Experts say that these are the 5 ingredients to avoid for sensitive skin.

We know, we know.

Their answers (to keep in your back pocket), below.

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Yup, thats sulfates at work.

If you have a reactive complexion, instead, opt for a coconut-derived cleanser such as coco betaine.

Think: hand sanitizers, which are typically 60 to 70 percent ethanol, says Dr. Skotnicki.

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Simply put: theyre too complex for sensitive skinsorry, folks.

Essential oils are all of the essences of a planttheyre not just one chemical.

In sensitive skin types, chemical sunscreens can cause stinging (ouch!)

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and even true contact dermatitis.

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Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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