Best Skincare for Sensitive Skin in Canada

Keep it simple: a gentle cleanser, a soothing barrier-supporting moisturiser, and a mineral SPF each morning. Introduce any active (like retinol or acids) slowly, one at a time. Avoid over-exfoliating, which is a common cause of sensitivity.

Common triggers include high levels of added fragrance, essential oils, denatured alcohol, and strong or high-strength acids and retinoids used too often. Patch-test new products and build up actives gradually.

Look for soothing and barrier-supporting ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, allantoin, centella (cica), oat and glycerin — they calm and strengthen reactive skin.

Mineral (zinc/titanium) sunscreens are often better tolerated by sensitive and reactive skin because they sit on the surface rather than absorbing UV. See our sunscreens and zinc oxide collections.

Often yes, but start low and slow — a gentle or buffered retinol once or twice a week, building up as tolerated. If you're very reactive, speak to a professional first. Explore our retinol collection.

Yes — gentler vitamin C derivatives or well-formulated serums are usually well tolerated and help with radiance. Introduce slowly and pair with barrier support. See our vitamin C collection.

A gentle, non-stripping cleanser like Alumier SensiCalm, iS Clinical Cleansing Complex or Vivier HEXAM keeps the barrier intact while cleansing.

Barrier-supporting moisturisers like Alumier HydraCalm and SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore calm and replenish reactive skin. See our dehydrated skin collection.

Not exactly — sensitive skin is easily irritated, while redness-prone skin is a specific condition involving persistent redness and flushing. They overlap, and gentle care helps both. See our redness-prone skin and redness & sensitivity collections.

Use ceramide- and lipid-rich moisturisers, avoid over-cleansing and over-exfoliating, keep water temperature lukewarm, and always wear SPF. A stronger barrier means less sensitivity over time.

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