Dry skin is often sensitive skin, itchy, and even angry-looking skin. It’s at this point other issues occur, like fine lines and redness. Editor Trudi Brewer celebrates a simple, yet-hard working skincare line that was made to keep your skin balanced and happy the result; a youthful-looking glow. Read on to learn more.
Sebamed Beauty Box NZ, $73 from The Beauty Garage.
Sensitive, problematic skin ages faster than healthy skin, a recent study published in the British Journal of Dermatology by Greg Hillebrand, PhD, proves this. He revealed that his patient's skin, which was too alkaline (their pH balance was too high), developed more fine lines and crow's feet than those with acidic skin (their pH was balanced). The skin's natural pH (the acid-base or acid-alkaline balance on the skin) barrier should be at 5.5, 364 days of the year. When it's out of balance (due to exposure to the elements or alcohol-based skincare) exacerbates everything, which is when skin can flare up and dry out. Sebamed, recommended by leading dermatologists, corrects and protects your skins pH balance thanks to the ultra-mild formulations made from high-purity ingredients. To celebrate Sebamed 5.5 day (May 5th) and introduce you to the range, there is a Sebamed Beauty Box NZ on offer, online until the end of the month - or while stocks last. Designed for you and the entire family - to remind you when your skin is balanced, it looks radiant. Also, everything else you use on your skin works better too.
Sebamed Body Lotion, $20
Moisturising the skin all over your body every day is one way to keep it supple, smooth and protected from any temperature fluctuations. Along with chamomile extract, the Allantoin in this lotion keeps skin hydrated- but the best news, it absorbs quickly, so you can get dressed minutes after applying it.
Sebamed Body Lotion, $20
Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash, $18.
Sebamed Liquid Face & Body Wash, $18.
If your skin isn't balanced, all the products you use won’t get the opportunity to penetrate the outer layer of skin and do their job. This is why cleansing is the cornerstone of any skincare routine. This face and body wash is 100 per cent soap-free, with Allantoin and Pentavitin to gently cleanse every pore leaving skin spotless but well-nourished thanks to added Panthenol in the formulation.
Sebamed Anti-Pollution Day Care, $23.
Once you try a pH-balanced moisturiser you will not look back. This clever cream contains a vital SPF 20 that protects the skin from UV exposure, while vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and Q10 help replenish and strengthen the skin's barrier. Finally, a fermented, skin-strengthening lactic acid bacteria leaves an invisible shield on the skin to keep it healthy and looking- radiant all day.
Sebamed Anti-Pollution Day Care, $23.
Sebamed Lime Deodorant, $14.
Sebamed Lime Deodorant, $14.
Sensitive skin hates alcohol and aluminium salts, and this deodorant has zero of those offenders in the formula. Instead, it has a gentle tri-lipid active ingredient to offer long-lasting freshness thanks to the zesty citrus scent and to prevent the odour-causing bacteria from settling on the skin.
Sebamed SPF Lip Balm, $6.
The unsung hero in this range is this little SPF30 lip balm. Stacked with vitamin E and camomile extract it soothes on contact, while the jojoba and rice bran nourish simultaneously. It’s a brilliant hydrating base under any lipstick.
Get 55% off Sebamed until 31st May online using the code 55OFF4MAY at Beauty Garage.