DO YOU SUFFER WITH REDNESS?

Red or inflamed skin with broken capillaries can be sensitive to the elements and caused by a number of different factors including genes and sensitivity. Avoid aggressive scrubs and harsh daily exfoliants and look out for the following ingredients:

MI or MIT – listed as Methylisothiazolinone – is a harsh preservative known to cause skin irritation.

Sulfates or SLS – visible as sodium laurel sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate – are synthetic foaming agents found in thousands of products which strip the skin of its natural oils and upset the acid mantel, causing sensitivity and dryness.

Synthetic Fragrance – sometimes listed as parfum – can be made up of hundreds of ingredients which aren’t all visible and could cause sensitivity. Look instead for natural fragrances like essential oils or flower waters which will be listed in full.

Look for soothing, gentle products containing lots of botanicals like shea butter and aloe vera which naturally calm the skin and try less frequent exfoliation, avoiding harsh retinols, astringents or alcohol, our moisturisers are a great place to start! For immediate cooling and calming try the Calming Botanical Essence which helps reduce redness and inflammation. You might find redness gets worse in winter so ensure you are protecting skin before you brave the elements with plenty of Cell Revitalise Night Moisturiser and Cell Repair Night Oil. You might also like to include 3 pumps of The Probiotic Concentrate to your chosen skincare product to really help reduce redness and the signs of rosacea. All Aurelia Probiotic Skincare products are dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types including sensitive, which is great if you’re looking to upgrade your routine.