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Why Dermatologists Recommend Glycerin-Based Cleansers for Sensitive Skin

  If you have sensitive skin, you already know how tricky cleansing can feel. One face wash leaves your skin tight and dry. Another causes redness or stinging. Over time, you may even feel like every cleanser irritates your skin, no matter how gentle it claims to be. This is exactly why dermatologists often recommend glycerin-based cleansers for sensitive skin. These cleansers focus on cleaning without stripping, which is the key rule for keeping sensitive skin calm, balanced, and healthy. In this article, we’ll explain why glycerin is so dermatologist-approved, how it works on sensitive skin, and why switching to a glycerin-based cleanser can completely change how your skin feels after washing. What Makes Skin “Sensitive” in the First Place? Sensitive skin is not a skin type. It is a skin condition. Your skin becomes sensitive when its protective barrier is weakened. This barrier normally locks in moisture and blocks irritants. When it gets damaged, your skin reacts easily. You m...