Overview
Sensitive skin often speaks up fast—tingling, burning, or blotching at the first sign of stress. That reactivity means finding the right moisturiser, which can require some trial and error. What sensitive skin really needs is a formula that delivers nourishment while strengthening the skin barrier so it can keep external aggressors, like pollution, dust, and dirt, out. Water gel moisturisers, like CeraVe’s Hydrating HA Water Gel, are a refreshing option that provides long-lasting hydration without overloading the skin.
These water-based formulas absorb quickly, leaving your complexion feeling cool, calm, never greasy or heavy. Our Hydrating HA Water Gel also helps replenish your skin barrier when used daily—an essential step in caring for sensitive skin. It’s packed with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to strengthen the barrier, seal in moisture, and keep external aggressors out.
Keep reading to learn more about what makes water gels so effective for sensitive skin, how they differ from other moisturisers, and how to add one to your everyday routine.
Sensitive Skin 101
- Any skin type (dry, oily, combination) can experience sensitive skin.
- Common signs of sensitivity to look for include redness, itching, and dry, flaky skin.
- The weather, pollution, scented skincare formulas, and household cleaning products are just a few of the many things that can trigger sensitive skin reactions.
- Finding the right moisturiser for sensitive skin is key. Water gel moisturisers are a great choice thanks to their lightweight moisturising formulas. They also help protect the skin from external aggressors, thereby strengthening your skin barrier.
- The CeraVe Hydrating HA Water Gel is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. The fragrance-free formula with copper PCA, a blue antioxidant, offers instant and 72-hour plumping hydration.