BEAUTY

Haute Tension

Powerful products to stop signs of stress on your skin

BY MIRELLA CAMERAN

Dry skin, peeling patches and pimples are visual hallmarks of stress. Thankfully the formerly niche category of anti-stress skincare is burgeoning with solutions and we’ve scooped up the best ones for you.

IS Clinical Pro Heal Serum Advance+ Combines Vitamins C & E and olive leaf extract. Use just a small drop a day to banish redness for good while providing a barrier against UV rays and environmental aggressors.

Cetaphil Pro Restoraderm Eczema Soothing Moisturizer Colloidal oatmeal, ceramide and patented Filaggrin technology, this lotion contains 15 different moisturizers and is free from sulphates, parabens and fragrance making it gentle for the most sensitive skin.

Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Heat Mask by Peter Thomas Roth Apricot, peach, rosehip seed, almond, pomegranate, elderberry and jojoba extracts infuse the skin while heating up upon application in this olive-infused formula. Therapie Roques-O’Neil Calm Balm Instantly zap stress whenever and wherever with neroli, bay and fragonia, an essential oil that promotes mental clarity. Just dab and go.

DeliKate Recovery Cream Stressed Skin Saver by Kate Somerville This clinical, non-irritating recovery cream employs ginger root, honey, peptides and ceramides to provide immediate and longlasting relief for irritated skin while boosting defenses.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment Centella asiatica or tiger grass is the hero ingredient in this brand’s range of formulas, which are second to none when it comes to redness and irritation.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser for Sensitive Skin A gentle wash that is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, combined with calming properties from feverfew, this cleanser outshines competitors at much higher prices.

Herbivore Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil This is first aid in a bottle; tap it on anywhere and skin will not be red or irritated for long.