When sensitive skin reacts, some symptoms can include:
• Rough-textured, flaky patches of skin
• Dry, cracked skin
• Swelling of the skin
Your cleansing skin care routine should be your opportunity to equip you to take on the day in soft, smooth, healthy-looking skin you’re comfortable to be in. So, because we believe sensitive skin care should be as caring as any other part of your beauty routine, we’re delving into some top skin care routine tips to help you address sensitive skin.
Sensitive Skin Care Routine
What is sensitive skin?
To create the best skin care routine for sensitive skin, we need to begin with an understanding of what sensitive skin is.
Sensitive skin like many other skin issues, is the result of a weakened skin barrier. Once the skin barrier is impaired, the skin’s moisture balance is disturbed resulting in a lack of sufficient moisture for the skin barrier to work effectively. As the skin barrier is unable to do its job of protecting the skin, your skin becomes vulnerable to external irritants such as certain fabrics and chemicals. As the skin comes in contact with external irritants, it becomes inflamed.
If your skin is prone to inflammation from contact with external irritants, you may have sensitive skin.
What is a good skin care routine for sensitive skin?
Your daily shower routine may be a great way to get clean, but it can also be an opportunity for sensitive skin to get triggered, causing an allergic reaction. At Dove, we believe that with every cleansing routine there lies an opportunity for you to practice some pampering sensitive skin care. Which is why our bath time products are formulated to leave your skin feeling smooth, soft and nourished.
What products can I use for sensitive skin?
A good skin care routine for sensitive skin is one that includes gentle cleansers and a sensitive skin moisturiser. Browse our moisturisers that won't irritate your skin, like our sensitive skin care products – Dove Sensitive Skin Micellar Beauty Cream Bar.
Dove Sensitive Skin Products
What is the Dove Sensitive Skin Soap Bar?
Our beauty bar provides nourishing care to your skin with a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic soap for sensitive skin formula that’s gentle on sensitive skin. Dove Sensitive Beauty Bar gives you truly mild cleansing that leaves sensitive skin feeling soft and smooth. This Dove sensitive skin care products bar brings you the classic Dove cleansers and ¼ moisturising cream in a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic bar that’s gentle enough for sensitive skin.
How often should I use Dove Sensitive Skin Soap Bar?
Suitable for daily use, it helps protect skin’s natural moisture and can be used on your hands, body or face. Get the gentle skincare for sensitive skin that you deserve – try Dove Sensitive Beauty Bar.
A fragrance-free body wash is an excellent choice for daily cleansing.
A bonus tip to buff up your skin care routine is by avoiding products with harsh chemicals or fragrances that can dry out and irritate your skin. Also, if certain clothing materials cause a skin reaction, opt for clothes made out of organic cotton instead as they are less harsh on sensitive skin.
If sensitive skin is an issue you’re dealing with, don’t stress. Simply identify and avoid practices and products that cause your skin to react. Look out for sensitive skin care products specially formulated for sensitive skin like our Dove Sensitive Skincare range and welcome soft, moisturised, healthy-looking skin.
FAQs about Sensitive Skin Care Routine
A good starting sensitive skin care routine includes three steps: cleanse with a gentle cleanser for sensitive skin, like Dove Sensitive Beauty Bar; pat dry; and apply a sensitive skin moisturiser. Keep products minimal until you know what your skin tolerates. Avoid exfoliants, alcohol-based toners, and synthetic fragrances in the first few weeks.
Yes. A fragrance-free body wash is suitable for all skin types, not just sensitive skin. It reduces the overall chemical load on your skin and is particularly beneficial if you have eczema, allergies, or simply prefer a gentler cleansing experience. Dove's hypoallergenic shower gel and beauty bars are excellent fragrance-free options.
A good sensitive skin moisturiser should contain ceramides to repair the skin barrier, glycerin for gentle hydration, and soothing ingredients like oat extract or niacinamide. Avoid moisturisers with synthetic fragrance, essential oils, lanolin, or denatured alcohol. Dove's moisturising products are dermatologically tested and formulated without common irritants.
Yes. Dove Sensitive Skin Micellar Beauty Cream Bar is a hypoallergenic soap for sensitive skin — though technically it is not a soap, it is a beauty bar. It is fragrance-free, sulphate-free, and formulated with ¼ moisturising cream to clean without stripping. It has been dermatologically tested and is suitable for daily use on the face, body, and hands.
Many sensitive skin care products work for both face and body, but facial skin is thinner and more reactive. Dove Sensitive Beauty Bar is gentle enough for both. For the body, a fragrance-free body wash like Dove Hypoallergenic Shower Gel provides deep cleansing without irritation. Always patch test a new product on your inner arm before applying to your face.
Yes. A consistent sensitive skin care routine using sensitive skin care products that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and moisturising can significantly reduce redness over time. The key is avoiding triggers: skip hot water, harsh scrubs, and products with sulphates or alcohol. A gentle cleanser for sensitive skin paired with a sensitive skin moisturiser helps restore the skin barrier and calm inflammation.
