Thermal spring water is interesting stuff. Packed with nutrients and trace elements, certain types of thermal water can soothe stressed or traumatized skin the way regular water just can’t.
Spring water from the La Roche-Posay and Avène regions in France is particularly therepeutic, used entirely without additives — yes, just the pure, uncontaminated water specially piped in from the original springs — to treat severe cases of psoriasis, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and burns. Treatment at each brand’s thermal-station facility (like a medical spa) is so effective that it’s covered by France’s national healthcare plan.
Both companies formulate their skincare lines with pure thermal water from their respective and exclusive natural springs, as well as produce spray tins of the pure water. Wonderful facial refreshers in hot, humid weather, thermal spring water sprays can also function as anti-inflammatory moisture boosts when spritzed over dry skin (leave on for a few seconds then lightly dab excess off) just before moisturizer.
You might say these thermal waters give new meaning to the term “water works.”
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water ($13.50 CAN) and Avène Thermal Spring Water ($15 CAN) are available at most major drugstores and pharmacies and at Well.ca (free shipping in Canada).
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This, and the majority of the LRP and Avene line have been LIFE SAVERS throughout my Accutane stint.
Thank goodness!
Isn’t atopic dermatitis and eczema basically the same thing?
Rockie, you do ask the hard questions! Turns out atopic dermatitis is indeed a type of eczema — and apparently there are lots of different types of eczema.
Yeah, I don’t know what I was thinking!
TMI, but I had a rash on my arms it was so dry! Once I locked into the LRP and Avene line cured that problem. My skin is still drier than before the Accutane, but that is the point of the ‘tane!
Thanks for the input, S — hope your skin normalizes quickly once you’re done the Accutane treatment!
I love these sprays! I use them every time I fly, its my ‘day’ job:) Keeps me awake on red-eyes & great for my skin.
What’s your day job, Monica? Pilot? Superhero? :-)
Another neat thermal-water thing: if I were to spray ordinary tap water on my face and let it evaporate, my skin would feel dry and tight; thermal water refreshes instead. I’ve used the LRP spray to help calm my skin when I was having some sort of itch reaction to dust — sprayed the water on arms and legs and let it evaporate. Helped a lot. And when the air is particularly dry (this winter), I spritz the Vichy thermal-water spray (just because it’s the one I have on hand right now) on my face before moisturizer. Makes skin feel soft and hydrated and the moisturizer glides on nicely.
You’re so funny LOL!
Yes, I’m a secret beauty superhero:)
No, I’m a flight attendant.
Have a good weekend & enjoy your marmite! I’ve been tempted to buy this when I’m in London but haven’t…hmm I don’t know, is it that good?
I suspected flight attendant was your alter-ego. *grin*
Marmite is yum if you’re a savoury type, and is best in delicate lashings on butter. I grew up on the stuff.
Likely less expensive here than in the land of double-our-currency pounds. That said, you might try a taste while in the British neighbourhood. Just beware generous applications. My grandfather used to like it an inch thick, which revolted my dad until he tried more the more sparing approach years later!
Thanks for your comment Susan! Accutane in the dead of winter… oy. That’s beyond dry skin! How does your skin feel now in comparison?