PETALING JAYA: When skin suddenly begins to sting, itch or turn red, it can be tempting to add more products in the hope that one of them will bring relief.
Yet doing so can make it harder to identify what caused the reaction. For sensitive or irritated skin, a scaled-back routine comprising a gentle cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen may be a better place to start.
Still, “natural”, “hypoallergenic” and “additive-free” are not guarantees that a product will suit everyone. What matters is the formulation as a whole and how an individual’s skin responds to it.
Here are five commonly discussed ingredients and what sensitive-skin users should know about them.
