Description

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, AQUA, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), CETEARETH-12, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCINE SOJA OIL (Soybean oil), Blackcurrant Seed Oil (Blackcurrant vegetable oil), Plantago major seed oil (Vegetable oil), CORIANDRUM SATIVUM SEED OIL (Coriander essential oil), PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL (Apricot vegetable oil), PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONOL (Silicone), Manganese Gluconate, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, COPPER GLUCONATE (Copper), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT, CITRIC ACID, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CETYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (Vitamin C derivative), PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Biotherm Sun After High Hydration Oligo-Thermal Milk is primarily intended for skin exposed to the sun, prone to dehydration, heat, and post-sun discomfort. My analysis of the formulation reveals a desire to restore the skin barrier, soothe and intensely rehydrate the epidermis after sun exposure. This treatment therefore targets dryness, water loss and feelings of tightness, while providing a repairing and refreshing effect.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, promoting immediate and lasting hydration.
• Shea butter Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it nourishes, repairs, and protects the skin barrier, while providing suppleness and comfort.
• Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) Known for its soothing and restorative properties, it calms irritation and promotes cell regeneration after sun damage.

The presence of vitamin E and C derivatives reinforces antioxidant protection, limiting the effects of UV-induced oxidative stress. The combination of plant oils (apricot, blackcurrant, soy) completes the nourishing and repairing action.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this lotion generously all over my body after every exposure to the sun, on clean, dry skin. It can be used morning and night during the summer. It is compatible with most moisturizing and soothing active ingredients, but I avoid layering it with exfoliating or retinoid-based products immediately after sun exposure, so as not to further sensitize the skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Biotherm product stands out for its moisturizing effectiveness, immediate soothing effect, and non-sticky, fluid texture. I appreciate its rich content of repairing agents and antioxidants. One slight drawback: the presence of fragrance and denatured alcohol, which may not be suitable for very sensitive or reactive skin. In conclusion, it is an excellent choice for restoring and soothing the skin after sun exposure, provided you are not intolerant to fragrances.

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