The Ordinary Sensitive Skin Regimen

The Ordinary Sensitive Skin Regimen – I want to start by saying that I LOVE The Ordinary because I have sensitive skin. I am so thankful that The Ordinary does not use fragrance. So, if, like me, fragrance is often the issue, I hope The Ordinary works for you as well as it works for me. Further down the page, you can find more information about the products in this regimen and a quick guide to sensitive skin.

Sensitive Skin Regimen Products

• Hyaluronic Acid
• Plant-Derived Squalane Oil
• Natural Moisturizing Factors

The Ordinary Sensitive Skin Regimen

This is what your morning and evening skincare routine would look like. Read more about sensitive skin and The Ordinary products below.

Morning Cleanse Hyaluronic Acid Natural Moisturizing Factors SPF

Morning Cleanse Hyaluronic Acid Natural Moisturizing Factors SPF

Your Step By Step Guide To Applying Your Products

• Start with cleansed skin. You can choose from one of these cleansers from The Ordinary & NIOD. I have sensitive skin and have used all 5 with no problems at all.
• Once cleansed, put 2/3 drops of Hyaluronic Acid into the palm of your hands and pat or massage into your skin. Some people say this should be applied to damp skin. The Ordinary says to use however you wish.
• After applying your Hyaluronic Acid, use a pea-sized amount of Natural Moisturizing Factors followed by your SPF.
• For your evening routine, start with cleansed skin.
• You could apply Hyaluronic Acid here, even though this routine goes straight to oil.
• 2/3 drops of oil is all you need, followed by your moisturizer.
• If you don´t like oils, skip the oil or add a drop or 2 to your moisturizer and then apply.
• See what works for you.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid

A quick look at Hyaluronic Acid

• Targets hydration and general skin health
• You can apply this in the morning and evening.
• This water-based product would be applied after cleansing.
• Hyaluronic Acid has no conflicts, making it a fabulous product for any skincare regimen.
• Instead, you could use marine Hyaluronics, Amino Acids, and NIOD MMHC2.

Natural Moisturising Factors

A quick look at Natural Moisturising Factors

• Hydrates skin.
• Repairs skin.
• No conflicts at all.
• You can use NMF in the morning and the evening.
• There are 2 other moisturizers: NMF + Beta Glucan and NMF + PhytoCeramides.

The Ordinary Squalane Oil

A quick look at The Ordinary Squalane Oil

• Squalane Oil is excellent for Dehydration.
• You can use Squalane Oil in the morning and evening
• There are no conflicts with this product.
• The Ordinary Squalane Oil can be used on its own, after water-based products, before heavy creams, or you could even mix this with your moisturizer.
• There are more oils you can choose from.

Your Quick Guide To Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is very reactive and prone to flares of itching and redness. It might be a permanent problem, a temporary state, or something that happens in response to something specific, like an ingredient or stress.

What does sensitive skin look/feel like?

During a flare-up, your skin could be red, bumpy, rash, dry, tight, inflamed, and itchy.

Sensitive Skin – What Causes Sensitive Skin?

Many things can cause sensitivity: allergies, eczema, genetics, stress, hormones, sleeplessness, heat, and over-cleansing. Figuring out what triggers your skin is the first step to treating sensitive skin. 

The Best Ordinary Products For Sensitive Skin

• Modulating Glucosides by NIOD, full of calming ingredients, is a godsend for stressed skin.

• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 . Hydration is important for sensitive skin. The added panthenol also helps soothe inflammation.

• Natural Moisturizing Factors To boost the moisture barrier.

Which ingredients should you avoid with sensitive skin?

You should avoid strong acids, like Glycolic Toner, the AHA 30%, and Lactic Acid 10% if you have sensitive skin. Be careful when laying products. Sometimes, it may be the combination that irritates you.

My own experience with sensitive skin

Before The Ordinary, I suffered so many allergic reactions to skincare products, and it was the fragrance used in many products. I have used nearly every single product from The Ordinary, and happy to say I haven´t had any reactions like I used to have.

Tell Us What You Think!

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