Active substances

The dihydroxyacetone or DHA is a sugar that provides a tanned complexion to the skin without the need for sun exposure. It is the main active ingredient in self-tanning products. It is generally combined with another sugar: erythrulose. Discover its mode of action for a natural tanned complexion, as well as the various treatments that contain it.

Obtained through biotechnology or synthetic means, dihydroxyacetone is a colouring agent found in certain hair care and self-tanning products. Here, you will find all the information you need to know about this molecule.

The DHA is currently the main active ingredient in self-tanning products, but it can also be found in some natural hair dyes. Chemically, it is a sugar, more specifically a carbohydrate monomer. Find our advice on how to use this compound wisely.

Mixing skin care products and ingredients can be beneficial and increase their mutual benefits. However, it can also be deleterious, leading to all kinds of skin issues. Here are the skin care ingredients that really work together well.

In skincare, vitamins are recognised active ingredients that provide numerous benefits to the skin: reducing wrinkles, combating oxidative stress, soothing redness, enhancing complexion radiance... Discover the combinations of vitamins to prioritise in your routine to fully benefit from their effects.

Some skincare actives complement each other and work in synergy. Others should not be combined to avoid skin irritation or reduced efficacy. Which actives should you avoid mixing? Discover them in this article.

Extracted from the kernels of the argan tree, argan oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidant compounds. It has been used for years by Berber populations for culinary and cosmetic purposes. It was introduced to Europe several decades ago. However, is it completely risk-free? Are there any side effects associated with its use on the skin or hair?

Often referred to as liquid gold, the argan vegetable oil (INCI: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) boasts numerous benefits for the skin and also for the hair. It is renowned for its softening and repairing properties.

Theargan oil is often referred to as "liquid gold" in Morocco, the leading producer and exporter of this plant-based ingredient. Here is an overview of its benefits and uses for the skin of the face and body.

Squalane is a biomimetic active recognised for strengthening the skin barrier and preserving skin hydration. Yet its benefits can be amplified when combined with other targeted active ingredients. Which combinations are most effective? Discover intriguing associations of active ingredients with squalane.

Squalane is prized for the gentle feel it imparts to the skin and its remarkable tolerability, yet its origin often arouses curiosity. What possible origins might it have? Let us explore the various methods of producing squalane, from its extraction from shark liver to its derivation from plant-based sources.

Squalane is now present in numerous cosmetic formulations. However, even though it is often described as "biocompatible", some have raised concerns about the potential dangers posed by this active ingredient. Squalane: an ingredient to avoid? This is the question we endeavour to answer in this article.

Squalane is renowned for its nourishing properties and its high skin tolerance. But do you know how to use it to maximise its benefits? Topical application, haircare and oral intake: here we examine the various methods of using squalane.

Squalane is a component of many skin and hair care products due to its excellent emollient and moisturising properties. Find an expert's opinion on this ingredient, as well as your feedback on our products enriched with plant-derived squalane.

Squalane is a plant-based lipid derived from squalene, a substance naturally present in humans: human sebum contains approximately 15% squalene. Thus, it has an excellent affinity with the skin and is found in numerous skincare products.

Jojoba oil is derived from the cold pressing of seeds from the jojoba shrub, a plant native to the Mexican and Californian deserts. This vegetable oil is multifunctional. It can be used both topically on the skin and for hair application.

Extracted through cold pressing from the oil-rich seeds of the jojoba plant, this vegetable oil is commonly used in skin and hair care. Gentle and well-tolerated, it provides hydration and prevents skin and hair ageing due to its antioxidant action. It forms two botanical blends that are night serums targeting a specific skin issue. Find our customers' reviews on these treatments based on jojoba vegetable oil.

Jojoba oil is a plant wax found in many skin and hair care products. It is particularly recommended for oily hair due to its sebum-regulating properties. And for dry hair, thanks to its emollient action.

Known by its INCI name "Simmondsia Chinensis seed oil", jojoba vegetable oil is extracted from the oil-rich seeds of the jojoba plant, traditionally grown in Central America. It is considered a vegetable wax, as it solidifies at low temperatures. Due to its properties of sebum regulation and rebalancing, it is a component in many skin and hair care products.

Traditionally extracted from the species Chondrus crispus (Irish moss), carrageenan is now predominantly derived from the species Kappaphycus alvarezii and Eucheuma denticulatum. This sulphated polysaccharide is generally used to thicken formulas and give them a gel-like consistency. However, it also has benefits for the skin. For instance, it is capable of stimulating the natural production of hyaluronic acid. Find out more about its extraction process here.

The tremella, botanically known as Tremella fuciformis, is an edible mushroom that grows in tropical and subtropical regions. From this jelly-like fungus, a natural hyaluronic acid of low molecular weight is extracted, capable of penetrating deeper into the skin. It thus possesses excellent moisturising properties, detailed below.

Multifunctional, biodegradable and non-toxic, polyglutamic acid is a promising biopolymer. It features in food, personal care, and pharmaceutical formulations. In skincare, this ingredient is noted for its hydrating properties. This article provides essential information about it.

Polyglutamic acid is a relatively recent active ingredient in skincare, extracted from the mucilage found in fermented soybeans. An increasing number of scientific studies are documenting its moisturising power on the epidermis as well as its ability to soothe irritations and burns. What is its biological mode of action to maintain hydrated skin? Discover it here.

Derived from a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybean seeds known as nattō, polyglutamic acid is used as a moisturising agent in facial and body care. Discover in this article our advice on how to effectively incorporate this active ingredient into your routine.

Polyglutamic acid, also known by the acronym PGA, is a water-soluble peptide with a significant ability to retain water in the epidermis. Although it is a relatively recent active ingredient in the skincare market, polyglutamic acid is included in the composition of various formulations, detailed in this article.