Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin isn't weak skin.
It's skin that honestly tells you what it thinks. That's why we work with two ranges: completely fragrance-free for those who want to play it safe, and mild with natural fragrance for those who can tolerate scent but not aggression.
Eerst weten wat je verdraagt. Dan pas kiezen.
Ook natuurlijk parfum bevat stoffen waar een klein deel van de gevoelige huiden op reageert. Daarom zijn we er transparant over: onze parfumvrije lijn bevat nul geurstoffen, punt. Onze milde lijn gebruikt zachte natuurlijke geuren die de meeste gevoelige huiden prima verdragen.
Nul geurstoffen. Punt.
Voor wie ooit reageerde zonder te weten waarom, tijdens een kuur met actieve stoffen, of gewoon op zeker wil spelen. Start hier.
Zacht, met een vleugje natuur.
Milde formules met subtiele natuurlijke geuren. Voor de gevoelige huid die geur prima verdraagt, maar geen agressieve reinigers.
Choose your line
Both lines are formulated for sensitive skin. The difference lies in one thing: fragrances or no fragrances.
Completely fragrance-free
Type: Cleanser
Bi-Phasic Makeup Remover, Fragrance-Free 100ml
Type: Toner
Hydrating Toner 200ml
Type: Moisturizer
Sensitive Skin Moisturizer, Fragrance Free 50ml
Type: Face cream
Nourishing Rich Cream, Fragrance Free 50ml
Type: Face cream
Sensitive Skin Overnight Cream, Fragrance-Free 50 ml
Mild with natural fragrance
Type: Cleanser
Gentle Cleansing Milk 190ml
Type: Cleanser
Sensitive Skin Oil-To-Milk Cleanser 150ml
Type: Eye cream
Calming Eye Cream 15ml
Type: Cleanser
Micellar Cleansing Water 200ml
Type: Facial oil
Calming Facial Oil 15ml
"Fragrance-free is not a quality label. It's a choice, and not everyone needs it."
The cosmetics industry has turned "fragrance-free" into a halo: as if every product with a scent is suspect. The truth is more nuanced. Fragrances, even natural ones, are among the top contact allergens, and those sensitive to them should avoid them completely. But most sensitive skins don't react to fragrance; they react to harsh cleansers, alcohol, and a damaged barrier. That's why we offer two lines and no dogma: know your trigger, choose your line. And if you're in doubt, fragrance-free is the safe start, not because fragrance is bad, but because exclusion is the fastest way to know.
Do you react to fragrance?
Choose line 1, completely fragrance-free. Zero fragrances, zero doubt.
Do you react to harshness?
Feel free to choose line 2: gently cleansed, softly naturally fragranced.
Sensitive skin in Mayteo
What is the difference between fragrance-free and unscented?
What is the difference between fragrance-free and unscented?
Fragrance-free means: no added fragrances, not even natural ones. Such a product may have the neutral, inherent scent of its ingredients. Manufacturers sometimes mask odours with certain substances; we do not do that.
How do I test if a product is right for me
How do I test if a product is right for me
For three consecutive evenings, apply a small amount to the crook of your elbow or behind your ear. If there's no reaction, your face is almost certainly fine too. Introduce new products one by one, with a week in between, otherwise you'll never know which one was the culprit.
Why is my skin suddenly reacting to products that always worked well before?
Why is my skin suddenly reacting to products that always worked well before?
Usually, it's not the product that has changed but your skin barrier: stress, winter, too many active ingredients, or showering too hot make the skin temporarily more permeable, causing everything to penetrate more intensely. First, restore the barrier (gentle cleansing, rich moisturization) before trying anything new.
Is there alcohol in these products?
Is there alcohol in these products?
Not as an active ingredient in the two tiers above. Also pay attention to this yourself: alcohol high on an ingredient list is often a greater irritant for sensitive skin than fragrance.
Can I use your sun protection on sensitive skin?
Can I use your sun protection on sensitive skin?
Our SPF products use mineral filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide), which are generally better tolerated by sensitive skin than chemical filters. However, they do contain natural fragrance, so they belong to the mild line, not the fragrance-free line. If you are specifically sensitive to fragrances, please test the product in the crook of your arm first.
My skin is sensitive and dry, where do I start?
My skin is sensitive and dry, where do I start?
That combination is the most common. Start with the Nourishing Rich Cream (fragrance-free and rich), and then check out the dry skin routine for hydration build-up.
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