Hydration:
what are your skin’s needs?
Lack of radiance, tightness, and discomfort are all signs of dehydration. Discover our expert tips on how to deliver hydration to your skin when it needs it the most.
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Dry vs. dehydrated skin: what’s the difference?
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What does it mean
to have hydrated skin at all levels? -
Our expert tips
for perfectly hydrated skin -
A powerful natural hydration activator for the skin
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Not sure how to apply your moisturiser?
We’ve got you covered! -
Beware of dehydrators!
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Hydration for men
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Re-balance your skin
with our hydrating oils -
Clarins anti-pollution skincare
Dry vs. dehydrated skin:
what’s the difference?
Dehydrated skin
• Rough, sometimes uncomfortable
• Appearance of occasional
fine lines from dehydration
• Dull complexionDry 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.
What does it mean to have
hydrated skin at all levels?
The skin possesses “sponge molecules” capable of retaining several hundred times their weight in water. By releasing the water they store, these cells help regulate the skin.
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STRATUM CORNEUM
Impermeability
Barrier functionEPIDERMIS
ProtectionDERMIS
Water reserve -
DEHYDRATED SKIN
STRATUM CORNEUM
Accumulation of dead cells,
rough skinEPIDERMIS AND DERMIS
Decrease in “sponge molecules”,
water reserve is decreased -
PERFECTLY HYDRATED SKIN
STRATUM CORNEUM
Smooth, soft skinEPIDERMIS
65-70%
waterDERMIS
80%
water
Our expert tips to deliver hydration
when your skin needs it the most
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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. -
USE GENTLE CLEANSERS
AND MAKE-UP REMOVERS
that respect the skin’s protective film.
A WEEKLY SCRUB
with our exfoliators to rid the skin
of impurities and dead cells.
A MOISTURISER
capable of reactivating the skin’s
self-hydrating power.
A powerful natural hydration activator for the skin
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Organic
leaf
of life
extractReactivate 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.
Not sure how to apply your moisturiser?
We’ve got you covered!
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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.
Beware of dehydrators!
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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.
Hydration for men
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Men typically need more hydrating products as they are prone to hormone-related skin dehydration.
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
Re-balance your skin with our hydrating oils
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Blue
orchidBy 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
Your nails and hair will love it!
A few drops of Blue Orchid Oil will nourish cuticles and damaged ends.
Anti-pollution: close-up on the 6th generation of a pioneering complex
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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.
