Hydraskin Rich – Intensive Protective Moisturizer

Description

AQUA, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (Potentially comedogenic), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE (Mineral Oil), HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE (Mineral Oil), OLIVE OIL DECYL ESTERS, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), SALICORNIA HERBACEA EXTRACT (European glasswort), LAVANDULA STOECHAS EXTRACT (Butterfly lavender), Cylindrical Imperata Root Extract, MANGIFERA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT (Mango), MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER (Mango), INULIN (Prebiotic), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (Potentially comedogenic), PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, SQUALENE (Squalene), CELLULOSE GUM, CARBOMER, OLEIC ACID (Fatty acid), XANTHAN GUM, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PERFUM (Perfume), HEXYL CINNAMAL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL BENZOATE (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), Tetrasodium EDTA, SODIUM BENZOATE, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Darphin Hydraskin Rich Cream is primarily intended for dry to very dry skin in need of intense hydration and enhanced protection against dehydration. My analysis of the formula reveals a rich texture, ideal for restoring the skin barrier and providing comfort, suppleness, and radiance to fragile skin or skin exposed to harsh climatic conditions. This product is in keeping with the tradition of the Darphin brand, renowned for its sensorial and protective formulas, while incorporating effective plant-based active ingredients and lipid-replenishing agents.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Shea butter Rich in essential fatty acids, it intensely nourishes, restores the lipid barrier, and soothes feelings of discomfort. Its lipid-replenishing action is invaluable for dry skin.
• European glasswort extract : This plant-based active ingredient promotes water retention in the epidermis, thereby enhancing long-term hydration and limiting insensible water loss.
• Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) It improves skin repair, soothes irritation, and optimizes skin suppleness, contributing to an immediate soothing effect.

The presence of squalene and vitamin E derivatives complements the antioxidant and protective action, justifying the overall quality of the product for skin lacking comfort.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream in the morning and/or evening, on clean skin, after your serum. It works perfectly with moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, glycerin), but I do not recommend using it immediately after very exfoliating skincare products (AHA/BHA acids) to avoid any discomfort. It is ideal in winter or in cases of persistent dryness.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Darphin's Hydraskin Rich cream stands out for its moisturizing and lipid-replenishing properties, its enveloping texture, and its delicate fragrance. One caveat: the presence of certain fragrance allergens may not be suitable for very sensitive or reactive skin. My opinion as a doctor: a benchmark skincare product for restoring skin comfort, ideal for dry to very dry skin.