Do you struggle with redness, irritation, or dryness? You may have sensitive skin.
While it can sometimes feel difficult to manage, sensitive skin doesn’t need to hold you back. With the right products and routine, you can achieve calm, comfortable, and healthy-looking skin that feels supported day after day.
The secret lies in using natural, science-backed skincare for sensitive skin with formulas that strengthen the skin barrier, soothe irritation, and provide lasting hydration without unnecessary additives.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
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The most common causes of sensitive skin
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Expert advice on caring for skin during winter
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Natural ingredients proven to calm and protect
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A complete step-by-step routine with the best products for sensitive skin
What Causes Sensitive Skin?
Sensitive skin has many possible triggers. Identifying these can help you choose skincare that truly supports your needs.
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Rosacea: A chronic condition often marked by redness, flushing, and skin sensitivity.
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Stress: Hormonal fluctuations linked to stress can increase irritation and reduce your skin’s resilience.
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Allergies: Sometimes what feels like “sensitivity” is actually an allergic reaction to common ingredients.
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Weather: Cold winds and low humidity in winter often lead to tight, red, and itchy skin.
Rosacea & sensitive skin need gentle, soothing care to calm flare-ups & strengthen the skin barrier.
How to Care for Sensitive Skin in Winter
During the colder months, your skin barrier can become more vulnerable. The best way to protect sensitive skin is to switch to nourishing, hydrating formulas that cocoon and defend against harsh conditions. Here are some ingredients to look out for:
ECTOIN
Ectoin is a multi functional, clinically proven skincare active that can help to protect dry skin and sensitive skin in winter. It is an amino acid derived from a bacteria that was found in a salty lake in Egypt. This amino acid helps to structure the water around the cells of the bacteria and protect it from the harsh environment it lives in.
Ectoin has a multitude of benefits when used on the skin. It forms a protective barrier around skin cells, helping to restore the skin barrier layer and is clinically proven to double skin hydration. It also reduces scaling of the skin’s surface by 72% and skin roughness by 83%. It protects against extreme temperatures which can often cause sensitive skin to flare up in the winter. It also has powerful benefits against skin ageing and is clinically proven to boost skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can find it in our Pro+ Ectoin Soothing Cream which is a fragrance free moisturising cream designed for dry and sensitive skin.
You can find Ectoin in our Pro+ Ectoin Soothing Cream (£32.00) for sensitive and dry skin.
CERAMIDES
Ceramides are a type of lipids (fats) that occur naturally in our skin and work to hold the skin cells together in the uppermost layer. They help to create a healthy, firm barrier and help to keep our skin clear, smooth, and rejuvenated. Ceramides also assist in keeping the skin nourished and moisturised, protecting it from moisture loss, possible skin aggressors and allergens.
Although Ceramides occur naturally in our skin, additional Ceramides can also give the skin a helping hand and help to combat the effects of ageing, wrinkles, dry and irritated skin that may be impacted by time, environmental factors, or hormones. Ceramides assist in the strengthening and improvement of the barrier layer or uppermost layer of skin, protecting your skin from external aggressors and irritants at the same time. Our Soothing Ceramide Cleansing Milk uses essential Ceramides to strengthen and restore whilst our Blue Velvet Ceramide Serum uses Oat Ceramides to soothe, hydrate and bring relief to dry, flaky and sensitive skin.
CHAGA MUSHROOM
Originating from the Nordic Birch Forests of Canada, Chaga Mushrooms are a valued ingredient in traditional medicine and more recently in skincare. They are being harvested regeneratively, making sure that only part of the mushroom is collected, without injuring the tree, leaving most of the mushroom in place for future growth.
When used on the skin, the extract reinforces the skin barrier, decreases the appearance of skin redness and improves the uniformity and tone of the complexion, making it great for soothing sensitive skin. It is another of the natural ingredients found in our Pro+ Ectoin Soothing Cream.
A Gentle Sensitive Skin Routine
Our skincare experts have created a soothing daily ritual designed to calm, hydrate, and protect even the most delicate complexions. Each step is carefully chosen to strengthen the skin barrier, reduce sensitivity, and leave your skin feeling comfortable and supported from morning to night.
Step One: The Best Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin needs a cleanser that comforts as it cleans. The Soothing Ceramide Cleansing Milk is the perfect starting point. This fragrance-free, certified organic formula has a silky milk texture that cocoons the skin, gently melting away makeup, SPF, and daily impurities without leaving it tight or dry. Powered by ceramides to restore resilience, prebiotics to rebalance the microbiome in just four hours, and Northern Truffle extract to soothe visible irritation, it transforms cleansing into a calming ritual. In customer trials, every participant with sensitive skin agreed it felt gentle, and almost all reported their skin looked calmer, brighter, and refreshed after use.
For those who enjoy a deeper ritual in the evenings, try pairing the Soothing Ceramide Cleansing Milk with the Gentle Cleansing Melt, a balm-to-milk cleanser with nourishing baobab oil that dissolves heavier makeup. Alternatively, the Kalahari Dream Cleansing Oil offers a lightweight option that glides over skin and rinses away clean, enriched with regenerative melon seed oil for extra nourishment. Together, these cleansing choices ensure sensitive skin feels cared for, never stripped.
Step Two: Hydration and Barrier Support
After cleansing, skin is most receptive to hydration. A spritz of our Daily Defence Moisture Mist instantly refreshes with hyaluronic acid and prickly pear extract, while prebiotics strengthen the barrier to defend against irritation. For deeper support, layer on the Blue Velvet Ceramide Serum. This silky serum combines oat ceramides with squalane and blue tansy oil, helping to calm redness, reduce reactivity, and replenish essential lipids so skin feels soothed and resilient.
Step Three: The Right Moisturiser For Sensitive Skin
Locking in moisture is essential for sensitive skin. Our Pro+ Ectoin Soothing Cream is a dermatologist-approved, fragrance-free moisturiser designed specifically to restore balance. With ectoin to double hydration and protect against environmental stress, chaga mushroom extract to reinforce the barrier, and camellia oil to nourish, it calms sensitivity and helps skin feel stronger and more comfortable day after day.
Step Four: Protect With SPF
Sensitive skin still needs daily sun protection, even in winter. Our Climate Defence Facial Cream SPF 30 provides broad-spectrum protection with non-nano zinc oxide, a mineral filter that won’t irritate delicate skin. Lightweight and hydrating, it’s boosted with lingonberry stem cells to defend against free radicals, prickly pear extract to calm, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin plump and moisturised throughout the day.
Step Five: Additional Skincare Tips For Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin often benefits from treatments that provide comfort during flare-ups or seasonal changes. Our Blue Tansy Beauty Balm is a multi-purpose rescue product that calms dry patches and can even be used as an overnight mask. For an intensive moisture boost, the Intense Hydrating Mask quenches thirsty skin in just ten minutes, or works beautifully as a leave-on treatment overnight. To complete your routine, our Lip Treat uses ceramides and cupuaçu butter to protect and soften delicate lips, ensuring even the most fragile areas are nourished.
Tips For Managing Sensitive Skin
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Keep routines simple, less is more.
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Patch test new products before full use.
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Avoid harsh scrubs and overly fragranced formulas.
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Protect skin from sudden temperature changes.
For a ready-made set, our Soothing Skin Bundle brings together three sensitive skin essentials at a saving—making it easier to care for your skin every day.
Final Thoughts
Sensitive skin deserves care that is both gentle and effective. By choosing natural, clinically proven skincare with barrier-supporting ingredients like ceramides, ectoin, and prebiotics, you can restore comfort, resilience, and balance.
At Evolve Organic Beauty, every product is made in small batches in our eco-studio, using the highest quality natural and organic actives. Our skincare is pure, proven, and purposeful, helping you care for your skin and the planet, without compromise
