Blending cosmetics and medical science, dermatological cosmetics, or dermo-cosmetics, are designed to help improve the condition of your skin while enhancing its appearance. Atopic types of skin (epidermis that reacts to the even minor stress, or is prone to eczema, irritation and redness) are the perfect candidates for these products. Inspired by aesthetic medicine, dermo-cosmetics follow strict medical requirements and are made according to the best pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.
Products that work deeply on your skin
The three main functions of creams, serums, lotions, balms, gels and other dermo-cosmetic products are to protect your skin, moisturize it and help repair its imperfections. These products work deeply on your skin's three layers:
- The epidermis,
- The dermis,
- The hypodermis.
Dermo-cosmetics form a barrier that protects against external aggression, pollution and UV rays, while adding the right amount of moisture to your skin. As a result, many dermo-cosmetics can help slow the signs of your skin's natural aging process. Others tackle skin problems like dryness or sensitivity. What’s more, they’re also designed by dermo-cosmetic companies that carry out extensive research, use effective ingredients and employ patented technological advances.
What facial problems can dermo-cosmetics help prevent and fight?
- Dehydrated, sensitive skin (discomfort, redness and soreness);
- Dry or very dry skin (soreness and redness);
- Intolerant skin (tingling, redness, soreness and hypersensitivity);
- Redness;
- Oily, imperfection-prone skin (overproduction of sebum, enlarged pores and blemishes);
- Irritated skin (dry patches, chapped skin, flaking and other types of irritation);
- Irregular pigmentation (hyper-pigmentation);
- Aging skin (wrinkles, loss of firmness and elasticity).
Dermo-cosmetics: What are the best beauty products for your skin?
Before you start buying products to boost your beauty capital, you have to determine what type of skin you have. Not sure what type your skin is? Book an appointment with your Jean Coutu dermo-cosmetics team. They’re on hand to offer a personalized analysis of your skin's condition and moisture level, so that you can make the best choices for you.
Dry skin
Does your skin lack elasticity and radiance? Does it peel easily? Clean it thoroughly with a soft, non-astringent product, like a cleansing milk, and don’t skimp on hydration! To avoid itching and tightness, use rich skincare products that provide deep, long-lasting nourishment.
A few recommended products
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleansing Fluid, 400 ml: Enriched with moisturizing glycerine, this cleansing, makeup-removal fluid for face and eyes is perfect for protecting dry, sensitive skin from dehydration and irritation.
Uriage Xémose Facial Cream, 40 ml: This silky-smooth cream with its melting texture nourishes and protects your skin, restoring suppleness and softness while soothing tightness.
Avène Rich, Revitalizing Nutrition Cream, 50 ml: Rich in emollient oils, shea butter and nourishing waxes, this cream has an enjoyable melting texture and provides up to six hours of intense hydration for sensitive, dry skin.
Oily skin
To reduce shiny skin, control the production of sebum production and prevent pimples, look for lightweight mattifying formulas that tighten and unclog pores.
A few recommended products
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel, 400 ml: Enriched with phylobioma, this gentle foaming gel is purifying and refreshing with a light, transparent formula that’s ideal for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Vichy Normaderm Mattifying Corrector, 50 ml: Featuring salicylic acid and Vichy volcanic water, this daily-care corrector helps mattify your skin, while reducing excess sebum and minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. It also provides up to 24 hours of hydration.
Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Imperfection Concentrate, 30 ml: This unique, concentrated product is made with Avène thermal spring water to offer fast, long-lasting anti-imperfection effectiveness after just 7 days of use.
Mature skin
Want to protect your skin from premature signs of aging? Choose exfoliating, firming and regenerating skincare products. You can even combine an anti-wrinkle cream with a redensifying serum to help rejuvenate the appearance of your face and décolleté. Products with a higher SPF also help slow the appearance of aging signs.
A few recommended products
Jouviance 3-in-1 Anti-Aging Cream, 50 ml: This cream contains no artificial fragrances and features anti-aging ingredients to help stimulate the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. It also penetrates deeply into your epidermis to enhance skin hydration, firmness and elasticity.
Vichy Neovadiol Meno 5 Bi-Serum, 30 ml: The perfect serum for reactivating your skin’s natural mechanisms and fighting the effects of hormonal imbalances during menopause (age spots, weakening, density, wrinkles, dullness, etc.).
IDC Dermo Express Multi-Action Anti-Aging Cream, 50 ml: This all-in-one anti-aging cream creates a powerful shield to protect your skin from pollution and other harmful elements. Best of all, it blends an anti-aging serum, moisturizer, facial care, eye-contour care, neck care, day cream and night cream—all in a single product!