Hydra Soothing Rich Cream

This is a sign that the skin barrier is allowing water to evaporate faster than it can retain it: the cream provides immediate hydration but does not “seal” it sufficiently. Very dry skin needs a richer treatment that helps rebuild the protective barrier, not simply provide water. The rich texture is designed for this: it deeply nourishes the skin and limits water loss for lasting comfort throughout the day. Apply as the final step, after your serum, to slightly damp skin to help lock in hydration.

Cold weather, wind and heating weaken the hydrolipidic film, the protective lipid layer that helps keep water within the skin. When it is compromised, the skin is more prone to tightness, flaking and redness. In winter, a lightweight cream is often no longer enough: a more nourishing texture is needed to help rebuild this barrier. Organic Shea Butter and Colloidal Oatmeal soothe the skin and restore comfort, even for skin that reacts to the cold.

The simplest question to ask yourself is: does your skin feel very tight, flaky or still “thirsty” even after applying a regular cream? If so, the Rich Cream is made for you (dry to very dry skin). If your skin is more normal to combination, sometimes sensitive but without significant dryness, the lighter Hydra Soothing Silky Cream will be enough. Both share the same soothing base and the patented Lemon Balm active: your choice mainly depends on the level of nourishment your skin needs.

The cream is always applied last, after your serum. The serum delivers targeted active ingredients (plumping, anti-ageing, radiance), while the cream nourishes and protects the skin. If you follow an anti-ageing routine and your skin tends to become dry, the Rich Cream is an excellent final “protective layer”: it provides the nourishment often lacking in active-focused routines, without compromising the efficacy of your serum.

Yes, and it can become a vicious cycle: stress increases cortisol levels in the skin, which weakens the skin barrier and accelerates water loss, leading to dryness and redness. This is precisely what the patented Lemon Balm Extract in the formula targets: it helps reduce skin cortisol (-41% in vitro) to help break this cycle. A real plus if you notice your skin becoming drier or more reactive during periods of fatigue or stress.