The Best Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin: A Simple Guide to Calm, Clear, Glowing Skin

🌿 Step 1: Start With a Gentle, Skin-Loving Cleanser

Your cleanser should never leave your skin feeling tight or stripped. Our Biphasic Make-Up Remover dissolves even heavy SPF and waterproof makeup while nourishing your barrier with squalane and sunflower oil.

💡 Best for: reactive skin, double cleansing, and dry or combination types

Shop now → Biphasic Make-Up Remover

 

💧 Step 2: Hydrate and Rebalance

Next, reach for a toner that calms instead of irritates. Our Hydrating Toner is packed with aloe vera, ginkgo biloba, and panthenol to soothe and prep your skin without alcohol or fragrance.

💡 Pro tip: Apply with your hands and press it in for maximum absorption.

Try the toner → Hydrating Toner

✨ Step 3: Target with Actives That Won’t Aggravate

Many exfoliants are too harsh for sensitive skin. That’s why we created the AHA Peeling Concentrate — a gentle exfoliating serum with 5% natural fruit acids to brighten and smooth without burning.

💡 Use 1–2x per week. No stinging, just glow.

Shop the gentle exfoliator → AHA Peeling Concentrate

🌱 Step 4: Lock in Moisture with a Barrier-Boosting Cream

Sensitive skin craves moisture — not heavy oils. Our Moisturising Day Cream delivers deep hydration with niacinamide, jojoba, and hyaluronic acid while calming redness and reinforcing the skin barrier.

💡 Lightweight, non-comedogenic, and ideal under makeup.

Hydrate here → Moisturising Day Cream

🌙 Step 5: Use a Retinol Alternative That Doesn’t Irritate

Retinol isn’t always friendly to sensitive skin — but bakuchiol is. Our Natural Retinol-Alternative Oil Serum gives you all the smoothing and anti-ageing benefits without dryness, peeling, or irritation.

💡 Use nightly with or without moisturiser for visible results over time.

Shop bakuchiol → Retinol-Alternative Oil Serum

Why Day & Leaf?

We’re not just a brand — we’re a movement in clean, effective, plant-based skincare originating in the UK. Every formula is:

• Fragrance-free

• Dermatologically tested

• Vegan and cruelty-free

• Designed for sensitive, reactive, or eczema-prone skin

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your skincare routine, Day & Leaf is your safe space for healthy, glowing skin.

✨ Ready to Build Your Sensitive Skin Routine?

Visit our shop to explore the full range or take our [Skin Match Quiz] to get personalised product recommendations.

Your skin deserves calm. Your glow starts here.

 

🧠 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❓What is the best skincare routine for sensitive skin?

The best skincare routine for sensitive skin is gentle, fragrance-free, and focused on hydration and barrier repair. It should include a non-stripping cleanser, calming toner, soothing serum, lightweight moisturiser, and a retinol alternative like bakuchiol to avoid irritation.

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❓Which ingredients should I avoid if I have sensitive skin?

If you have sensitive skin, avoid ingredients like synthetic fragrance, alcohol, essential oils, harsh exfoliants (like physical scrubs), and strong retinoids. At Day & Leaf, we use only dermatologically tested, plant-based ingredients suitable for sensitive skin.

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❓Can I use AHA if I have sensitive skin?

Yes — but only in gentle concentrations. Our AHA Peeling Concentrate is formulated with 5% fruit-derived acids that exfoliate without burning or redness. It’s safe for sensitive skin when used 1–2 times per week.

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❓Is plant-based skincare good for sensitive skin?

Absolutely. Plant-based skincare often contains soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and calendula. Day & Leaf products are vegan, cruelty-free, and designed specifically for sensitive and reactive skin.

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❓What is the best moisturiser for eczema-prone skin?

The best moisturiser for eczema-prone skin is one that’s fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and rich in barrier-repairing ingredients. Our Moisturising Day Cream includes niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and jojoba oil to lock in moisture without clogging pores or irritating delicate skin.

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❓Can I use retinol if I have sensitive skin?

Traditional retinol can be harsh for sensitive skin, but bakuchiol is a natural alternative that delivers similar results without irritation. Our Natural Retinol-Alternative Oil Serum is perfect for those looking to smooth texture and fine lines gently.