La Roche-Posay adds foaming cleaning oil to its Lipikar range suitable for cancer patients
12 Oct 2023 --- La Roche-Posay has expanded its Lipikar portfolio with the launch of Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil, a body and face cleanser. The new foaming cleansing oil is formulated with “carefully selected” ingredients “suitable for the entire family.”
Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil is a non-stripping body and face cleanser that “safely and gently” lifts dirt from the skin while providing 24-hour hydration. The cleanser is formulated with La Roche-Posay’s proprietary Prebiotic Thermal Spring Water, glycerin, shea butter, niacinamide and Aqua Posae Filiformis.
It is said to soothe and moisturize the skin while protecting it from the drying effects of water and restoring the skin barrier. Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil transforms from an oil to a lather during wash.
“Gentle skin cleansers are crucial for dry to extra dry skin to help protect the skin barrier. When the top layer of the skin has all of the oil removed, it will feel rough and can potentially get irritated. An oil-based cleanser helps avoid this risk by gently cleansing while preserving natural skin oils,” says Angela J. Lamb, MD, board-certified associate professor of Dermatology.
Crafted for sensitive skin
The skin care company explains how traditional soaps effectively remove dirt, oil and grime, however, the harsh ingredients used can damage the skin barrier. If this natural protective barrier is disrupted, the skin can be left vulnerable and less able to fend off aggressors such as harmful bacteria and allergens.
La Roche-Posay’s Lipikar, Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil was tested on babies’ skin.The barrier is already compromised for those with dry skin or eczema-prone skin. Cleansing oils are a solution to maintaining the skin’s barrier and essential moisture. After a review of its ingredients and its safety and efficacy studies, Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil received the National Eczema Association’s seal of acceptance.
The cleaner is dermatologist-tested and tried on babies two weeks and older, including the baby’s scalp. It is allergy-tested, fragrance-free, paraben-free, non-comedogenic and safe for sensitive skin.
For “the most fragile” skin
La Roche-Posay says it is committed to improving the quality of life for those with skin conditions caused by cancer treatments by creating products that undergo stringent clinical testing with over 700 clinical studies on more than 200,000 patients of all skin tones, ages and ethnicities, including “the most fragile skin.”
La Roche-Posay asserts that its Lipikar is European pharmacy’s number one body care brand. It is a line of “clinically efficacious” products suitable for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.
Beyond skin care, La Roche-Posay has partnered with the American Cancer Society to support cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and the oncology community. It also raises awareness of cancer treatments’ skin side effects.
By Sabine Waldeck
