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If you havesensitive skin, the skin-care aisle at the drugstore can feel like a danger zone.
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Will this cream cause my face to break out in arash?
Is this cleanser OK for dry skin?
Stinging and red spots can be one sign that the product you’re using is too strong.
But the goal is to avoid that altogether.
And they are all super affordable and accessible.
Just stroll into your local drugstore to find each of these buys.
Sensitive skin often has trouble holding on to moisture.
That’s why it’s so important to use hydrating products from head to toe.
Cetaphil makes great moisturizing cleansers for the skin, says Eric Schweiger, M.D.
I recommend cleansers that balance skin.
And that’s where Dove comes in.
Both the bar and the body wash are hydrating.
He also likes the Dove Men + Care line for male patients.
Basically this Vanicream product is devoid of all the ingredients that might cause a flare-up.
He recommends the Garnier formula for sensitive skin.
Theyre less harsh than oils and do a great job of removing makeup.
Theyre often fragrance free which is often an irritant for sensitive skin.
She recommends this micellar formula from Simple.
Heidi Waldorf, M.D., recommends this product to her patients who love makeup but have sensitive skin.
This formula won’t require extra rubbing or tugging to get rid of mascara and eye shadow.
Just hold the precut pads against your eye for a few seconds to let the ingredients dissolve makeup.
Plus, it is approved by the National Eczema Association."
This formula has an SPF of 30, but it won’t cause any redness or irritation.
“It contains shea butter and glycerin and is safe even for babies to use.”
Many of our derms recommended this product for flare-ups.
“Apply to affected area for up to two weeks.
If the rash is not improving, double-check to visit your dermatologist,” says Dr. Zeichner.
Dr. Waldorf recommends using it on scaly areas, even on the face.
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