9 Derm-Approved Tips for Calming Sensitive Skin

If you find yourself with itchiness or irritation, avoid scratching at all costs. It might provide relief in the moment, but it will only lead to additional irritation, or even infection, soon after. Instead. Schlessinger suggests soothing the irritation with a comforting product, like FixMySkin Healing Body Balm with 1% Hydrocortisone, $16, and Vanicream HC 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream, $9.95. “Both products contain soothing and healing ingredients to moisturize and heal skin without causing further irritation,” he says.