Which sensitive skin conditions can Jennifer Young products be used for?
At Jennifer Young, we created our Beauty Despite Cancer skincare collection in order to address the skin side effects of cancer treatment. However, one of the key side effects of cancer treatment is skin sensitivity, which means that our products have also been created in a way that not only makes them suitable for a wide variety of sensitive skin conditions, but also extremely helpful.
For anyone who has very sensitive skin, from childhood all the way through adulthood, you will know how uncomfortable they can be. If you have eczema or psoriasis, for example, it can also be worrying trying new skincare products, not knowing if they will make the situation worse, let alone better. This is an important space in which our 100% natural skincare products can be game changing. It’s not just cancer patients who benefit from our products, but anyone with sensitive skin or keen to support their skin gently but effectively.
Skincare for eczema
Eczema is a fairly common skin condition where you experience patches of itchy, cracked and sore skin. Sometimes it can be caused by allergies and often doctors will treat it with steroid creams. These can be helpful but they are not for long-term use and they don't tend to help the skin heal, they just suppress the allergen causing the reaction. To soothe the skin we recommend a skincare routine using the following:
Defiant Beauty Cleanse & Moisturise | £20
• A gentle cleanser • A nourishing mask • A daily cleanser • Removes make-up
Defiant Beauty Cool & Refresh | £20
• A gentle toner • Flushed skin • Sensitive skin • Dry skin
Defiant Beauty Serum | £25
• Sensitive skin • Tight skin • Anti-ageing • Dry skin • Part of a daily skincare routine
Defiant Beauty Itchy Skin Oil | £20
• Sensitive skin • Dry skin • Itchy Skin • Sore skin • Flaking Skin
Did you know? Top tip:
Our Defiant Beauty Cleanse & Moisturise balm can also be used as a face mask. Apply a thin layer and leave it on the skin for 10 minutes before removing with a warm, clean, damp cloth. Then use our Defiant Beauty Cool & Refresh and Defiant Beauty Serum to finish.
Skincare for psoriasis
Psoriasis is another skin condition that manifests in patches of dry red skin, often with a scaly appearance. It's thought to be related to an immune response although it isn't fully understood, and for lots of people it isn't just uncomfortable but can affect self-confidence as well. To help soothe it, we recommend the following products:
Defiant Beauty Cleanse & Moisturise | £20
• A gentle cleanser • A nourishing mask • A daily cleanser • Removes make-up
Defiant Beauty Cool & Refresh | £20
• A gentle toner • Flushed skin • Sensitive skin • Dry skin
Defiant Beauty Intensive Serum | £30
• Anti-ageing • Dry skin • Tight skin • Sensitive skin • Tired skin • Premature ageing
Did you know? Top tip:
After applying the Defiant Beauty Intensive Serum on your skin you can use the excess on your fingers to smooth out split ends.
Skincare for a dry scalp
A dry scalp can occur at any time, whether it's because of a change in the weather or because you're predisposed to dry skin. It's when there isn't enough moisture in the skin and it can cause itching and flaking. It can also be related to hair loss and regrowth. Even without hair loss you can still help to nourish your scalp and restore moisture using the following products:
Defiant Beauty Dry Scalp Treatment | £20
• Calming • Prevents breakouts • Gentle or sensitive skin • Soothes tight skin
Defiant Beauty Scalp Cleansing Spritz | £25
• A gentle toner • Flushed skin • Sensitive skin • Dry skin
Did you know? Top tip:
Our scalps come across lots of products, shampoos, conditioners, hair products, hairsprays, and in addition, our heads do actually sweat. Help calm and soothe irritated scalps with our Defiant Beauty Scalp Cleansing Spritz or Defiant Beauty Dry Scalp Treatment to help keep your scalp healthy.
Skincare for chapped hands
Environmental factors are usually the biggest contributor to dry, chapped hands. You might be using products at home, such as cleaning products, or even regular hand washing can also cause skin to dry out. Our hands work so hard and often don't receive the nurturing they deserve - these products should help restore their health and appearance:
Defiant Beauty Nail Oil | £16
• Damaged cuticles • Brittle nails • Generally improved nail health
Defiant Beauty Healing Hand Balm | £20
• Dry hands, especially in winter • Can be used as a moisturiser or a hand mask
Did you know? Top tip:
The Defiant Beauty Healing Hand Balm is amazing for nourishing hands but it can also be used on dry elbows or any other dry skin patches you may have.
Skincare for cracked feet
Again, environmental elements and temperature changes can cause skin on our feet to crack, but for many of us dry skin on our feet is common. You might have noticed fissures on your heels, especially if you do a lot of exercise, and few of us pay regular attention to our feet in order to restore moisture. Moisturising twice a day and adding a few extra moisturising treatments every now and again can make your feet feel much more comfortable.
Defiant Beauty Mild Mint Foot Balm | £20
• Dry feet or cracked heels • Can be used as a moisturiser or a mask
Did you know? Top tip:
Using our Defiant Beauty Mild Mint Foot Balm just after a bath or shower and popping your socks on will help the product penetrate and nourish your feet for better results.
Skincare for chapped lips
Sun exposure, cold weather, or frequently licking your lips - it can all lead to cracked, dry skin which can be quite painful at times. While there are lots of lip balms on the market, natural ingredients like the shea butter in our lip balm, don't just moisturise but also add a protective layer to your skin.
Defiant Beauty Lip Balm | £5
• Moisturises and heals dry, sore, chapped lips • Reduce the severity of dry lips • Does not cause irritation
Skincare for redness
Redness on the skin can happen for a number of reasons, from feeling flushed to dry or irritated skin. To ease redness it's worth addressing multiple factors - making sure skin is moisturised and hydrated, but also keeping a spritz on hand to help cool your face if you feel flushed. We suggest a combination of the following:
Defiant Beauty Cool & Refresh | £20
• A gentle toner • Flushed skin • Sensitive skin • Dry skin
Defiant Beauty Serum | £25
• Sensitive skin • Tight skin • Anti-ageing • Dry skin • Part of a daily skincare routine
Did you know? Top tip:
Cooling your skin will help reduce redness. Why not pop our Defiant Beauty Cool & Refresh spray in the fridge for extra impact, ready to spritz and refresh on those hot moments when your skin becomes flushed.
Skincare for dehydrated skin
Most of us experience dehydrated skin at one point or another, especially when it's cold outside and the central heating has been on. It's when our skin loses water, which happens every day. Signs of dehydration include dryness, tightness, wrinkling, and if skin doesn't bounce back when you pinch it and let it go. The key to addressing dehydration topically is to get into a good skincare routine with products that can be easily absorbed.
Defiant Beauty Cleanse & Moisturise | £20
• A gentle cleanser • A nourishing mask • A daily cleanser • Removes make-up
Defiant Beauty Cool & Refresh | £20
• A gentle toner • Flushed skin • Sensitive skin • Dry skin
Defiant Beauty Intensive Serum | £25
• Anti-ageing • Dry skin • Tight skin • Sensitive skin • Tired skin • Premature ageing
Defiant Beauty Smooth Skin Oil | £25
• Sensitive skin • Dry skin • Itchy Skin • Sore skin • Flaking Skin
Did you know? Top tip:
Cold weather, central heating and abrasive exfoliators will dehydrate your skin. Our products are soothing, hydrating and will help calm and balance your skin through the winter conditions.
