Many people stop using their retinoids during the summer out of fear they'll become "sun sensitive." But is that actually supported by the science? We break down the difference between photosensitivity, barrier function, and why most people can safely continue their retinoid all summer long.
Many products marketed for “sensitive skin” still contain ingredients that frequently trigger irritation, allergic reactions, stinging, redness, eczema flares, or chronic barrier dysfunction. And many “clean beauty” products may actually increase the risk of skin reactions.
Sensitive skin patients are often told to avoid active skincare altogether — but the problem is frequently the formulation, not the active ingredient itself. At Vetted Dermlab, we take a different approach: barrier-first skincare designed by dermatologists to deliver real results without the unnecessary irritants and hidden sensitizers that so often trigger reactive skin.
A lot of the routines that actually hold up over time are pretty minimal. Not because people aren’t trying—but because their skin finally calms down when they stop asking so much of it. Here is what you should know...