Keep it calm
After a few weeks of intense weather, you may have noticed that your skin is feeling a bit sensitive or red.
This is normal as you may have had the air conditioning up higher or have been sweating more. This increases water loss from the body, leading to dehydration and sensitivity. You need to gently rehydrate and calm the skin. You might also feel like your skin is clogged which it may be after all the sun cream application.
Dermalogica
Its Daily Milkfoliant (€69) is the peaceful way to exfoliate and is clinically proven to smooth skin calmly with 90% of consumers having significant smoothness after just 1 use. As the name suggests, it contains coconut milk which smooths for softer skin. The 2 acids alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) + beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) help polish away dead skin cells. The papain extract helps to resurface skin and saccharide works with atomized sea salt and hyaluronic acid to help support the skin's moisture barrier. Oat bran extracts replenish and help soothe skin.
Yonka
The Eau Micellaire/ Cleansing Water (RRP €31) is a micellar water which combines expert make-up removing agents and anti-aging prevention elements. In a single wipe, it gently captures impurities and removes make-up perfectly from the face, eyes and lips. It is a superb cleanser for your gym or travel bag for an all in one option and alternative to wipes. No rinsing is required and it’s suitable for sensitive skin and eyes.
Skinceuticals
The Phyto Corrective Masque (€68) is an intensive calming facial mask formulated to soothe and replenish skin discomfort and sensitivity. This versatile mask suitable for daily use (post workout, sun exposure), seasonally (post travel, windburn from winter activities) and post procedure.
It is oil free and leaves skin feeling hydrated. The mask instantly delivers intense cooling and calming comfort to skin sensitivity. It is suitable for irritated, sensitive skin prone to temporary redness. The Corrective Masque contains highly concentrated botanical extracts, a calming dipeptide and hyaluronic acid.
The Phyto Corrective Serum (€70) is enriched with botanical extracts, this lightweight fluid reduces the appearance of dark spots and blemishes for a clear and fresh-looking complexion. It is suitable for most skin types including sensitive skin and skin prone to imperfections. It can also be used on other areas of the body and after retinol use. There is a moisturiser in the range too which I have written about recently.
The Beauty of Sensitive Skin
The Beauty of Sensitive Skin By Camille Knowles Moisturising Cream (€13.99) is a face, body and hand natural daily moisturiser for dry and sensitive skin.
It is suitable for sensitive skin prone to eczema, rosacea prone, psoriasis prone, acne prone skin. There is immediate absorption, it’s non-sticky, non-greasy texture therefore it works underneath foundation and makeup. It has a gentle natural botanical fragrance that won’t overpower.