Pai Skincare are launching their new British Summer Time Glow SPF 30 and after trying it out we feel like shouting it of the rooftops. The brand calls it the ''cocktail for safely kissed skin''; it is a mineral-based sun screen, heaven for those with sensitive skin. It's vegan, fragrance and cruelty-free, and the incredible glow you get upon applying it is what sold it to me, and the best part - that glow comes from the natural reflective pigments within the cream.
As someone with outrageously sensitive skin, I can say that there are just a handful of brands that don't cause me breakouts, redness, or dry patches, but Pai definitely hit the right spot - their products actually make a difference, and are yet to cause me an irritation.
I met Sarah, the founder of Pai skincare, in the heart of Westfield Shepherd's Bush on a hot late Spring day, and had the opportunity to ask her a few questions and dive into a lovely conversation. Excited over the launch of her new illuminating SPF serum just in time for the Summer, she tells me about the inspiration behind her brand and what helped her get started - the eagerness to create a product which was meant for people with sensitive skin. She deeply cared about the products that she was launching, ensuring they undergo rigorous testing before they are available, as well as, ensuring that the brand remained vegan and cruelty-free (not to mention that most of their packaging is fully recyclable). People with sensitive skin (myself included) often find themselves in situations where big, well-known brands actually either don't work or cause huge irritation and the frustrations Sarah felt, is what led her to establishing Pai Skincare back in 2007.
We talked about the importance of wearing SPF creams as well as reapplying them throughout the day especially for prolonged sun-exposure, as well as, the importance of having a focused skincare routine without using hundreds of products. What I found really interesting was that, Pai manufacture all their products in a lab in West London, unlike many other brands which allows them to stay hands on and ensure the quality and consistency.
Some products that I have personally tried and absolutely loved include:
ROSEHIP BIOREGENERATE face oil
This face oil helps with post breakouts, it is ideal for those moments when the skin is irritated and needs something to brighten it up and help fade the redness.
THE ANTHEMIS calming and hydrating moisturiser
This moisturiser is perfect for irritated sensitive skin, it works great for during and after breakouts, as it hydrates and calms, helping rebuild and maintain the protective skin barriers.
CARBON STAR detoxifying night face oil
This charcoal oil works by lifting impurities from the pores overnight, it is my favourite product from Pai, as I have never been able to find an equivalent elsewhere. As a note of caution, the first 2-3 weeks your skin will get worse before it gets better, just be patient and start by applying smaller amounts and maybe just a few days a week.
