Sensitive Skin Survival Guide — What Actually Works
if your skin reacts to everything — new products, weather changes, stress, even water temperature — you're probably exhausted from trying to find things that won't make it worse.
but here's something most people with "sensitive skin" don't realise: you might not have been born with sensitive skin. you might have made it sensitive.
reactive skin vs. truly sensitive skin:
truly sensitive skin is a genetic predisposition (rosacea, eczema, conditions you've had since childhood). this needs specialised, ongoing management.
reactive skin is skin that's BECOME sensitive due to damage — over-exfoliation, harsh products, stripped barrier, too many actives. this is fixable.
most people who think they have sensitive skin actually have reactive skin. and that's good news because it means you can reverse it.
how to stop the reactivity cycle:
eliminate fragrance and essential oils from every product. every. single. one.
stop all exfoliating acids for at least 3–4 weeks.
use only 3 products: gentle cleanser, barrier-repairing moisturiser, SPF.
don't introduce ANYTHING new until your skin stops reacting to the basics.
avoid hot water on your face. lukewarm only.
patch test everything on your jawline for 48 hours before full application.
what to look for in products:
fragrance-free (not "unscented" — that can still contain masking fragrance)
no denatured alcohol
niacinamide (anti-inflammatory + barrier supportive)
ceramides
minimal ingredient lists with clinical-grade transparency
At Rejuvaus, formulations are built for exactly this — barrier-first, irritant-free, clinically focused. multi-active products that deliver results without the reactive triggers. because your skincare should be the solution, never the cause.
calm is the new goal. not just clear — calm.
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