Luckily, there are plenty of options for those with sensitive skin, says the celebrity nurse and esthetician. Natalie Aguilera. “All of my clients use serums in their routine, as serums are liquid-like in nature and can deliver active ingredients deeper into the skin,” she explains. “This allows active ingredients to treat and soothe my clients’ sensitive skin conditions such as redness, dryness, irritation and inflammation.”
Anthony RossiMD, board-certified dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, says the serum is free of irritating extra ingredients, such as parabens and sulfates, and super-concentrated additives. such as retinolGood for sensitive skin. “While retinol has its benefits, it can be too harsh for people with sensitive skin,” he says.
Serums often have active ingredients or beneficial ingredients that are more easily absorbed than thick creams. And for that reason, SkinSpirit top esthetician Karen Fernandez says it’s important that your serum is high quality with natural and medical grade ingredients.
