5 soothing serums to calm down sensitive and inflamed skin

 The onset of summer brings a string of skin concerns; dehydrated, inflamed skin is one of them. The intense heat, hot winds, and unbearable humidity contribute to extremely sensitised skin. The right hydrating serum can make a huge difference—it increases your skin’s moisture levels, and the best ones boast calming ingredients that soothe your skin. We list five that will address your angry, inflamed skin issues with just a few drops.

iS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serum

₹5,950 
iS Clinical is known for efficient formulas that get the job done, and their Hydra-Cool serum is no different. The refreshing formula hydrates and visibly soothes the skin. It features antioxidants, botanicals, and bio-nutrients that combine to give a calming and cooling effect. Dry and irritated skin will especially love this formulation, and it’s great for blemish-prone and sunburnt skin too!

PIXI Hydrating Milky Serum

₹2,400
Summer can leave your skin dry, dehydrated, and prone to breakouts. This rejuvenating serum intensely hydrates, leaving you with healthy and happy skin. Aloe vera, rose flower extract, vitamins, and jojoba oil in the formulation work together to calm and heal any inflammation. Bonus, the serum has a silky texture and is lightweight enough to suit even oily skin folks!

Dermalogica Ultra-calming Serum Concentrate

₹4,900
Dermalogica’s serum concentrate is specially formulated for irritated, sensitive skin and claims to help calm, restore, and defend against inflamed skin. Their exclusive UltraCalming™ Complex is fortified with oat and botanicals to soothe any sensitisation. The peptides, evening primrose oil, sunflower seed oil, and avocado extract help build the skin’s defenses against the harsh and hot summer weather, preventing future breakouts. 

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum with Green Tea and Panthenol

₹1,340
K-beauty products are known to utilise natural ingredients that are good for your skin. The Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum contains 76 per cent green tea, panthenol, centella asiatica, and traditional Korean herbal medicinal ingredients that target redness and sensitivity and is specially made for acne-prone skin. Green tea is rich in antioxidants and helps reduce sebum and oil production, while panthenol makes your skin look soft, supple, and smooth. Finally, the centella asiatica in the formulation soothes the skin and any flare-ups. 

Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Serum

₹1,570
If your skin gets irritated easily, this serum, made for soothing sensitive skin, will instantly calm it down. The serum is a blend of organic ingredients such as celery, carrot root, and broccoli extract, and it deeply nourishes your skin without any of the tacky feelings that is a big no-no in summer. So, if you’re looking for a hydrating serum to add to your skincare routine this summer, this will be the perfect candidate!