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Is your skin dry and rough, tight, itchy, with red patches and sometimes even eczema flare-ups followed by scabs? You are probably one of the 4 million French people who have atopic-prone skin. Although generally minimized, atopic dermatitis is now the second most common skin condition after acne and can also have a real impact on quality of life: daily itching and disturbed sleep affect morale and self-confidence, and more than 40% of those affected show signs of anxiety and/or depression*. Fortunately, solutions exist to soothe and strengthen atopic-prone skin, such as the Pastel Seed Lipid-Replenishing Body Balm with protective...

What is atopic skin? "Atopic skin refers to dry to very dry skin, sometimes accompanied by eczema flare-ups. Atopic skin is skin in distress." Dr. Coustou, Consulting Dermatologist The skin barrier of a healthy person with so-called "normal" skin allows little water to evaporate and prevents allergens from penetrating thanks to the presence of a protective natural hydrolipidic film. Atopic skin is characterized by a deficiency in the skin barrier and an abnormal immune response. Due to the absence of this natural hydrolipidic film, water and protective sebum escape from the epidermis, making the skin extremely dry. This skin type...