Winter calls for gentleness and moments of comforting well-being. This is the “mantra” behind the new body care products that focus on the senses, whether they are dermatological treatments or pure pleasure products. They come in a range of textures designed to encourage daily use.
Microbiome forever and a range of textures for dermatological care
The skin microbiome, the collection of bacteria on the skin’s surface, is essential for the skin barrier to function properly and contributes to the integrity of the epidermis. It is a key factor in improving the comfort of dry, atopic-prone skin. A balanced microbiome also reduces the risk of recurrence and spaces out peaks of severe dryness.
La Roche-Posay reveals the direct link between the composition of the microbiome characteristic of atopic-prone skin and certain signals involved in the neurosensory perception of itching associated with dry skin. This major discovery has led to the creation of the new Lipikar AP+MAX skincare product (72-Hour Triple Repair Balm, 75 ml, €9; 200 ml, €19; 400 ml, €25), enriched with Neurobioma technology (a polypeptide fraction designed to act on the surface, at the microbiome level, which breaks the cycle of scratching and reduces itching).
Even more soothing, the new formula reduces irritation and redness, providing 24 hours of itch control (consumer study conducted on 139 subjects with itching sensations due to dryness, results 24 hours after stopping use of the product, 15 days of application once a day) and 72 hours …
