Eight hero products to soothe irritated skin

Whether you need a quick fix or a long-term solution, these are the products that will calm and cool your skin in the midst of a meltdown

Simone Gannon shares some of her favourite products to soothe irritated skin

No matter how savvy your skincare routine, irritated, dry, red and itchy skin can happen to the best of us — and for more reasons than you might think. Stress, dehydration and hormonal changes play a huge part, along with temperature variations, sun exposure, reactions to medication or new products, and my personal favourite — over-exfoliation (guilty as charged).

For the above reasons and more, it’s always a good idea to have one (or several) skin saviours in your bathroom cabinet; gentle cleansers, serums, masks and treatments which contain ingredients known for their calming, hydrating and repairing abilities.