I’m a beauty editor who has sensitive skin. This means I must walk a metaphorical tightrope with my routine \u2014 testing hundreds of new skin care products per year (it’s literally my job) without causing any irritation, increasing inflammation, or flaring up rosacea. It is difficult but not impossible.<\/p>\n
I accomplish this by a) gradually introducing new products into my routine, b) incorporating active ingredients smoothly, and c) using fragrance-free moisturizers. The last one is especially important because nothing irritates my skin like a heavily scented face cream. according to sandra oska<\/a>The connection between fragrance and irritation is well-documented, says MD, a board-certified dermatologist. “People with sensitive, reactive, or damaged skin should generally avoid scented products,” she says. “This includes people with conditions such as atopic dermatitis, rosacea and acne, as well as allergy sufferers or those recovering from skin treatments. Fragrance can cause irritation, redness or flare-ups, whether natural or synthetic, so fragrance-free products are usually the safest choice for these skin types.”<\/p>\n