Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (Potentially comedogenic), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), CETEARETH-12, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCINE SOJA OIL (Soybean oil), Blackcurrant Seed Oil (Blackcurrant vegetable oil), Plantago major seed oil (Vegetable oil), CORIANDRUM SATIVUM SEED OIL (Coriander essential oil), PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL (Apricot vegetable oil), PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DIMETHICONOL (Silicone), Manganese Gluconate, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT, CITRIC ACID, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, CETYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (Vitamin C derivative), PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Oligo-Thermal After Sun Milk by Biotherm is aimed primarily at sun-exposed skin, prone to dehydration, feelings of overheating and loss of comfort after sun exposure. My analysis of the formulation reveals the brand's desire to target skin repair, soothing and rehydration, essential after UV exposure. This skincare product is part of an approach to skin recovery, providing moisturizing, lipid-replenishing and soothing active ingredients to restore the weakened skin barrier.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, promoting immediate and lasting hydration.
• Shea butter Rich in fatty acids, it intensely nourishes the skin, restores the lipid barrier and soothes post-sun irritation.
• Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5) Known for its repairing and soothing properties, it accelerates cell regeneration and calms feelings of discomfort.

The presence of vitamin E and C derivatives provides a complementary antioxidant action, limiting the deleterious effects of UV-generated free radicals. The formula is therefore coherent and qualitative for the target.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this lotion generously all over the body after each exposure to the sun, on clean, dry skin. It can be used morning and night in summer. It is compatible with most moisturizing and soothing active ingredients, but I avoid combining it immediately with exfoliating or retinoid-based skin care products to avoid irritating already sensitized skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Biotherm after-sun care product stands out for its moisturizing and repairing effectiveness, pleasant fluid texture and fresh fragrance. I note, however, the presence of denatured alcohol and fragrance, which may be less suitable for very sensitive or reactive skin. In conclusion, this is an excellent choice for soothing and rehydrating skin after the sun, provided you are not intolerant to fragrant allergens.

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