Avoid hot water: Hot water can strip away the natural oils from your skin, so it is important to use warm water when showering after swimming But if you’re already an existing Hydra-Essentiel fan, you’ll want to know exactly how the range has changed for 2023. Let me give you the lowdown:

AQUA/WATER/EAU. GLYCERIN. BETAINE. CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE. BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER. CETEARYL ALCOHOL. SQUALANE. 1,2-HEXANEDIOL. DIMETHICONE. HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER. SODIUM POLYACRYLATE STARCH. CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE. GLYCERYL STEARATE. PEG-100 STEARATE. SUCROSE PALMITATE. PARFUM/FRAGRANCE. SODIUM HYALURONATE. BORON NITRIDE. HYDROXYACETOPHENONE. TOCOPHERYL ACETATE. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. GLYCERYL LINOLEATE. DISODIUM EDTA. BUTYLENE GLYCOL. CITRIC ACID. KALANCHOE PINNATA LEAF EXTRACT. MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT. POTASSIUM SORBATE. PROPANEDIOL. PECTIN. GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE. PHENETHYL ALCOHOL. FURCELLARIA LUMBRICALIS EXTRACT. SODIUM BENZOATE. LAPSANA COMMUNIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT. MARIS SAL/SEA SALT/SEL MARIN. [V4189A] After serum, apply one of our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Moisturisers, like our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Light Cream for combination and oily skin, or our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Silky Cream for normal and dry skin, or our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Rich Cream for dry skin The five skincare products updated for 2022 are all powered by innovative new tech: HA². This fresh new addition creates an immediate plumping effect on the surface using HA of a high molecular weight, while you’ll also find low molecular weight HA here, which dives deep down into the skin to ensure long-term moisture and plumpness. Consider swapping to a more hydrating cleanser to prevent moisture loss, such as our Total Cleansing Oil, Velvet Cleansing Milk, or Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser It’s made to moisturise and plump skin. Another important thing to note is that the five face creams in the line are all powered by leaf of life extra and a duo of hyaluronic acid. And this is where it gets exciting: they deliver plumper skin in just 60 seconds.

How often should I apply my day cream or face moisturiser?

Whether you are swimming in the sea's salty ocean or a chlorine-filled pool, the water exposure can definitely contribute to dry skin on your face and body. For even more hydration, apply our refreshing Hydra-Essentiel Hydrating Multi-Protection Mist between your layers of skincare Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Night Cream: This is the first-ever night cream in the Hydra-Essentiel range. It’s worth all the hype. Follow up with one of our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Moisturisers, such as our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Silky Cream for normal and dry skin, our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Light Cream for combination and oily skin, or our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Rich Cream for dry skin Treating dry skin from working out depends on a few factors, such as the intensity of the workout and the environment you are working out in. Here are some tips for treating dry skin:

Reduce stress levels using relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises Moisturise: After showering, apply a moisturiser to your skin. Make sure to use a hydrating moisturiser that is specifically designed for your skin type like one of our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Moisturisers, such as our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Silky Cream for normal and dry skin, our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Rich Cream for dry skin, or our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Light Cream for combination and oily skin AQUA/WATER/EAU. CELLULOSE. SQUALANE. BUTYLENE GLYCOL. CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE. PROPANEDIOL. GLYCERIN. AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER. ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER. PHENOXYETHANOL. HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER. PARFUM/FRAGRANCE. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. SODIUM HYDROXIDE. MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE. 1,2-HEXANEDIOL. DISODIUM EDTA. KALANCHOE PINNATA LEAF EXTRACT. BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4. CITRIC ACID. SODIUM BENZOATE. POTASSIUM SORBATE. CI 42090/BLUE 1. [V3237B] AQUA/WATER/EAU. CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE. BETAINE. PROPANEDIOL. CETEARYL ALCOHOL. GLYCERIN. PENTYLENE GLYCOL. SILICA. GLYCERYL STEARATE. PEG-100 STEARATE. STEARYL ALCOHOL. DIMETHICONE. HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER. CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE. SQUALANE. PARFUM/FRAGRANCE. HYDROXYACETOPHENONE. SODIUM HYALURONATE. CHLORPHENESIN. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. TOCOPHERYL ACETATE. DIMETHICONOL. POLYSORBATE 60. TOCOPHEROL. DISODIUM EDTA. BUTYLENE GLYCOL. SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE. KALANCHOE PINNATA LEAF EXTRACT. MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT. CITRIC ACID. PHENETHYL ALCOHOL. FURCELLARIA LUMBRICALIS EXTRACT. SODIUM BENZOATE. POTASSIUM SORBATE. LAPSANA COMMUNIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT. MARIS SAL/SEA SALT/SEL MARIN. [V4181A] For normal and dry skin in the daytime with added sun protection, go for our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Cream SPF15

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Use a gentle, moisturising cleanser on your face such as our Velvet Cleansing Milk or Soothing Gentle Foaming Cleanser and avoid harsh soaps

Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Matte Gel: This new-and-improved formula replaces the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Cooling Gel Cream – Normal to Combination Skin. You should also avoid taking long, hot showers or baths, as this can strip away the skin’s protective oils and cause further dryness. Instead, opt for lukewarm water and limit your shower time to no more than 10 minutes. Follow with our Tonic Body Treatment Oil on damp body skin to hydrate your skin and also prevent stretch marks.Dehydrated skin is much more common than you think; 9 out of 10 women report struggling with it. Those who are in the dehydrated skin club will want to keep reading. Why? Because I’ll be telling you everything you need to know about the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel collection – AKA Clarins’ solution to dehydrated skin. Always follow a bath or shower with applying a body lotion, cream or moisturiser to prevent dry skin after working out Take abeauty trip with Clarins todiscover which plant ingredients come from which countries with Around theWorld in80Plants. Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Light Cream: If you want a lightweight moisturiser – ideal for warmer months – you’ll love this new addition.

Weprimarily source ourplant-based andnatural ingredients from France, then from therest ofEurope .When wearen’t able tofind thebest active ingredients required byourphytochemists here, welook farther afield. Sourcing certain ingredients from countries with alowHuman Development Index means wecansupport Fair Trade programmes worldwide, encouraging local populations todevelop their know-how andeconomy, while respecting their ecosystems. Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream – Normal to Dry Skin: This new-and-improved version of the original cream of the same name. Especially in colder climates and in the winter, massage a couple of drops of one of our Face Treatment Oils on to damp skin before applying moisturiser. We have a specially formulated facial oil to suit all skin types, even if you have oily or blemish prone skin If working out in the evening, try our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Night Cream to hydrate and soothe your skin overnightRinse off after swimming: Rinse off with fresh water as soon as you finish swimming. This will help to wash away the chlorine or salt from your skin, helping to prevent it from drying out For combination, oily complexions or normal and dry skin that prefers a lightweight formula, opt for our Hydra-Essentiel [HA²] Light Cream For 2023, the fan-favourite Hydra-Essentiel range has had an update. We’re talking about new formulas, innovations, new promises. Intrigued? Read on to find out about the line, including what’s new, what’s the same and what it’ll do for your skin… Why We Wanted To Try It: The Most Important Thing About Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Is…