Innovative formulas for optimal skin comfort
By Anaïs BONNEFOY, with the expertise of Jean-Claude LE JOLIFF, founder of the Cosmétothèque
The impact of the climate on the skin and the adaptation of formulations in consequence are subjects that, although debated for a long time in the cosmetic industry, take today all their senses. According to Mr. Le Joliff, the industry has always been able to adapt to climatic variations, even if this preoccupation has sometimes been put aside. Current climatic changes are multidimensional, considering factors such as temperature and UV rays, but also atmospheric pollution. This complexity reinforces the need to understand the interaction between these diverse environmental factors, skin responses and the use of specific formulations for optimal comfort. In addition, seasonal cosmetics, a practice well established in some Asian countries, have been offering for a long time products adapted to different seasons. Light summer formulations meet specific needs of the skin exposed to heat and humidity, while winter products offer increased moisturisation against the effects of cold and dryness. Then, based on solid research concerning the influence of the climate on the skin, this new dynamic constitutes, as described by Mr. Le Joliff, a form of “inherited innovation” capitalising on knowledge and discoveries already established in this field.
