What Should I Look for in Hair care & Body Care

What Should I Look for in Hair care & Body Care

From scalp to skin, discover how AMPERNA®'s postbiotic–powered products will have your entire household covered with a simple barrier-first routine.

When you have sensitive skin, choosing skincare can feel complicated enough. Then there is shampoo., conditioner, body wash, body lotion, styling products. And suddenly your bathroom is full of different formulas, fragrances and ingredients, all designed for different people and different concerns.

But what if your household could take a simpler approach? One that gives you peace of mind that the products you use are not only effective and gentle but provide the barrier-care your body and scalp need.

How Do I Know If I or My Family Have Sensitive Skin?

Sensitive-feeling skin and scalps can present differently from person to person. You may notice skin that feels:

  • Dry or tight after cleansing
  • Easily uncomfortable or unsettled
  • Rough or less supple
  • More reactive to changes in weather or temperature
  • Dehydrated or lacking softness
  • In need of frequent moisturising
  • Less comfortable after using multiple or heavily fragranced products

The scalp can similarly feel:

  • Dry or tight
  • Easily unsettled
  • Uncomfortable after washing
  • Dry in some areas and oily in others
  • Heavy or congested from product build-up
  • Less comfortable after frequent styling, colouring or heat exposure

Why Is Supporting the Skin Barrier Important, Especially for Sensitive Skin & Scalp?

Your skin barrier is your skin's natural protective outer layer. It helps your skin retain moisture and contributes to a comfortable, healthy-looking appearance.

When your skin or scalp is easily unsettled, maintaining a simple, supportive routine can be particularly important. Rather than waiting until skin feels dry, tight or uncomfortable, everyday barrier support helps keep hydration and comfort at the forefront of your routine.

Your body skin and scalp are exposed to everyday factors that can affect how they look and feel, including:

  • Hot showers and baths
  • Frequent cleansing and washing
  • Cold, dry or changing weather
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Clothing and everyday friction
  • Environmental exposure
  • Hair styling products and product build-up
  • Heat styling and regular blow-drying
  • Hair colouring and salon treatments

AMPERNA®'s approach to skincare is centred around barrier-focused care, powered by our hero postbiotic ingredient, Lactococcus ferment lysate. Our formulas combine this postbiotic technology with carefully selected ingredients to support hydration, comfort, conditioning and the skin's natural barrier.

What Makes AMPERNA® Haircare Different?

The scalp is an important part of healthy-looking hair which is why AMPERNA® designed haircare from a skin-first perspective.

[DERMACLEANSE] - Cleanse & Rebalance Dermal Care Shampoo

Our shampoo is a gentle cleansing step for the scalp and hair. It helps remove everyday build-up while supporting a comfortable-feeling scalp environment. The formula incorporates postbiotic technology alongside ingredients selected to support scalp hydration and conditioning.

[DERMASTRENGTH] - Strengthen & Protect Dermal Care Conditioner

After cleansing, conditioning with DERMASTRENGTH helps hair feel silky soft, nourished, smoother and easier to manage.

What About AMPERNA® Body Care?

Your body skin deserves the same thoughtful approach as the skin on your face. The AMPERNA® Body Care Duo combines two everyday essentials designed to cleanse, moisturise and support comfortable-feeling skin.

[CERALACTIC]  - Hydrating Gentle Wash with Ceramides

A gentle body cleanser formulated with ceramides, colloidal oatmeal and niacinamide.
It is designed to cleanse without stripping, while helping maintain a soft, hydrated and comfortable skin feel.

[HYDRALACTIC] - Hydrating Gentle Lotion with Ceramides

This deeply nourishing yet lightweight lotion provides up to 72 hours of hydration, helping replenish moisture and conditions the skin, leaving it feeling soft, smooth, hydrated and comfortable.

The two products offer a simple reliable top-to-toe everyday ritual for the whole household.

Why Choose Fragrance-Free Haircare and Body Care?

If you or your family are sensitive to scents, AMPERNA®'s Haircare and Body Care products are fragrance free. Rather than masking the natural scent of the ingredients with added perfume, or heavy essential oils, our products smell like the ingredients themselves.

This allows peace of mind that you are not layering on known irritants that may cause unnecessary sensitivity to your body and scalp.

What Ingredients Does AMPERNA® Leave Out?

Our formulations are developed with sensitive skin and scalps in mind, while remaining suitable for everyday use. Our Haircare and Body Care ranges do not include:

  • Sulfates
  • Parabens
  • Petrochemicals and Mineral Oils
  • Vinyls
  • Phthalates
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Synthetic Fragrance
  • Synthetic Colours or Bleaches
  • PPG, DEAS, TEA
  • Aluminium or Alumina.

Can AMPERNA® Haircare & Body Care be Used by the Whole Household?

One of the benefits of keeping your household routine simple is that you do not need a different product for every person. AMPERNA® Body Care and Haircare are designed with sensitive skin and scalps in mind, making them suitable for a broad range of ages and skin types.

From babies and young children, tweens to teenagers, both men and women, including pregnancy and breastfeeding mothers.  Feel the AMPERNA® difference when you use products designed to support your skin barrier, every single day.

ECZEMA AWARENESS MONTH

Eczema Awareness Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the importance of understanding and caring for sensitive-feeling skin. For skin and scalps that are dry, easily unsettled or prone to feeling uncomfortable, keeping your routine simple, gentle and consistent can make everyday care feel more supportive.

Look for fragrance-free, gentle formulas that help maintain hydration and support the skin barrier and avoid unnecessary over-cleansing or harsh products that may leave skin feeling dry or tight. From your face to your scalp and body, thoughtful everyday care can help skin feel comfortable, hydrated, soft and supported.

Caring for sensitive skin is not just about what you do when it feels unsettled, but how you support it every day.

Our philosophy is simple: Support what your skin already does naturally.

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Read more about Eczema here

Eczema Association Australasia

Blog article author

Written By Kiri Yanchenko

Kiri Yanchenko is the founder and CEO of AMPERNA®. Having had severe pustular acne and perioral dermatitis herself, she has a deep personal understanding of the challenges faced by having problem skin. She has over 10 years of experience in skincare and holistic skin coaching and is passionate about helping everyone feel comfortable in their own skin.

*AMPERNA® products are cosmetic only and not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease or skin condition. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.