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Laboratoire Bioderma has innovated to create a serum containing both hyaluronic and salicylic acids. As an adult with acne-prone skin, you no longer have to choose between caring for your blemishes and smoothing fine lines.
Skin without pimples! We all hope for it. Acne nonetheless spares no one, and this skin condition is a common problem that affects people worldwide. It represents almost 20% of all dermatologist appointments1.
1E. Gilbert , J. Downie, and A. Shamban, ‘Topical Tretinoin: A Versatile Option for Adult Female Acne’, 2019.
A Bioderma Ecobiological innovation
SEbium SErum
Acne-prone skin
-41% pimples after 28 days*
-15% fine lines after 28 days*
*Use test under dermatological control, on 33 subjects, during 28 days, clinical scoring, 2022
Generally considered an issue that we wrestle with during adolescence, adults are increasingly also concerned. For people who suffer from acne after 25 years old, it can be either persistent, continuing into adulthood from the teenage years, or late-onset, developing after adolescence. The Dermatological Society of France estimates that 25% of adults are affected and in particular, women. Whereas teenage acne covers many areas of the face, adult acne is in large part localised on the jawline and chin.
As an adult you may also notice your skin is thinner and more delicate. Skin reacts to chronological aging, UV exposure, pollution and stress. Fine lines and wrinkles start to appear and you may also notice a loss in radiance in your skin. Blemishes are therefore also compounded by the first signs of ageing.
It used to be that only one of these problems needed dealing with at a time. Now both need tending to. Acne-prone skin and the first signs of ageing together have an impact on make-up selection, quality of life and even self-confidence.
The change in sebum quality causes acne.
Acne is caused by dyssebhorroea, a change in the quality of sebum, hypersebhorroea, an increase in the quantity of sebum, and hyperkeratinsation, an increase in the number of skin cells.
With dyssebhorroea, sebum’s composition is altered. It becomes oxidised and thickens. Secreted in large quantities – hypersebhorroea – it clogs the sebaceous glands.
At the same time, there is also a large increase, a hyperproliferation, in the sebaceous duct’s keratinocytes or skin cells. They stick to each other so that it becomes harder for dead cells to shed. The pilosebaceous canal – or hair shaft – becomes blocked and sebum can’t evacuate.
The result is one we’re all too familiar with: blemishes! They appear in two forms. There can be comedonal acne, consisting of blackheads and whiteheads. Inflammatory acne, more common in adult acne, is made up of pimples, pustules and papules. All leave marks as they heal and can possibly result in scars.
The ageing process affects the different layers of the skin. As we age, there is less keratinocyte renewal and our epidermis, or the top layer, gradually thins. Our skin becomes drier as the elements that retain water also diminish in quantity. The barrier function changes, leading to a higher amount of transepidermal water loss. There may be early signs of pigmentary irregularities. And the junction between the epidermis and dermis weakens.
In the dermis itself, the number of cells, veins and structural components, such as collagen and elastin, decreases. With this loss of skin tissue and elasticity, fine lines and the occasional wrinkle begin to form.
So when we thought we were done with pimples, they’re still there and they’re right beside brand new wrinkles. Both impact our well-being. They also force us to multiply the number of products we apply to our skin to address the different issues, adding the risk of irritation.
Adult skin is more fragile. Fine lines and wrinkles show the loss of elasticity, as do visible pores. For an adult with acne-prone skin, they must also deal with trying to heal their blemishes and reduce the appearance of marks on their skin. The most common reflex is to treat the symptoms of skin problems and get temporary relief. The better option is to choose products that act on the causes of skin dysfunctions. Addressing the problems at their origin decreases the number of blemishes, residual marks, and dilated pores, as well as wrinkles and fine lines. Skin is lastingly smoothed and radiance returns.
Elodie Valin, Scientific Valorisation Director
Bioderma introduces its latest innovation, SEbium Serum, inspired by Naos’s ecobiological approach. With ecobiology, the skin is considered within its ecosystem. Acne and the first signs of ageing can result from stress, pollution, hormones and other stimuli. Skin has its own natural resources and biological functions to protect and restore itself. Sometimes these functions become deregulated, leading to problems like acne and signs of ageing. With SEbium Serum, Bioderma helps skin protect itself once again. More than just treating symptoms, it acts on the first signs of ageing and on the causes and consequences of acne. Strengthening skin’s natural mechanisms, SEbium Serum helps skin adapt to its environment and return to health.
SEbium Serum has been formulated to ensure that it is fully tolerated by skin and highly effective. Fresh, light and quickly absorbed, it provides gentle and immediate comfort to skin. Leaving a matte finish and a soft film, your skin is left immediately smoother. It is perfect to use as a make-up base. It also moisturises for eight hours. For best results, regular application is encouraged.
For adults with acne-prone skin, SEbium Serum has proven efficacy on blemishes, marks, dilated pores and the fine lines that are the first signs of ageing.
After 7 days*:
After 1 month*:
* Clinical trial on 33 subjects during four weeks
SEbium Serum has been formulated as a blend of proven Bioderma technology and three active ingredients, to restore acne-prone skin to lasting health while acting on the first signs of ageing:
Two ingredients help with blemishes and marks, salicylic acid and n-acetyl glucosamine. The first is a beta-hydroxy acid with an exfoliating action. It breaks down the cement that holds skin cells together. The build-up of cells around hair follicles loosens and detaches, helping sebum flow freely. As for n-acetyl glucosamine, it’s a biomimetic ingredient. This amino sugar naturally present in the dermis supports the skin cell renewal process. When cells are discarded from the skin’s surface, they are naturally replaced by fresh cells coming from the dermis. Skin renews itself, reducing the appearance of marks left by blemishes.
N-acetyl glucosamine has further actions as well that address the signs of ageing. The sugar helps to slow the development of melanin in the skin, preventing dark spots from appearing. It also stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid. As a humectant, hyaluronic acid is essential to skin’s barrier function and overall hydration levels. Hyaluronic acid is also part of collagen production, which keeps skin plump and supple.
Why add several products to your skincare routine to treat different problems, when only a few are needed? With Bioderma’s Sébium range, you can stop at just two products that cleanse and care for your skin, to take care of your acne and the first signs of ageing.
Care for your face using Bioderma Sebium Serum. Its formula acts on the causes of acne and the first signs of ageing, so that symptoms are relieved. Your skin is lastingly restored to youthful health.
BIODERMA SEBIUM MAT CONTROL This soothing anti-blemish care has been formulated to moisturise and soothe acne-prone skin. Seborestore technology helps rebalance sebum composition, restoring its natural moisturising function over time and preventing the formation of new blemishes.
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