- What are Our Best Serums for Sensitive Skin?
- How To Incorporate a Serum into Your Sensitive Skin Routine
- Tips for Using Serums for Sensitive Skin
- What Are the Benefits of Using a Vitamin C Serum for Sensitive skin?
What are Our Best Serums for Sensitive Skin?
While your skin type may be sensitive, you may also have other concerns you wish to address, such as ageing signs, dullness, blemishes, and dryness. In this case, look for a sensitive skin serum, such as those from La Roche-Posay, that can target these concerns while caring for your sensitive skin with gentle ingredients and formulations. Here are seven of our best serums for sensitive skin, each formulated for different needs:
- Best for hydration: Hyalu B5 Serum
- Best for dark spots and pigmentation: Mela B3 Serum
- Best for radiance: Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum
- Best for signs of ageing: Retinol B3 Serum
- Best for moisturising and repairing: Cicaplast B5 Serum
- Best for intense hydration: Hydraphase Intense Serum
- Best for soothing sensitivity: Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo Serum
Hyalu B5 Serum
Best for: Hydration
The super hydrating
Hyalu B5 serum is our
best hydrating serum for dry sensitive skin and can be used by all skin
types to increase moisture levels in the skin and strengthen the skin
barrier. Formulated with pure hyaluronic acid, madecassoside, and vitamin
B5, this powerful serum helps to improve the appearance of ageing signs
while leaving the skin plump to the touch.
Mela B3 Serum
Best for:
Dark spots & pigmentation Formulated with the hero ingredient Melasyl and
10% niacinamide,
La Roche-Posay’s Mela B3 serum
helps to visibly reduce the look of age spots, sun spots, and
post-inflammatory marks. It’s also suitable for all skin types, including
sensitive skin.
Pure Vitamin C 10 Serum
Best for: Radiance
Vitamin C has many benefits on the skin due to its antioxidant nature that
provides protection from environmental aggressors such as pollution. This
makes it a great ingredient for improving radiance and one that’s found in
formulations such as
La Roche-Posay’s Vitamin C12. This anti-ageing serum not only leaves the skin softer, radiant and
more hydrated with 12% pure vitamin C and salicylic acid, but it also
helps to refine the skin ton
Retinol B3 Serum
Best for: Signs of ageing
Retinol is clinically proven to improve the look of ageing signs on the
skin, and
La Roche-Posay’s Retinol B3 Serum
combines it with soothing vitamin B3 and glycerin to ensure it can be
tolerated by sensitive skin. This formula is also clinically proven to
firm, fill, and smooth the surface of the skin while improving dehydration
and skin irregularities.
Cicaplast B5 Serum
Best for: Hydrating & repairing
If your skin is feeling very sensitive and your skin barrier has been
compromised by daily aggressors, a serum is an effective way of restoring
calm.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast B5
serum is ultra hydrating and smoothing and proven to restore and soothe
the skin barrier in just one hour. This also prevents trans-epidermal
water loss and reduces further sensitivity.
Hydraphase Intense Serum
Best for: Intense hydration
While a moisturiser will help to make the surface of the skin feel more
comfortable, a serum can deliver potent ingredients to the deeper layers
of the dermis.
La Roche-Posay’s Hydraphase Serum
does exactly that with a high concentration of La Roche-Posay Thermal
Spring Water, hyaluronic acid fragments, and water-retaining arginine and
serine. This infuses the skin with water and leaves it looking smoother
and softer.
Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo
Best for: Soothing sensitivity
When your skin is feeling dry, tight and itchy,
La Roche-Posay’s Toleriane Ultra Dermallergo serum
is clinically proven to reduce signs of sensitivity. The formula is our
first neurosensine concentrated serum which hydrates the skin for up to 48
hours while helping to restore the skin barrier and prevent dry skin
flare-ups. Turn to this during times of stress or when your skin starts to
feel sensitive due to environmental aggressors such as pollution, the sun,
or a change in climate.
How to Incorporate Serums into Your Sensitive Skin Routine
Here are our top tips for choosing and using the right serum for you:
- Identify Your Main Concerns: Understand your primary skin concerns to choose the most suitable serum for your sensitive skin.
- Layer Your Serums: Serums with different ingredients can be layered to target multiple concerns simultaneously.
- Gentle Formulations: Opt for gentle and hydrating serums like La Roche-Posay’s Cicaplast B5 Serum and Hyalu B5 Serum for twice-daily use to maintain moisture levels and strengthen the skin barrier.
- Combine with Exfoliants: These hydrating serums work well with exfoliating AHAs and BHAs, helping the skin tolerate these ingredients by keeping the skin barrier intact.
- Night-time Resurfacing: Apply serums with resurfacing ingredients like retinol at night, alongside a hydrator such as Hyalu B5 Serum, to minimise irritation and enhance effectiveness.
- Sun Protection: Since retinol increases photosensitivity, always apply sunscreen on your face and neck the following day to protect your skin.
Tips for Using Serums for Sensitive Skin
- Serum Application Order: Always apply serum after cleansing and before your usual moisturiser and sunscreen, if applying during the daytime.
- How to Apply Serum: Dispense a few drops of your chosen serum onto your skin and gently pat it onto your face and neck.
- Absorption: Allow the serum to fully absorb into your skin before proceeding with a moisturiser.
- Storage: Store your serums in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent degradation of ingredients.
- Consultation: If unsure about the best type of serum for your skin, consult with a dermatologist or skin expert.
- Patch Test: For those with very sensitive and reactive skin, performing a patch test is recommended before introducing new products into your skincare routine.
- Finding the Right Serum: Discovering the right combination of serums can effectively target specific skin concerns, reduce sensitivity, and maintain healthy, vibrant skin.
What Are the Benefits of Using a Vitamin C Serum for Sensitive skin?
There are lots of different serums and ingredients for you to choose from, but we’d like to make a strong case for incorporating a vitamin C serum into your routine. Here’s why:
- Morning Application: For best results, apply a vitamin C serum each morning to maximise protection against UV radiation and environmental stress.
- Use with Sunscreen: Combine with a broad-spectrum sunscreen for comprehensive protection throughout the day.
- Pair with Hydrating Serums: Vitamin C serum can be paired with hydrating serums to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce sensitivity.
Unlock Radiant Skin with La Roche-Posay Serums
Elevate your skincare routine and embrace the transformative power of serums designed for sensitive skin. La Roche-Posay offers a range of serums that cater to various skin needs, from hydrating formulas to those aimed at brightening and evening out skin tone. Discover the perfect addition to your daily regimen and witness the visible difference it can make.
Don't wait to enhance your skincare journey. Try one of the recommended serums for sensitive skin today from La Roche-Posay and experience the change firsthand! Always remember to conduct a patch test with new products and consult a dermatologist for any concerns.
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