Autumn is when skin can be reactive, sensitive, itchy, red, and blotchy. Editor Trudi Brewer shares a hard-working, affordable range that has one job to keep your skin happy, healthy, and glowing. Read on to learn more.
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Our skin is constantly changing. Add seasonal temperature changes, hormones, diet, and stress; it can become red, itchy and dry. To stay calm and look its best, it must be balanced. One skincare range recommended by dermatologists across the globe is Sebamed. Over 130 clinical studies have proven its efficacy and ability to help maintain the perfect pH balance for the skin and hair. Before we unpack the collection of Sebamed products, here's a quick biology lesson: The natural pH level (the acid-base or acid-alkaline balance on the skin and hair) runs from four to six, which means it likes to be slightly acidic and the perfect sweet spot is 5.5. Keeping that balance is a juggle, especially during the change of season, when redness, dry patches, sensitivities, excess oil or conditions like eczema and psoriasis can occur. The same goes for your hair. Keeping your hair and scalp balanced at a 5.5 pH level prevents frizz, brittle locks, and issues like dandruff.
Read on to discover the products we rate in this hard-working skincare line.
Here are some of the stars in the range
Sebamed Cleansing Bar, $12.
Cleansing is the cornerstone of a good skincare regime. This bar looks like soap, but it’s 100 per cent soap and alkali-free, which your skin will adore. Stacked with vitamins B5 and E, it keeps your complexion clean and calm.
Sebamed Shower Oil, $18.
This is the season to use nourishing oils rather than gels in your bath and shower. Once mixed with warm water, the base of nutritious avocado oil, rich in vitamins C and E, transitions from a rich oil to a lightweight foaming cleanser for the entire body.
Sebamed Gentle Scrub, $21.
To gently exfoliate the skin, clear blackheads and whiteheads and boost clarity, the natural kaolin clay caster and jojoba oil nourish the skin while giving it a deep clean.
SEBAMED LIP BALM SPF30 WATERMELON, $7.
Everyone needs lip balm at the ready. This balm is stacked with the good stuff that the delicate skin on your lips needs to stay in peak shape, including a trio of skin-loving oils like jojoba, rice bran and castor. Also, this newbie has an addictive watermelon scent.
Sebamed Night Intensive Cream, $24.
Dry skin will adore this soothing night cream's creamy, instant hydrating power. Most importantly, it balances the skin’s pH level to protect its natural barrier function, locking moisture deep into the skin.
With winter rolling in, it’s an excellent reminder to stay vigilant about hygiene. World Hand Hygiene Day is on May 5th. It focuses on supporting a simple skincare routine, including washing your hands regularly to prevent the spread of harmful germs and viruses, ultimately reducing the burden on healthcare professionals.
Ideal for Christmas gifting.