Aloe vera – Repairing cream for face, hands, and body

Description

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (Aloe vera), AQUA, Sweet Almond Oil (Sweet almond vegetable oil), GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE (Esterified oil, potentially comedogenic), TEA-STEARATE, GLYCERIN, PERFUM (Perfume), Flaxseed Oil (Linseed oil (comedogenic)), RICE BRAN OIL (Rice vegetable oil), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), St. John's Wort Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (St. John's Wort), CETEARETH-25, COCO-CAPRYLATE, POLYSORBATE 20 (Nonionic surfactant), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CHLORPHENESIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (Vitamin C derivative), METHYLPROPANEDIOL, LAURYL ALCOHOL DIPHOSPHONIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LAURIC ACID (Fatty acid, Potentially comedogenic), O-CYMEN-5-OL

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Planter's repair cream for the face, hands, and body is primarily intended for dry, dehydrated, or fragile skin, seeking to restore comfort and the skin barrier. Thanks to its formula rich in moisturizing and lipid-replenishing agents, this treatment aims to soothe feelings of tightness, repair damaged areas, and prevent dehydration. My expert opinion is that, although versatile, the formula is particularly suitable for skin that lacks nourishment, is exposed to external aggressions, or is prone to chronic dryness.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Aloe vera : known for its soothing, moisturizing, and restorative properties, it promotes skin regeneration and calms irritation.
• Shea butter : rich in essential fatty acids, it intensely nourishes the skin, strengthens the lipid barrier, and protects against external aggressions.
• Sweet almond oil : emollient and softening, it helps restore skin suppleness and limit water loss.

The synergy of these active ingredients gives the cream remarkable effectiveness in repairing and moisturizing the skin, while respecting sensitive skin types.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream morning and/or evening to clean skin, focusing on dry or damaged areas of the face, hands, or body. It can be incorporated into a minimalist routine or combined with moisturizing serums. I avoid combining it with products that are very rich in exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA) to limit the risk of irritation. Compatible with most moisturizing and soothing products.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this product lie in its versatility, its rich repairing agents, and its enveloping texture. One downside: the presence of fragrance, which may not be suitable for ultra-sensitive skin. In conclusion, I recommend this cream for dry to very dry skin in need of comfort and repair.