Atoderm – Ultra-nourishing balm in a tube

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (Mineral Oil), Ethylhexyl stearate, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), NIACINAMIDE (Vitamin B3), SUCROSE STEARATE, GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES (Prebiotic), MANNITOL (Sugar), XYLITOL (Sugar), RHAMNOSIS (Sugar), LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), Peumus boldus leaf extract (Boldo), ZANTHOXYLUM ALATUM FRUIT EXTRACT, TRIBEHENIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL BEHENATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Atoderm PP ultra-nourishing balm from Bioderma is primarily intended for very dry, atopic, or eczema-prone skin. Its formula aims to restore the skin barrier, soothe feelings of tightness, and reduce episodes of intense dryness. My analysis highlights a rigorous dermo-cosmetic approach, suitable for fragile skin, with a rich and enveloping texture that targets chronic dryness and skin imbalances.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients give this balm its effectiveness:

• Niacinamide Vitamin B3 is known for its anti-inflammatory and restorative properties. It stimulates the synthesis of essential lipids, strengthens the skin barrier, and reduces redness.
• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, ensuring long-lasting hydration and limiting insensible water loss.
• Prebiotics (fructooligosaccharides) They promote the balance of the skin microbiome, which is essential for healthy, less reactive skin.

The presence of emollient agents (mineral oils, dimethicone) completes the formula by providing comfort and protection against external aggressions.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this balm ideally in the morning and evening, on clean, dry skin, focusing on the driest areas. It is compatible with soothing or moisturizing skincare products, but I do not recommend using it immediately after applying powerful exfoliating active ingredients (acids, retinoids) to avoid irritating fragile skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This balm stands out for its high tolerance, its effectiveness on severe dryness, and its ability to restore the skin barrier. Its rich texture can leave a light protective film, which is an asset for atopic skin, but could be perceived as too occlusive for normal skin. In conclusion, it is a benchmark product for very dry skin, to be used without reservation in times of crisis.