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Active cosmetics from Vichy laboratories: my opinion of their face care products<\/h2>\r\n\r\nMineral, thermal or therapeutic, by the glass, in a bath or as a cure, in the form of cleansers, serums or creams, Auvergne's volcanic water takes care of your health, and particularly your skin. The Vichy cosmetics laboratories were born from this source in 1931. Sold in pharmacies and parapharmacies, their ranges of beauty products, such as Normaderm and Lift Active, tackle all skin problems (anti-aging, anti-dark spot, anti-imperfections). So, is it a good brand? Beauty Decoded takes a look at Vichy's online skin diagnosis, water purity and product characteristics.\r\n

Vichy products: my opinion on their face care products<\/h2>\r\n

Negative points of Vichy products<\/h3>\r\nMany of their formulas contain high levels of denatured alcohol. This raw material, used daily, can dry out and\/or irritate your skin. It is therefore not ideal for dry, fragile or eczema-prone skin. Astringent and antimicrobial, this substance can be useful for acne, but is not recommended for allergic or delicate skin. However, the brand certifies that all its products are suitable for sensitive epidermis.\r\nFragrance is often included in their formulas. These molecules can be allergenic and photosensitizing.\r\nSome petrochemical-derived synthetic oils and waxes are also included in their formulas.\r\nIn addition, even if they offer good suncare products, they contain oxybenzone, a filter that has been controversial in some studies. It is accused of being an endocrine disruptor, coral bleaching and irritant.\r\n

The qualities of Vichy active cosmetics<\/h3>\r\nWith 90 years of expertise, Vichy Laboratories are pioneers in active cosmetics. They were the first to consider different skin types (oily, dry and delicate). Right from the start, they developed formulas adapted to each individual's skin problems.\r\nTheir second strong point is their star ingredient: Vichy thermal spring water. A natural, ancestral raw material with multiple cutaneous benefits that combat various skin imbalances. The Min\u00e9ral 89 serum is testimony to this. A best-seller in facial skincare, Vichy's teams have cultivated probiotics in this mineral source and then integrated 89 % of this volcanic water into a serum with hyaluronic acid and glycerine. Studies show that this treatment restores the skin barrier, making it more resistant and improving erythematous rosacea. This Vichy product is the result of a whole year's testing and dozens of scientific evaluations, and has received more than positive consumer reviews.\r\n\r\nIn this vein, the laboratory offers a varied catalog of skin care products for men and women:\r\nface ;\r\nbody ;\r\nscalp ;\r\nsun protection.\r\nTheir formulas are dermatologically tested and comply with precise specifications:\r\nmade in France since the company was founded ;\r\nhypoallergenic formulas developed with biologists, dermatologists and pharmacists.\r\nBut Vichy cosm\u00e9tique active doesn't stop there. This laboratory adopts a multidisciplinary strategy to protect your skin's health, based on :\r\nendocrinology ;\r\nneuroscience ;\r\nnutrition\r\nenvironmental medicine.\r\nIn this way, all their knowledge and expertise are at the service of your skin's condition. Vichy face care products regulate imperfections, prevent and improve the appearance of wrinkles, reduce hyperpigmentation and quench dehydrated skin. \r\n

Skin diagnosis via selfie<\/h3>\r\nVichy Laboratories analyze your skin online, to help you make the right choices for your skincare routine. They offer a free personalized test, on their website, to create a revealing diagnosis of your facial skin condition. Using a selfie and a dozen or so questions, they take into account the environmental and biological factors (age, number of hours of sleep, sun exposure, stress, whether or not you smoke, nutrition, hydration) of your daily life to establish, via notes, the health and texture of your skin (firmness, brown spots, wrinkles, radiance of complexion, pores). They then suggest a list of priorities for Vichy products to incorporate into your beauty routine.\r\n

Vichy thermal spring water: composition, history and benefits <\/h2>\r\nThe history of Vichy water\r\nThe source of Vichy thermal spring water lies in the heart of the volcanic Auvergne region. As far back as 50 B.C., the Celts and Romans adulated it. Since antiquity, it has been a renowned destination for bathing and therapeutic properties. In 1677, the Sources de Vichy were trending at the court of Louis \u2169\u2163. Finally, in 1861 Napoleon \u2162 elevated them to the rank of thermal cures of public utility. Today, the establishment welcomes thousands of curists a year to treat:\r\nrheumatism ;\r\ndermatological problems ;\r\nobesity ;\r\ncardiovascular pathologies.\r\nThe composition of Vichy water\r\nVichy water is a hot underground mineral water extracted from nine springs, the most famous of which is Vichy C\u00e9lestin. They gush out at temperatures ranging from 22 to 75 degrees Celsius. After more than 2,000 years under rock and close to magma, these springs are bursting with more than fifteen minerals and other nutrients essential to your skin's health. The composition of Vichy waters includes :\r\npotassium ;\r\nlithium ;\r\nmagnesium ;\r\nsilicon ;\r\nsulfur ;\r\nmanganese ;\r\nbicarbonate...\r\nThe benefits of Vichy water \r\n

What are the benefits of Vichy water?<\/h3>\r\nStudied for decades, dozens of scientific laboratory tests have highlighted its virtues:\r\nhealing and regenerating, it promotes cell renewal ;\r\nrebalancing, it stabilizes the pH ;\r\nimmune-boosting and antioxidant, it supports your skin's barrier against biological and environmental aggressions by reinforcing the tissues' natural defenses;\r\nmoisturizing.\r\nVolcanic water is at the heart of every Vichy cosmetic formulation. \r\n

Vichy face care ranges<\/h2>\r\n

Vichy Liftactif<\/h3>\r\nThis Vichy anti-aging range combats sagging skin, wrinkles and hyperpigmented areas. One of the products I recommend is the anti-spot serum with vitamin B3. Suitable for all skin types and sensitivities, it's packed with scientifically proven active ingredients. Niacinamide, glycolic acid, vitamin C derivatives, peptides, tranexamic acid and rice protein work in synergy to even out and brighten your complexion, while reducing the appearance of fine lines. Useful for reducing vascular spots and melasma, its keratolytic action will refine your skin texture and make it more even.\r\n

Vichy Normaderm<\/h3>\r\nThis range has been designed for oily, combination skin with imperfections. A complete line of cleansers, skincare products and exfoliants to regulate excess sebum, tighten dilated pores, exfoliate dead cells, reduce and prevent pimples, blackheads and blackheads, while matifying your complexion. To achieve this, Vichy Normaderm products incorporate scientifically proven active ingredients such as zinc, salicylic acid, sulfur and prebiotics. The ideal way to restore clear skin.\r\n

Aqualia Thermal<\/h3>\r\nThe Vichy cosmetics laboratory offers a range dedicated to skin hydration. It includes night care products, day creams and serums for combination, oily and dry skin. Inspired by medical techniques of isotonic rehydration, their face care products prevent insensible water loss. Some of their formulas are designed with 97 % of natural ingredients. Aqualia Thermal products plump your skin, tighten pores and revive radiance.\r\n

Mineral 89<\/h3>\r\nThis range targets your skin's hydration and firmness. Vichy Mineral Serum 89 is an infusion of volcanic water and hyaluronic acid. It ensures that your skin is well hydrated on a daily basis. Easy to integrate into your beauty routine, it respects all skin types. Glycerine prevents dehydration by preventing moisture loss from your epidermis. The minerals in Vichy thermal spring water nourish and strengthen your skin barrier, making it more resistant to external aggressions. How does it work? Your skin is soothed, plumped, supple and radiant.\r\n

Dermablend and Mineralblend <\/h3>\r\nThese make-up ranges correct and care for your skin tone. Vichy powders, anti-imperfection sticks and foundations are suitable for normal, combination, acne-prone and dry skin. Their formulas provide light to moderate coverage and camouflage imperfections such as redness, pregnancy masks or pimples. These formulas will also address certain imbalances in your skin's barrier by incorporating active ingredients such as salicylic acid for acne-prone skin, or hyaluronic acid to keep your tissues hydrated.\r\n

Neovadiol<\/h3>\r\nVichy Neovadiol products focus on the skin changes associated with menopause. During this period, production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid drops, leading to a loss of tissue density. Wrinkles become deeper, skin slackening more visible and skin drier. Their formulas are therefore concentrated in anti-aging and restructuring active ingredients to boost collagen and hyaluronic acid production, such as vitamin C and E derivatives, cassia extracts and niacinamide.\r\n

Vichy capital soleil<\/h3>\r\nVichy solaire visage develops different galenic formulations and textures, with the Capital soleil range. From BB creams to anti-UV foundations, they offer anti-spot treatments and rich, mattifying emulsions, as well as SPF 50 or 30 sun protection waters.\r\nThe U.V. age Daily SPF 50+ sun face cream adapts to all skin types to prevent sun damage, thanks to its patented Netlock combination of organic filters. This fluid is the perfect addition to your morning beauty routine. Thanks to its active ingredients, 2 % niacinamide and 4 % peptides, its fine texture acts on the appearance of wrinkles, spots and sagging skin.\r\n<\/H3>Vichy laboratory: history<\/H3>\r\nIn the 1930s, physician Prosper Haller worked at the Vichy thermal baths. He became interested in the virtues of this precious spring. During this period, the benefits of volcanic water were used to relieve and even treat various skin pathologies such as eczema, redness and irritation. The doctor founded the independent Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de l'Hygi\u00e8ne de Dermatologie de Vichy, to analyze the virtues of this mineral water on the skin. In 1931, he launched the \u00abLes secrets de Vichy\u00bb skincare brand, incorporating this precious liquid into each of their cosmetics. The story of Vichy Laboratories was still in its infancy. In 1955, the L'or\u00e9al group bought the brand, enabling it to be distributed in pharmacies. This partnership made them number one in active cosmetics. Today, their expertise is recognized and recommended by 50,000 dermatologists.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIs Vichy a good brand? With over 90 years of expertise in dermatology and cosmetology, the laboratory offers innovative galenic and skincare products such as sun protection waters and Mineral 89. I'll keep a close eye on their formulations and keep you informed of new products to try out.","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/brands\/vichy\/","name":"vichy","slug":"vichy","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":[],"menu_order":0,"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}