Whether they are transparent, slightly tinted, or just gelled, Liquid Care has been inspired by Asian skincare routines: layering . "But we wanted to adapt textures and assets to the needs of Western consumers, especially new generations, who like mixed products between gasoline and cream," explains Véronique Delvigne, Scientific Director Lancôme.
For this generation Y ... and others, these liquid treatments, which apply in the morning, in the evening, on clean skin and even at any time of the day are making the buzz. Because, when we tried them, difficult to do without as their indications are numerous.
Yes to liquid care for ... Boost your daily care routine
If your care does not seem to have any effect, it is often because the stratum corneum does not let any more penetrate the assets. "The scheme is simple," explains Lionel de Benetti, cosmetologist engineer. By its design, light and fluid texture this first applied product will open the "doors" of the skin to the molecules carried by the following care. Its effect is immediate. It conditions the permeability of the skin by moisturizing it and eliminates obstacles to the passage of active ingredients. It even brings it to the epidermis, provided, of course, that these are water-soluble. "
Yes to liquid care to ... desensitize fragile skin
"We have succeeded in replacing in Aqua Rosa, the water (which is typically 70% in most care waters) by 50% Damascus Rose hydrosol. To its ultra soothing virtues are added the moisturizing hyaluronic acid and the protective ones of vegetable glycerin at 3%, "explains Virginie Faugue, Esthetic Development Engineer at Sanoflore. Sprayed at any time of the day it can even help the skin to improve its resistance to urban stress and visible light damage thanks to Esthederm's new Global Cellular Protection ™ technology.
Yes to liquid care for ... Plumping the skin
Rich in super humectants (glycerin), in hydrophilic sugars that diffuse water little by little, and in plant hyaluronic acid, it permanently fixes the water and deeply plumps the skin at SVR. "We have even added to our skincare lotion the hoof rhizomes of Venus for its anti-oxidant and protective elastic fiber properties," says Julie Exertier, founder of the Exertier Laboratory.
Yes to liquid care for ... Lightening the complexion
"For our Vinegar Beauty we were inspired by ancient formulas based on herbs" explains Emmanuelle Labrousse, head of Care Roger and Gallet. In this contemporary version, we used 18 natural essences and apple vinegar rich in Vitamin A, C, E, and antioxidant polyphenols. Studies by the teams of Rhur University have proved. the presence of olfactory receptors in the keratinocytes. These are activated by our 18 officinal plants. The calcium ions can penetrate the cell which boosts cell repair. The dead cells are eliminated, the pores tightened , the luminous complexion.
Effective also, to lighten a dull complexion at sunrise, Tibetan Gingseng and Kiehl's Cactus Flower prevent blemishes and cleanse the skin .
Yes to liquid care to ... Desensitize the epidermis
They are marine assets doing the job. The 5% thermal plankton (a record ...) contained in Biotherm's Life Plankton Essence, obtained by Fermogenèse ™, gives an immediate radiance thanks to its composition rich in some 35 essential skin elements that boost its key markers of youth and health. A tip from Axel Doye Training Manager of the brand: "drop 5 drops in the palm of the hand and apply on the whole face by making suction with the palms. In the vertical for the cheeks, horizontally on the forehead, the chin and on both sides of the neck. As for the hydrodistillation of Caviar beads "it distributes its energizing and anti-aging factors to the deepest part of the epidermis," says Jacqueline Hill, Director of Research and Innovation at La Prairie.
Care waters that are self-sufficient
" This liquid treatment is for stressed women, tired overbooked, lack of sleep and time takes over Véronique Delvigne. It is multi-tasking, and its extracts of gentian, goji, lemon balm make it an exceptional energy cocktail. Even better: studies of 60 women have shown that it was possible for the first time to re-normalize 155 cutaneous metabolites out of the 250 that were disrupted "(the metabolites are small molecules produced by the body, the skin in 1 occurrence, which reflect its activity, its quality ...). Consequences: restoration of the self-defense capacities of the cells, preservation of their energy capital and revitalization assured.
