Use mild cleaning products
Choose a gentle, pH-balanced cleansing lotion or cleansing oil to cleanse your skin without irritating it.
Avoid excessive rubbing
Gently pat your skin as you cleanse and dry, rather than rubbing, to avoid irritation.
Use calming ingredients
Look for products with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, green tea, or centella asiatica, which can soothe your sensitive skin.
Avoid strong fragrances
Products with strong fragrances can irritate the skin. Opt for unscented or lightly scented products for your skincare routine.
Avoid products containing alcohol
Alcohol can dry out and irritate the skin. Choose alcohol-free formulations to protect your sensitive skin.
Apply a light moisturizer
Use a light, moisturizing lotion or cream to moisturize your skin without weighing it down.
Use hypoallergenic sunscreen
Protect your skin from harmful UV rays by using a broad spectrum, high SPF sunscreen daily.
Gentle scrubs
Use mild exfoliating products that remove dead skin cells without irritating the skin. Be careful not to exfoliate too often to avoid damaging the skin barrier.
Avoid excessive heat
Hot water and hot environments can irritate the skin. Use lukewarm water when washing and avoid prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
Test new products beforehand
If you have sensitive skin, it's important to test new products before incorporating them into your regular skincare routine. Apply a small amount to a small area of your skin and observe any reactions before using it extensively.
Popular Korean skin care products for sensitive skin
Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm :
Cleansing balm with a soft, light texture. Effectively removes makeup, dirt, residue while not drying or irritating the skin. It offers protection and soothes the skin, has an anti-inflammatory effect and is particularly suitable for dry and sensitive skin.
Sioris Day by Day Cleansing Gel:
Has a light gel texture that regulates sebum production while moisturizing. A refreshing cleanser for all skin types, especially sensitive skin. It can be used daily.
Gentle 2-step peeling combines physical and chemical exfoliation. With natural cellulose and PHA of the third generation, it is gentle on the skin. The pH is around 4.0 and hyaluronic acid provides moisture to make the skin smoother.
Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Exfoliating Gel :
Removes dead skin cells and promotes skin respiration. It is a gentle mechanical facial peeling that is also suitable for sensitive skin thanks to its soft texture.
A high-quality mask with natural ingredients such as honey, propolis and valuable oils. Intensively nourishes and hydrates the skin to revitalize stressed and dehydrated skin. Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.
HaruHaru Wonder Hyaluronic Toner Sensitive :
Specially developed for sensitive and sensitive skin. Is fragrance and essential oil free to minimize potential irritation. Intensely moisturizes and nourishes the skin while removing reactive oxidants and strengthening the skin barrier.
Purito Centella Unscented Toners:
Specially developed for the needs of dry, sensitive skin. With centella asiatica extract as the main ingredient, it provides the skin with intensive moisture. Suitable for all skin types and offers rich moisturizing care for particularly dry or sensitive skin.
Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner:
Offers the same properties as the popular Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner, but is fragrance-free, making it suitable even for very sensitive skin. Its formulation effectively hydrates tired skin and gives it a refreshed appearance.
A soothing essence of pure mugwort extract that intensely hydrates sensitive skin. It is suitable for all skin types and has a particularly calming effect on sensitive, dry and mature skin.
Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence :
Consists of filtered snail mucin, which provides the skin with intensive moisture and nutrients, restores its original elasticity and regenerates skin damage. It also promotes natural cell regeneration and strengthens the skin from within.
Klair's Rich Moist Soothing Serum :
Soothes sensitive skin and supports the regeneration of irritated, reddened and stressed skin. Hydrates enough to soothe skin while providing a cooling effect.
Purito Centella Unscented Serum :
Specially developed for sensitive skin. Contains 49% centella extract that promotes collagen synthesis and soothes cellular tissue. No essential oils, but still offers the same effect as the Green Buffet Serum.
Rich Moist Soothing Tencel Sheet Mask :
Consists of 100% cotton and Tencel fabric to minimize skin irritation. Contains 5 types of ceramides that strengthen the skin barrier, as well as moisturizing nutrients such as aloe vera, panthenol and hyaluronic acid. Particularly suitable for sensitive skin.
Purito Centella Unscented Eye Cream :
A vegan eye cream specially formulated for the delicate skin around the eyes and mouth. Contains Tiger Grass Extract and Panthenol to reduce wrinkles and leave skin silky smooth. Free of fragrances and essential oils, which makes it suitable for contact lens wearers and allergy sufferers.
An effective daily moisturizer for all skin types, especially those with sensitive, acne-prone or oily skin. It contains, among other things, Japanese root extract, shea butter and jojoba oil, which have nourishing and caring properties on the skin.
Contains mucin from wild yam extract that regenerates tired skin and improves skin vitality. Panthenol (provitamin B5) provides a lot of moisture, while ceramide strengthens the skin barrier and soothes sensitive skin.
Skinfood Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream :
The Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream nourishes the skin with 5% royal jelly and 5% black honey extract. It moisturizes, tightens and strengthens the skin barrier. Perfect for those who have sensitive and irritated skin.
Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream :
Has a cushioning effect and, thanks to snail mucin, supplies the skin with the necessary nutrients and moisture. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Purito Daily Go-To Sunscreen :
Unscented sunscreen is hypoallergenic and contains soothing Centella Asiatica. It absorbs quickly and leaves no white residue on the skin. Suitable for sensitive skin.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics :
Enriched with 30% rice extract and grain probiotic ingredients, this formula intensely moisturizes and nourishes the skin. EWG-certified ingredients have skin-soothing properties, making them particularly suitable for sensitive skin.
Hamél Vegan Relief Water Essence Sun Cream :
Light sun protection with chemical filters, moisturizing, suitable for all skin types, no white residue, no rolling off, even for sensitive skin, no eye irritation, suitable for darker skin types as it does not whiten.
Than You Farmer Sun Project Skin-Relief Sun Cream:
A fresh sunscreen with a light texture that is neither sticky nor whitening. Soothes sensitive skin with 8-Relieful complex and Centella Asiatica, moisturizes dry skin, suitable for oily and sensitive skin.
Whamisa Damask Rose Petal Mist:
Moisturizing facial spray with damask rose petals that provide the skin with valuable nutrients. Lotus blossom & chrysanthemum detoxify and soothe the skin. With its pH value of 5.0-5.5, it is ideal for sensitive skin.
Whamisa Organic Flowers Olive Leaf Mist:
Protects the skin from drying out, for example on an airplane. Can be used as a toner or as a skin refreshment. 95.14% of the ingredients come from certified organic farming, suitable for sensitive skin.