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What routine for my dry skin?

Dry skin has one undeniable advantage: it is beautiful! Its texture is fine, its skin texture is tight and it is almost flawless.

The downside is that they are demanding and all the more difficult to maintain. They then end up with a combination of redness and even couperose, discomfort, dull complexion and premature wrinkles. This is why it is so important to offer them a routine that is truly adapted to the needs of dry skin.

What you need to understand is that dryness comes from a lack of fat. That's why she tends to drink her creams like mother's milk... Dehydration, i.e. a lack of water, can also be added to this lipid deficiency. Which only makes her condition worse!

Good habits: adopt extra gentle cleansing, preferably with non-calcareous water; apply a cream morning AND evening to strengthen the hydrolipidic film; use and abuse oils and balms to effectively act as a barrier to external aggressions; avoid alcohol in care products.

My selection of products for my dry skin

My makeup remover

When? Absolutely every evening, even if you don't wear makeup. Removing makeup is a crucial step common to all skin types. For dry skin, balm and oil-type makeup removers are more relevant than ever – with a preference for surfactant-free treatments.

Cleansing Balm – Evolve

A balmy, soft and luxurious formula that melts away makeup and leaves a feeling of intense nourishment. It transforms into a creamy milk upon contact with water.

The +: its soothing scent of vanilla and rose.

The simple oil – Aime

For those who prefer makeup remover oils, this one is enriched with prebiotics to strengthen the skin barrier and protect sensitive skin.

The +: it does not contain emulsifiers to be as gentle as possible.

My serum

When? It is best to plan for daily use to boost the cream's functions. You can opt for an application in the evening and/or during the day. In case of very dry skin, prefer oily serums, which you can apply over your cream instead of a balm.

Mo + P Serum – Odacity

Mix with your dose of day cream or night cream (2 to 3 drops). Designed for cases of extreme dryness, this nutrition booster helps restore supple and soothed skin.

The +: 100% natural formula designed only with premium active ingredients.

The simple oil – Aime

An innovative serum that comes in the form of an emulsion with the moisturizing power of a fluid cream. A concentrate of protective and regenerating active ingredients to fight against inflamm'aging.

The +: enriched with edelweiss extract, an exceptional ingredient optimized by Artificial Intelligence.

My moisturizer

When? Every day, morning and evening, without exception. Creams are, in essence, emulsions: they combine an aqueous phase (hydration) and an oily phase (nourishing). This is exactly what your dry skin needs to maintain its comfort on a daily basis.

Supreme cream BIOACTIVE RENEW – Odacity

Like a cocoon for very dry skin, this intensive cream strengthens the skin's anti-aging and anti-sensitivity shields with a rich, velvety texture.

The +: a treatment that owes its extreme performance to the biotechnological contributions of AI.

Avocado pear – Antipodes

This is a nourishing and comforting night cream that softens areas of dryness and supports skin repair with powerful New Zealand active ingredients.

The +: its effectiveness is proven in increasing collagen production.

My balm

Whenever you need a boost of comfort, locally or all over your face. Balms are ideal for application over moisturizer to strengthen the lipid phase of your skin barrier. Preferably use them in the evening, as these are… oily products!

Beauty balm Bless – Leahlani

The brand's bestseller, an intoxicating balm with cold-pressed Hawaiian butters and oils that envelops the skin in softness and smooths the relief of fine lines and wrinkles.

The +: to be used on the face, the eye area, the neck and the décolleté.

Blue balm – Odacité

Its highly restorative butter complex is infused with precious blue chamomile essential oil, renowned for its benefits on fragile and heated skin.

The +: multi-use, it can be used as a nourishing balm, night mask, after-sun treatment, lip balm, cuticle balm, etc.

My sun protection

Every day, over your day cream (or your balm or oil, the main thing is to apply it after the last product in your skincare routine). Don't forget to reapply it regularly if you're out in the sun: UV rays are particularly drying.

Climate defense SPF30 – Evolve

This creamy sun cream is formulated with a base of skincare active ingredients worthy of a day cream: hyaluronic acid, prickly pear extract, anti-aging cacay and Abyssinian oils.

The +: its glowy and plumping effect, without a greasy feel.

Everyday sunscreen SPF30 – The Rub

Suitable for daily use, it protects the skin from UVA/UVB rays and dehydration thanks to a combination of hyaluronic acid, sweet almond oil and fermented grape.

The +: it delights the sense of smell with its orange blossom scent with plant facets.

My mask

Use a nourishing or moisturizing mask whenever you feel the need, when your skin feels tight or rough. Aim for at least one mask per week. Also consider night masks, which are perfect for intensely nourishing your skin while you sleep.

The Comforting Rich Mask – Absolution

A comfort food-style mask to leave on for 15 minutes to satiate the epidermis with nutrients and restore its hydrolipidic film using 10 active ingredients of natural origin.

The +: certified organic, made in France.

I have dandruff

A must-have in our catalog to recharge the batteries of dehydrated skin. A “water bomb” that smoothes and soothes stressed and reactive skin.

The +: leave on for 10 minutes to overnight for the most demanding skin.

My scrub

When? Moderately, two to three times a month, adapting this frequency to your level of skin sensitivity. In case of rough skin, you can also rely on AHAs (fruit acids) at a maximum concentration of 10%. In addition to being exfoliating, they promote skin hydration.

Jojoba pearls – Odacité

A one-of-a-kind cream scrub, formulated on a moisturizing cream base with an exclusive exfoliating complex. It is so gentle that it can be used every day.

The +: 30 seconds are enough to regain skin as soft as cashmere.

Smoothing exfoliant – Umaï

An original pebble that releases a creamy foam on contact with water. Very gentle even for sensitive skin, its formula preserves hydration and skin comfort.

The +: its patented complex with nourishing, antioxidant and soothing properties.

My selection of active ingredients for my dry skin

Ceramides: dryness and discomfort

Ceramides are lipid substances naturally present in our skin barrier, at the level of the stratum corneum (the most superficial layer of our skin).

They are very important because they help preserve the integrity of our skin's anti-dehydration shield. They are lipid-replenishing, meaning they restore "good" fat.

Ceramides can come from plant or animal sources. You will find them naturally in certain botanical oils, particularly in Oat oil. In case of advanced dryness, care products (creams, oily serums) enriched with ceramides are in-con-stant-e.

Ceramide face cream – Q+A

Formulated with olive squalane and upcycled pineapple extract, it improves skin comfort and softens dry, flaky areas while fighting signs of aging.

The +: 97.9% ingredients of natural origin, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, vegan.

Daily vitamin infusion – Indie Lee

This facial oil combines NP and AP ceramides with a cocktail of vegetable oils naturally rich in vitamins A, C and E for more radiant and plump skin.

The +: a minimalist formula of 10 anti-dryness ingredients, without essential oils.

Hyaluronic acid: dryness and dehydration

Again, hyaluronic acid exists naturally in our skin, but deeper than ceramides (it mainly resides in the dermis). It acts like a sponge: it captures the surrounding water to "structure" the skin, preserve its hydration and ensure its plumpness.

It is a safe bet at any age and for all skin types. For dry to very dry skin, the ideal is to combine several molecular weights.

High molecular weight hyaluronic acid remains on the surface of the skin, similar to collagen (see next paragraph). It therefore forms a protective film that prevents water from evaporating too quickly. In the low molecular weight version, it penetrates deeper to strengthen the skin's natural hydration. For more benefits on your dry skin, combine it with ceramides.

Facial hydration serum – Merme

It has the advantage of combining hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and “sodium hyaluronate” type hyaluronic acid to act at several levels of depth.

The +: its fresh and light gel texture, ideal for slipping under a cream or an oil.

Holi(Water) – Agent Nateur

Halfway between a lotion and a serum, this essence contains high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, but also pearl powder to awaken the complexion's radiance.

The +: to be used at any time of the day for a refreshing hydrating effect.

Collagen: dryness and signs of aging

You're probably familiar with collagen as a dietary supplement. But if you have dry skin, you might want to use it topically as well!

When incorporated into cosmetic formulas, collagen is often too “big” to get past our skin barrier. In fact, this is a very good thing in cases of dryness.

The large size of its molecules allows it to remain on the surface. It then forms a film-forming film that temporarily “replaces” a failing skin barrier. Good news: today there are 100% plant-based collagen-like active ingredients (without pork, beef or fish).

Facial collagen serum – Merme

An anti-aging concentrate composed of only 4 ingredients that mimics the smoothing, plumping and anti-blemish effects of collagen on dry, mature skin.

The +: with 2% vegan collagen to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.