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#4 - Dry, Sensitive, Non-pigmented & Wrinkle-prone
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items This skin type can be challenging to manage because it has three barriers to skin health: dehydration, inflammation, and aging. DSNW skin also has an impaired barrier and also prone to inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea and acne.
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Cleansers
Acne Treatments
Rosacea Treatments
Retinol
Serums
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Gentle, hydrating cleansers are recommended. Cream or oil-based works well for skin that is dry and sensitive
A gentle cleanser using probiotics & resveratrol CoQ10, blended with apricot & borage oils, to gently cleanse makeup & impurities without stripping away moisture. For aging, sensitive or dry skin types $15
Andalou Naturals Probiotic Cleansing Milk $15
A hydrating cleanser to help refine problematic, blemish-prone skin
iS Clinical Warming Honey Cleanser
I love that this cleanser contains amino acids to assist in promoting hydration and maintaining a healthy skin pH level
SK-II Foaming Facial Cleanser - Gentle Face Cleanser for Dull, Dry Skin
Non-foaming, creamy cleanser that is gentle to any skin barrier while removing dirt, oil, and grime.
Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk - Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleanser
A great choice for those who have dry, sensitive skin but still love the feeling of a foamy cleanser. Cleanses skin without stripping the skin barrier and keeps skin hydrated
belif Jelly Hydrating Deep Cleanser Gel-to-Foam
Perfect cleanser for those with dry and sensitive skin. Can be used as the first step in a double-cleansing routine. Oil-based cleanser works well to remove all makeup on the skin
Erborian Cleansing Oil with Centella Asiatica
Suitable for all skin types and is perfect for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin, including the delicate eye area. It's also gentle enough to work as an eye makeup remover.
Lumene Nordic Hydra Oat Milk Oil Cleanser
Acne Treatments
Acne spot treatment for any skin type, including dry and sensitive skin. Can also be used on pores to help treat blackheads
CeraVe Acne Control Gel 2% Salicylic Acid
Addresses adult acne while also reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles. It features retinol, benzoyl peroxide, green tea extract, peptides & antioxidants to combat acne & rejuvenate aging skin.
Marini SkinSolutions Duality Acne & Anti-Aging Cream
Helps absorb pus, secretions and other impurities while protecting the pimple from water, dust, and bacteria. The patches also create a moist environment to prevent scabbing and scarring.
DERMALOGY by NEOGENLAB A-CLEAR SOOTHING ACNE CARE
Rosacea Treatments
I recommend this serum because it targets almost all concerns for DSNW. It helps to reduce redness and soothes with a cooling sensation. It treats blemishes and also uses HA to hydrate and plump skin
iS CLINICAL Hydra-Cool Serum | Hydrating
Provides intense soothing hydration from one use, reduces visible redness, and repairs the skin barrier, making the formula ideal to combat dry and sensitive skin.
The Ordinary | Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer for Soothing Hydration & Reduced Redness
Helps combat dullness, restore firmness, and delivers a glossy-skin glow. It helps repair skin-barrier breakdown that can cause collagen loss, dehydration and skin sensitivity issues like rosacea and eczema.
iris&romeo | Skin Cocoon Barrier Glow Serum
I'm obsessed with the fact these come in handy pads. You can either swipe over entire face or press on to skin and use like a sheet mask. My favorite thing for these handy pads is that help reduce skin heat and flushing within 10 minutes or less
Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Calming Pad
Retinol
Begin by applying it on top of your moisturizer to minimize side effects like dryness and flaking as your skin becomes accustomed to this ingredient.
An ideal retinal for this skin type. It provides the ultimate hydration this dry skin type craves but also helps to fight fine lines and wrinkles. Also keeps the sensitivity level of this skin type in mind
Avène RetrinAL Ceramide Lipid-Replenishing Balm
I LOVE this retinol for sensitive skin that wants a good punch of retinol. A gentle blend of 3 retinoids to smooth the look of fine lines, improve the appearance of uneven texture, and help skin feel firmer. Clinically tested for sensitive skin and b...
Cocokind Advanced Retinol Gel 0.5% with Aloe & Cica
Ultra-soothing, lightweight oil that absorbs quickly into skin, working to nourish the skin barrier while visibly improving skin's tone and texture.
BYOMA | Sensitive Retinol Oil
Ideal for all skin types, the non-comedogenic formula reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as it improves the skin’s texture and radiance
CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Face Serum for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Serums
I recommend this as an additional serum for this skin type when dryness is plaguing DSNW. This can be layered under a moisturizer for additional hydration.
Cerave Hyaluronic Acid Serum with B5 & Ceramides
When choosing a hyaluronic acid (HA) serum, pick one that has multiple types of HA for best results
COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
With five forms of hyaluronic acid this lightweight cream to water serum restores hyaluronic acid to provide immediate results that last 48 hours. This serum improves hydration, reinforces the skin barrier and boosts skin's water-holding capacity.
SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen Replenish + Restore Hydrator
Combines hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica to deliver deep hydration, helping the skin feel plump, refreshed, and comfortable.
SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule Serum
Moisturizers
Use a barrier repair moisturizer that has three main lipids: Ceramides, Cholesterol and Free Fatty Acids to mimic your skin’s natural lipid structure and restore proper barrier function and hydration.
A budget-friendly moisturizer for those really dry, sensitive skin types. Wonderful for stressed-out skin. Protects skin barrier and keeps skin hydrated throughout the day. Works for any age
Curology Rich Hydrating Face Cream
This cream contains all the lipids that make a skin barrier healthy and plump. Helps with very dry skin that is also inflamed or sensitive
CNP Barrier Reset Cream - Hydrate & Strengthen
Replenishes and restores dry and aging skin. I love how this moisturizer clears away damaged elastin and collagen fibers while encouraging the creation of new, healthy ones. Linoleic acid enhances your skin's barrier and improves its defense against ...
ALASTIN Skincare Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer with TriHex Technology
Hydrating face moisturizer that helps support the skin’s moisture barrier. Centella helps soothe redness and calm skin feel.
ANUA 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Cream
An overnight treatment + moisturizer designed to replenish moisture and leave skin looking plump and refreshed by morning.
SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack
Sunscreen
Always wear SPF of at least 30 or higher, even when indoors and when outside to protect your skin from damaging UV rays
I've noticed my sensitive skin patients sometimes struggle finding a SPF that is delicate enough for their skin. This body sunscreen has no harsh chemical active ingredients that might irritate sensitive skin. It's a hypoallergenic formula with sooth...
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide
A non-comedogenic SPF enriched with 5 antioxidants and Hyaluronic Acid to help hydrate skin. Attracts and replenishes skin's natural moisture for an immediate and long-lasting, 8-hour hydrating effect. Lightweight, non greasy sunscreen formula with a...
Eucerin Sun Advanced Hydration SPF 50 Lotion
Water-resistant sunscreen with a sheer tint, ideal for active lifestyles. Pure, physical broad-spectrum protection with coEnzyme Q10 provides antioxidant protection to fight free-radical damage. Ideal for all skin types
PCA SKIN Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Eye & Lip
Barrier-supporting balm delivers hydration while restoring moisture balance for visibly smoother lips. Peptides counteract premature aging for youthful lips. This balm made my lips look like they had more natural volume
Allies of Skin Peptide & Ceramide Lip Balm
Developed to target the delicate eye area with its advanced anti-aging formulation. Helps lighten the appearance of under-eye darkness while peptides aid in the improvement of firmness, elasticity, tone, and texture. Also minimizes the look of skin p...
NEOCUTIS Lumiere Firm - Anti-Aging Eye Cream