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Throughout my 26 years, I’ve dealt with a lot of skin issues. From acne to rosacea to oily skin to dry skin, and everything in between. After years of experimentation with my skincare, I’ve finally found the best skincare routine for sensitive skin. It’s simple, affordable, and won’t irritate your skin. If you want healthy, glowing skin – but don’t want to break the bank – this skincare routine is for you, girl!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Simple<\/em> Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m going to break this down into a morning and nighttime skincare routine. They’re very similar, but with slightly different end goals. Since I’ve dealt with oily skin for a good portion of my life, I hate the feeling of oily & greasy skin throughout the day. So I save the real deep moisturizing & repair for nighttime. That way, I don’t have to deal with greasy skin throughout the day, but I still get the benefits of added moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive into my morning skincare routine…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: I am not a dermatologist or skin professional of any sort… This is just the skincare routine that has worked for my sensitive skin after years of trying out different products. I am not a doctor and can not guarantee anything that works for me will work for your skin. For a diagnosis\/treatment curated to your individual needs, see a medical professional. \ud83d\ude42<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My 5-Step Morning Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Skip Cleansing – Just Use Water <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since my skin is so sensitive, I avoid using any harsh cleansers at all costs. In the mornings, I don’t use any cleanser at all. I simply soak a washcloth in cold water and dab it on my face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cold water helps to: 1. wake me up & 2. reduce any redness or sensitivity from the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a cleanser in the morning, go for it girl! Simply using water works for me, but if you struggle with acne, etc., you may want to use cleanser in the morning instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Toner <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I didn’t use toner for the longest time because, honestly, I didn’t know what the heck it did. After doing some research, I learned that the main purposes of toner are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Remove impurities<\/li>
  2. Protect your skin<\/li>
  3. Improve the efficacy of other products (1<\/a>)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Another thing that held me back was not being able to find a toner that worked well with my sensitive skin. I was so freaking excited when I found this Burts Bees Sensitive Skin Toner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This toner has aloe vera, which is incredible for my redness-prone skin. It also has witch hazel, which “sweeps away excess oil and impurities, tones and nourishes skin, and balances pH levels.” (2<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Personally, I love this toner because it leaves my skin feeling soothed & doesn’t dry it out at all. It’s also great for reducing redness, which is a big win for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Moisturize <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    We all know how important moisturizer is in our skincare routines. For a long time, this was the only step I took in my skincare (besides cleansing.) Having dry skin just feels terrible and makes it incredibly challenging to apply any other products\/makeup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Living in Florida, my skin doesn’t get quite as dry as it used to in Illinois. However, it still desperately needs moisture. I can tell the difference in my skin’s texture if I skip one day of moisturizing. It feels dry, dull, and no foundation or makeup seems to look good on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Due to my sensitive skin, I also struggled to find a moisturizer that didn’t irritate my skin, break me out, and\/or cause redness\/itchiness. I went through a bunch of different moisturizers that would cause a rash on my chin and jawline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What the heck?! Ain’t nobody got time for that…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Finally, I found the… drum roll, please… Burts Bees sensitive skin daily moisturizer<\/a>! Honestly, this post isn’t even sponsored by Burts Bees and we have no working relationship with them. Their sensitive skin products are just really <\/em>dang good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This moisturizer is so lightweight and feels airy on my skin, while giving it that boost of hydration it needs in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. SPF <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Can’t forget about everyone’s current skincare *obsession* (and for good reason) – SPF! I can’t believe how many years I spent not putting SPF on my face and thinking “the SPF 15 in my foundation will be enough!” …Hell nah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My face used to burn all the time and I would seriously wonder why\/ get so frustrated. I would think “my foundation has SPF in it – why the heck isn’t it doing its job?!?” I’m sure there are girls who can relate out there…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I have very pale skin and it burns after being outside for 15 minutes – especially when it comes to my face. So SPF is definitely a step that I NEVER skip these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Similar to moisturizer, it took a while to find a face sunscreen that didn’t irritate\/ break out my face. The one I finally landed on that I’ve been using for years is the CeraVe SPF 30 Moisturizing Lotion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It still goes on a little greasy, not going to lie, but much less so than others I had used in the past. & it actually works great for my sensitive skin & doesn’t cause breakouts or any sort of rash. Underneath foundation, you can’t even tell that it’s on, which is a huge plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Use Light Makeup That Won’t Irritate Your Face<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    This isn’t necessarily a full step in itself, but it’s so important that I decided to make it one! (& I just wanted 5 steps for both morning & night ;).)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you can’t already tell, a lot<\/em> of products irritate my face… When it comes to makeup, that’s no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It took years of trying different makeup products to find ones that wouldn’t irritate my skin or make me break out. I’m happy to say I finally found them, and they’re incredibly affordable & realistic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I hate that every article like this out there seems to have you spending $100+ on makeup products if you want to get high quality. I’m sure that’s great if you have the money in your budget to spend that much on makeup, but I for one, definitely don’t. I try to keep my makeup products to under $15\/piece (preferably less than that.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My affordable finds (that actually work wonders) include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n