What should you use to soothe your sensitive skin? Our top 3 ingredients
Sensitive skin comes in many different forms. Whether your skin is dry and patchy, has a tendency for flushing or suffers from irritation and pimples, the one thing that all types of sensitive skin have in common is the need for slightly gentler care. So, it’s best to look for products that contain ingredients that soothe your skin: witch hazel, zinc & aloe.
Witch Hazel
To help your skin heal
Witch hazel has been used for centuries as a skin remedy thanks to its super soothing properties. The extract of the plant, which helps to ease inflammation, has antioxidant qualities that can also help your skin to heal. That’s why Pure Active Sensitive Anti-Blemish Soothing Moisturiser take advantage of witch hazel’s natural benefits in their formulas. As they’re specifically designed with sensitive skin in mind, they also contain the next skin-soothing ingredient on our list…
Zinc
To boost your skin’s immunity
This trace mineral is already present in every cell of your body, with the highest concentration found on the outer layers of the skin. A great skin healer, zinc is important for boosting the skin’s immunity and helping its natural defence system to stay healthy. That’s why it is effective in soothing irritated skin, as well as warding off problem pimples. In fact, it’s so gentle that it is commonly found in a range of sensitive baby products, such as creams designed for nappy rash.
Aloe
To keep your skin hydrated
Hydration is a key factor in taming sensitive skin breakouts. This is why the hydrating properties of aloe, which is mostly made up of water, are the ideal solution for sensitive skin. Offering plenty of lightweight moisture, products containing aloe not only soothe and refresh, but also help to heal and comfort sensitive skin. This soothing property is what makes it such a popular ingredient for treating sunburn. Avoiding skin-stripping products in favour of gentle cleansers, will also ensure that you’re taking care of your skin by removing impurities in the most delicate way possible.