Atopalm, a skin care brand specialising in sensitive skin, recently introduced a new product called Mild & Soothing Feminine Cleanser, which is aimed at providing gentle care for the Y-zone in hot and humid weather.
According to the brand, the summer season is a time when women need to take extra care, as the skin around the intimate area becomes more sensitive and can easily feel uncomfortable.
The product has completed a gynaecological skin test to ensure that “all women can use it safely” on a daily basis. Based on results of the test, it is suitable for use on the vulva area, with its skin safety grade being rated as “very good”.
Its key ingredient is AMPamide, Neopharma’s proprietary ingredient that has been proven to soothe and alleviate inflammation, to help manage skin irritated by friction and humidity.
In addition, it contains plant-based cleansing ingredients derived from coconut and corn, and a synbiotic formula combining probiotics and prebiotics that helps maintain Y-zone skin health.
“The hypoallergenic, weakly acidic foam gently acts on Y-zone skin without friction, expels 99% of three types of harmful bacteria (Candida, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus), and even eliminates unpleasant odours caused by sweat and secretions,” Atopalm said.
A human application test found that the product has a soothing effect of 70.03% on skin damaged by external stimuli.
It has also completed a 7-second cleansing power test, where it showed that the ingredients will be washed off cleanly without leaving any residue, if the user rinses the skin under running water for seven seconds after using the product.
“The Mild & Soothing Feminine Cleanser does not contain any of the ‘10 ingredients harmful to the skin’ and is formulated only with ingredients that have received an EWG Green Grade, so any woman over the age of four can use it safely every day.”
Balancing act
Neopharm’s body care brand Derma:B has released a new range called Balance FIT that claims to help “create a balanced body line” for those concerned about swelling and cellulite, which are difficult to resolve through diet alone.
The two products, Body Cream and Body Serum, were sold for the first time on a live broadcast by leading Korean fashion store Musinsa on June 5.
A core ingredient of the Balance FIT line is the patented PPC Complex, consisting of polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), peptide, and collagen.
“The 99% pure low-molecular vegan PDRN activates collagen synthesis to improve decreased skin elasticity. Similarly, the low-molecular liposome peptide promotes collagen and elastin synthesis, while the ultra-pure nano collagen of 300Da size is effectively absorbed into the skin and helps improve elasticity.”
Additionally, the Body Cream contains pumpkin extract and mate leaf extract that are said to aid in relieving swelling. Its cream texture allows for smooth application, and it is more effective when gently massaged on areas that often swell, such as the calves.
In a human application test, it was evaluated to improve calf swelling after just one use, with the effect being ascertained both visually and through a calf circumference reduction test. It was also found that sock marks were less formed and disappeared quickly after application of the product.
Targeted at ameliorating cellulite, the Body Serum is formulated with garcinia extract, banana leaf extract, and green tea catechins to moisturise the skin and enhance skin texture.
Its temporary cellulite improvement effect on the thighs as well as elasticity improvement effect on the upper arms were confirmed after eight weeks of use in a human application test.
Furthermore, the abdominal elasticity of participants had an 11.82% improvement after a one-time use of the product, suggesting its efficacy in body tightening.