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Over 25 years ago, Laboratoire BIODERMA invented the first micellar water: Sensibio H2O. Evaluated by some dermatologists, Sensibio H2O remains the reference in facial cleansers to cleanse and soothe sensitive skin.
A NAOS brand, BIODERMA stays true to the ecobiological approach which considers the skin in interaction with its environment. This ecosystem needs to be respected, its resources preserved and its natural mechanisms strengthened by acting on the causes of any dysfunction and not just on the symptoms. An integral part of a dermatological care routine, Sensibio H2O is directly inspired by this vision.
Morning and night, Sensibio H2O micellar water gently eliminates all potential factors of irritation that make sensitive skin uncomfortable.
Over 25 years ago, BIODERMA invented micellar technology as part of a new product that today has become iconic. Sensibio H2O is the cleansing dermatological micellar water that takes care of sensitive skin. Its unique, no-rinse formula is able to cleanse effectively and soothe sensitive skin by preserving the skin's balance.
Micellar technology makes it possible to cleanse all types of impurities and pollutant particles effectively. Indeed, micelles are cleansing agents (or surfactants) in the shape of microspheres that have two hubs:
There is a wide range of different surfactants, and many are too harsh for the skin. For Sensibio H2O, Laboratoire BIODERMA chose to use a gentle cleanser for skin, with just one precise surfactant, a glycerol ester that is non-ionic. Why? Simply because its structure is very close to the cellular structure of lipids already present in the skin. This is why Sensibio H2O micelles cleanse perfectly while also respecting the skin’s balance.
Sensibio H2O eliminates:
99% of make-up1 and pollution particles2
By considering the skin as an ecosystem, BIODERMA’s ecobiological approach makes all the difference in ensuring soothing, innocuous and high tolerance care for sensitive skin. Sensibio H2O’s formula has everything required for respecting sensitive skin.
The microbiome is also sometimes called ‘skin flora’. The skin's microbiome is made up of billions of really useful micro-organisms that colonise the skin’s surface. The ecosystem creates a kind of invisible and protective ‘coat’ that defends the epidermis against irritants. Precious to skin health, the microbiome is like a natural shield and largely contributes to how effective the skin's barrier is. It, therefore, needs to be preserved and its diversity encouraged.
Sensibio H2O respects the skin's microbiome, the guardian of healthy skin.
95%1 of the microbiome is preserved.
The billions of bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms that all live together on our skin form the microbiome. Thanks to it, pathogenic bacteria don’t live on our skin. So it is crucial to preserve it, starting by using a cleansing product that respects the microbiome.
pH is a chemical term that is from the French ‘potential hydrogène’ – or hydrogen potential. It’s an indicator that measures an environment’s acidity level. The skin’s physiological pH is at 5.5 on average: healthy skin is slightly acidic. This level of acidity plays a key role in how effective the skin’s barrier is.
Any change in the skin’s pH can turn into skin problems: dryness, blemishes or sensitivity, for example. Sensibio H2O is formulated with a physiological pH, similar to the normal pH of healthy skin to protect the skin's barrier during cleansing. Preserving the skin’s natural acidity creates better conditions for a balanced skin's microbiome.
Daily cleansing can destabilise the skin’s pH. It is essential to choose a cleansing product that respects physiological pH.
A recent study conducted in France by the French Society of Dermatology on 20 000 volunteers showed that about 30% of the population complained of unpleasant skin sensations at least once a day. These sensations could be the results of inappropriate hygiene. That’s why it’s important to use appropriate hygiene for sensitive skin.
To overcome this problem, Laboratoire BIODERMA wondered if the use of Sensibio H2O could reduce these unpleasant sensations on sensitive skin.
For this purpose, a study has been conducted in France on 400 volunteers by Dr. Charles TAIEB (Necker Hospital, Paris) specialist of sensitive skin.
This study showed that 90%1 of participants report a decrease in unpleasant sensations after 28 days of use.
Moreover, a cleansing with Sensibio H2O allows to reduce the most unpleasant sensations felt by sensitive skins:
Sensibio H2O, the micellar water for sensitive skin, is for use morning and night to free the skin of different aggressive factors (makeup, pollution, impurities). Pour a small amount onto a cotton pad, preferably one that can be washed and reused, and cleanse all of your face and eyes without rubbing. No need to rinse. Your skin is cleansed and fresh, without any kind of greasy or sticky film on it.
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