Does the skin look gray? Between the cold setting in, the temperature variations and the tightness that plays spoilsport, sensitive skin sometimes has a hard time keeping their cool. And when dehydration gets involved, even the simplest actions can become uncomfortable.
Good news for skin on edge: the dermatological brand La Roche-Posay has just enriched its Toleriane Sensitive range with a new kind of moisturizing treatment. His name? Toleriane Sensitive Moisturizing Drops. A novelty that focuses on an unexpected texture and measured effectiveness from the first hour of application.
Toleriane Sensitive Drops: a new formula to deeply hydrate sensitive skin
No more thick textures which sometimes leave a film feeling on the skin. With its new moisturizing drops, La Roche-Posay is now playing the lightness card. Their particularity? A milk-in-water dosage, as fluid as a liquid, which provides an immediate fresh effect, without a greasy or sticky finish.
In terms of composition, the brand favors minimalism with only ten ingredients, including vitamin B3, also called niacinamide, and La Roche-Posay thermal water. Without perfume or alcohol, this formula tested under dermatological control on sensitive skin aims to soothe feelings of discomfort and take care of dry and reactive skin. It is also designed to help limit the adhesion of urban pollution particles to the skin’s surface.
But the number that attracts attention remains that of hydration. According to instrumental tests carried out on 24 subjects, the brand announces a 43% increase in skin hydration just one hour after application. She also reports soothed skin within an hour, with a reduction in tightness and redness linked to dryness.
Available in pharmacies and drugstores since the beginning of November, Toleriane Sensitive Moisturizing Drops can be used morning and/or evening, on clean, dry skin, before the usual cream, to add a dose of hydration to your routine without upsetting it.
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With its new Toleriane Sensitive drops, La Roche-Posay promises a real hydration bath for sensitive skin: +43% in just one hour.
Cream, cleanser, night care: the Toleriane range for sensitive skin is expanding
These new drops do not arrive alone in the bathroom. They join an already well-established family of treatments, that of the Toleriane range, designed to meet the needs of sensitive, reactive skin or skin prone to feelings of discomfort. A range in which each product has its role to play.
To start off on a good basis, Toleriane Dermo-Cleansing Fluid gently cleanses and removes makeup from the face and eyes, thanks to a short formula enriched with glycerin and thermal water. In terms of hydration, Toleriane Sensitive Crème is aimed at sensitive skin looking for comfort, while Toleriane Sensitive Riche offers a more enveloping texture for dry skin.
The range also includes Toleriane Dermallergo Fluid, intended for sensitive skin prone to allergies, as well as Toleriane Dermallergo Night Cream, a moisturizing and soothing treatment to integrate into your evening routine. The new drops therefore complete this arsenal of softness, without necessarily replacing the moisturizing cream.
Weakened skin barrier: advice from a dermatologist to regain comfort
Redness, dryness, tingling… How do you know if your skin is simply dehydrated or particularly sensitive? For dermatologist Justine Hextall, interviewed in a video published on the La Roche-Posay YouTube channel, the signs can vary from one person to another. , she explains, before emphasizing that sensitive skin often reacts to changes in temperature, cold wind or even swimming pool water.
Another signal not to be overlooked: this feeling of tightness in the skin throughout the day. According to the doctor, regularly feeling the need to reapply a moisturizer may indicate that the skin barrier is not perfectly fulfilling its protective role.
To prevent the skin from crying out for help, the dermatologist advises first to review cleansing. , she insists. Too aggressive soaps and shower gels used on the face risk altering the skin barrier. It is better to choose a gentle product, then apply a suitable moisturizer, ideally without perfume.
The objective? Protect and strengthen the skin barrier to limit irritation and water loss. Justine Hextall also highlights the interest of niacinamide, an active ingredient which helps to soothe the skin and promote the production of ceramides, these lipids essential to its proper functioning. Ultimately, taking care of sensitive skin is not about multiplying products, but about choosing the right actions and the right ingredients.