Friday 16 May 2014

Visit to La Roche Posay, France!

Last week whilst visiting family in western France, I decided to return to La Roche Posay situated only fifteen minutes from where we were staying. It is famous for its thermal waters and spa which have been known to help with a wide range of skin disorders including eczema, skin damage following cancer treatment and scarring. 



The water filters slowly through layers of limestone and clay and absorbs micronutrients which gently repair the skin to its ideal PH level. 

One major point when you stroll around the town is the public source where you can fill up your empty bottles with the town's spring water. The locals can be seen filling huge bottles on a daily basis. 



From one of the local pharmacies directly opposite, I picked up two products for my kit. 

Cicaplast 

The product accelerates the reconstruction of irritated and chapped skin   


The product is like a serum in a way and I found it very soothing on my skin. If the skin is feeling irritated or tight, maybe after sun exposure as an example, this product would work wonders.


Effaclar H

Good for Oily skin weakened by over drying treatments it says on the tube. 

The product felt moisturising to the skin but not in a greasy way. Again a soothing feel on the skin I suffer with some redness on my cheeks at times and it took the redness down. Skin felt very smooth with a thin layer applied. 

This product can be applied morning and evening to cleansed skin using a tiny pea sized amount. 



I love the La Roche Posay products which can be found in your local Boots store. I have tried a few others in my kit as I do often come across clients who suffer with roscea and are in need of a little TLC to the skin. I often recommend the products as I am familiar with the town but after trying them myself, I know they work. 

We took a drive out of the town slightly to see where the factory was situated and looked like we were on a stake out a little. I would have loved to go on a tour to see how they make the products. 



If you would like to visit the website (La Roche Posay) with any skin concern, I highly recommend it. You can find answers to questions from top skin experts and find products that would match your skin condition. 

Until next time..

Kimberley 

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