Hi girls,

For those of you who have sensitive skin, what do you use as a cleasner, moisturiser etc?

I can't even use cetaphil moisturiser - my face just gets red and hot

Do you have skin that reacts to just about everything you put on it? If so, I can relate! My fair Northern European skin combined with childhood eczema, allergic hives, and the fact that I have had rosacea since around the age of two, pretty much guarantees that my skin is a minefield. Of course, I have tried all of those sensitive skin products, the calming lotion potions, the all-natural brands, and even some topical dermatologist treatments, but more than anything, my skin just wanted to be left alone. Really, I can only dream of those anti-aging treatments and spa facials (another disaster story for another time!).

For a while, I didn’t use anything … soap / cleanser, lotions, or oils. I had to let my skin “chill” and cleanse itself via exercise and gentle rinsing. Surprisingly, it did rather well, but with extremely dry weather, and my desire to wear just a little make-up, some sort of a skincare routine was eventually required. That said, I searched for years for some products that wouldn’t elicit a bright cherry color and a face full of oh-so-attractive hives. And, at least for now, I have found success! Plus my mini-routine is not only ultra-sensitive, but it is also all-natural, and really cheap!

What about the dermalogica and md formulations that you said you were using in this thread:Using different brands of skin care-your opinion?

Anyway, if I were you I'd go to a dermatologist because your skin seems to be so sensitive. They can help and guide you with the products that you can use. You can also look for the word "hypo-allergenic" when looking for cleansers and moisturizers.