Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin is one of the most common skin complaints, with around 60% of women and 40% of men claiming they suffer from skin sensitivities. Which is why it's so hard to understand why there are so few good sensitive skin products on the market. Many people with sensitive skin go as far as to say they feel completely excluded from the beauty industry, and many can even feel anxious when trying new products.

What causes sensitive skin?

Unfortunately, the answer is not straightforward. In this modern world, there are so many environmental irritants that can cause skin sensitivities that we often don’t know what has caused each episode. From the foods we eat, the skin products we use, household products we clean with and even the air we breathe can cause skin inflammation. Some people state emotional triggers such such stress and hormones can also play a vital role as well. The good (and sometimes bad) thing about skin inflammation is that you can see it. Because of this, you can track your inflammatory triggers much easier than ‘invisible’ inflammation in other parts of the body. And if you can track your triggers, you can manage them and that’s a good thing.

How do I know if my skin is sensitive?

Don’t worry, your skin will tell you. Redness, itching, flaking, stinging, tightness…are all signs of skin inflammation.

What products should I use?

Whilst everyone's skin relates differently to the products they use, there are many known skin irritants that you can easily avoid as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients you can seek out:

AVOID - Inflammatory skin care ingredients:

Retinoids, Glycolic acid, Sulfates, Strong preservatives, Conventional Soap, Essential Oils & Fragrance (natural or artificial).

INCLUDE - Anti-inflammatory skin care ingredients:

Omegas, Antioxidants, Centella Asiatica, Green Tea, Liquorice, Turmeric, Colloidal Oatmeal

Choose Pro-skin ingredients over 100% natural.

Just because an ingredient is natural, does not make it great for sensitive skin. Remember, the number 1 causes of hay fever is pollen. What you need to look for is ingredients that are ‘pro-skin’. A great place to find reliable information is the EWG Skin Deep website. They have a comprehensive database of almost all beauty ingredients that you can search for and find out more.

The biobod approach to sensitive skin

We set out to create pro-skin, intuitive skin care that was safe for the most sensitive skin and could be used by everyone to improve their skin health.

Like most things in nature the human body is intuitive and for the most part does not require too much intervention to look after itself. Our skin, being our largest organ, is no exception. Knowing this, our aim was to formulate a range of products to work with your skin not against it. Rather than focusing on ‘fixing’ skin problems, we aim to rebuild skin resilience.

Every ingredient chosen undoes stringent examination to ensure it supports the three foundations of skin health: a balanced skin microbiome, strong skin barrier function and calmed inflammatory response.

This pro-skin approach, focuses on true foundational skin health and aims to restore skin to a more natural state.

Happiness Guarantee

We understand that trying a new product can be daunting, particularly if you have sensitive skin. If you are not completely happy with your biobod skincare within 30 days, no problem, we will make it right!

This is a keeper

I have tried so many products and listened to so many different people about what to do with my skin since Menopause hit and my skin (and everything else) went bonkers! Over sensitivity (not just my skin!) pimples (😳) flaking, you name it -it was thrown at me. To the point my skin was sosore to even touch. I was recommended to try this product by a stranger at my gym. Researched..put it in my cart. Took it out…put it back in…procrastinated….because I had become so disillusioned. But then through caution to the wind and thought why not!!! And my god! Why have I not found you sooner. This serum is amazing. Gentle, absorbs and it actually DOES WHAT IT SAYS! Thank you! Now at least my skin isn’t over sensitive!! Do it!

My skin saviour

I have typically dry, fragile skin that requires a good drenching of moisture twice a day. This serum does exactly that, my skin literally drinks it all up. It’s light, silky and makes an instant difference to my skins appearance and texture.

This has become a saviour for my dry and sensitive post menopausal skin. Went from using a range of good quality natural beauty products to this biobod classic. Calming and moisturising - I love it. Has really simplified my routine too. Xx

Great all-rounder

I really love the gentle cleansing bar, especially as an all-body product. My husband has been using it too and it's been great for our skin in this dry winter.

Replenishing Hydra-Soothe Serum

This serum feels lovely and moisturising on application, but does not provide lasting hydration. The packaging is beautiful and the size of the product for a serum is generous. I wouldn’t buy it again, because it doesn’t provide enough hydration for my dry sensitive skin.