Balance restored

Products for sensitive skin don’t have to be boring. Give your skin back its glow with these champion buys.

Deep cleanse

The right cleanser is vital if your skin is delicate so you don’t strip away valuable oils. Jane Scrivner Nourishing Cleanser, £35, janesrivner.com, contains organic jojoba oil, which can penetrate deep into the skin’s

layers to replenish and restore moisture.

Gentle exfoliation

Sensitive skin will still benefit from a gentle exfoliation

but steer clear of harsh peels. Pai Virtuous Circle Ultra Gentle Exfoliator, £29, paiskincare.com, is a gel formula with 100% natural jojoba beads to gently

roll and lift away dead skin without any irritation.

Retinol alternative

Swap your retinoid for natural, plant-based alternative bakuchiol. Studies have found it can have similar skin-rejuvenating effects as retinol without the irritation. Try Medik8 Bakuchiol Peptide,

£45, cultbeauty.co.uk

SOS hydration

Alpha-H Vitamin E with 1% Creamed Complex, £44.95, alpha-h.com, is like an emergency repair

for dry, sensitive skin. It promotes healing thanks to a vitamin E complex, macadamia seed oil and evening primrose oil. Layer it

under your daily moisturiser.

Daily moisture

A gentle, yet hydrating, cream you can use morning and night is essential to stop your skin flaring. J’Tanicals Probiotic Safeguard CBD Moisturiser, £49.95, jtanicals.co.uk, soothes redness and irritations, as well as strengthening the skin barrier.

Beat acne

Salicylic acid is often the go-to for treating acne but it can be very irritating if your skin is sensitive. By Sarah London Ally Blemish Recovery Oil, £34, bysarahlondon.com, contains salicylic alternative, linoleic acid. This blemish-buster exfoliates, soothes redness and balances the skin without any of the irritation.

Renew your skin

Reset a sensitised complexion with Esse 30-day Rewild Your Skin kit, £74, esseskincare.co.uk, which contains a cleanser, toner, serum, oil and moisturiser, all designed to take your skin back to its roots thanks to powerful prebiotics formulas.

Body booster

Don’t forget to look after the skin on your body too. Hot showers can leave skin prone to irritation, so a daily dose of Vaseline

Instant Dry Skin Rescue, £7.50,

Boots, with its combination of hyaluronic acid and glycerin, will help combat this.