When skin feels sensitive or reactive, adding more products is rarely the first answer. A shorter, gentler routine can make it easier to identify what your skin tolerates and what may be causing discomfort.
What does sensitive skin need?
Focus on gentle cleansing, hydration and moisturising. Barrier-supporting formulas with ingredients such as ceramides, panthenol or centella asiatica are popular choices for routines built around comfort. Fragrance-free options may also be preferable for some people who know fragrance triggers their skin.
What to do when your skin feels reactive
Temporarily reduce strong exfoliants and other intensive actives, then reintroduce products slowly once the skin feels comfortable. Patch testing can be useful when trying something new. Persistent redness, pain, swelling or irritation should be assessed by a qualified healthcare professional rather than treated only with cosmetic products.
Lorhia believes sensitive skin deserves a calm approach: fewer unnecessary steps, thoughtful formulas and time to recover.