Face and Body Care
Moisturizers, serums, repair balms, lip care and sunscreen from La Roche-Posay, Derma E, Flexitol, Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic, shipped across Canada.
How to choose
- Sensitive or reactive skin: a short-ingredient-list moisturizer such as La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Cream.
- Dry, rough or irritated patches: a panthenol (vitamin B5) balm like Cicaplast Baume B5. For very dry skin on the body, try Flexitol Very Dry Skin Lotion.
- Hydration under moisturizer: a hyaluronic acid serum such as La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5.
- Vitamin skin care: Derma E Vitamin C serum, Vitamin A cream and Vitamin E cream. When you start a vitamin A (retinoid) product, use it a few nights a week at first and wear sunscreen during the day.
- Chapped lips: La Roche-Posay Nutritic Lips.
Sunscreen in Canada
In Canada, sunscreens are regulated by Health Canada, so look for a DIN or NPN on the label. Health Canada recommends broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher. Reapply after swimming, sweating or towelling off. Keep babies under 6 months out of direct sun instead of using sunscreen. See the full range in Sunscreen.
Patch test first
Try a new product on a small area for a day or two before using it on your whole face. Stop using it if your skin stings, turns red or itches. If a rash spreads or doesn't go away, see a pharmacist or doctor.
