There are many misconceptions about sensitive skin, including the belief that it cannot tolerate active ingredients.

People with sensitive skin are often associated with compromised skin, which means they may experience stinging or burning sensations when using actives such as retinoids, AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), BHAs (beta hydroxy acids), and vitamin C (ascorbic acid), just to name a few. Some users with sensitive skin observed irritation, redness and general discomfort in using these ingredients.

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