Sensitive skin might be actively caused in reaction to ingredients in products, irritants in the environment, or health issues. If inflammation, redness, and irritation have become a normal and cumbersome part of your life, there are some simple fixes and solutions that will help you manage your sensitive skin and strengthen it against whatever aggravates it. 

Sensitive skin is usually the result of a thinner outer layer of skin that is more susceptible to irritation as it cannot protect the skin effectively  It can occur anywhere on the body, with inflammation, redness and irritation like itching good indicators of sensitivity.

Irritation can be alleviated by using cleansers and moisturisers formulated for sensitive and irritated skin. It’s critical to stay away from scrubs and strong exfoliants, as they can further strip away the thin outer layer of skin to leave it more susceptible to irritation. 

Using a limited range of products with purposeful ingredients is key towards managing sensitive skin. Using a guide variety of products which have excessive ingredients and possibly harsh chemicals can aggravate your skin and further irritation. 

It’s also best to keep showers with warm water under 10 minutes, as the heat and steam can trigger sensitive skin and strip away protective oils. Mild and gentle body washes are recommended to cleanse the body, especially those that contain soothing and hydrating ingredients. 

If you’re looking for mild yet effective cleansers, our Oat and Niacinamide face and body washes gently exfoliate the skin without stripping natural oils and irritating the outer skin layer. Oat calms irritated parts of the skin, while Niacinamide nourishes and evens out skin tone. 

You can’t go wrong with either our Bulgarian Lavender and Ylang Ylang or British Rose and Almond body washes, specially formulated to reduce dryness and gently cleanse the skin, while providing a pleasing aroma and relaxing shower experience.