Don’t be so sensitive
I remember a time when the only thing I could use on my skin was a pharmacy brand emulsifying base and aqueous cream because there wasn’t a real range available in Ireland for sensitive skin that worked.
Thankfully science has evolved and there are now so many brands that cater to atopic and sensitive skin. More than 60% of the Irish population suffer with some form of sensitivity or skin condition.
Bioderma
Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum is the perfect solution to target and treat against skin inflammation. It acts as a moisturising concentrate that repairs, restores, and rebalances the skin barrier. Ecobiology is at the heart of Bioderma’s approach to skincare, protecting the natural skin barrier which is vital for sensitive and sensitised skin.
This hard-working serum contains a collection of biomimetic ingredients which are naturally found in the epidermal layers, boasting a gentle formula that adapts to the natural pH of the skin. Sensibio Defensive Serum cares for sensitive skin by soothing and strengthening the skin’s defences.
Thanks to its unique defensive technology, it gets to work on the symptoms of sensitivity, as well as targeting the biological causes, increasing the epidermis’s ability to defend itself against external stressors, helping to rebalance skin and prevent premature ageing.
Ren
Ren Everhydrate Marine Moisture-Restore Serum (30ml) contains freshwater algae and hyaluronic acid to immerse the skin in a fresh bath of moisture while helping the surface to remain plump. Match this with Everhydrate Marine Rich Moisture Cream (€37).
The rejuvenating formula is rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Enriched with cellular pectin, it helps smooth dehydration lines, while freshwater microalgae boosts resilience. With hyaluronic and polyglutamic acids to replenish the skin, Ren’s hydra-smart technology allows the hydration to disperse evenly to help repair the skin barrier and relieve dehydration for up to 48 hours.
Aveeno
Aveeno has just added its Calm + Restore Re-Hydrating Night Cream (€14.95) to the range. It’s a welcome extension to the existing range of daily face care products including a Nourishing Oat Cleanser, Soothing Toning Lotion, Triple Oat Serum and Oat Gel Moisturiser.
The formula’s rich and velvety texture is made with Aveeno ingredients we’ve come to know and love. It is the perfect addition for a complete Calm + Restore® night-time skincare routine.
NeoStrata
Sometimes the most sensitive part of skincare can be cleansing but one product I have found excellent and good value for money is its Restore PHA Facial Cleanser (200ml €35). This soap-free, hypoallergenic facial cleanser gently exfoliates without drying the skin. This gentle formulation will cleanse and remove make-up without drying the skin.
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin and acne-prone skin, this product will instantly refresh the skin and is the ideal first step in a daily regimen.