'A big part of barrier repair is wound healing,' she says. I asked her to explain what makes a product like Biafine essential to a routine focused on maintaining moisture. I've been slipping it into totes and tiny purses alike, ready for dryness and the impending seasonal shift.ĭieux co-founder and skincare expert Charlotte Palermino turned me on to Biafine in the first place. I want something chic and simple, which is what Biafine offers. Vaseline and Weleda Skin Food are good options, but I want something more. Every year, I test out a comforting moisturizer to carry on me at all times. My cheeks flush naturally, thanks to my Dutch heritage, and I experience head-to-toe dryness. Though much of the suffering is psychological, the cold's effect on the skin is worth noting. It tests even the most romantic among us with out-of-the-blue blizzards and late trains on above-ground platforms. Unchanged, the formula has earned its place in the pantheon of 'French Pharmacy Staples.' About My Skin: Unoriginally Dry in the Winter
Best for: Post-chemical peel, sunburns, and general drynessĪctive ingredients: Squalane and avocado oilĪbout the brand: A staple since the '70s, Biafine is a must-have in the cabinet of French for a variety of use cases-from burns to wound healing.
