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As a 15-year-old GCSE student, I was cast in the lowest stream of seven sets. I was one of the lowliest mathematicians within my school year, perplexed by the algebra, formulas and fractions that presented themselves in my Hodder Mathematics Higher Text Book I during period II each morning. Preparing to undertake a losing (GCSE grade C) battle with my mathematic inabilities, I enlisted the help of my genius boyfriend of the time, who proved to me that me + you does equal better equations *; a kindly fellow at the OCR marking board granted me with an A, much to the amazement of the Mathematics Department at my Independent Grammar School, myself and my parents. During that summer of 2006, I had pressed ‘pon the digits of my scientific calculator more frequently than those of my mobile phone.

Five years later, my lack of mathematical ingenuity remains patent; Claire + numbers = confused. So, when in the shower and lathering up with Sanex Zero Shower Sensitive Shower Gel, the ‘zero’ emblazoned on its bottle left me bewildered; I had always believed that the bigger the number, the better. On second thoughts, I realised that Sanex Zero Shower Sensitive Shower Gel, must be, in the words of my A-grade-maths-GCSE-self circa June 2006, an ‘anomaly’.

A zero to hero product, Sanex Zero Shower Sensitive Shower Gel is > ** its shower gel adversaries. Specially formulated for sensitive skin, it is both healthy for the skin and good for the environment, in that only those ingredients required for clean and healthy skin are used. Many of products in its field are ridden with ingredients that irritate the skin with their harsh, perfumed chemicals. I thus find Sanex to be a welcome alternative that leaves skin feeling fresh, rejuvenated and energised. The bathroom in the Basing-Lawson household has therefore undertaken a zero-tolerance policy for any other shower gel but Sanex, as this house believes that Sanex + our bodies = one big happy, clean family who are free from parabens, colourants, phthalates and Phenoxyethanol.

* - Lyrics taken from Riverside (Sidney Samson, 2009)

** - Greater Than (mathematical terminology) 

Watch Sanex’s Living Sculptures performance which was held on London’s South Bank to encourage viewers to think twice about using unnecessary chemicals on their bodies. The performers in paint are a metaphor for the majority of us who put unnecessary chemicals on our bodies everyday, whilst the other individual represents the idea that with a product such as Sanex Zero% you don't have to. I encourage you to be the second individual, it’ll be life changing!

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Simple face wipes are one of my beauty must haves.

They’re gentle and moisturising on my sensitive skin but there is a lot more to the range than ‘simply’ their skin wipes.

The new Kind to Skin Sun-kissed Moisture Cream is a blend of vitamin goodness and gentle tanning agents which provide daily moisture and gradually build a light, natural tan. It's perfect for even sensitive skin.

Price: £4.99

Available from Boots, Superdrug and other supermarket retailers

During the winter months my sensitive skin suffers terribly from redness and dryness, as most peoples does as it battles with the elements.

I love Aveda products and often use their hair products as they don’t contain any chemicals and they smell lovely. Aveda has launched a brand new skincare range specially designed for sensitive skin, the All Sensitive Cleanser and the All Sensitive Moisturiser.

They are both rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and E, calming chamomile, witch hazel and lavender, which all works together to restore your dry skin.

All Sensitive Cleanser £16.50

All Sensitive Moisturiser £33.50

Now available from www.aveda.co.uk or at Aveda salons