Sensitive skin can be a challenge. Redness, irritation, dryness, and reactions to common ingredients are all too familiar for those with delicate skin. Finding the best skincare for sensitive skin means looking for gentle, fragrance-free formulas that strengthen your skin barrier while delivering hydration and nourishment.

Why Sensitive Skin Needs Special Care

Unlike normal or oily skin, sensitive skin has a weakened barrier. This makes it more reactive to environmental stressors, harsh ingredients, and changes in climate. Choosing the best skincare for sensitive skin isn’t just about avoiding irritation—it’s about supporting your skin’s natural protective mechanisms.

Key Ingredients to Look for With Sensitive Skin

• Ceramides: Reinforce the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss. Fuca’s Barrier Boost Ceramide Repair Cream and Power of Ten Ceramide Repair Oil are rich in ceramides that protect and nourish sensitive skin.

• Hyaluronic Acid: Provides deep hydration without heaviness. Hydration Hero Hyaluronic Rescue Serum contains multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid for optimal skin plumpness.

• Niacinamide: Calms redness, reduces inflammation, and supports barrier repair, featured in Hydration Hero Hyaluronic Rescue Serum.

• Non-Comedogenic Plant Oils: Oils like jojoba, raspberry seed, and oat kernel nourish without clogging pores, helping sensitive skin maintain softness and elasticity. Featured in Power of Ten Ceramide Repair Oil.

Ingredients to Avoid if You Have Sensitive Skin

• Fragrances and Essential Oils: Can trigger flare-ups or irritation.

• Harsh Alcohols: Strip natural oils and worsen dryness.

• Strong Acids, Potent Vitamin C Serums or Retinoids: May damage an already fragile barrier—introduce gradually and patch test.

Caring for Sensitive Skin During Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can make skin extra fragile, dry, and reactive. Gentle care is essential:

• Fragrance-Free Products Only: Avoid perfumes, essential oils, and harsh chemicals that can irritate skin.

• Barrier Support is Key: Ceramide-rich products like Barrier Boost Ceramide Repair Cream and Power of Ten Ceramide Repair Oil help protect weakened skin and reduce moisture loss.

• Hydration Boost: Lightweight serums like Hydration Hero Hyaluronic Rescue Serum restore water balance without overwhelming sensitive skin.

• Sun Protection: Chemotherapy can make skin more photosensitive, so gentle SPF is important.

• Simplify Your Routine: Stick to a few well-formulated, safe products to reduce the chance of irritation.

Tip: Always patch test new products and introduce them gradually during treatment.

How to Build a Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin

1. Cleanse Gently: Use fragrance-free, mild cleansers that won’t strip moisture. Try Fuca's Sensitive Suds Moisturising Cleanser.   Tip: For skin suffering from extreme sensitivity only cleanse skin once a day at night. This way you are not washing the skin's natural oils away too frequently. In the morning, rinse skin with lukewarm water only and gentle pat with a clean towel before applying barrier creams.

2. Hydrate: Apply Hydration Hero Hyaluronic Rescue Serum to restore water content and plump the skin.

3. Repair and Protect: Use Barrier Boost Ceramide Repair Cream  or Power of Ten Ceramide Repair Oil to strengthen the barrier.

4. Sun Protection: Always finish your morning routine with SPF to prevent UV-induced damage.