Inside Vichy

It’s a story about the water behind Vichy’s rich and effective products.
Formed by nature and impossible to reproduce scientifically, Vichy’s Mineralizing Thermal Water is present in face, body and hair products to confer the benefits of its minerals on your skin and body.
A naturalness that you will find at the heart of all Vichy products, which also feature safe and effective ingredients. The aim? To help your skin become stronger and more beautiful every day.

Peptides: meet the game-changing anti-ageing ingredient

Peptides are the new anti-ageing ingredients to look out for.
With retinol, antioxidants, AHAs and vitamin C all looming large on beauty ingredients lists, it might seem like there’s a new super-active every month. The latest buzzword in beauty is peptides, short chains of amino acids some of which are known for the power to re-start collagen’ production, slowing the ageing process. Here’s why it’s the anti-ageing active you need to know about.

Drink it, pop it, smooth it. Discover the various forms of collagen.

Marine collagen powder, collagen dermal filler, collagen beauty shot…in 2018, there are more options than ever of how to replenish the 1% collagen skin loses every year as it ages. There’s a sea of collagen waters, powders, pills and clinical injectables from different sources – from marine to bovine - to navigate.

Let’s break down the different options for the most vital skin protein of all.

Where does hyaluronic acid come from?

Hyaluronic acid is a common ingredient in skincare, but where does it come from? Here we discuss the natural and synthetic sources of hyaluronic acid and how it functions inside and outside of the body.

Should you be using vitamin C and hyaluronic acid together?

Should vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, each offering their own benefits, be used in conjunction with one another? We explore how they can be incorporated into your skincare routine.

Are hyaluronic acid injections the same as a cream?

Hyaluronic acid is lauded for its skin hydrating abilities. We explore how hyaluronic acid works and how it differs in injectable and cream forms. Topical hyaluronic acid serums and creams don’t have the same permanence as injectables, however they can be used in conjunction with injectables in order to keep skin hydrated and firm

Hyaluronic acid: everything you need to know

Hyaluronic acid in the body serves multiple functions, acting as a natural component that is essential for health. We explore where and how it works in the body.

Why hyaluronic acid is the best active ingredient to plump skin

Hyaluronic acid is a unique active ingredient for skin hydration. We take a look at its moisturizing properties and how it works to plump up skin.

Can castor oil help with acne and wrinkles?

A common household remedy, castor oil also has numerous skin benefits. We take a look at how this multi-tasking ingredient can help with everything from wrinkles to acne.

How shea butter helps fight dry skin and inflammation

Struggling with dry, flaky or splotchy skin? Shea butter could be the answer. We take a look at the moisturizing benefits of this intensely hydrating ingredient.

3 ways jojoba oil can help skin

A popular naturally occurring skincare ingredient, jojoba oil isn’t just great for nourishing skin. It’s also a great makeup remover, as well as an anti-inflammatory. Read on to find out more.

Key ingredients to improve fine hair post-menopause

Noticing thinner hair now that you’re in your 50s? We reveal the top ingredients you should be watching out for when looking to improve the quality of fine hair post-menopause.

Filloxane, Dercos Densi-Solutions’ solution for thicker hair

If you’re looking to improve the texture and volume of your fine hair, meet Filloxane! This miracle molecule binds itself to hair fibres, resulting in touchably thicker hair.

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