The Benefits of Multi-Functional Skincare Products with La Fervance
Multi-functional and versatile skincare products are increasingly gaining popularity, and for good reasons.
Vanessa Noy
June 7, 2024
How to Guide
The Best Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin
Soothe and calm to support a healthier skin barrier
Why do you get Sensitive Skin?
Sensitive skin can be identified by how your skin feels, best described as uncomfortable due to stinging, burning, itchiness or a feeling of tightness. Skin sensitivity can also be seen through redness and a scaly appearance. Sensitive skin as a type has a tendency towards blushing and looking flushed.
This skin type can be attributed to genetics and age and is commonly reactive to skincare and household products that come into contact to the skin, causing inflammation and discomfort.
Why are natural products better for Sensitive Skin?
It can be difficult to care for sensitive skin and purchasing unfamiliar skincare products can be stressful and costly. Natural moisturisers that are free from synthetic irritants and preservatives that can cause dryness and inflammation are a good choice. Moisturising morning and night is essential for sensitive skin. The right natural moisturiser will prevent trans-epidermal water loss, which is vital for healthy skin function. Natural moisturisers are multi-taskers, they bring replenishing lipids and ceramides that build more resilient skin making them ideal for sensitive skin.
The Best Face and Body Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin.
As a general guide, the best natural moisturiser for sensitive skin is one that has only a few ingredients, with little or no fragrance. We advise you to avoid ingredients like Alpha Hydroxy Acids in the form of lactic, glycolic and salicylic acids. Embrace ingredients like Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, Shea Butter and calming botanicals, such as Calendula and omega-rich oils like Sunflower, Hemp Seed and Jojoba Oil.
There are three Indie Beauty brands who star in our very specific and tested skincare curation that focus on inflammation reduction and strengthening a fragile skin barrier through holistic care. Let’s look at these beauty trailblazers that focus on skincare for sensitive skin types.
NATRUE certified AMALA is the epitome of proven, clean luxury skincare. Their Soothe Hydro Comfort Omega-Rich Moisturiser is a complex infusion of Yerba Santa probiotics and a balancing prebiotic from Chicory Root. Skin is calmed, balanced and hydrated due the anti-inflammatory base of Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil. Omega-rich Sweet Almond and Hemp Seed Oil comfort the complexion. Shea butter is a nourishing and moisturising superhero that relives both itching and irritation, while Jojoba is the skin-balancing hero help to restore cell function.
French-chic skincare brand Les Huilettes offers a range of skincare specifically formulated for sensitive skin that is free from parabens, fragrances and artificial colour. It’s also great for pregnancy and young skin.
Despite it’s fast-absorbing texture, Les Huilettes mon huiltette Cream delivers plenty of moisture. The innovative, yet minimal ingredient list brings together all the goodness of fatty acids with a broad Vitamin profile of A,E & F via Sunflower and Calendula Oils along with Shea Butter. It’s essential oil free and gentle enough for even the most fragile skin. The Calendula oil is a perfect choice for soothing while addressing skin elasticity and healing. The vitamin E properties in Sunflower Oil helps with premature ageing and wrinkles, while linoleic acid helps your skin retain moisture. Shea Butter is a moisturising all rounder bringing antioxidants and vitamins while helping to prevent breakouts that can be associated with inflamed skin. Don’t underestimate this unassuming cream, the complex vitamin and fatty acids profile offer anti-ageing benefits while restoring a compromised skin barrier.
Face oils belong OVER occlusive natural moisturisers not under them. The Les Huiltettes mon huilette Sensitive face oil is a complex blend of Omega 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9 rich oils. Key omegas that are needed for strong, youthful and healthy skin. Cameline, Sunflower, Pomegranate, Sea Buckthorn and Calendula are a great natural source of Vitamin A rich Retinol that works to address our anti-ageing goals of wrinkle reduction, cell regeneration and improved elasticity and firmness. The good news, it won’t irritate and inflame like synthetic retinols. In clinical trials those that tested this oil saw a reduction in the feeling of tightness and overheating.
LES HUILETTES Mon Huilette Universal Emulsion Cream
Universal moisturising emulsion for the face and neck.
Designed without fragrance this lightweight moisturiser specially formulated for sensitive and reactive skin types. Skin is left hydrated and nourished free of irritation and redness.
Best For: Deep hydration in dry or sensitive skin.
Volume: 50ml
AMLY Botanical beauty is a handcrafted potent and highly effective brand that offers a holistic approach to skincare through their limited but perfectly curated offer. For night we love the AMLY Sleep Tight Night Balm as it works to soothe and calm the skin while you sleep.
For day defence and to assist in reducing redness, we recommend their hydrating serum brimming with soothing and calming extracts. AMLY City Screen Protective Face Serum is a blend of pure botanicals and bio-actives skilfully formulated to heighten the skin’s resilience to reduce inflammation and the impact of environmental aggressors that agitate delicate skin. With hero ingredients that include Echinacea extract to de-stress the skin cells and boost the skin’s natural level of hyaluronic acid, and Yarrow Oil – known as the “master healer”, to help improve skin tone. A base of Gotu Kola oil, Green Tea and White Willow to protect against free radical damage and work in unison to calm irritation, while Squalane soothes and boosts healthy skin function. We love Gotu Kola here as its healing propertieit make it particularly supportive in soothing skin sensitivities and inflammation and makes for a stronger skin barrier. Layering this treatment during the day helps boosts the efficacy of your chosen natural moisturiser.
Sensitive skin can leave you feeling like you have little choice in skincare products and the search for the best moisturiser for sensitive skin can seem somewhat endless. Selecting a natural moisturiser for sensitive skin is a great start to building a skincare plan that will bring great skin benefits while offering a sensorial wellbeing ritual.
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