Hydro’Feel
Moisturizer
Effect on cutaneous microbiota

Moisturizing has a principal function on the cutaneous renewal, the dermal and epidermal cells good functioning and allows the strengthening of the skin barrier function. Cutaneous microbiota is another barrier for our skin, and is a real layer of the epidermis which is present on all the skin surfaces. It protects the skin and acts as a barrier against environmental attacks. Stabilize the microbial community and recolonize the skin with commensal bacteria constitute an effective and gentle method to fight the dry skin.
Extracted from made in France flowers, its extract help the skin to act against outside aggressions, by moisturizing and balancing the cutaneous microbiota.

Origin
INCI name
Glycerin (and) Water (and) Althaea officinalis extract
Main properties
Antioxydant
Moisturizer
Effect on the cutaneous microbiota
Mechanism of action
- Takes part in the skin’s defense processes against oxidative stress
- Moisturizing effect
- Effect on the cutaneous microbiota
Efficiency tests
- In tubo test: antioxidant effect
- Clinical test: Moisturizing analysis by corneometry and cartography, cutaneous desquamation index analysis, bacteria qualitative and quantitative analysis
Composition
- Total polyphenols
- Hyrdoxicinnamic acid
- Sugars
Status


Formulation
- Recommended percentage: 1 to 3%
- Soluble in the aqueous phase
Examples of applications
Skin care: Moisturizing care, day and night cream