All skin types require regular hydration to prevent discomfort, tightness, and fine lines. However, the fat content needed to strengthen the superficial hydrolipidic barrier varies depending on skin type and season. The goal is to find the right balance between hydration and lipids, adapting products accordingly, from the lightest to the richest.
How to determine my skin's needs based on its appearance:
To meet your body's needs, it's essential to determine your skin's specific requirements. These needs can include hydration, nourishment, repair, firmness, and tone.
- If your skin is rough and has a crocodile-like appearance, it is considered dry. This condition can be chronic and result from genetic or environmental factors such as the use of unsuitable skincare products, exposure to extreme temperatures, or prolonged exposure to hot water. To treat dry skin, it is recommended to use lipid-rich products that nourish and protect the skin barrier.
- If your skin is irritated, stings, and feels tight, it is dehydrated. Dehydration is generally a temporary state, often caused by environmental factors such as cold weather, wind, or sun exposure. To treat dehydrated skin, the use of moisturizing products is recommended, as they help retain moisture in the skin.
- If your skin appears loose and lacks tone, this indicates a lack of firmness and elasticity. With age, collagen production decreases in quality and quantity, leading to a loss of skin tone and firmness. Factors such as sun exposure, smoking, alcohol consumption, and oxidative stress can accelerate this skin aging process. To counteract this sagging, the use of firming and sculpting products is recommended, in addition to a healthy lifestyle.
Choosing the right skincare texture for your concerns
- Creams are ideal for normal to dry skin. Their creamy texture, richer than lotions, requires a light massage to facilitate absorption. For example, Nohèm's hydrating cream is an ultra-concentrated option that combines hydration with a firming effect. Massage it in for better penetration and to stimulate blood circulation.
- Balms and butters are suitable for dry, damaged, and sensitive skin. These nourishing and repairing products leave a slight greasy layer on the skin's surface for a few minutes. For example, our multi-purpose balm offers effective repair, soothing action, and deep nourishment for the most needy areas. Its melting texture is easy to apply by warming the product in the palm of your hand.
- Oils are for very dry skin. They provide fatty acids to limit water evaporation, vitamins, and antioxidants to slow down skin aging. For example, our magic African oil is a concentrate of hydrating and repairing active ingredients for supple and comfortable skin. It penetrates easily and creates a protective film on your skin. This option is ideal for dry skin and people suffering from eczema or psoriasis to space out their flare-ups.
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