This week marks National Eczema Week (13th – 18th September) and with approximately 1.3 million people in the UK* affected by the inflammatory skin condition, it’s important to nail down a good skincare routine in order to manage the common symptoms of itchy, dry or inflamed skin.
Green People’s scent-free range offers powerful yet sensitive skin protection gentle enough for the whole family to use. Free from drying alcohol and essential oils, the range is rich in organic actives that naturally protect and restore the skin’s natural barriers. Natural, organic, cruelty-free, and vegan approved, the Green People scent-free range is packed with phyto actives that restore the pH, moisture, and sebum levels of the skin.
SCENT FREE FACIAL CARE
Scent Free Facial Cleanser – £24.00 (150ml)
This ultra-soothing cleanser is an everyday essential for those with sensitive skin and makes it easy to cleanse the skin of impurities and make-up without causing irritation. A creamy, 91% organic cleanser featuring a pH-balanced blend of hydrating Squalane, moisturising Shea Butter and calming Calendula, it replenishes dryness as you cleanse, leaving sensitive skin soft, refreshed and balanced.
Scent Free Calming Serum – £24.00 (50ml)
This calming, scent-free serum for sensitive skin sinks deep to soothe irritation and stimulate collagen production. Rich in certified organic, age-confidence actives with strong moisture-binding properties, Marshmallow, Green Marine Macro Algae and Chamomile work in synergy to calm, hydrate and firm sensitive skin.
Scent Free 24 Hour Cream – £23.50 (50ml)
Designed to be used day and night, this fragrance-free moisturiser delivers anti-pollution antioxidants as it nourishes sensitive skin with an ultra-gentle blend of 89% certified organic ingredients. Enriched with the proven anti-ageing active Baicalin, its moisture-retaining complex leaves the delicate skin barrier feeling firm, soft and protected.
Scent Free Day Moisturiser – £23.50 (50ml
A scent-free, certified organic moisturiser particularly suited to those with easily irritated, blemish-prone skin, this light day cream envelops the skin in 85% certified organic actives which calm, comfort and clarify. Prebiotics and Jojoba Oil balance blemish-prone areas whilst anti-inflammatory Willow Bark and soothing Chamomile calm and Pentasaccharide-rich Seaweed smooths and firms.
SCENT FREE HAIRCARE
Scent Free Shampoo – £15.00 (200ml)
This ultra gentle fragrance-free shampoo is ideal for sensitive scalps and for daily use by all the family. Coconut, Aloe Vera, Green Tea and Pineapple create a gently cleansing and soothing base with no essential oils, leaving hair feeling soft and silky. Made without essential oils, this unscented certified organic shampoo is suitable for ultra sensitive scalps and allergy sufferers.
Scent Free Conditioner – £15.00 (200ml)
Add shine and condition to your hair without irritating your sensitive skin and scalp. Organic plant oils and Green Tea in this fragrance-free conditioner provide a silky finish and allow easy combing for all hair types. Rich in Quinoa and Green Tea, regular use ensures healthier, more manageable hair for the whole family. Made without essential oils, this unscented conditioner is suitable for ultra sensitive scalps and allergy sufferers.
SCENT FREE BODYCARE
Scent Free Shower Gel – £15.00 (200ml)
A gentle and rich foaming shower gel and bubble bath which leaves skin soft and smooth to the touch, with Organic Aloe Vera and extracts of Marshmallow and Yucca. It is super concentrated, great for frequent use, and suitable for use by the whole family. Made without essential oils, this unscented certified organic shower wash is suitable for ultra sensitive skin and allergy sufferers.
Scent Free Body Lotion – £24.00 (150ml)
Keep dry and sensitive skin protected with this fragrance-free soothing, non-greasy certified organic lotion. Squalane and Jojoba esters retain moisture in the skin for at least 8 hours after application. Especially created to restore skin suppleness and elasticity this lotion keeps hands and body soft, supple and silky. Organic Aloe Vera, Perilla oil, Evening Primrose and Shea butter protect, nurture and moisturise dry skin. Made without essential oils, this unscented moisturiser is suitable for even the most sensitive of skin and allergy sufferers.
Scent Free Deodorant – £12.50 (75ml)
A gentle, unscented and extremely effective roll-on deodorant with Prebiotics and Aloe Vera. Naturally free from Parabens and pore-clogging Aluminium. The naturally occurring mineral salt, Ammonium Alum (Alunite) is added for its strong impact on germs whilst Zinc Ricinoleate, derived from Castor oil, acts as an effective, natural deodorant without inhibiting normal perspiration. Made without essential oils, this certified organic unscented deodorant is suitable for ultra sensitive skin and allergy sufferers.
Available from www.greenpeople.co.uk
Sensitive Skin? Charlotte Vøhtz, Founder of Green People and organic beauty expert shares her top tips on caring for sensitive skin:
- Avoid harsh soaps, shower gels, shampoos and bath products, especially those containing sodium lauryl sulphate and petroleum-based ingredients such as mineral oil, petrolatum and paraffin wax, which prevent the skin from breathing. Products containing alcohol (ethanol/ethyl alcohol) dry the skin and can make it sting and itch. Green People do not use any of these ingredients.
- Use products fortified with Jojoba esters, essential fatty acids and plant-based emollients such as Squalane to help restore moisture and sebum balance. Moisturise your skin several times a day and use moisturising lotions or salves to cleanse affected areas
- Avoid products containing harsh preservatives and synthetic fragrances. Even essential oils can be a problem for some eczema sufferers.
- To reduce the itching, choose cotton clothing and bedding to keep the skin cool and allow it to breathe. Avoid synthetic fabrics and wool, which can irritate.
- Use a gentle washing powder and avoid fabric softeners.
- At night, cotton mittens help reduce the damage that children can cause to their skin by scratching in their sleep.
- Stress can make eczema worse, so try to manage stress and practice relaxation techniques
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