Topialyse Protect+ Balm – 200 ml

Description

AQUA, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (Coconut vegetable oil (comedogenic)), ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL (Babassu vegetable oil), Castor Bean Seed Oil (Castor vegetable oil), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (Potentially comedogenic), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, Japanese Knotweed Root Extract, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS, CITRIC ACID, GLYCOLIPIDS

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Laboratoire SVR's Topialyse Protect+ Balm is primarily intended for dry to very dry skin prone to discomfort, flaking, or atopic eczema. Its rich, emollient formula aims to restore the skin barrier, soothe feelings of tightness, and protect the skin from external aggressions. My expert opinion is that this balm perfectly meets the needs of fragile skin, thanks to a synergy of plant oils and lipid-replenishing active ingredients, while limiting the risk of irritation.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula:

• Sunflower oil Rich in essential fatty acids, it intensely nourishes and helps restore the skin's barrier function, limiting insensible water loss.
• Glycosphingolipids and Glycolipids These biomimetic lipids strengthen cell cohesion and help repair the skin barrier, which is essential for atopic or very dry skin.
• Ophiopogon Japonicus root extract : This plant-based active ingredient has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to calm irritation and reduce redness.

The presence of various vegetable oils (coconut, babassu, castor) enriches the texture and optimizes the lipid content, which explains the product's lipid-replenishing qualities.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this balm once or twice a day, morning and/or evening, to clean, dry skin. It is compatible with moisturizing or soothing skincare products, but I do not recommend using it immediately after exfoliating products (AHA, BHA) to avoid irritation. It can be used on the face and body, especially after showering to maximize absorption.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

SVR's Topialyse Protect+ Balm stands out for its rich content of lipid-replenishing and soothing active ingredients, offering an effective solution for dry and atopic skin. Its creamy texture is pleasant, although slightly oily when applied. A slight drawback for skin that is very prone to acne, due to the presence of coconut oil, which is potentially comedogenic. In conclusion, it is a safe, well-tolerated product that is particularly suitable for fragile skin.