For very dry skin with atopic tendency, the bath is the point where the work of the rest of the day is usually lost. Ordinary soaps and scented body washes have an alkaline pH and remove lipids from a skin that already has too few. The result is known to anyone who has experienced it: as soon as it is rinsed off, the skin starts to feel tight and itching begins.
Lipikar Syndet AP+ by La Roche-Posay is a creamy cleanser designed specifically for this problem. It cleanses without soap, without fragrance and without parabens, while at the same time leaving lipid components on the skin, so that the feeling after showering is comfort rather than tightness. The 200ml package is the practical choice for the face, for travel or for someone to try the product before going for the larger package.
Syndet is an abbreviation for synthetic detergent. It is a cleanser that does not contain any real soap, i.e. salts of fatty acids, and can thus be adjusted to a pH close to that of the skin instead of the alkaline pH 9 or 10 of classic soap. For atopic skin, which already has a disrupted barrier, this difference can make one of the most important changes one can make in daily life.
La Roche-Posay reports a clinical study on 51 patients, adults and children, lasting two weeks, with simultaneous use of Lipikar Syndet AP+ and Lipikar Baume AP+. The results published are a 41% reduction in itching, a 42% reduction in sleep loss, and a 69% improvement in quality of life. It is worth noting explicitly that the study concerns the combination of the two products, cleanser and balm, and not the cleanser alone. The product has also been tested on patients undergoing oncology treatment, to confirm the improvement in skin comfort.
For newborns, infants, children and adults with atopic-prone skin. For sensitive, very dry skin with a tendency to itch. It is also used on the hair of infants, in the case of cradle cap. It does not sting the eyes, so it also works for the face. It is of course part of a routine with a moisturizer immediately after bathing, and you will find more options in the atopic dermatitis category.
AQUA / WATER, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, COCO-BETAINE, POLYSORBATE 20, CITRIC ACID, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, NIACINAMIDE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER, COCAMIDE MEA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, MANNOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT.
Morning and evening, on face and body. Amount equal to a hazelnut per body area. Apply to wet skin, massage gently and rinse. Pat dry with light taps, without rubbing, and apply immediately after your moisturizer, while the skin is still slightly damp.
Yes, the brand states it is suitable from birth, for newborns, infants, children and adults. For infants with skin problems, ask the pediatrician first.
No, these are two different things and it's worth knowing. Soap-free means it does not contain salts of fatty acids and that the pH is adjusted. The formula contains sodium laureth sulfate, a mild sulfate surfactant, in combination with coco-betaine that softens its action. If you are specifically looking for sulfate-free formulas, this is not the product.
La Roche-Posay explicitly states that it does not sting the eyes, which is why it is recommended for both the face and the bath of infants.
Cleansing is the first step, not the whole care. The goal for atopic skin is the moisturizer that follows, daily and in generous amounts. The brand's own clinical study measured the combination of the two.
For daily face use, several weeks. For daily full-body bathing of an adult, you will use it much faster, so the 400ml package or the replacement comes out more economical. After opening, the brand gives a duration of 6 to 12 months.
Mild cleansers usually coexist with dermatological treatment, but the order and timing of application are determined by the treating physician. Ask your dermatologist or pharmacist.
Daily cleansing cosmetic product. The information is informative, not medical advice and does not replace diagnosis and treatment by a dermatologist. Atopic dermatitis is a medical condition evaluated and monitored by a doctor. The reported percentages are from a clinical study by La Roche-Posay on 51 patients, lasting 2 weeks, with combined use of Lipikar Syndet AP+ and Lipikar Baume AP+.
AQUA / WATER, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE, COCO-BETAINE, POLYSORBATE 20, CITRIC ACID, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, NIACINAMIDE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER / SHEA BUTTER, COCAMIDE MEA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, MANNOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT.
Without fragrance, without soap, without parabens. The ingredient list may be revised by the manufacturer. Always consult the product packaging.
When: morning and evening, in daily hygiene.
Where: face and body. It does not sting the eyes. Also used on baby's scalp in case of cradle cap.
Quantity: amount equal to a walnut per body area.
How: apply to wet skin, gently massage and rinse with lukewarm water. Dry with light pats, without rubbing. Apply your moisturizer or emollient immediately afterward, while the skin is still slightly damp.
Precautions: for external use. Avoid contact with eyes and in case of contact rinse with plenty of water. Do not use on open wounds. Discontinue use if irritation occurs and consult your pharmacist or dermatologist. Shelf life after opening 6 to 12 months. Keep out of reach of children.
