Soothing after-sun lotion for face and body

Description

AQUA, ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), GLYCERIN, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (Mineral Oil), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), Willowherb Extract (Chamerion), GLYCERYL STEARATE, PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), XANTHAN GUM, ZINC GLUCONATE (Zinc), PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Soothing after-sun lotion for face and body Vichy is primarily intended for skin exposed to the sun, prone to dehydration, feelings of heat, and post-exposure discomfort. My analysis of the formula reveals a desire to restore the skin barrier, soothe and intensely rehydrate the skin after sun damage. This treatment therefore targets dryness, water loss and redness, while providing an immediate calming effect.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, promoting long-lasting hydration and limiting post-sun peeling.
• Shea butter Rich in fatty acids, it nourishes, repairs, and strengthens the skin barrier, while providing a soothing and lipid-replenishing effect.
• Hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) : Capable of retaining up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it plumps the skin, reduces tightness, and optimizes skin recovery.

The presence of zinc gluconate adds a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect, which is useful for limiting skin reactions after sun exposure. The quality of the formula is based on a combination of moisturizing, lipid-replenishing, and soothing agents, tailored to the fragility of the skin after exposure.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this lotion generously to the face and body, ideally after each exposure to the sun, on clean, dry skin. It can be used morning and evening during the summer. It is compatible with most moisturizing active ingredients (aloe vera, panthenol), but I would avoid layering it with exfoliating or retinoid-based products immediately after sun exposure, so as not to further sensitize the skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Vichy product stands out for its moisturizing and soothing properties, its fluid texture that is easy to apply, and its rapid absorption. The fragrance, although present, is subtle and pleasant. A slight downside is the presence of denatured alcohol, which can be drying on very sensitive skin, but this is offset by the richness of lipid-replenishing agents. In conclusion, it is an excellent choice for safely soothing and repairing the skin after sun exposure.