Regenerating Body Balm Oil Body Care – 200 ml

Description

GLYCINE SOJA OIL (Soybean oil), HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE (Mineral Oil), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL (Meadowsweet vegetable oil), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), DEXTRIN PALMITATE, TRISILOXANE (Silicone), OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL (Olive vegetable oil), ALGAE EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL (Sesame vegetable oil), MEDICAGO SATIVA SEED POWDER (Cultivated alfalfa), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEEDCAKE, Sweet Almond Seed Meal (Sweet almond), Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil (Eucalyptus essential oil (Allergen)), SODIUM GLUCONATE, COPPER GLUCONATE (Copper), CALCIUM GLUCONATE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, ZINC GLUCONATE (Zinc), TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE, NIACIN (Vitamin B3), Sesamum indicum seed powder (Sesame), AQUA, Sweet Almond Oil (Sweet almond vegetable oil), Brassica campestris seed oil (Rapeseed vegetable oil), OXYCOCCUS PALUSTRIS SEED OIL (Vegetable oil), PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL (Avocado vegetable oil (comedogenic)), Citrus aurantifolia peel extract (Lime), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (Rosemary), Wheat Germ Oil (Wheat vegetable oil (comedogenic)), OLUS OIL (Vegetable oil), PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL (Apricot vegetable oil), HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL (Sea buckthorn vegetable oil), Evening Primrose Oil (Evening primrose vegetable oil), ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL (Rosehip vegetable oil), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL (Vine vegetable oil), Camelina sativa seed oil (Vegetable oil), Simmondsia chinensis seed oil (Jojoba vegetable oil), GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 80 (Nonionic surfactant), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SILICA (Silica), PERFUM (Perfume), BHT, LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL BENZOATE (Regulated allergen), COUMARIN (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

La Mer's Regenerating Body Balm-Oil is primarily intended for dry, dehydrated, or uncomfortable skin. Its rich formula aims to restore the skin barrier, intensely nourish, and bring suppleness and radiance to the skin of the body. My expert opinion: the balm-oil texture, combined with a high concentration of plant oils, makes it particularly suitable for mature, fragile skin or skin exposed to external aggressions. La Mer confirms its high-end positioning here, focusing on regeneration and deep nourishment.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, plant oils (soybean, sunflower, olive, jojoba, sea buckthorn, etc.) provide essential fatty acids, promoting the repair of the hydrolipidic film and preventing dehydration. Next, La Mer's signature seaweed extract is known for its regenerating and soothing properties, stimulating cell repair and strengthening skin protection. Finally, vitamin E (tocopherol) acts as an antioxidant, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressions. This synergy of active ingredients justifies the quality of the product, offering nutrition, protection, and regeneration.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this oil balm to clean skin, ideally after showering, in the morning and/or evening depending on the level of dryness. Its texture allows for prolonged massage, promoting the penetration of active ingredients. It is compatible with most moisturizing or soothing skincare products, but I do not recommend using it immediately after powerful exfoliants or retinoid-based skincare products to avoid irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this product lie in its rich vegetable oils, nourishing properties, and regenerating active ingredients. The balm-oil texture provides immediate comfort. One downside: the presence of fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive or atopic skin. In conclusion, this product is an excellent choice for dry skin in need of nourishment and softness.