Having super-sensitive skin is a tough thing. From what I hear from friends in the know, at times it feels like you have to be vewy, vewy quiet lest you somehow trigger a sudden epidermal eruption or angry reaction. How frustrating.
La Roche-Posay is one of the few skincare lines that works for people with truly sensitive and reactive skin. Most of the products contain pure spring water from a region in France with the same name. The region is also home to a La Roche-Posay spa that specializes in treating severe skin conditions that defy traditional treatment. Each year thousands of patients visit for medically supervised baths and showers with only that pure spring water, which has soothing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The treatments provide such significant relief that they are covered by the French healthcare system. And when that water goes into La Roche-Posay skincare, it remains pure throughout the rigorously sterile manufacturing process so the effects are uncompromised.
New in the La Roche-Posay product lineup is Hydreane, a moisturizer that combines the thermal spring water with hydrolipids, which easily penetrate skin and deliver moisture at a deep level to hydrate and reduce sensitivity over time. Hydreane is paraben free and comes in a light formula for normal/combination skin, as well as a rich formula for dry/very dry skin. 40 mL, $25.50 at pharmacies and drug stores.
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Hey now! This might be just the thing for me! Whenever I use cream on my sensitive dry cracked epidermis (you like how I used that big word there when I coulda just said skin?), I find it tends to make zero difference.
Does this stuff happen to be unscented?
Thanks for reading and commenting!
In answer to the first comment, it might be best for you to visit the Dermatalogical Centre at Shoppers Drug Mart and consult with a La Roche-Posay consultant. They’re trained to recommend specific products for specific issues. I’ll also do a bit of research. Watch for a follow-up post in the next couple of weeks. I’ll alert you.
Most of LRP’s products are unscented. This one does have a light gentle freshness – I’m researching on that subject as well and will let you know when I have an answer.
Cheers!
La Roche-Posay is the only product that has been able to cleanse my skin without making it feel dry. All other cleansers made the pimples on my face darker and my skin tone uneven. The La Roche-Posay cleanser and toner have evened the tone of my skin. Whenever I have breakouts, I apply this product the night before and I wake up with smooth skin. Thanks Janine for turning me onto this product.
Sonya, you made my day! Thanks for your comment! I’m thrilled you’ve found a new friend for your skin, and a terrific new friend at that! Yay!