Paula’s Choice Calm Collection

To calm the skin and address the underlying causes of sensitivity, Paula’s Choice has introduced a reformulated Calm range. The range, comprising a cleanser, milky toner, exfoliant, serum and two moisturisers, features updated formulas with soothing plant extracts, hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help restore the skin.

Benefits

• Suitable for sensitive skin
• Calms a compromised skin barrier
• Hydrates immediately and calms redness
• Gentle yet effective anti-ageing ingredients

Favourites for sensitive skin

Cool water gels

Sensitive skin often struggles to hold on to moisture. So avoid washing it with water that is too hot, and help prevent dehydration by using lightweight water gels rather than rich creams. It is also best to avoid products containing alcohol, as this only dries the skin out further. The lightweight Calm Water Gel by Dermalogica transforms into a nourishing fluid on the skin, forming a barrier against environmental factors while hydrating dry, irritated skin. It also helps to combat moisture loss.

Calm in the sun

As well as by the sun’s heat and UV radiation, sensitive skin can also be irritated by sunscreen itself. So with sun creams too, choose one made for sensitive skin. The Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Ultra-Lightweight SPF35 by Perricone MD calms the skin and reduces redness and a tight feeling, while its powerful UVA and UVB filters offer protection against UV rays. It has an invisible, non-greasy finish, so it also works well as a primer beneath make-up.

Intensive hydration

The Superkind Radiance Mask by Tata Harper is a soothing gel-cream mask with a mild, neutralising AHA blend to bring radiance to dull skin. It dissolves dead skin cells without harsh exfoliation or stripping the skin. Sugar Prebiotics help restore the skin’s microbiome balance, while the Sugar Carbohydrate Complex provides intense, long-lasting hydration to reveal smooth, radiant, healthy skin.