The 11 Best Products for Sensitive Skin, According to Derms

David Lortscher, MD, board-certified dermatologist and CEO of Curology, says that less is often better with sensitive skin. It's also worth keeping an eye out for gentler formulations of products.

Board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, MD says that moisturizing ingredients to support the skin barrier are particularly important for those with sensitive skin because the more the skin barrier is compromised, the more vulnerable skin becomes. (Yikes.)

Moisturizers should ideally contain three components: humectants (like hyaluronic acid and glycerin), emollients (e.g. squalane, fatty acids, fatty alcohols) and occlusives (such as lanolin, zinc oxide and beeswax).

And don't forget about soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, cucumber, etc!

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