Routine refresh
Sensitive skin
Summary
Sensitive skin can be unpredictable, but the right routine can help protect, pamper, and perfect your skin’s balance. Say goodbye to redness, tightness and irritation with NIVEA’s step-by-step guide to calmer, more comfortable skin.
Why so
Sensitive
Sensitive skin isn’t a skin type, it’s more like a skin personality. It reacts more easily to internal and external triggers, and it can show up differently for everyone.
sensitive skin?
- Genetics: Some people are just naturally more reactive.
- Underlying conditions: Eczema, rosacea, or other skin quirks can make skin flare.
- Environment: Sun, wind, cold, and seasonal changes can trigger irritation.
- Topical triggers: Strong cleansers, acids, or perfumes can upset the skin barrier.
- Lifestyle factors: Stress, diet, and sleep all affect how your skin looks and feels.
Routine refresh
Step-by-step
Replenish your routine with this step-by-step guide, built around the essentials for sensitive skin
Simple 3-step routine
Shaving for sensitive skin
Expert
Advice
Science-backed skincare tips—straight from our dermatologist
- Calm the flush
Look for niacinamide, allantoin, or oat extract to dial down redness and strengthen the barrier over time.
- Balance the mix
Layer a lightweight gel serum under a richer cream only on dry patches so oily zones stay clear while drier areas get extra support.
- Boost weekly
Treat your skin to a calming mask or barrier-repair treatment 1-2 times per week.
- Winter-proof
Swap to creams with ceramides or shea butter to reinforce your barrier against cold, dry air.
- Summer-ize
Pick water-based moisturizers with barrier-friendly ingredients (like panthenol or glycerin) for protection that doesn’t weigh you down in the heat.
- Lock it in
Apply humectants (like hyaluronic acid) first, then seal with emollients or occlusives so hydration lasts longer.
- Test at night
Introduce new products into your evening routine first—skin repairs while you sleep, and you’ll catch reactions before morning.
NIVEA
picks
Caring for sensitive skin doesn’t need to be complicated. Explore NIVEA’s range for sensitive skin, from gentle cleansers and hydrating serums to barrier-repair creams and SPF care, and build a routine that works for you.
