE WELL

• Hyaluronic acid with panthenol.
• Ectoin with a barrier-supporting moisturiser.
• Flavonoids with hydrating skincare.
• Gentle-strength niacinamide with ceramides.
• A calming serum with a simple moisturiser.
• A hydrating mask with a short, preferably fragrance-free routine.
• Daily sunscreen with every gentle basic routine.

TAKE CARE WITH SENSITIVE SKIN

• Introduce only one new product at a time.
• Patch-test new products first.
• Avoid coarse scrubs and harsh cleansing brushes.
• Do not combine several acids, peels and retinol in one routine.
• Introduce vitamin C, retinol, glycolic acid and salicylic acid gradually.
• Do not use strong active ingredients when the skin feels sore or damaged.
• Avoid fragrance if you have a known fragrance allergy.
• Do not exfoliate immediately after microneedling, dermabrasion or a professional peel.
• Do not apply facial acids or retinol around the eyes.
• Apply sunscreen every morning.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SKINCARE?

Gentle skincare can support moisture levels, reduce tightness and help the skin feel calmer and more comfortable. Visible redness may consequently appear less noticeable.

Cosmetic skincare does not treat allergies, eczema, rosacea or another medical skin condition.