Vegetable Cosmetics Academy

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Shea butter in cosmetics: what it does for your skin and which products contain it

Shea butter nourishes dry skin. At Yves Rocher, it is found in body creams, and hand and lip balms, almost always organic.

Ice plant, the glacial succulent: what it does for your skin and which products contain it

Ice plant is the succulent we grow in La Gacilly. It is featured at 4% in the Smoothing Anti-Wrinkle Lifting Serum, from the Lift Pro-Collagène line.

How to choose your facial cleanser according to your skin type

Normal to combination skin: refreshing gel. Combination to oily or blemish-prone: purifying gel. If you're unsure, one for all skin types.

Calendula in cosmetics: what it does for your skin and which products it's in

At Yves Rocher, calendula accompanies shea butter in body care for dry skin to soothe the feeling of tightness.

How to choose your body cream or lotion based on how dry your skin is

Normal skin: a light milk. Dry to extra-dry: nourishing milk. Very dry and tight: body butter. Oil is a finishing touch.

Algae and microalgae in cosmetics: what they do for your skin and which products contain them

At Yves Rocher, algae serve three roles: microalgae in a facial cleansing gel, macroalgae in the oily skin line, and a marine scent for the body.

Chamomile in cosmetics: what it does for your skin and which products it's in

At Yves Rocher, chamomile is featured in products designed for comfort: aftershave, face and beard cream, and an antiperspirant with La Gacilly chamomile.

What is soap and why are our cleansers soap-free?

Soap is made from a fat and an alkali, and it ends up with a higher pH than that of the skin. That is why our shower gels and cleansers...

Serum or cream: do I need both?

Cream is the foundation of any routine; serum is a booster for a specific need. If you are only going to use one, let it be the cream.