Atoderm Intensive Balm

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (Mineral Oil), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, SUCROSE STEARATE, CANOLA OIL (Rapeseed vegetable oil), HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BETA-SITOSTEROL, XYLITOL (Sugar), ZINC GLUCONATE (Zinc), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PALMITAMIDE MEA, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SODIUM CITRATE, MANNITOL (Sugar), RHAMNOSIS (Sugar), Sodium lauroyl lactylate, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), PHYTOSPHINGOSINE (Pre ceramide), CERAMIDE NP (Ceramide), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CERAMIDE AP (Ceramide), CHOLESTEROL (Cholesterol), CARBOMER, XANTHAN GUM, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES (Prebiotic), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), CITRIC ACID, CERAMIDE EOP (Ceramide)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm is primarily intended for very dry, atopic, or eczema-prone skin. As a medical expert, I can see that Bioderma has designed this product to restore the skin barrier, soothe itching, and reduce flare-ups. Its rich, biomimetic formula makes it an ideal choice for fragile, reactive skin or skin experiencing intense dryness, particularly in adults and children.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key assets catch my attention:

• Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) These essential lipids are naturally present in the skin. They strengthen cell cohesion and restore the skin barrier, thereby limiting water loss and protecting against external aggressions.
• Phytosphingosine : A precursor to ceramides, it modulates inflammation and promotes skin repair, which is crucial for atopic or irritated skin.
• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, providing immediate and lasting hydration.

The presence of vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed) and cholesterol completes the lipid-replenishing action, while vitamin E provides antioxidant protection. This synergy of active ingredients explains the product's high tolerance and effectiveness.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this balm morning and/or evening to clean skin, ideally after showering to maximize absorption. It can be used alone or in conjunction with medical treatment. It is compatible with most moisturizing and soothing active ingredients, but I avoid combining it with exfoliating or irritating products (acids, retinoids) during flare-ups.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Balm stands out for its rich but non-sticky texture, its fragrance-free formula, and its excellent tolerance, even for infants. Its effectiveness in repairing the skin barrier and soothing itching has been proven. The only downside is that the texture may seem thick for oily skin. In conclusion, it is a benchmark skincare product for very dry to atopic skin.