Sensitive skin: what really works?

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Sensitive skin: what really works?

Understanding the causes and adopting the right gestures

Redness, tightness, tingling, discomfort… Does your skin react to the slightest change?

You’re not alone: nearly one in two women say they have sensitive skin. These reactions can be temporary or chronic, diffuse or localized. Calming your skin starts with understanding it better.

Why does your skin react?

Skin sensitivity can affect all skin types at any age. It may be temporary (linked to stress, hormones, medical treatments, pregnancy) or long-lasting.

Sensitive skin is skin that overreacts to normally well-tolerated factors: temperature changes, stress, unsuitable cosmetics, friction... It often causes discomfort, even without visible signs.

What to avoid

  • Harsh cleansers like some gels or micellar waters can weaken the skin’s protective barrier.
  • Hot water and rubbing can worsen discomfort and sensitivity.
  • Grainy exfoliants can irritate delicate skin.
  • Over-layering or frequently changing skincare routines disrupt the skin’s balance.

What sensitive skin really needs

  • Soothing ingredients like chamomile, calendula, or barley water to calm the skin.
  • Moisturizing and protective ingredients to restore comfort.
  • Light, non-comedogenic textures that let the skin breathe without leaving a greasy film.
  • A short and effective routine with a few carefully chosen products used consistently.
  • Favor natural, gentle, fragrance-free formulas.

The SENSITIVE range: designed for delicate and reactive skin

At Les Huilettes, we created SENSITIVE, a skincare line made with 100% natural ingredients, fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, and tested under dermatological control.

This range includes:

  • EXTRA GENTLE SOAP – Moisturizing and soothing, it gently cleanses face, body or hands while respecting fragile skin.
  • CREAM – Our universal fragrance-free emulsion to hydrate sensitive skin safely.
  • SENSITIVE – Our oil-serum to calm, nourish and reduce redness or discomfort (tightness, tingling).
  • MIST – A face mist to hydrate, protect against environmental stress and visibly even out the complexion.

This range is also perfectly suited for skin undergoing acne treatments, eczema, rosacea or any form of hypersensitivity.

Our recommended daily routine

Morning

  • Spritz MIST to awaken and protect.
  • Apply CREAM to hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier.

Evening

  • Cleanse gently with CLEANSE.
  • Use EXTRA GENTLE SOAP (max 3 times a week).
  • Apply SENSITIVE to nourish and soothe.
  • Finish with CREAM for deep hydration.

Because sensitive skin needs care, consistency and the right ingredients, following a targeted, gentle routine can truly make a difference.

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