Description

AQUA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Silicone), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), ALLANTOIN (Active ingredient derived from comfrey), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), UBIQUINONE (Antioxidant), Sweet orange fruit extract, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT (Centella asiatica), JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD EXTRACT (Virginia juniper), BAMBUSA VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT (Bamboo), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS HYBRID OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), OLUS OIL (Vegetable oil), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), PERFUM (Perfume), CETYL PALMITATE, CETEARETH-20, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), ISOHEXADECANE (Mineral Oil), CARBOMER, CETEARETH-12, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), HEXYL CINNAMAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Touch of Happiness – Body Cream Rituals is primarily intended for skin in need of hydration, comfort, and softness. Its formula aims to intensely nourish the epidermis, soothe feelings of tightness, and restore the skin barrier. This product is particularly suitable for dry to very dry skin, or skin exposed to external aggressions (cold, friction, hard water). My opinion: Rituals offers a formula that prioritizes sensoriality while incorporating active ingredients known for their moisturizing and repairing properties.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, ensuring long-lasting hydration and limiting skin dehydration.
• Centella Asiatica : Medicinal plant known for its restorative and soothing properties. It stimulates collagen synthesis, promotes healing, and calms irritation.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol and Tocopheryl Acetate) : A major antioxidant, it protects the skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressions, while strengthening the skin barrier.

The presence of vegetable oils (sunflower, olus) complements the nourishing and softening action, making the formula particularly effective for body care.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream ideally after showering, on clean, slightly damp skin, to optimize the penetration of the active ingredients. It can be used morning and/or evening depending on the level of dryness. Compatible with most moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, ceramides), I would however avoid layering it with highly exfoliating or retinoid-based skincare products to limit the risk of irritation, especially on sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Strengths: enveloping texture, moisturizing and repairing active ingredients, Rituals' signature sensory fragrance. One possible drawback: the presence of fragrance and allergens (linalool, limonene) may not be suitable for very reactive skin. In conclusion, this is an effective body cream that is pleasant to use and perfectly meets the needs of dry skin in search of comfort and sensory pleasure.

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