Ictyane Nourishing Emollient Cream – 400 ml

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (Mineral Oil), GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-12, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (Mineral Oil), PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), Abyssinian seed oil (Vegetable oil), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), BHT, CAFFEINE CARBOXYLIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PERFUM (Perfume), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), PARAFFIN (Mineral Oil), POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), TRIETHANOLAMINE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Ducray's Ictyane Emollient Nourishing Cream is primarily intended for dry to very dry skin prone to dehydration, roughness, or discomfort. My analysis of the formulation highlights a classic but effective approach to restoring the skin barrier and limiting insensible water loss. This product is in line with the tradition of emollient skincare, suitable for both adults and children, for daily use on the face and body.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, improving immediate and long-lasting skin hydration.
• Mineral oils (Paraffinum Liquidum, Isohexadecane, Cera Microcristallina) These occlusive agents form a protective film on the skin's surface, limiting water evaporation and strengthening the barrier function.
• Crambe Abyssinica Oil Rich in fatty acids, it deeply nourishes the skin and provides suppleness and comfort.

The presence of vitamin E (tocopherol) adds an antioxidant effect, helping to protect against external aggressions. This synergy of active ingredients justifies the quality of the product for skin lacking lipids and hydration.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying the cream in the morning and/or evening to clean, dry skin, massaging gently until completely absorbed. It can be used alone or in combination with a light moisturizer. Compatible with most active ingredients, it is best to avoid immediate combination with powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA acids) to limit the risk of irritation on fragile skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this cream lie in its moisturizing effectiveness, its enveloping texture, and its good tolerance. One possible drawback is the presence of fragrance and regulated allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive or atopic skin. In conclusion, this is a reliable and effective skincare product for restoring comfort to dry skin, while ensuring dermatological safety.