After-Sun Repair Balm

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, TRIETHYL CITRATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, OLUS OIL (Vegetable oil), GLYCERYL STEARATE, SUCROSE POLYSTEARATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, PERFUM (Perfume), Haematococcus pluvialis extract (Seaweed extracts), Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract (Sea buckthorn), CETYL PALMITATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, BISABOLOL (Active ingredient derived from chamomile), HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (Potentially comedogenic), LEVULINIC ACID, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LEVULINATE, CANDELILLA WAX, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder (Aloe vera), XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), GLYCINE SOJA OIL (Soybean oil)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit After-Sun Repair Balm Patyka's product is primarily intended for skin exposed to the sun, prone to dehydration, feelings of heat, and discomfort. This treatment aims to soothe, repair, and nourish the skin after sun exposure. Based on my analysis, Patyka's formula stands out for its natural and sensory approach, while incorporating active ingredients known for their restorative and soothing properties. This product therefore targets dryness, redness, and skin fragility after sun exposure.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Shea butter Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it promotes skin barrier repair, intensely nourishes, and limits dehydration.
• Aloe vera Known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, it calms irritation and helps restore the skin's moisture balance after sun exposure.
• Bisabolol : Derived from chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, ideal for reducing redness and discomfort.

The presence of seaweed and sea buckthorn extracts also provides antioxidants, strengthening cellular protection against UV-induced oxidative stress.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this balm generously all over the body, ideally after each exposure to the sun, on clean, dry skin. It can be used morning and evening during the summer. This product is compatible with moisturizing (hyaluronic acid) or soothing active ingredients, but I would avoid combining it with exfoliants or retinoids immediately after sun exposure so as not to further sensitize the skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Patyka's After-Sun Repair Balm stands out for its rich blend of natural repairing and soothing ingredients. Its creamy texture feels really comfortable, although the fragrance may not be suitable for ultra-sensitive skin. In conclusion, it is an effective, skin-friendly after-sun treatment that I recommend for restoring and soothing the skin after sun exposure.