Korean skincare for sensitive skin: what works, and what Koreans pick
Hwahae lets users register their skin type, so its rankings show what people with sensitive skin actually rate highly. Here is how to build a routine for sensitive skin, and today's top 5.
How to build the routine
Fewer products, shorter ingredient lists, patch test first. Korean brands make many soothing lines with centella (병풀) or mugwort (쑥). Mineral sunscreens (무기자차) are usually gentler.
Ingredients to look for
Centella, mugwort, panthenol, madecassoside.
What to avoid
Fragrance, essential oils, strong acids and high-dose vitamin C.