As someone living with Sjögren’s syndrome, my scalp and hair tend to be very dry and sensitive, so I focus on products that protect, hydrate, and don’t cause irritation.

Alter Ego Italy – Hasty Too? Heat Protection Spray
The good:
This spray does a great job protecting my hair from heat styling. It feels lightweight, doesn’t leave residue, and helps prevent dryness and breakage when using a blow dryer or flat iron. My hair feels smoother and less stressed after heat.

The bad:
If you apply too much, it can feel slightly heavy on fine hair. A light hand is key.

Hair Care (from a Sjögren’s perspective

No todo exfoliante es para uso diario. Así uso yo el Glycolic Acid 7% con piel sensible y Sjögren 🤍”

Este producto NO es para todos los días… y si tienes piel sensible, mira esto.

Simple oils > complicated routines 🤍
This jojoba oil has been so gentle on my skin.
Lightweight, non-greasy, and perfect for sensitive skin days ✨

Sometimes less is more 🤍

Gentle, lightweight, and easy to incorporate into my routine

La Roche-Posay Nutritic and Burt’s Bees. I use them daily and always carry them in my bag. Living with Sjögren means my lips are constantly dry, and these are the only products I trust to keep them comfortable, soft, and protected wherever I go. They’re truly non-negotiable for me.

My two absolute essentials

have Sjögren’s syndrome, which causes extreme lip dryness, and after trying many lip balms, this is the only one that truly works for me.

It provides deep, long-lasting hydration, relieves tightness almost immediately, and helps repair cracked lips without irritation. The texture is comfortable, not sticky, and perfect for daily use.

For anyone with severe dryness, sensitive lips, or autoimmune-related dryness, this is a must-have.

Greasy finish: The texture is quite thick and can feel oily or heavy, especially if applied too generously.

Not for oily skin: If your skin tends to be oily, this may feel too rich and could feel sticky.

✔️ Ultra-rich hydration: This cream provides deep, long-lasting moisture — great if you have dry, cracked, or sensitive skin.
✔️ Barrier support: It helps protect and repair the skin barrier, especially during cold weather or flare-ups.
✔️ Versatile: Works on hands, elbows, feet, and even lips — very handy for full-body dryness.

Not all products are Sjögren-friendly. Many formulas are very active and potent, and if used incorrectly or too often, they can cause irritation, dryness, or burning, especially on compromised skin. Acids and strong actives can easily worsen dryness if your skin barrier is already weak, like mine.

The Ordinary can work for people with Sjögren’s, but only with careful product selection, low frequency, and proper hydration layering. It’s not a “one-size-fits-all” brand. Listening to your skin is key.

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