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Soft as Silk: A Gentle Guide to Sensitive Skin

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Calm. Protect. Restore.

Skin sensitivity is more common than you might think, and it can affect anyone regardless of skin type.

This condition often shows up as redness, stinging, or discomfort when exposed to certain products or environmental triggers.

While sensitive skin can be genetic, it may also develop due to a compromised skin barrier, overuse of strong actives, or exposure to harsh climates.

With the right approach—especially with the gentle, soothing formulations that Korean skincare is known for—you can calm your skin and strengthen its resilience over time.

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Sensitive skin reacts more easily to everyday triggers like skincare products, weather changes, stress, or diet, often showing redness, itching, burning, or dryness. This sensitivity is usually caused by a weakened skin barrier, allowing irritants to penetrate more easily and disrupt skin balance.

Korean skincare focuses on strengthening the barrier while calming and hydrating the skin. COSRX Pure Fit Cica Serum (30ml) helps soothe sensitivity and reduce redness with centella-based care, while COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream (50ml) locks in moisture and reinforces the skin barrier—keeping sensitive skin calm, comfortable, and resilient.

COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner 210ml

Innisfree Aloe Revital Soothing Gel 300ml

BOM Just One Houttuynia Cordata Extract 150ml

Nature Republic Forest Garden Chamomile Cleansing Oil (2 Size)

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When managing sensitivity, the goal is to repair and protect the skin barrier while reducing inflammation. Start with gentle, low-pH cleansers to maintain your skin’s natural acid mantle, and follow with toners, essences, and serums rich in soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica, heartleaf (houttuynia cordata), green tea, and panthenol. These help calm redness, provide lasting hydration, and encourage skin repair. Creams and moisturizers should be free of heavy fragrances and unnecessary additives, while sunscreens should be mineral-based or formulated for sensitive skin to avoid stinging.

Consistency is key—layer your products lightly, avoid harsh scrubs or high concentrations of active ingredients until your barrier is healthy, and listen to your skin’s signals. Over time, a well-chosen Korean skincare routine can help reduce sensitivity flare-ups and improve overall skin comfort.

COSRX Full Fit Propolis light Ampoule 30ml

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum 80ml

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Calming True Sheet Mask 21ml

Etude Soon Jung Hydro Barrier Cream 75ml

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