Environment, food and product ingredients can all affect our skin. We look at some
of the best remedies on the market...
Sensitive skin shows itself in many ways, from dry patches to pimples, inflammation
to irritation. Causes can vary, says skin specialist and founder of Grafton Spa and
Wellness Georgina East.
“Some women develop sensitive skin in middle age because of hormonal changes that
affect their skin’s barrier function, moisture level, and sensitivity to irritants,”
she explains.
“As oestrogen levels decline during menopause, the skin becomes thinner, drier, and
more prone to inflammation and redness,” adds Georgina.
“This can make the skin more reactive to products or environmental factors that were
previously tolerated.”
Sensitive skin needs a night-time moisturiser as part of a balanced skincare routine.
This fragrance-free night balm contains Nordic oat ceramides and bilberry seed oil,
and was developed with the Finnish Allergy, Skin and Asthma Federation.
Lumene Nordic Sensitive Rich Night Balm £25 M&S
The new exfoliant from Paula’s Choice contains mandelic and lactic acids to remove
dead skin cells, improve texture and hydrate. It has been tested on sensitive skin
and is “as gentle as water”, says the brand.
Paula’s Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant £35 paulaschoice.co.uk
You don’t need to use much of this body lotion because, while it’s light, it’s also
rich, containing organic jojoba and coconut oils. It absorbs pretty quickly and leaves
dry skin feeling soft.
Weleda Sensitive Body Lotion £12.95 Holland & Barrett
A gentle facial bar made from olive oil and lightly fragranced with calendula and
chamomile essential oils. The lack of plastic packaging means it’s kind to the planet,
as well as your skin.
Eco Warrior Gently Cleansing Sensitive Facial Bar £3.85 Sainsbury’s
Actress Sharon Maughan launched FaceWise in response to severe skin sensitivity caused
by her over-exposure to salicylates, chemicals that occur naturally in some foods,
but are also added to household and beauty products. The range is low salicylate.
FaceWise Essential Eye Cream £18.95 facewise
