Redness and irritation are often signs of skin imbalance – typically caused by a weakened skin barrier, weather conditions, hormonal fluctuations or reactions to ingredients in skincare products. The skin may feel warm, tight, perhaps itchy, and react easily to external influences. Often, it is specific areas or patches of skin that become particularly irritated and require gentle, targeted care.
When the skin’s defences are out of balance, the risk of inflammation and sensitivity increases. A soothing skincare routine with strengthening, moisturising and anti-inflammatory ingredients can help reduce redness, relieve discomfort and restore the skin’s natural balance.
When the skin is characterised by redness and irritation, it is essential to choose an extremely gentle cleanser free from alcohol or drying sulphates.
Choose a creamy or balm-based cleanser with soothing ingredients such as aloe vera, oats or chamomile, which cleanse without further stressing the skin. Avoid hot water and vigorous rubbing – a gentle approach helps to preserve the skin’s natural barrier and reduces the risk of further reactivity.
When the skin is characterised by redness and irritation, it is essential to choose an extremely gentle cleanser free from alcohol or drying sulphates.
Choose a creamy or balm-based cleanser with soothing ingredients such as aloe vera, oats or chamomile, which cleanse without further stressing the skin. Avoid hot water and vigorous rubbing – a gentle approach helps to preserve the skin’s natural barrier and reduces the risk of further reactivity.
After cleansing, the skin needs calm, balance and moisture – especially if it is prone to redness and irritation.
pH-balancing HERO is the best defence against dry, sensitive and irritated skin, as it helps restore the skin’s natural pH level and strengthens the skin barrier. It reduces redness, soothes the skin and makes it better able to retain moisture and absorb subsequent skincare products.
Use HERO as the first step after cleansing your face.
After cleansing, the skin needs calm, balance and moisture – especially if it is prone to redness and irritation.
pH-balancing HERO is the best defence against dry, sensitive and irritated skin, as it helps restore the skin’s natural pH level and strengthens the skin barrier. It reduces redness, soothes the skin and makes it better able to retain moisture and absorb subsequent skincare products.
Use HERO as the first step after cleansing your face.
A soothing face cream is an important step in restoring the skin’s comfort and resilience. Choose a cream rich in plant butters and oils that nourish and protect without causing irritation.
A good cream acts as a soothing barrier against external influences and helps to reduce redness and inflammation. Use it morning and evening to keep the skin thoroughly moisturised, protected and soothed.
A soothing face cream is an important step in restoring the skin’s comfort and resilience. Choose a cream rich in plant butters and oils that nourish and protect without causing irritation.
A good cream acts as a soothing barrier against external influences and helps to reduce redness and inflammation. Use it morning and evening to keep the skin thoroughly moisturised, protected and soothed.
If your skin is very irritated, we recommend a facial oil and/or balm containing barrier-protecting plant oils. Irritated skin often has dry or eczema-like patches, which benefit from the nourishment and extra protection against water loss provided by rich oils.
We recommend HEAL facial oil with clinically proven ginger extract – shown to reduce redness by 49% within two days.
Alternatively, choose LIGHT facial oil, a fragrance-free facial oil, if you have sensitive skin that cannot tolerate essential oils.
If your skin is very irritated, we recommend a facial oil and/or balm containing barrier-protecting plant oils. Irritated skin often has dry or eczema-like patches, which benefit from the nourishment and extra protection against water loss provided by rich oils.
We recommend HEAL facial oil with clinically proven ginger extract – shown to reduce redness by 49% within two days.
Alternatively, choose LIGHT facial oil, a fragrance-free facial oil, if you have sensitive skin that cannot tolerate essential oils.
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