The Best Skincare for Sensitive Skin: Gentle and Effective Solutions

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Finding skincare products for sensitive skin is a nightmare. So many companies claim their ingredients are great for delicate skin types. Yet every time you try a new cleanser, it leaves your face parched at best. And inflamed with redness and acne at worst.

That’s why we’ve dedicated the time to guiding you towards the best skincare for sensitive skin. Read on to find out more.

What is sensitive skin?

Sensitive skin is also known as reactive skin. It’s usually determined by redness, extreme dryness, burning, itching or regular breakouts. Sensitive skin is often combined with other skin types. For example, you can have oily, combination, dry, or normal skin that is also sensitive.

Signs you have sensitive skin

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Unless your skin erupts at the slightest touch of a product, it can be hard to identify whether your skin is sensitive. This can lead to continuous use of products that cause your skin to react negatively. Look out for these common signs of sensitive skin:

Skin cleansers and exfoliators leave you with a tight, dry feeling.
You have consistent breakouts, even with a healthy diet.
You get flakey patches around your eyes, nose and mouth.
Moisturisers clog your pores easily.
Skin feels dry and in constant need of hydration.
You get easily sunburnt.
You’re prone to eczema or rashes.
You struggle with redness, or it doesn’t take much to make your skin red.

Best skincare products for sensitive skin

You know you have sensitive skin, but what do you do about it? Let’s get into the best skincare products to treat sensitive skin.

Best restorative cream for sensitive skin

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If you suffer from sensitive skin, the first thing you need to do is use a skincare product that heals your derma barrier. The derma or lipid barrier is the outer layer of your skin that keeps bacteria out and seals moisture in. It’s largely made of fats that plump up the skin, keeping it conditioned and soothed.

Harsh skincare products and ingredients inflame and dry out the derma barrier, causing damage. Once you mend the lipid barrier, you’ll start seeing improvements. So, how exactly do you do that?

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MooGoo Skin Milk Udder Cream is designed to restore dry and damaged skin. One of its first ingredients is silky almond oil, a natural emollient that returns moisture to your skin. It works well for sensitive skin types because it’s lightweight and absorbs quickly without clogging pores.

Another hero ingredient in the cream is Hydrolyzed Milk Protein. Your skin cells are largely made of protein, which gives them strength and flexibility. The milk extract replenishes lost proteins for supple skin that locks in hydration for a smooth lipid barrier.

Best moisturizer for eczema-sensitive skin

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Eczema, a condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, red, and cracked, is an all-too-common sign of sensitive skin. Whether you already have eczema patches or want to avoid an eczema flare-up, we recommend MooGoo Eczema Cream With Ceramides.

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Ceramides are fats that support a healthy skin barrier by providing the outer layers with lipids. These lipids defend your skin from irritation, lowering the chances of redness and stinging. They also condition cells to reduce dryness and make your skin silky soft.

Another essential ingredient in MooGoo’s eczema cream is white beeswax, known for its ability to lower inflammation and defend against bacteria. The substance forms a waxy layer over the skin, protecting it from moisture loss and keeping it smooth.

Best face moisturizer for dry sensitive skin

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A great face moisturizer for sensitive skin will keep it plump, firm, and glowing without constant redness. MooGoo Sensitive Skin Balm is excellent for mild eczema, dermatitis, mild psoriasis, or generally reactive skin.

It’s enriched with heavenly Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, which is gentle on the skin and soothes a scarlet complexion. The formula combines the mellow flower with Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf Extract, a fantastic hydrating ingredient that quenches dry skin to restore its radiance.

Lastly, it wouldn’t be a sensitive skin balm without the hero ingredient, aloe vera. The plant’s humectant properties draw water molecules into your lipid barrier to restore moisture loss and calm irritated skin.

Best cleanser for sensitive skin and best body wash for sensitive skin

A common problem for sensitive skin types is using a cleanser that doesn’t strip away your skin’s natural oils. The derma barrier on sensitive skin is easily disrupted, and many skin products use harsh ingredients that cause flare-ups.

MooGoo Milk Wash is a hypoallergenic body wash formulated with ingredients that gently cleanse the skin. It keeps the derma barrier intact and leaves it refreshed and moisturised.

The luxurious milky body wash is made with a coconut-derived cleanser. It lifts sweat, grime and dead skin cells while replenishing lost moisture and plumping the derma barrier. This is combined with a glycerin-based conditioner to suck in water molecules and rapidly hydrate the skin.

Once your skin is cleansed and moisturised, the emollient Glycol Distearate forms a protective seal over the outer layer. This reduces the chance of bacteria entering and locks in the conditioning agents for satin-feeling skin.

Best body moisturizer for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin on the face most likely means you have sensitive skin on your body. Perhaps you get dry flakey patches on your elbows and the backs of your legs. Or you struggle with back acne and general itchiness.

The MooGoo Full Cream Moisturiser is abundant in olive oil, which contains nourishing fatty acids. These fats have anti-inflammatory effects that penetrate and calm aggravated, red skin. The moisturiser also replenishes the lipids in your derma barrier to condition a dry and flakey surface.

A second vital ingredient in this moisturiser is coconut oil. It contains antioxidants to defend the skin against free radicals that can cause irritation and swelling (common in sensitive skin). It also helps to lock in moisture, ensuring the skin stays conditioned.

Heal dryness, replenish moisture, and seal in hydration with the best skincare for sensitive skin

You don’t have to suffer from dryness, itching and inflamed skin forever. Use the power of natural ingredients to heal your derma barrier, condition skin and seal in moisture for a silky smooth complexion. Check out our full range of skincare today.