Even in perfect conditions, sensitive skin can be hard to please. Throw in other factors such as weather changes, stress, and hormone imbalances, and it can seem impossible to soothe sensitive skin. Fortunately, you can make plenty of changes to help keep your sensitive skin happy.
Water temperature is key.
When washing your face, it's best to wash your face with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser to remove bacteria and pollutants from the day. Be sure to avoid hot water as it dries out your skin and exacerbates conditions such as eczema and rosacea. You can follow with cold water to help reduce puffiness and tighten your skin if tolerated.
Keep it simple.
Although it can be tempting to jump into a 10-step skincare routine, less is more when it comes to sensitive skin. Stick to products that are designed to work together. This maximises product absorption and stops products from sitting on top of your skin, giving you that heavy, oily feeling.
To find out more, read Why do you need hyaluronic in your skincare regime?
Calm your skin with soothing ingredients.
Many people with sensitive skin know to avoid products with heavy fragrance, sulphates, or alcohol, but do you know which products are super soothers? With such a long list of ingredients to consider, it's essential to know which ones are beneficial to sensitive skin. Here are four must-know sensitive skin-saving ingredients.
- Ginger root extract: Is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, making it a standout ingredient in reducing redness and calming irritation.
- Bisabolol (chamomile/camomile): Not just for soothing the mind, its anti-inflammatory properties also make it a fantastic skin soother and anti-ageing ingredient.
- Copper Peptide: Repairs damaged skin, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and protects your skin from environmental damage, making it a gentle yet powerful peptide.
- Allantoin: A non-irritating ingredient that soothes and protects the skin and keeps your skin hydrated without being greasy or oily.
Replenish your skin barrier.
Skin that is sensitive is often prone to being inflamed, itchy or dry. Products containing Hyaluronic acid are gentle and soothing and can help improve your skin barrier by drawing water, from your environment or your body, to the skin’s barrier helping to restore it to an optimal level.
Get Professional
Professional skincare takes all the guesswork out of caring for your skin. Whether you're looking for in-clinic treatments, an at-home sensitive skin regime, or both, we can help!
Our Oxygen Facials are a gentle, non-invasive, and relaxing way to achieve dramatic, instant results without downtime. The Clarity Sensitive treatment refines the appearance of problem-prone skin and clears oil build-up, leaving skin clarified and refined.
The at-home range includes everything you need to keep your skin routine simple while addressing sensitive skin care concerns.
Our Clarity Sensitive Gel Cleanser is full of super-soothing natural plant-based ingredients designed to cleanse, comfort, and calm the skin. The sulphate-free formula will leave your skin conditioned and primed by gently removing excess oil and impurities.
Comfort problem-prone skin with our Clarity Sensitive Treatment Gel This gel is a lightweight, oil-free hydrator that reduces dead skin build-up, excessive oiliness and enlarged pores. Full of powerful yet calming antioxidants and vitamins, your skin will love you for using it.
Target pesky spots with our Clarity Wand. This magic wand provides a clear and refined appearance to problem-prone skin by containing a concentrated formula of antioxidants and botanicals that target specific blemishes. It also comes with replaceable tips to avoid contamination.
Finding products that work for you shouldn’t be an unending maze. Our in-clinic skin specialists are here to help if you need further advice.