Active Hydration – Ultra-rich moisturizing cream

Description

AQUA, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL (Oil palm vegetable oil (comedogenic)), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), OLUS OIL (Vegetable oil), GLYCERIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL (Argan vegetable oil), CERA ALBA, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, ANHYDROXYLITOL, glyceryl stearate citrate, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), XYLITOL (Sugar), LEMONGRASS OIL (Essential oil), CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA BARK OIL (Camphor tree vegetable oil), LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL (Lavandin essential oil (allergen)), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), PERFUM (Perfume), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, CITRAL (Regulated allergen), FARNESOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Gamarde's ultra-rich Hydratation Active moisturizer is primarily intended for dry to very dry skin in need of comfort and intense nourishment. Its rich formula aims to restore the skin barrier, soothe feelings of tightness, and prevent dehydration. My expert opinion: the texture and composition of this product make it an ideal choice for skin that has been weakened by cold weather, external aggressions, or drying treatments. It is also suitable for mature skin showing signs of dryness or loss of suppleness.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key ingredients stand out in this formula:

• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : known for its ability to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it intensely hydrates and plumps the skin, limiting imperceptible water loss.
• Shea butter : rich in essential fatty acids, it nourishes, protects, and repairs the skin barrier, providing immediate softness and comfort.
• Vegetable oils (sunflower, argan, olus) : they boost lipid intake, restore the hydrolipidic film, and contribute to skin elasticity.

The synergy of these active ingredients gives the cream remarkable effectiveness against dry skin, while respecting the skin's physiology.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream morning and/or evening to clean skin, ideally after a moisturizing serum to optimize the penetration of the active ingredients. It pairs perfectly with vitamin C or niacinamide-based skincare products. However, I do not recommend using it immediately after applying powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA acids) to avoid irritating skin that is already dry or sensitive.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this product lie in its rich content of natural moisturizing and nourishing agents, and its ability to soothe and restore the skin barrier. One caveat: the presence of fragrance and essential oils, which are potential sources of allergens, may not be suitable for very reactive skin. In conclusion, it is an excellent choice for dry to very dry skin, but should be used with caution by those with allergies.