Red ALERT
Nine pro skincare products to recommend to clients during their time of the month
Thalgo Imperfection Corrector Infused with hyaluronic acid, this gel is ideal for purifying and minimising the appearance of those dreaded hormonal breakouts on the chin and jaw areas.
Trade: £8.95 for 15ml 020 7512 0872 thalgo.co.uk
Nimue Skin Technology Adult Spot Treatment
Applied directly to hormonal spots, this treatment soothes irritated skin as well as reducing sebum secretion. Ingredients include tea tree, tare neem and glycoproteins.
Trade: £11.45 for 10ml 0333 000 7000 (Sweet Squared) sweetsquared.com
Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Using the brand’s tri-enzyme technology and a probiotic ferment complex, these pads break up peptide bonds and encourage cell renewal, helping even out problematic skin.
RRP: £39 for 60 pads 0117 316 1888 elemis.com
Katherine Daniels Deep Cleansing Mask
Formulated with a combination of three clays – green, white and red – and aloe vera, this mask reduces flare-ups and pore size, as well as hydrating dry skin.
Trade: £11.40 for 75ml 01767 682288 katherinedaniels cosmetics.com
Murad Resurgence Hydrating Toner
Chamomile and cucumber extract works to soothe, calm and hydrate the skin; witch hazel tightens enlarged pores; and vitamins C and E protect against free radical damage.
Trade: £14.08 for 150ml 020 7870 4813 murad.co.uk
Aromatherapy Associates Support Equilibrium Bath and Shower Oil
The floral blend of geranium, rose and frankincense helps balance hormones and aid painful cramps, while pink grapefruit purifies skin and coconut oil softens it.
Trade: £11.46 for 55ml 020 8569 7030 aromatherapy associates.com
Comfort Zone Remedy Oil
Ideal as a localised treatment for under the skin cysts. It contains marula oil extract to help restore the lepidic equilibrium of the skin, soothing sensitised areas and protecting from external aggressors.
Trade: £25 for 30ml 020 3301 0496 comfortzone.it/ en-gb/
Pevonia Micro-Pores Intensifier
Oily complexions can be brought under control with this serum, which features red clover flower extract to inhibit sebum production and biochanin A to regulate sebum and tighten pores.
Trade: £34 for 30ml 01449 727000 pevonia.co.uk
BeautyLab Glycowash 5%
A foaming wash packed with glycolic acid, encapsulated salicylic and pomegranate enzymes to unclog pores and refine the skin’s texture.
Trade: £12.50 for 200ml 0345 217 1360 (Gerrard International) gerrard international.com