To combat daily aggressions, the skin requires care. Creams create a moisturising film made up of fatty substances that hydrate and protect it against climatic aggressions and pollution. The question that arises is: which body cream should one choose according to their skin type? Here are some tips to help you.
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Which body cream should you choose based on your skin type?
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Published July 12, 2021,
updated on August 8, 2024,
by
Stéphanie, PhD, Doctorate in Life and Health Sciences
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4 min read
Why use a body cream?
Body cream serves to nourish and provide the right amount of hydration to the skin to strengthen the hydrolipidic film that acts as a barrier against water loss. Thanks to its creamy texture, it leaves a comfortable veil on the skin, thus protecting it from numerous aggressions coming from our environment. Indeed, our skin is battered daily. Too cold or too hot temperatures, pollution, tobacco, the sun, etc... can damage the skin, hence the need to use a suitable care to look after it. Moreover, hydrating one's skin daily helps to slow down skin ageing.
Before selecting a body cream, you must first and foremost understand your skin type (oily, combination, dry, normal or sensitive). Indeed, an unsuitable treatment could further weaken the epidermis. However, applying a suitable cream will assist the hydrolipidic film in effectively fulfilling its role of protecting the skin against external conditions. Moreover, opt for a cream containing ingredients of natural origin.
Which cream for which type of skin?
Every skin type needs to be hydrated, even oily skin. Don't hesitate to conduct your skin diagnosis to discover your skin type. However, to hydrate and nourish the skin, we have a multitude of textures to choose from, depending on the skin type:
Combination to Oily Skin: This skin type is characterised by an overproduction of sebum, leading to an imbalance in the hydrolipidic film. Oily skin is also characterised by enlarged pores, blemishes (spots, blackheads, etc...) or even shiny areas. If you have combination to oily skin, opt for a fluid care product to lighten the skin texture, a product that quickly penetrates the epidermis without leaving a greasy film on the surface, like the body milk.
Normal Skin: These are smooth, soft, neither dry nor oily. They are characterised by a regular skin texture and an absence of imperfections. This type of skin is capable of withstanding various external aggressions (prolonged exposure to the sun, wind, cold, humidity, etc...). Skin is said to be normal when the sebaceous glands produce the necessary amount of sebum to prevent dryness. If you have normal skin, then opt for a care product with a light and creamy texture that will bring a feeling of comfort and suppleness to your skin, such as a body cream. It is richer than a body lotion
Dry or sensitive skin: This is characterised by tightness, flaking, redness, and irregularities on the skin's surface. In this case, opt for a treatment rich in nourishing and soothing active ingredients to deeply hydrate and repair damaged or dry skin, for instance, the body balm thanks to a formulation enriched with essential fatty acids.
To take care of your skin on a daily basis, you can opt for our body moisturising cream with 10 ingredients. Dermatologically tested, this skincare product has a light, non-greasy and non-sticky texture. It is suitable for all skin types and can even be used on sensitive skin. This body care product has been designed using only essential ingredients for its function. It is composed notably of coconut oil, rich in saturated fatty acids, renowned for its nourishing and repairing properties, vegetable glycerin and pentylene glycol for their hydrating virtues. Thus, our body cream is capable of both nourishing and deeply hydrating the epidermis.
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