Hydration:
what are your skin’s needs?

Dehydrated skin

• Rough, sometimes uncomfortable
• Appearance of occasional
fine lines from dehydration
• Dull complexion

Dry skin

• Constant tightness
• Prone to peeling
• Prone to premature ageing

Oily skin?
Don’t be fooled!

Oily skin can get dehydrated too!
Sebum provides the skin with oil but not water.

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STRATUM CORNEUM
Impermeability
Barrier function

EPIDERMIS
Protection

DERMIS
Water reserve

DEHYDRATED SKIN

STRATUM CORNEUM
Accumulation of dead cells,
rough skin

EPIDERMIS AND DERMIS
Decrease in “sponge molecules”,
water reserve is decreased

PERFECTLY HYDRATED SKIN

STRATUM CORNEUM
Smooth, soft skin

EPIDERMIS
65-70%
water

DERMIS
80%
water

DRINK AT LEAST 1.5 L OF WATER PER DAY
And if drinking water is not your cup of tea,
try detox waters which are infused with fruit.

OPT FOR FOODS THAT CONTRIBUTE
TO SKIN HYDRATION:
Avocado, citrus fruit, cucumber,
melon, oily fish, etc.

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USE GENTLE CLEANSERS
AND MAKE-UP REMOVERS
that respect the skin’s protective film.

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A WEEKLY SCRUB
with our exfoliators to rid the skin
of impurities and dead cells.

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A MOISTURISER
capable of reactivating the skin’s
self-hydrating power.

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Organic
leaf
of life
extract

Reactivate your skin’s
self-hydrating power!

Clarins Research is deeply inspired by the observation of nature. Organic leaf of life retains water despite extreme temperature changes in its native Madagascar. Its organic extract is a powerful natural hydration activator for the skin, capable of boosting the skin’s production of “sponge molecules” like hyaluronic acid.

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Simply follow these steps:

- Applying the cream with both hands allows for even distribution of the product to protect the face from environmental aggressors.

- Clarins’ pressure draining method stimulates the skin’s natural circulation and maintains its firmness.

- Gently pressing your skin with both hands before applying the product creates immediate sensory well-being.

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CIGARETTES, POLLUTION
obstruct the skin's pores and alter
its protective barrier.

ALCOHOL
doesn’t quench thirst,
rather it dehydrates the body.

AIR CONDITIONING, HEAT AND COLD
all climate variations promote water evaporation.

FRICTION FROM CLOTHING
on the skin alters its protective barrier;
water isn't retained as well in the epidermis.

SHOWERS AND BATHS
that are too hot and too long weaken the skin,
whether due to hard water or harsh cleansers.

STRESS
often manifests itself on the skin
in the form of redness or spots.

Men typically need more hydrating products as they are prone to hormone-related skin dehydration.

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A range created specifically for men’s skin care needs, particularly in relation to hormones.

Men’s testosterone levels are 10 times higher than women’s, which explains the various differences in their skin.

1 More hair:
- Skin irritated by shaving
- Needs comfort

2 More sebum:
- Skin is often combination or oily
- Hydrolipidic film is thicker and more resistant
- Needs non-greasy textures

3 Thicker epidermis:
- More cell layers and cells
- More active skin cells
- Needs energy

4 Thicker dermis:
- More intense cellular activity
- Larger amount of collagen
- Needs energy to stimulate this activity

5 More vascular skin:
- Better blood supply,
receives a larger amount of nutrients
- More prone to redness, dark circles,
and under-eye bags
- Needs freshness

Blue
orchid

By revitalising and toning the epidermis of dehydrated skin, this face oil made of 100% pure plant extracts restores radiance, freshness and balance.

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Clarins tip

A few drops of Blue Orchid Oil will nourish cuticles and damaged ends.

Indoor and outdoor pollution alter the hydrolipidic film, weaken the skin and diminish its capacity to retain water.
To ensure increased protection for the skin, Hydra-Essentiel creams contain the Clarins anti-pollution complex: an array of plant-based ingredients for an anti-pollution effect both day and night.

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