skin care champagne

If you're serious about your sparkling wine, you know that champagne can only truly be called champagne if it comes from the Champagne region of France. This rule (sort of) always reminds us of one of our favorite skincare brands in the L'Oréal portfolio: Vichy. Like champagne, Vichy products are named after the city in which they were developed. Keep reading to learn more about this beloved French skincare brand.

The Vichy brand was born over 80 years ago when Dr. Haller, medical director of the thermal treatment center in Vichy, France, discovered that the thermal water flowing through the Auvergne volcanoes was rich in 15 minerals and antioxidants. He discovered that water has a beneficial effect on the appearance of the skin, and developed the first dermocosmetic line based on this mineral-rich water. Fast forward to 2017 and the same water known today in Vichy mineralizing thermal water is sourced from the same location in France and used to create many of Vichy's amazing skin care products.

Interested in trying Vichy skincare without red-eye jumping into the city itself? Fortunately, Vichy skin care products are available in the US at many local pharmacies. So you can start practicing French skincare without even leaving your hometown.

Start at source and turn on Mineralizing thermal water Vichy into your daily life. Formulated with the most mineralizing water, this facial spray helps to soothe and strengthen the surface of the skin from external aggressions. We store our Mineralizing Thermal Water in the fridge and use it any time our skin needs a quick, refreshing burst of cool hydration. Find out more about the benefits of using thermal water in your personal care here!

Cleanse your skin morning and evening with the French favorite micellar water. Pureté Thermale 3-in-1 One Step Solution It is a one-step cleanser that does not require foaming or rinsing. The refreshing solution helps to cleanse the surface of the skin, remove makeup and soothe the skin without drying it out. This paraben-free, no-rinse cleanser contains cornflower extract, moisturizing provitamin B5 and mineralizing Vichy thermal water.

After cleansing, use the power of the mineralizing thermal water by moisturizing the skin with a cream or gel containing a mineral-rich solution. We are big fans Aqualia Thermal Mineral Water Gel. This refreshing, water-based hydrating gel provides long-lasting hydration to the skin. The ultra-light formula is suitable for normal to combination skin prone to dryness and dullness. Formulated with mineralizing thermal water and infused with Aquabioryl and Hyaluronic Acid—a humectant that can attract and hold up to 1000 times its weight in water—this water-based hydrating gel helps distribute and lock in hydration to all areas of the face for healthy-looking skin. shining.

For even more great product recommendations from Vichy, check out our roundup of the brand's three new mineral face masks!