16 Best Face Washes for Sensitive Skin in 2023
17.07.2023 - 16:23
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You’ve lost track of the number of times you have changed your skincare products in an attempt to find a face wash that doesn’t burn, trigger redness, or leave your skin feeling like it’s been in a tussle with a grater. You’ve even started dreading the twice-daily ritual of washing your face.
That ends now. We’ve put together a list of the 16 best face washes for sensitive skin in 2023 on the market. And we haven’t just included the products that cost the equivalent of a weeks’ groceries – there’s a little something in there for everyone with sensitive skin.
Before we delve into specific products, let’s take a closer look at what it means to have sensitive skin.
Sensitive skin is a broad term that is used to describe skin that reacts easily to – and is unable to tolerate – certain conditions.
These conditions may be environmental, such as harsh weather conditions, pollution, diet or skin care products, but sensitivity may also be linked to underlying medical conditions (such as eczema or rosacea) or hormonal changes. Even stress can trigger skin sensitivity. Some people are more genetically predisposed to having sensitive skin, and, as we age and our skin becomes thinner, it is more likely to be reactive.
Signs of skin sensitivity include: redness, itching, inflammation, burning, stinging, tightness, flakiness, and discomfort.
Skin that is sensitive might burn or sting after it comes into contact with cosmetic or cleaning products, or it might feel inflamed or uncomfortable after you’ve been exercising or spending time in the sun.
There are so many potential triggers for sensitive skin and they differ