The solution for great skin in 2017
- Darryl Gibney
- Dec 8, 2016
- 4 min read
Earlier this year i had the great pleasure of visiting the Avene Hydrotherapy Centre in the beautiful surrounds of France's Orb Valley and i find it hard to find the right words to convey how amazed i was by the dedicated team who work there to help people with their skin concerns. Their mission statement is 'Skin is our vocation' and its evident around every corner.
Founded in 1743, the centre dedicates itself to helping suffers of conditions like psoriasis, eczema, acne and rosacea (to name just 4 of the many they treat) fight these conditions, gives them guidance on skincare and maintenance and provides a supporting environment for sufferers.
The Avene Hydrotherapy Centre is also a base where people recovering from surgery or ailments like cancer which can cause scarring can attend classes on how to use Avene products to their greatest potential - like their mineral-based makeups to disguise scar-tissue and in my case, i was delighted to be shown that the Avene Akerat brand is a great treatment for that goose-pimply skin we celtic ladies tend to get on the back of our arms.
For those of you looking to tackle your skin concerns in 2017, I can highly recommend the Avene range personally, as someone with acne from a young age i am hyper-conscious on what i put on my skin and Avene's dedication to purity and use of thermal spring water in all their products mean their product range can be trusted on any skin condition from acne to rosacea, both of which i have. The joys!
Our skin is faced with multiple pollutants daily, from central heating to air-conditioning, weather and pollution to stress and fatigue the skin gets no respite. As seasons change and me move from one product to another it can leave skin feeling ‘overloaded’.
2017 is the time to tackle all our worries, be they skin or otherwise so throw out the out products that haven't been doing you any favours and just like you would rethink your eating habits in January, its time for a skin re-think!
My skin tends to fluctuate season to season so i've been using the new Tolerance EXTREME range - I find the products perfect for someone with sensitive skin thats oily one minute and cracked and dry the next. The EXTREME Mask is also the perfect solution for this time of year when skin is battling the elements from wind, rain and snow one minute to sitting by an open fire the next. Its a life-saver!
Eau Thermale Avène have developed the NEW Tolérance EXTRÊME range using a maximum of seven essential ingredients, which work in synergy to form a non-complicated yet effective and high performing range to leave skin hydrated, soft and supple.
Like the skin, Tolérance EXTRÊME formulas contain a combination of thermal spring water, a humectant (Glycerin to lock in hydration) and a selection of oils (lipids) that keep skin hydrated and protect the skin’s barrier. This combination of skin friendly ingredients leaves skin feeling comfortably nourished, allowing it to breathe.
Also, its paragon free! Eau Thermale Avène developed Sterile Cosmetics: a unique form of packaging that protects the formula without the need for any preservatives or paragons
A light, soothing and hydrating daily moisturiser for normal to combination skin. Its ultra-fresh, milky texture absorbs rapidly allowing skin to breathe. Leaves a soft finish. Suitable for all levels of skin sensitivity. Your complete daily care with only 6 ingredients:
Avène Thermal Spring Water – clinically proven to be soothing and anti-irritating
Glycerin – a plant based moisturising agent that locks in hydration
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride – a nourishing yet breathable emollient
Behenyl Alcohol – creates a film to protect the skin’s barrier
Squalane – a light-weight, plant based moisturising agent
Sodium Acrylates / C10-C30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer -Texturizing agent to help the product spread easily and absorb quickly
Its comforting, creamy texture melts quickly into the skin, allowing it to breathe. Leaves a velvety soft finish. Suitable for all levels of skin sensitivity. Your complete daily care with only 7 ingredients:
Avène Thermal Spring Water– clinically proven to be soothing and anti-irritating
Glycerin – a plant based moisturising agent that locks in hydration
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride – a nourishing yet breathable emollient
Behenyl Alcohol – creates a film to protect the skin’s barrier
Shea butter – a soft , creamy emollient
Safflower oil – a nourishing oil, rich in anti-free radical tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Sodium Acrylates / C10-C30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer -Texturizing agent to help the product spread easily and absorb quickly
An intensely soothing and calming mask for all skin types. This mask has a refreshing texture that nourishes skin intensely without feeling heavy, allowing skin to breathe. In just 5 minutes it provides a concentrated boost of hydration. Skin feels comforted and re-plumped. Suitable for all levels of skin sensitivity, including hypersensitive skin. Deeply hydrating and soothing care with only 7 ingredients:
Avène Thermal Spring Water – clinically proven to be soothing and anti-irritating
Glycerin – a plant based moisturising agent that locks in hydration
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride – a nourishing yet breathable emollient
Behenyl Alcohol – creates a film to protect the skin’s barrier
Shea butter – a soft , creamy emollient
Safflower oil – a nourishing oil, rich in anti-free radical tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Sodium Acrylates / C10-C30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer -Texturizing agent to help the product spread easily and absorb quickly
And if you'd like to visit their Avene Hydrotherapy Centre please visit their site here
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