Sensitive Skin Bar

The base most products are built on. It carries the other ingredients and has no safety concern.

A humectant that draws water into the skin. One of the best-studied, best-tolerated ingredients in personal care.

A time-tested occlusive that seals in moisture and helps damaged skin heal, widely used in dermatology for wound care. Cosmetic-grade petrolatum must meet purity standards that remove the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons found in crude sources, and it is considered one of the most effective and well-studied barrier ingredients available.

A nutrient-rich oil pressed from sweet almond kernels, used to soften and condition skin. It is generally well tolerated, though people with tree nut allergies should patch test first, as it can rarely trigger allergic reactions.

A mineral UV filter and white pigment used in sunscreens and makeup. It sits on the skin surface rather than being absorbed, and major regulators consider it safe for topical cosmetic use.

An extract from chamomile flowers traditionally used in skincare for soothing and calming irritated skin. It is generally well tolerated in formulations, though allergic reactions are rare and slightly more likely in people with sensitivities to plants in the Asteraceae family (ragweed, daisy, chrysanthemum).

A plant-derived water or extract used mainly as a soothing humectant filler. Evidence for dramatic skin benefits beyond mild hydration and soothing is limited, but it is well tolerated by most people.

A wax-alcohol fraction of sheep's wool grease valued as a rich emollient. It is a recognized contact allergen in a minority of users, most often people with already-compromised skin barriers such as leg ulcers or chronic eczema, though most people use lanolin-based products without any reaction.

A natural wax secreted by honeybees, used as an emollient and texture builder in balms and salves. It is generally well tolerated. People with bee or pollen allergies should patch test, as rare sensitization has been documented.