Why Sensitive Skin Needs a Different Moisturiser
Sensitive skin reacts to ingredients that most people tolerate without issue — synthetic fragrances, alcohol, parabens, and certain preservatives. The result? Redness, stinging, breakouts, or a tight, uncomfortable feeling after applying products that claim to be gentle.
Choosing the right moisturiser for sensitive skin isn't just about what's in the formula — it's equally about what's not in it.
What to Look for in a Sensitive Skin Moisturiser
- Fragrance-free: Fragrance (synthetic or natural) is the number one cause of contact dermatitis. A truly fragrance-free formula is non-negotiable for reactive skin.
- No parabens or sulphates: These common preservatives and cleansing agents can disrupt the skin barrier and trigger inflammation.
- Barrier-supporting ingredients: Look for panthenol (provitamin B5), ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and plant-based oils that reinforce the skin's natural protective layer.
- ECOCERT or COSMOS certified: Third-party certification ensures the formula meets strict standards for natural ingredients — removing the guesswork from 'natural' claims.
Face vs. Body: Do You Need Different Products?
Facial skin is thinner and more reactive than body skin, so it benefits from lighter, more targeted formulas. Body skin, particularly on the legs and arms, tends to be drier and benefits from richer creams with higher concentrations of emollients like urea and panthenol.
Our Recommendations for Sensitive Skin
At KERTIH, we've formulated two dedicated moisturisers for sensitive skin:
- Sensitive Skin Moisturiser Fragrance Free — a lightweight, ECOCERT-certified face moisturiser with no synthetic fragrance, designed to calm, hydrate, and protect reactive skin.
- Sensitive Skin Body Cream — a nourishing vegan body cream that soothes and softens without irritating ingredients.
Both are vegan, ECOCERT COSMOS certified, and formulated specifically for skin that needs gentle, effective care.