Sensitive skincare – A gentle routine for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin reacts quickly to stimuli such as climate, friction, or certain ingredients. Redness, dryness, and tightness are typical symptoms. The goal of a sensitive skincare routine is to reduce irritants, stabilize the skin barrier, and retain moisture.

Why the skin reacts sensitively

In sensitive skin, the protective function of the stratum corneum is impaired: water evaporates more quickly, while irritants penetrate more easily. Dry air, temperature fluctuations, and improper skincare habits exacerbate this reactivity.

Common triggers

• Climate fluctuations, dry air from heating, UV radiation
• Fragrances, denatured alcohol, aggressive surfactants
• Over-care (too many active products, frequent exfoliation)
• Stress & lack of sleep

Calming agents & what helps

• Lipid care: Ceramides, squalane, plant oils for barrier stabilization
• Moisturizing agents: Glycerin, urea (low dose), hyaluronic acid
• Calming agents: Panthenol, oat/seed extracts, aloe vera
• Cleaning: mild syndets or cleansing oils instead of classic soaps

Everyday routine

1. Cleansing: gentle, pH-balanced, fragrance-free.
2. Serum: low-irritant (moisture + barrier focus).
3. Cream: rich in ceramides and lipids for occlusion.
4. Protection: daily UV protection from SPF 30.

In combination with NATURFACTOR® care

The Porcelain Skin Serum (light texture, soothing plant extracts) is suitable as a step after cleansing. Together with the Blue Crystal Drops, it seals in moisture and supports the lipid barrier – for a balanced, relaxed skin feeling.

Conclusion

Sensitive skin benefits from minimalist, low-irritant formulations and consistent barrier care. Reducing environmental stress, gentle cleansing, and lipid-rich skincare can sustainably reduce redness and dryness.

Sources

1. Barmer – Skin Health: Care & Protection
2. PTAheute – Skin Types: Cleansing & Care (2024)
3. THE PTA – Care for atopic eczema: sensitive skin (2025)
4. Onmeda – All about the skin: Skincare basics
5. BVDD – Skin analysis at the dermatologist (patient guide)

Tags: sensitive skin, delicate skin, skin barrier, low-irritant, moisture, ceramides