Key Ingredients

At Boplume Dermatology, we formulate our skincare products using naturally sourced active ingredients selected to address the specific needs of sensitive, dry to atopic-prone skin from birth.

The skin is a living ecosystem. On its surface, the skin microbiome contributes to its balance, protection, and comfort. When this balance is weakened, the skin can become drier, more reactive, uncomfortable, and prone to irritation.

The Microbiome+ range combines complementary active ingredients to help preserve the balance of the skin microbiome, strengthen the skin barrier, provide lasting hydration, and soothe sensations of discomfort.

Prebiotic

Rebalance · Strengthens microbiome balance

Prebiotics are ingredients that help create a favorable environment for beneficial microorganisms naturally present on the skin's surface. Prebiotics act as "superfoods" to nourish good bacteria, thereby promoting the growth of these "beneficial" bacteria.

Prebiotics thus help maintain the balance of the skin's microbiome, an essential element for keeping skin healthy, comfortable, and less reactive to daily aggressions.

They are particularly beneficial for sensitive, dry, weakened, or atopic-prone skin.

Postbiotic

Preserves microbiome balance · Hydrates · Soothes and reduces discomfort.

A postbiotic is an ingredient derived from a fermentation process. Unlike a probiotic, it does not contain live microorganisms. It provides compounds obtained after fermentation, selected for their effectiveness on skin balance and comfort.

Postbiotics help preserve the balance of the skin microbiome and support the skin's natural defense mechanisms.

Ferments derived from Lactobacillus are particularly beneficial: they support the balance of the skin ecosystem and help the skin better tolerate daily aggressions. They thus help reduce sensations of discomfort such as dryness, tightness, or itching related to dry skin.

Ceramide NP

Strengthens the skin barrier · Limits dehydration · Protects

Ceramide NP is a lipid naturally present in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis. It belongs to the ceramide family, essential lipids that help bind skin cells together.

By strengthening the skin's lipid cement, Ceramide NP helps limit water loss and maintain a more resilient skin barrier against external aggressors.

It is particularly beneficial for dry, sensitive, damaged, or atopic-prone skin, whose skin barrier is often compromised. By supporting the structure of the stratum corneum, it helps improve the skin's suppleness, resilience, and long-lasting comfort.

Vegetable Glycerin

Hydrates · Softens · Reduces tightness

Vegetable glycerin is derived from vegetable oils rich in triglycerides. Its structure allows it to attract and retain water in the superficial layers of the epidermis.

It helps maintain skin hydration, improve its suppleness, and reduce feelings of tightness. It is particularly useful when the skin lacks water, becomes rough, or uncomfortable.

In Microbiome+ skincare, vegetable glycerin complements the action of lipid-replenishing and microbiome active ingredients to provide effective, progressive, and well-tolerated hydration. It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, or dehydrated skin.

Shea Butter

Nourishes · Replenishes Lipids · Protects

Naturally rich in triglycerides, fatty acids, and unsaponifiable plant matter, shea butter is renowned for its nourishing, protective, and softening properties.

It helps restore the hydrolipidic film, a thin protective layer that limits water evaporation and protects the skin from external aggressors. Its rich and enveloping texture provides immediate comfort to dry, rough, or weakened skin.

In Microbiome+ formulas, shea butter works in conjunction with Ceramide NP to support the lipid barrier and improve the skin's suppleness. It is particularly suitable for dry, very dry, sensitive, or uncomfortable skin.

Cocoa Butter

Nourishes · Replenishes Lipids · Soothes

Cocoa butter is a vegetable fat extracted from cocoa beans. It is rich in triglycerides and fatty acids, particularly palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids.

These lipids help nourish the skin and strengthen its surface lipid film. Cocoa butter has emollient properties: it softens the skin, improves its suppleness, and helps reduce feelings of dryness.

Thanks to its rich and melting texture, it forms a protective film on the surface of the epidermis, helping to limit water loss. It is particularly suitable for dry, very dry, dehydrated, or uncomfortable skin.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Protects · Softens · Soothes and reduces feelings of discomfort

Meadowfoam oil is extracted from the seeds of a plant belonging to the Limnanthaceae family. It is distinguished by its richness in long-chain fatty acids, notably eicosenoic, docosenoic, and erucic acids.

On the skin, meadowfoam oil acts as an emollient and film-forming agent. It forms a flexible film on the skin's surface, which helps limit water loss and preserve hydration. Its soft texture improves skin suppleness and elasticity without a greasy feel.

It is particularly suitable for dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or uncomfortable skin.

Aloe Vera

Hydrates · Soothes · Softens

Aloe vera is a plant naturally rich in water and hydrophilic compounds. Its gel contains polysaccharides, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and various naturally moisturizing compounds.

Aloe vera helps to hydrate the superficial layers of the epidermis. Its polysaccharides help to retain water on the skin's surface and form a light film, which helps maintain skin comfort.

It also helps reduce feelings of warmth, tightness, or discomfort. It is particularly beneficial for dehydrated, sensitive, overheated, uncomfortable skin, or skin prone to tightness.

In gentle cleansing products, aloe vera also helps respect the skin and scalp, especially when they are sensitive and/or irritated.

Roman Chamomile

Soothes · Softens · Protects against oxidative stress

Roman chamomile is a plant from the Asteraceae family, traditionally used in the care of delicate skin. Its flowers naturally contain beneficial plant compounds, including flavonoids, terpenes, and coumarins.

It is particularly valued for its soothing and softening action. It helps improve the comfort of sensitive skin, especially when prone to diffuse redness, tightness, or feelings of discomfort.

Its richness in plant-based antioxidant compounds helps protect the skin against oxidative stress induced by environmental aggressions. It is particularly suitable for sensitive, reactive, weakened, or uncomfortable skin.

Red Algae

Hydrates · Protects · Soothes feelings of discomfort

Red algae extract is a marine active ingredient naturally rich in polysaccharides. These complex sugars have a strong affinity with water and can form a protective film on the skin's surface. This film helps retain moisture, soften the skin, and enhance the feeling of comfort.

Red algae also contains minerals and antioxidant compounds, which help protect the skin from external aggressors.

It is particularly beneficial for sensitive, dehydrated skin or skin prone to tightness. It helps improve skin softness and soothe discomfort related to dryness.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrates · Plumps · Smoothes

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the skin, particularly in the dermis. It is often used in the form of sodium hyaluronate, a well-tolerated and effective form for skin hydration.

Its structure allows it to capture and retain water. It acts as a hydration reservoir on the skin's surface, helping to maintain good skin suppleness.

Hyaluronic acid helps to improve the skin's plump appearance, smooth dehydration lines, and enhance the feeling of comfort. It is suitable for all skin types, especially dehydrated, sensitive skin, skin lacking suppleness, or prone to tightness.

Vitamin E

Antioxidant · Protects skin from oxidative stress

Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble antioxidant naturally present in some vegetable oils, such as sunflower oil or wheat germ oil.

Vitamin E plays a dual role. It helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and also helps preserve the quality of the vegetable oils and butters present in the formulas.

It is beneficial for all skin types, especially skin exposed to environmental aggressors or dry skin in need of lipids.

Phytosphingosine

Strengthens the skin barrier · Preserves skin balance

Phytosphingosine is a lipid naturally present in the stratum corneum of the epidermis. It belongs to the sphingolipid family and is involved in the structure of ceramides, which are essential lipids for the skin barrier.

It participates in the organization of the lipid cement that ensures cohesion between the cells of the stratum corneum. Good skin cohesion helps limit water loss and maintain more resilient skin against external aggressions.

Phytosphingosine thus contributes to preserving the integrity of the skin barrier. It also participates in the balance of the skin ecosystem and supports weakened skin in its search for comfort.

It is particularly suitable for dry, sensitive, weakened, or atopic-prone skin, where the skin barrier is often impaired.

It is particularly beneficial for sensitive, dehydrated skin or skin prone to feelings of tightness. It helps improve skin softness and soothe discomforts related to dryness.

MICROBIOME+ ROUTINE

Preserve the skin's natural balance to soothe, nourish, and protect sensitive, dry to atopic-prone skin.

1. Preserve the balance of the skin's microbiome

The prebiotic + postbiotic duo supports the skin's natural ecosystem. It helps maintain a balanced skin environment, essential for the comfort and resilience of sensitive skin.

2. Strengthen the skin barrier

Ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, shea butter, cocoa butter, and vegetable oils provide complementary lipids. They help strengthen the hydrolipidic film and limit water loss.

3. Long-lasting Hydration

Vegetable glycerin, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and red algae help to retain water in the superficial layers of the epidermis. They contribute to more supple, softer and more comfortable skin.

4. Relieve discomfort

Aloe vera, Roman chamomile, and red algae are beneficial for skin prone to tightness, burning sensations, or itching related to dry skin.

5. Nourish and restore lipids

Plant butters and vegetable oils provide essential fatty acids for the comfort of dry skin. They help restore a feeling of protection and improve skin suppleness.