Shea Butter Repairing Milk (Extra Dry Skin) – 390 ml

Description

AQUA, Brassica campestris seed oil (Rapeseed vegetable oil), ISOPROPYL PALMITATE (Potentially comedogenic), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), COCOS NUCIFERA OIL (Coconut vegetable oil (comedogenic)), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), GLYCERIN, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, PEG-2 STEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (Potentially comedogenic), BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PERFUM (Perfume), HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CETEARETH-20, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), SORBIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Repairing Milk with Shea Butter by Yves Rocher is mainly intended for extra dry skin prone to dehydration, roughness, and discomfort. My analysis of the formulation reveals the brand's clear desire to nourish, repair, and protect fragile skin. This product aims to restore the skin barrier and limit water loss, while providing immediate comfort. It is part of a daily skincare routine for skin lacking lipids and hydration.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients structure the effectiveness of this lotion:

• Shea butter Rich in essential fatty acids and phytosterols, it intensely nourishes, promotes skin barrier repair, and soothes feelings of tightness.
• Canola oil : A source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, it helps to improve skin suppleness and limit water evaporation, while providing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the surface layers of the epidermis, optimizing long-lasting hydration.

The presence of these active ingredients, combined with emollient agents, accounts for the product's restorative and protective qualities.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this lotion to clean skin, ideally after showering, in the morning and/or evening depending on how dry my skin is. It is compatible with most moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, panthenol), but I recommend avoiding immediate combination with powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA) so as not to irritate fragile skin. It can be used in addition to a targeted treatment for very dry areas (elbows, knees).

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This repairing milk stands out for its enveloping, non-sticky texture and its sweet fragrance. It is truly effective in nourishing and repairing the skin. One possible drawback is the presence of certain potentially comedogenic agents, which should be monitored on skin prone to blemishes. In conclusion, it is a safe product, suitable for very dry skin, which I recommend for restoring comfort and suppleness on a daily basis.