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Cleansing oils: Care for sensitive skin

It is estimated that 60%⁽¹⁾ of the population suffers from sensitive skin. They deal on an almost daily basis with the discomfort of inflammation. It is characterized by unpleasant feelings like stinging, tightness, heating, itching and sometimes visible symptoms like the appearance of temporary redness.

Environmental stressors like makeup and pollution, can aggravate this inflammation – even sensitise otherwise healthy skin. When daily exposed to these aggressions, the skin becomes unable to defend itself which inevitably leads to the inflammation process.

(1) Farage MA. The prevalence of sensitive skin. Front Med 2019; 6:98

Cleansing comes out as the first mandatory step to limit contact with irritants representing a serious external stress for sensitive skin.

Bioderma is today responding to sensitive skin physiological needs by developing an ecobiological oil with micellar technology that not only cleanses but also takes care of the skin.

Cleansing is the first part of every skincare routine to remove impurities. Rinse-off cleansers have become more and more popular in recent years, as they provide full cleansing with pleasant sensations.

Rinse-off cleansing oils have long been used by the Japanese and today are among the most popular. Developed as part of a perfumery offer, they are known not only for makeup removal, but also for their sensorial texture.

Formulated with natural oils, they provide a powerful cleansing action, making them one of the most efficient methods to clear away makeup, pollution from the day.

When massaged into the skin, the oil binds to surface impurities, pulling out dirt without clogging pores. The impurities can then be rinsed away with water, leaving the skin clean and soft.

Up until now there hasn’t been a cleansing oil created for sensitive skin and its specific needs.

Throughout the day, sensitive skin is exposed to environmental stressors and impurities like makeup, pollution and sunscreens. A daily exposure is responsible for the production of too many free radicals by the skin. These have a direct impact on the skin: they generate oxidative stress that damages elastin and collagen in the dermis and affects the skin’s mechanical properties. This leads to skin barrier alteration, less effective moisturising and increased inflammation. This is called the vicious circle of skin sensitivity.

Sensitive skin must therefore be cleansed without irritating it further – to break the vicious circle by using products that are adapted to it: a formula as biomimetic as possible, and a cleansing mechanism as gentle as possible.

A frictionless makeup remover such as oil will effectively dissolve the makeup and impurities thanks to its fatty substance. It will not attack the skin nor sensitise the eye area, making it a good alternative to cleanse while respecting the skin.

Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil

Ecobiological oil with micellar technology to cleanse and take care of the skin

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Sensibio H2O Micellar Water

The pure, original skin soothed and freed from make-up and pollution.

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Sensibio H2O Eye Makeup Remover

High tolerance soothing biphase micellar make-up remover to strengthen the skin barrier.

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Inspired by an ecobiological approach, Bioderma acts on the root causes of skin dysfunction even before targeting visible signs to offer lasting efficacy. The latest innovation from the Laboratory’s advanced research is Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil.

1. An oily phase composed of biomimetic lipids – Omega 3-6 – in perfect affinity with the skin for optimal tolerance. The soft, light texture can be massaged in to dissolve and remove impurities.

2.   Double action micellar technology enhances the cleansing routine by:
•    Encapsulating and releasing amino acids: The reversed micelles open on contact with the skin’s hydro-lipidic film when massaging and release amino acid (PCA, a glutamic acid derivative) to nourish the skin, by stimulating lipid synthesis.
•   Refining cleansing: When rinsed with water, the oil texture turns into a milk texture creating an emulsion and the micelles reorganize to help remove impurities dissolved by the oily phase.

Developed with our dermatologists, Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil’s formula has demonstrated its efficacy during trials and consumer testing.

Immediate efficacy

•   98% of women find that the oil effectively removes stubborn makeup, especially waterproof products, from the eyes and lips⁽¹⁾
•   99% of women find that impurities and sunscreens are removed ⁽¹⁾
•   -92% pollution particles after application⁽²⁾
•   95% of volunteers feel an immediate soothing effect^{(1) (3)}
•   95% of women find that the skin is immediately nourished⁽⁴⁾

Three weeks after use

• 96% of women feel that their skin barrier has been strengthened⁽⁴⁾
• 91% find that their skin is soothed⁽⁴⁾

No comedogenic effect on the skin and its pH is preserved⁽⁵⁾.

⁽¹⁾Consumer test in China on 121 people for 21 days, % of satisfaction
⁽²⁾ Clinical evaluation of the cleansing power of a cosmetic product against the adhesion of pollution microparticles on 22 volunteers
⁽³⁾Self-assessment of the post-shaving soothing on 20 subjects, % of satisfaction after immediate use
⁽⁴⁾In-use test under dermatological and ophthalmological control, on 60 subjects for 21 days, % of satisfaction
⁽⁵⁾Evaluation of non-comedogenicity, compatibility and acceptability on 31 people

Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil is gentle, sensorial and smooth. Massaging it softly into sensitive skin helps remove impurities without causing any friction or irritation.
Its oil-to-milk texture enhances the cleansing experience and does not leave any lingering, greasy film. Rinsing off easily, the skin is soft, soothed, and nourished.

Choosing products specifically dedicated to sensitive skin helps increase levels of tolerance and comfort, soothing and protecting it from aggressions.

1. Cleanse with Sensibio Micellar cleansing oil

Helps remove all kinds of daily impurities, such as pollution, sunscreens and even waterproof makeup, while also nourishing and soothing the skin.

2. Apply Sensibio Defensive Serum

Acts on the causes and consequences of premature skin ageing (inflamm’aging) on sensitive skin with a long-lasting soothing action.

3. Finish with Sensibio Defensive or Defensive rich

Moisturises, soothes and strengthens skin’s defences against external stressors, like pollution and UV.