Moisturisers For Sensitive Skin: Advice & FAQs
It is important for those with sensitive skin to apply a moisturiser or face cream in the morning and at night. Whether it's dry skin, itchy skin, very sensitive skin or redness, we have a moisturiser for your skin type. Each one of our sensitive skin moisturisers and day and night creams is specially made to soothe sensitive skin and protect the skin barrier from further skin irritation.
Get advice on choosing the right moisturiser for sensitive skin, the ingredients to look for and the answers to the most common FAQs.
What Type Of Moisturiser Is Best For Sensitive Skin?
The best type of moisturiser for sensitive skin is one that is formulated specifically for sensitive skin, and that avoids using any harsh chemicals or ingredients likely to cause skin issues. For example:
- Alcohol
- Artificial colours and dyes
- Chemical sunscreens – like avobenzone, octinoxate and oxybenzone
- Fragrances - both natural and synthetic
- Parabens
- Sulphates – such as sodium lauryl sulphate and sodium laureth sulphate
Our recommendations for the best sensitive skin moisturisers are:
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Night 40ml
- Caudalie VinoHydra Sorbet Cream Moisturiser 60ml
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Riche 40ml
- BioDerma Sensibio DS+ Soothing Purifying Cream 40ml
- CeraVe Moisturising Cream Jar 340g
IS HYALURONIC ACID GOOD FOR SENSITIVE SKIN MOISTURISER?
Hyaluronic acid is a gentle ingredient with good skin benefits, making it a great choice for sensitive skin moisturisers.
If you have very sensitive skin, the CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a dermatologically tested light cream and is perfect for your sensitive skin.
If your sensitive skin problem persists, see a board-certified dermatologist to prescribe the right ingredients for your sensitive skin type.
WHAT IS THE BEST MOISTURISER TO USE ON DRY, SENSITIVE SKIN?
The best moisturisers for sensitive and dry skin types contain humectants such as hyaluronic acid, lactic acid and urea. Humectants put water into the skin and lock it within the moisture barrier for long-lasting hydration.
Try the Avene Tolerance Hydra Cream, which contains hyaluronic acid, thermal spring water and shea butter. The rich consistency of shea butter lubricates sensitive skin.
People with dry skin should steer clear of products containing common irritants such as fragrances or denatured alcohol and isopropyl alcohol.
WHAT IS THE BEST MOISTURISER FOR VERY SENSITIVE SKIN?
It's important for very sensitive skin to be properly nourished with a lightweight formula to soothe irritation.
Terranova Organic Skin Serum 768 fragrance free formula is full of essential oils to rejuvenate and nourish both normal and sensitive skin.
Very sensitive skin needs skin care products that reduce skin barrier disruption such as the Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Rich Cream. The rich cream strengthens the skin barrier and reduces redness for all sensitive skin types.
If you feel as though your very sensitive skin is unmanageable, consider consulting a board-certified dermatologist.