Sensitive & Reactive Skin
Reactive, delicate skin ke liye.
When skin is reactive, start with the barrier only: a gentle cleanse + Hydrating Moisturiser (ceramides; it contains fragrance, so patch test first). Skip glycolic cleansers, 10% niacinamide, and retinol until skin is calm — then add one product at a time.
Cash on delivery across Pakistan. Four questions adjust the routine to your skin type and sensitivity.
Three things behind
sensitive skin
Over-cleansing, hot water, and too many actives thin the barrier.
Stripping formulas are common triggers. Keep your routine low-lather, simple, and barrier-first.
More products ≠ better skin. Fewer, gentler steps outperform.
The routine
- 01Water rinse
Skip foaming cleansers while skin is reactive.
- 02
Moisturise + SPFCeramide comfort layer (contains fragrance — patch test first); finish with broad-spectrum SPF 50.
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- 01Gentle cleanse
A mild, non-acid cleanser to remove the day's sunscreen — water alone does not. Not the glycolic face wash.
- 02
One new product at a time: add one, wait two weeks, then the next. Start two together and you cannot tell which one your skin is reacting to.
Making it work
in this climate
A few gentle rules
- Apply a small amount to a discreet area of the jawline once daily for 2–3 days. Stop if persistent redness, itching or irritation occurs.
- Introduce one product at a time — never two together.
- If skin is currently irritated, pause actives and stick to a gentle cleanse + moisturiser.
- Brightening Face Wash (glycolic) and Hydra Glow Serum (10% niacinamide) can wait until the barrier is calm.
The timeline nobody tells you
With Hydrating Moisturiser, used as directed.
- Day 1 — Skin feels immediately softer and more comfortable.
- Week 2 — Dry patches and tightness noticeably reduced.
- Week 4 — Barrier feels stronger; skin looks calmer and healthier.
Products that fit this routine.
Start with one and add the rest later, or take the whole routine now.
Questions
Guides for sensitive skin
Centella products sold in Pakistan, and why the extract named on the label is not always the same ingredient. Elluvi makes none.
Read the guideCleansers for sensitive skin in Pakistan, what to look for on the label, and the market-specific triggers worth ruling out before buying anything.
Read the guideSkin that turns red, stings or burns easily: what to use and what to stop, in Pakistani heat. Fragrance-free washes, ceramide moisturisers, sunscreen, and when redness is rosacea.
Read the guideAnswer four questions and this routine adjusts to your skin type, sensitivity and retinol history. Under a minute, no account.
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