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Are you fed up with your sensitive and weakened skin? Try this tip now, recommended by a dermatologist.
During this change of season, where there is no shortage of temperature variations, the skin can quickly become dry, or even cracked. How then can we restore the lipid barrier of the epidermis? A dermatologist reveals her secret.
A product to apply straight out of the shower
To avoid the crocodile skin effect, Dr. Dray, dermatologist, recommends adopting a simple, but extremely effective product.
“What you’re going to do, especially on the legs, is really helpful: when you get out of the shower and bath, dry up any visible drops of water and immediately coat a thick layer of vaseline“, she explains in a video posted on Tiktok.
The specialist then recommends finding “some old cotton pajama pants and put them on to trap the petroleum jelly and let it really seal the moisture into your skin” all night.
According to the expert, this banal gesture “can really help repair the skin barrier“.
When it comes to timing, Dr. Dray says that occasional application is enough.
“It’s not something you have to do every night for the rest of your life“but from time to time, this might be the solution.”to repair your skin in depth“.
The practitioner even goes so far as to say that vaseline would be more effective on dry skin than a simple moisturizing lotion.
Vaseline: the secrets of its moisturizing power
Why is Vaseline so famous? It seems that the secret lies in its composition, allowing deep hydration.
Indeed, according to UFC-Que Choisir, “this ingredient is part of mineral oils and synthetic hydrocarbons.”
More precisely, petroleum jelly is a mixture of saturated long-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons which are neither resorbable nor metabolizable, details the Vidal site. However, when applied locally, it acts as a “skin protector“.
On the official website of the Vaselinewe can read that the famous blue and cream pot, present on the market for 150 years, retains moisture and promotes the skin’s natural healing process.
“The unique properties of petroleum jelly accelerate the recovery of the skin barrier, melting into the spaces between skin cells, providing superior occlusivity. Vaseline® Jelly is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, non-irritating and meets the highest standards of purity. It is 100% pure and is an excellent ingredient for retaining moisture. This is why so many people use it to treat their dry skin“, explains the brand.
A unique formula, which has already attracted thousands of consumers around the world.
Be careful, however, to use Vaseline correctly: in excess, it can also clog pores and encourage the appearance of spots.