Like many people, my skin's always been tricky. While I've had the best results from French Pharmacy sensitive skin lines, they feel boring to use - like being on a skincare diet.

There are many of us that benefit from gentle skincare, who still want beautiful textures and exciting ingredients. Is this possible?

Over the past 10 years I've been unpicking why some skincare products cause stinging, a rough texture, or discomfort, while others leave even the most tricky skin completely unstressed.

I believe there's more that can be done to make skincare that works for, not against our skin - and we don't need to give up on all the enjoyable stuff to get there.

We've all been there - you apply a new cleanser or moisturiser, and your skin feels great. But a few days in, it starts to look dull, or it feels uncomfortable; something about your new skincare isn't working.

When we think of sensitive skin problems, we usually picture rashes or obvious reactions. But it can just as easily be dehydrated, bumpy, or uneven skin too.

On the other hand, the right, gentle products can transform your skin in a simple way; by supporting (rather than disrupting) the way it works, it feels and looks better too.

If your skin is reactive, choosing the right skincare might feel like roulette.

We're using a new testing technology to shine a light on sensitive skin claims, starting with our cleanser.

A simple graphic shows you exactly how mild our cleanser is - no more digging through ingredient lists.

The beauty is that gentleness is powerful; it's the ultimate skincare ingredient.

Kate