Sensitive skin is best described as skin that's highly reactive and easily irritated. Some of the main sensitive skin causes are the elements: Water, heat, cold, wind, and sun exposure. Air pollution or lifestyle such as lack of sleep can be additional potential triggers for sensitive skin.

If you’re concerned with sensitive, visibly irritated skin, reach for skincare products containing ingredients such as Mushroom and Sea Buckthorn, which work with the body’s natural defenses to help visibly soothe and calm skin.

Having sensitive skin does not mean you should shy away from using a skincare regimen, though it is important to choose the right formulations and ingredients to suit your skin type. Look for products that are specifically formulated for sensitive skin to help support and nourish your complexion. At Origins, our Mega-Mushroom line meets the needs of those with sensitive skin concerns – below is a recommendation for skincare regimen to hydrate and address skin sensitivity:

• Use a creamy cleanser like Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser, which contains Cordyceps, and Reishi Mushrooms. It helps remove debris and makeup without upsetting skin’s naturally protective lipid balance.
• Next, feed your skin Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion, which helps give instant hydration while reducing visible redness.
• Use a restorative serum such as the Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Advanced Face Serum, which has Sea Buckthorn and Hyaluronic Acid to visibly calm and help hydrate the skin.
• Finally, apply a lightweight moisturizer. Try out Mega-Mushroom Weightless Hydrating Moisturizer, with Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and help protect and visibly soothe skin.

The best moisturizer for sensitive skin depends on your skin type, your goals, and the time of day you're applying skincare products. For instance, you could opt for a lightweight moisturizer during the day, like Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Weightless Hydrating Moisturizer. It helps reduce visible redness and hydrate skin without clogging pores or overloading the skin.

Experiment with a rich, textured cream that helps repair, hydrate, and strengthen skin for use during the day or night. Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Cream contains Reishi, which is known as the "Mushroom of Immortality" and is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's also said to help visibly soothe skin and reduce visible redness.

There are tons of factors that contribute to reddening of the skin, such as your diet, exercise routine, alcohol, allergies, and harsh skincare products. Drinking enough water, eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and getting enough sleep and exercise are some of the long-term ways to reduce visible redness.

Thinking more short-term? Why not try out Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion? Reishi and Fermented Chaga Mushroom help relieve visible redness and prep just-cleansed skin to better receive the products that follow. The result is skin that looks supple, softer, healthier and ready for the day.

If you’re looking for our best sensitive skin products, consider our Mega-Mushroom skin care line. One option is Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Weightless Hydrating Moisturizer. This silky lotion is lightweight yet super-hydrating. With Hyaluronic Acid, this formula helps boost skin’s moisture level by 128%* and helps fortify skin with 48-hour continuous hydration* — all while Reishi Mushroom, and Fermented Chaga help reduce visible redness for skin that looks hydrated and healthy. It absorbs quickly, leaving no greasy residue and won’t clog pores or cause acne.

Another option is Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion. It has a watery texture that absorbs quickly while giving instant hydration on a cleansed skin, and it’s formulated with Coprinus Mushrooms and Sea Buckthorn in addition to Reishi and Fermented Chaga. Infused with Coprinus, nicknamed the “fairy princess mushroom,” the formula works to soothe the appearance of skin. Use this lightweight lotion after cleansing to prep skin for serums and other treatments.

*Clinical testing on 25 women, immediately and 48 hours after one product application.