What causes sensitive skin?

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How do I know if I have sensitive skin?

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What is the best skincare routine for sensitive skin?

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Which ingredients should I avoid if I have sensitive skin?

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Can sensitive skin also be dry or acne-prone?

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How can I calm irritated or reactive skin quickly?

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Concern - Sensitive Skin

Best Products for Sensitive Skin

Caring for sensitive skin requires a gentle, thoughtful approach that supports your skin’s natural barrier and calms reactivity instead of fighting it. At Art of Skin Care, our philosophy is simple: treat sensitivity with respect, not harsh correction.

Sensitive skin often feels tight, itchy, or flushed, and can easily react to fragrances, over-exfoliation, or environmental stress. The key to restoring comfort and resilience is a consistent calming skincare routine focused on barrier repair, hydration, and protection.

Our estheticians recommend starting with a fragrance-free, pH-balanced cleanser to remove impurities without stripping essential moisture. Follow with a soothing serum rich in beta-glucan, panthenol, or growth factors to calm inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier. Finish with a lightweight, soothing moisturizer to lock in hydration and keep skin soft, smooth, and balanced.

Explore our curated collection of cleansers, serums, and moisturizers for sensitive skin, all tested and approved by AOS estheticians to comfort irritation, reduce redness, and help your skin feel beautifully calm and restored.