Is your skin ultra-sensitive? Don’t shy away from skin care. The best moisturisers for sensitive skin strengthen the skin barrier with soothing hydration, giving greater resilience against sensitivity triggers.
Looking for a moisturiser for sensitive skin? Green People Scent Free 24-Hour Cream is our #1 moisturiser for sensitive skin. It is hypoallergenic and clinically proven to be kind to sensitive skin, keeping it calm and comfortable night and day.
Find out if it’s the formula for you as we explore why skin can react to skin cream and help you find the best face moisturiser for dry, sensitive skin.
Key points
- Some skin creams can contain ingredients such as ethyl alcohol and artificial fragrances which can cause irritation
- If you have sensitive skin, try choosing an unscented, natural moisturiser
- We recommend Green People 24-Hour Cream as a very gentle option for sensitive skin
- Learn about the ingredients to look for and avoid if you have sensitive skin
Why is my skin so sensitive to moisturiser?
We’re often asked, “Should I wear moisturiser if I have sensitive skin?” and the answer is a resounding yes! Skin relies on hydration to stay soft and healthy, so every skin type, including very sensitive skin, should apply moisturiser day and night.
However, some skin creams contain irritating ingredients unsuitable for sensitive skin, such as drying alcohol, fragrance, and colourants, making finding a suitable moisturiser tricky.
Happily, with our scent-free moisturiser for sensitive skin, you don’t have to compromise your skin comfort! More about that in the next section.
Discover scent-free moisturiser for sensitive skin
Looking for a hypoallergenic moisturiser for sensitive skin? We can help!
Experts in sensitive skin, Green People’s natural and organic moisturisers are dermatologically tested and clinically proven to be kind to sensitive skin.
Rich in skin-kind plant actives that reduce redness and strengthen the skin barrier, our non-greasy Scent-Free 24-Hour Cream is tough on fine lines but gentle on skin. Renowned for its calming properties, 100% of testers agreed that it is soothing on sensitive skin!
Scent Free 24-Hour Cream 50ml
Healthy skin starts with our bestselling moisturiser for sensitive skin
€30,95
"My holy grail moisturiser! I always go back to this. It's so gentle and softening, soothes my sensitive skin." - Dawn, Verified Buyer.
Try before you buy with our 10ml tube, which is also in our Calming Skin Essentials Set, the perfect scent-free skin care starter set for sensitive skin.
We're so confident it will suit your skin type that we offer a 28-day guarantee. If it’s not right for you, return it to us, and we’ll arrange a refund.
Not ready to shop yet? Scroll to part two to discover how to check your skin care labels for potential irritants.
How to check your moisturiser for skin irritants
Harsh preservatives and skin irritants, such as the ones listed below, are often used in cheap synthetic moisturisers and can potentially irritate sensitive skin. Of course, you won’t find them in our dermatologically tested skin creams; we’re clinically proven to be kind to skin!
Alcohol (Ethyl alcohol, Ethanol): These drying alcohol preservatives cause sensitivity by disrupting the microbiome and dissolving the skin's protective layer of fat. This weakens the barrier, causing it to become dry and irritable.
Synthetic colours/fragrances: Artificial fragrances and perfumes are the most common cause of skin allergies. Dyes are also powerfully irritating.
Propylene glycol: Used as a humectant to retain moisture, this skin cream ingredient has been linked to contact dermatitis and allergies.
If you have sensitive skin, these moisturiser ingredients are best avoided.
What makes Scent Free 24-Hour Cream so good for sensitive skin?
Now that you know what to look out for, continue reading to discover how we make our scent-free moisturiser the best choice for sensitive skin.
Moisturising actives
- Aloe Vera: Rich in mucopolysaccharides, which help bind moisture to the skin, soothing Aloe Vera hydrates with cooling, calming, anti-inflammatory properties.
- Shea Butter: Rich in vitamins A and E and essential fatty acids, Shea Butter is deeply nourishing and an excellent moisturiser.
Skin-barrier boosters
- Prebiotics: Derived from Chicory Root, Inulin Prebiotics help to feed good bacteria, boost skin tolerance and protect your skin’s microbiome from external aggressors.
- Glycerin: This hero humectant attracts and retains moisture in your skin, strengthening your skin barrier and promoting hydration and a soft feel.
- Squalane: Human skin is composed of 12% Squalene. This level declines with age, resulting in a weakened skin barrier and easily irritated skin. Derived from Olive, Squalane converts to Squalene when applied to the skin, helping to protect against water loss and external aggressors.
- Sunflower Oil: Calming and soothing, Sunflower Oil is an emollient. It is suitable for all skin types and rich in Omega-6, which fortifies and protects the skin’s barrier.
Anti-ageing actives
- Baicalin: Baicalin has been clinically proven to increase firmness and elasticity by 10-12% and increase skin restructuring by more than 13% in people over 30, potentially working to turn back the clock by ten years.
- Cacay Oil: Cacay is a natural radiance booster. Rich in naturally occurring Retinol, it helps to reduce wrinkles and boosts collagen production.
- Evening Primrose: Rejuvenating Evening Primrose prevents premature ageing by forming a protective layer. It also supports collagen and elastin.
Intrigued? Try our Scent Free 24-Hour Cream risk-free and discover how it can help your skin.
We hope you have found our guide to choosing a moisturiser for sensitive skin helpful. For more help building your best sensitive skin care routine, head over to our skin care routine finder or contact our friendly UK customer care team on 01403 740350 or @GreenPeopleUK.
This blog post has been reviewed by Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, who has over 30 years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry. A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped inform the UK's first organic beauty standards and was voted the People’s Choice in the 2023 and 2024 list of Who’s Who in Natural Beauty. A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible ‘Naturally Gorgeous’. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over 10 years working in pharmaceuticals.
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