If you have super sensitive skin, these products work beautifully and have potent, anti-inflammatory ingredients. These formulas also include ingredients that normally pose some risk for sensitive skin types. But, in these formulas, they just work! Overall, they are a great combo of effective and calming ingredients. How do calming, anti-inflammatory ingredients work?
Anti-inflammatory ingredients work by addressing redness, irritation, edema (fluid retention), and swelling. They can also work by being antioxidants and destroying free radicals (particles in the air and our bodies).
Anti-inflammatory ingredients help to build our skin barrier, and likewise, they can help the skin repair and heal itself.
BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics Set SPF50+ PA++++ (2 packs) - 50ml
For instance, this probiotic sunscreen is super refreshing unlike some creamy sunscreens. It’s one of the most hydrating. calming, skin-nourishing, and lightweight sunscreens we know of. Plus, it’s an SPF 50. Sunscreen is also very important in soothing the skin because it protects the barrier from UV radiation and free radicals.
Furthermore, rice water has calming, anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s known to work especially well for soothing eczema symptoms. Some studies also demonstrate how they help the skin microbiome to stay balanced, creating a calming effect.
Medicube - Red Foam Cleanser - 120ml
This is a very gentle salicylic acid cleanser. Although salicylic acid can be irritating for some, this formula is specifically calming and gentle on the skin. On the other hand, salicylic acid can work to soothe some skin types because it helps to dissolve oil. Too much oil on the skin can cause inflammation and irritation. Plus, to balance the BHA component, this cleanser also includes sophora angustifolia root extract, which is one of the three major plant soothing agents for skin care.
THANK YOU FARMER - Rice Pure Clay Mask to Foam Cleanser - 150ml
Not only can it be difficult to find a soothing foaming cleanser, but it can be a challenge to find a cleanser with clay that is gentle. This truly does well for sensitive skin types. And although this does have kaolin clay, it has a tremendous amount of hydrating ingredients.
For instance, it has oryza sativa rice extract, centella asiactica extract, and ceramide NP. Oryza sativa rice extract is a great ingredient for treating itchiness while centella asiatica is fantastic for redness. Ceramide NP also moisturizes the skin barrier and helps the skin to retain hydration. This does have orange flower oil, but it is not irritating. Cassandra is normally irritated by citrus, and this did not irritate her skin at all.
BONAJOUR - Peptide Water Cream - 100ml
Peptides are so soothing for the skin, and some say they even help the skin stay hydrated. This is very lightweight, and it’s a great match for oily and sensitive skin. This also has propanediol, adenosine, and allantoin.
A 2019 study even shows that adenosine helps with wound healing by increasing cell proliferation. Furthermore, this cream even has witch hazel, which works great for oily skin, but can be irritating for some. Not in this formula though!
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