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GLOSSARY

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Inflammation

Inflammation is an immune defence reaction that the body produces in response to an attack: infection, burning, allergies, etc. On the skin this may take the form of redness, swelling, heat or irritation.

This word belongs to the categories Sensitive, dehydrated skin, Intolerant skin, Skin prone to redness, Oily skin with imperfections, Irritated skin, Skin sensitive to shaving.

Inflammatory acne
Immune system
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Intolerant skin

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Intolerant skin a complex reality
Skin allergies: a growing problem, but one that can be soothed
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When faced with sensitive skin, cleansing lotions should be used without rinsing, along with thermal spring water sprays.
What is the difference between ultra-sensitive skin and allergy prone skin?
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Skin reactivity: 3 origins to sensitive skin
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Sensitive, dehydrated skin

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Sensitive skin: a complex reality
Dehydrated skin: when skin lacks water
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To treat dehydrated skin, three types of ingredients should be combined in skincare and cleansing products.
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“I take care of my sensitive skin. It deserves it!"
“My skin’s comfort has been restored!”
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Skin prone to redness

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Flushing, erythrosis, blotchiness and rosacea: when the skin's vessels are weakened
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Vascular lasers give excellent results in the treatment of rosacea.
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“Those unattractive red marks are now a thing of the past!”
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