Nourishing Body Moisturizer – 100 ml

Description

AQUA, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), Polygyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cyperus papyrus leaf cell extract, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL (Avocado vegetable oil (comedogenic)), GLYCERIN, MENTHA PIPERITA OIL (Peppermint essential oil (Allergen)), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), Calendula officinalis extract (Calendula «Marigold»), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CARBOMER, BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Horace's Nourishing Body Moisturizer is primarily intended for dry to very dry skin prone to discomfort, roughness, or dehydration. My analysis of the formula reveals a clear desire to restore the skin barrier and provide immediate comfort. This product aims to intensely nourish, soothe, and protect the skin of the body, while limiting water loss. It is part of a daily skincare routine, particularly suited to men's skin, which is often thicker and more exposed to external aggressions.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this formula. Shea butter, known for its high fatty acid and vitamin content, acts as a nourishing and repairing agent, strengthening the skin barrier and limiting dehydration. Avocado oil, which is highly emollient, provides suppleness and comfort while promoting cell regeneration thanks to its vitamin A, D, and E content. Finally, calendula extract, with its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, helps to calm irritation and improve skin tolerance. The presence of glycerin, a powerful humectant, optimizes hydration by attracting water to the surface layers of the skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this treatment once or twice a day, preferably after showering, to clean, slightly damp skin to maximize the penetration of the active ingredients. It can be used morning and evening. This product is compatible with most moisturizing and soothing active ingredients, but I do not recommend using it immediately after exfoliating treatments or treatments containing acids, in order to avoid any potential irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Horace product offers a beautiful synergy of nourishing and soothing active ingredients, ideal for dry skin. Its rich but non-greasy texture is a real asset. One downside: the presence of essential oils and allergens (peppermint, limonene, linalool) may not be suitable for very sensitive or atopic skin. My opinion: an excellent body moisturizer, ideal for skin in need of comfort, unless you have a known allergy.