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Skin and Body Care Favourites for Sensitive Skin

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From acne and rosacea to strawberry skin, I struggled with skin problems for years. This List contains affordable products that have helped keep my skin under control.
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Skincare! - For Sensitive Skin

As someone who has struggled with acne and rosacea for years, I've tried a million ways to clear up my skin. While diet and lifestyle changes help to some degree, my skin still remains sensitive to most skincare products. This list contains the produ...

 
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My favourite cleanser everrr!!!! This one is for normal-oily skin since that's what I have.  It contains 3 ceramides (essential fats) to maintain a strong skin barrier and hyaluronic acid which helps your skin maintain its natural moisture.  Ever since I started using this a year ago my acne has cleared up dramatically – Not to mention one bottle lasts me several months.------------------------------------------------------------On days that I have my makeup done I like doing 2 thorough ...
CeraVe Foaming Face Cleanser 562ML
 
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Retinol is controversial because it's mostly known only for it's anti-aging effects, but what most people don't hear about is it's ability to do wonders for young acne prone skin by promoting cell turnover. This retinol serum is medium-strength, so i...   ----------------------------------------------Make sure you are using SPF, especially alongside retinoids.
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
 
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Glycolic acid is my holy grail exfoliator. I apply this with a cotton pad 2-3x nights a week before moisturizing (with a moisturizer containing niacinamide and hyaloraunic acid for hydration) --------------------------------------------------------- ...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
 
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Niacnamide has done wonders for my inflammation and redness associated with acne. It increases the production of ceramides (a type of essential fat) which repairs your skin barrier. I'd recommend applying once daily before moisturizer if you're just ...
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
 
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This moisturizer is super hydrating but not greasy at all! It contains 3 essential ceramides (essential fats) which strengthen the skin barrier, hyaluronic acid crucial for hydration and niacinamide for soothing. As someone with combination normal-oi...
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel Cream 52mL
 
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This eye cream is the latest addition to my skincare routine. As someone who has struggled with dark circles, using this eye cream for the past 3 months has brightened my under eyes notably already. I apply this every morning and night after my moist...
GLOW - Brightening Eye Cream with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid - SEPHORA COLLECTION | Sephora
 
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You can tell me you won't use any of the other products in my skincare list. But I BEG YOU- USE SPF! If you have acne-prone skin, make sure you are using an SPF moisturizer designed for acne-prone skin is crucial to avoid worsening inflammation and t...
CeraVe Facial Moisturizer SPF 30, 89ML

Body Care (For strawberry legs)

I was able to get rid of my strawberry legs just by using these two products every day after showering. For me it took about 2 months of using these products consistently to see visible changes in my skin.

 
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Glycolic acid is a must needed exfoliant for strawberry skin!! This has reduced the bumpiness and dark spots associated with my strawberry legs. It works by penetrating the skin and loosening the bonds between your pores and dead skin cells, allowing... Apply this on the affected area daily after showering.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
 
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This lotion is gentle but hydrating!! It is light weight, so it does not clog your pores, and it is made for normal-dry skin, often associated with strawberry skin. Apply this after exfoliating!!
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion, Face & Body 473mL