Well, we made it, didn’t we? Those winter months were rather long and pretty arduous, and let’s be honest, that spring didn’t exactly put a spring back in our step (thanks, typical British weather), but at long last, summer is here. Queue garden parties, barbecues, picnics in the park, light dresses, and those balmy evenings that seem to last forever. It all sounds dreamy, doesn’t it?
There is one thing, however.
As much as we love the sunshine and the warm weather, it can do quite the number on our skin – we’re talking sensitivity, redness, and flare-ups. And if you’re already dealing with these, the sun and the heat can aggravate them no end.
Whether you’re dealing with seasonal sensitivity or it’s part of your skin’s modus operandi, we’ve found some great ways to soothe your skin and keep it calm.
Keep Calm and Clarins On
When it comes to caring for sensitive, irritated, or damaged skin, it’s best to turn to the skin experts and that’s where Clarins comes in. They’ve just released their all-new and innovative Calm-Essentiel range, exclusively available now at Boots, which has been specially formulated with essential ingredients to treat damaged skin and guarantee optimal skin tolerance.
The all-new line-up delivers three unique and ultra-comforting textures with over 95% naturally sourced ingredients. Starring clary sage as its antioxidant-rich powerhouse, it provides calming comfort and protects the skin from environmental aggressors, with proven efficacy to soothe discomfort linked to prolonged mask-wearing.
The franchise includes Soothing Emulsion, Redness Corrective Gel, and Restoring Treatment Oil, all of which work in harmony to alleviate sensitivity, irritation, and redness, with 96% of participants agreeing that Calm-Essentiel comforted the skin. For these new products, Clarins created a divine musky floral fragrance that has been specially developed for sensitive skin, creating a truly holistic beauty experience.
SPF SPF SPF
We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again, and we’ll keep saying it until it sinks in, but daily SPF is a must if you want to protect your skin from sensitivity-inducing UV damage and premature ageing. It’s typically recommended to go for SPF30 or above for daily wear, but when it comes to these sunnier months, you will probably want to up that protection factor. The Clarins SOS Primer UV SPF30 is perfect for daily wear while it hydrates, adds radiance and protects you from UV damage, while UV Plus Anti-Pollution SPF50 packs a powerful protection against five different types of pollutants.
Power Showers
Given the summer sweats as well as workouts, beach days, and much busier social calendars, many of us will be showering multiple times during the day throughout these warmer months. This is all well and good as long as you remember to keep your showers short (as in, less than five minutes) and you keep the temperature down. Hotter showers can strip your skin of protective sebum, leading to increased sensitivity and flare-ups, so go for cooler temperatures to keep your skin feeling calm and comfortable.
Shady Lady
It does seem counterintuitive to spend a lot of our time wishing for the sunshine, and when it finally gets here, sitting in the shade, but if your skin is of a delicate disposition, it’s just one of those things you have to do. Care for your sensitive skin by reducing how much you expose it to direct sunlight, for example by sitting beneath a parasol when you’re at the beach or wearing wide brim hats when you’re out and about. Not only will this protect your skin, but it also gives you the chance to up the style stakes with your newfound favourite accessory.
Discover the Clarins Calm-Essentiel range exclusively at Boots