Dermatologist-approved skincare brand loved by Strictly star is 30% off for few days only
Summer escapades and sunny days are all about enjoyment and liberation - but for those with sensitive or eczema-prone skin, the season can present difficulties. Harsh sun, heat, and dryness often mean having to choose between skin protection and skin comfort.
That's why selecting the right sun care essentials is more than just a matter of SPF - it's about finding formulas that soothe, too. Skincare brand Balmonds has 30% off many of its products that are friendly to eczema-prone and sensitive skin.
Balmonds is a British skincare brand renowned for its natural, fragrance-free formulations designed specifically for sensitive and eczema-prone skin. Not only is it adored by customers, but also celebrities such as Hollyoaks actor Ali Bastian - who also appeared on Strictly in 2009 - who loves the range after using it following their cancer recovery journey.
During the sale, shoppers can grab a range of deals such as The Travel Edit Bundle which is £62 down from £89 and comes with a Face-the-Day sunscreen - a rich, thick cream suitable for applying to the more delicate skin of the face. It also includes the Top-to-Toe sunscreen, cooling cream and the brand's original skin hero - Skin Salvation.
Skin Salvation is described as an award-winning natural eczema balm to calm, protect and hydrate dry and itchy skin. It treats the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis, has zero fragrances, synthetics or paraffin and is dermatologist and paediatrician-approved, reports the Manchester Evening News.
For other bundles, customers can also snap up the Holiday Skincare Set for a reduced price of £38.50, down from £55, which includes full size Top-to-Toe sunscreen, Cooling Cream and a 15ml Tea Tree Balm, as well as the Top to Toe Face The Day Bundle for £37, down from £53, featuring a Face-The Day sunscreen and Top-To-Toe moisturiser.
Alternatively, shoppers could consider the Avene Very High Protection Sun Cream SPF50+ for Dry, Sensitive Skin 50ml for £15.75 from Look Fantastic - a sensitive skin-friendly SPF50+ that offers high broad-spectrum and blue light protection. Another option is the Ultra Violette Clean Screen Sensitive Skincare SPF30 50ml for £32 from Boots, a lightweight SPF 30 gel with a soft-natural finish.
Customers have been singing praises about their experiences with Balmonds, with one person sharing: "I've tried so many sunscreens and they always cause flares of my eczema. I've been using this one for a few weeks now and haven't had any irritation, flares or eye stinging at all!"
"Very good product, no irritation at all and I have acne very impressed," another customer chimed in.
However, not every skincare brand suits everyone, and some customers shared contrasting views on Balmonds on Trustpilot. One person wrote: "Bought the sample pots hoping to clear up skin on my face after reading some reviews. Did smoothen the skin but still have the redness. Slightly more expensive than other natural creams."
Another satisfied customer shared: "I have extremely sensitive skin and a malar rash on my face which is worse when exposed to the sun. I searched high and low for sun cream without irritants and this cream does the job, my skin loves it and it doesn't make me break out."
Balmonds is currently offering a 30% discount on its website.
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