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Facial redness: understanding its causes and preventing its appearance

Diffuse redness, localized patches, hot cheeks... facial redness affects many skin types, even those that aren't particularly sensitive. These skin reactions reflect an imbalance in the skin and h...

Stress and skin: understanding the effects and restoring skin balance

Redness, spots, tightness, dull complexion... when stress sets in, the skin is often the first to show it. This link between emotions and skin health isn't just an impression: stress directly affe...

How to recognize sensitive skin and take care of it?

Recognizing sensitive skin: what are the signs? Sensitive skin is characterized by excessive reactivity. Unlike normal skin, it reacts intensely to environmental or cosmetic factors. Here are th...

What are the effects of menopause on the skin?

How does menopause affect the skin? Menopause is a period of natural decline in reproductive hormones, particularly estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a crucial role in maintaining t...

Melanogenesis and its role in the appearance of pigment spots

The mechanism of melanogenesis The cells responsible for melanin production, melanocytes, are located in the basal layer of the epidermis. Melanogenesis is primarily triggered by the sun's UV ra...

Pigment spots: how to reduce them?

How do brown spots appear? Dark spots are imperfections, characterized by dark areas that appear where the skin is most sensitive (face, décolleté, tops of the hands, etc.) in isolation or in pa...

Skin barrier: taking care of your skin on the surface to limit aging

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, and its outer layer, along with the hydrolipidic film that covers it, constitutes what is known as the skin barrier. The "Skinbarrier" is a true sh...

Too Much Sugar Causes Acne: True or False?

Acne isn't just a problem for teenagers. Acne affects more than 43% of adults over the age of 30, the majority of whom are women. Its causes are often multiple and closely intertwined: stress, horm...

UVA, UVB: how to protect your skin?

What are the differences between UVA and UVB? UVB rays are responsible for tanning and sunburn ("B for burn"), as well as inflammation, and they promote skin aging and skin cancer. They remain ...

Should you choose a serum or a cream? What's the difference?

The cream The cream is your protection that helps you fight against the dehydration of your skin due to daily aggressions linked to stress, pollution… It helps you preserve the softness and supp...