Do you know that you should update your skin care regime according to your current skin care needs? There is no one size fits all when it comes to this as our skin conditions changes from time to time and differs from person to person.

Recently the weather has turned so hot and unbearable. Thus this dry face of mine had pimples appearing out of no where especially on my T-zone areas. I had to switch to a sebum control skin care regime due to this so thankfully I had the Bioderma Sebium products for my trial.



Our skin's sebum production are also affected by 3 main factors mainly Hormones, Improper Skincare as well as our Lifestyle. Let's look at these factors and how they can affect our skin's sebum.


#1 Hormones:

• Imbalances and changes in hormonal activity can result in the excess production of sebum
• Risk of qualitative sebum abnormality
• Having thicker sebum that has a more difficult time flowing out of the follicle, this leads to clogged pores and pimples
• Prevents damage to skin immune system and preserves antioxidant reserve

#2 Improper Skincare:

• Using skincare products that are not suitable for your skin can irritate and worsen acne-prone and oily skin
• If you use aggressive cleansing products, it can lead to skin barrier issues, pH instability and reactional hyperseborrhea, where your skin produces even more sebum to compensate for the removal of all the sebum from skin’s surface

#3 Lifestyle:

• You are what you eat, therefore your diet and stress are some factors that can influence the production of sebum
• If you constantly have high-glycemic diet (sugar, flour, rice etc) and high stress levels, it will elevate hormones that increase the activity of sebaceous glands, contributing to the formation of acne

Skincare Tip:

• Always be patient and stick to a targeted treatment programme.
• Use products from a dermo-cosmetic range that is created for oily, blemish prone skin if you are having acne issues and you will see improvements.

I used to have very sever acne issues when I was a teenager and couldn't really identify the root cause. But as I grow older, I no longer have such issues after adjusting my mood and lifestyle habits but I had to still battle with eczema issues.

Bioderma is always senstive to the market's needs. Knowing that most Asians struggle with acne issues and have difficulty in finding suitable oil-fighting products, they have came out with 2 products for these group of consumers. 


They are the Bioderma Sebium Mat Control and Bioderma Sebium Lotion which targets the source of oily skin by biologically regulating the quality of your skin's sebum.



Both of these products, as well as other products in their Sebium Range has a Fluidactiv™ Patent , which is the only patent in the market that biologically regulates quality of sebum similar to that of healthy skin and stops the process which causes pimples and clogged pores to form.


About the Sebium Range


Bioderma Sebium Mat Control with Fluidactiv™ Patent

• This is a daily moisturiser that provides the right balance of shine control and hydration.
• It helps to effectively control excess oil, soothe your skin and prevent dryness
• It promises an 8-hour shine control and smooth effect thanks to the Matt and Smooth Technology which includes mattifying micro powders and silicones that help to instantly reduce shine
• It provides 12-hour hydration with Glycerin which keeps your skin well hydrated
• It ensures clear complexion and smooth skin in 7 days thanks to Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin B6 which help control shine in the long run by reducing sebum production
• It minimises the appearance of large pores with Mushroom Extract’s astringent properties 
• It refines and improves your skin’s texture with the help of Salicylic Acid
  

Direction:

• Squeeze out a sufficient amount and apply on skin in an outward motion.
• This product can also be used as a makeup base.
• Do avoid your eyes and lip area during application.

For best results, you are encouraged to use it together with Bioderma Sebium Lotion for optimal shine-control and hydration.

I like the light, refreshing fragrance of the product and how it keeps my face moisturized with effective shine-control. My skin also surprisingly feel less oily, yet not drying. As it comes in a small tube, it is easy to dispense the product and chuck it away after using.

Product is retailing at $36.90, 30ml

Next up,

 

Bioderma Sebium Lotion with Fluidactiv™ Patent

• This non-sticky toning lotion is specially formulated for the Asian Skin to soothe and treat oily skin.
• It contains a blend of active ingredients that helps balance skin’s pH, reduces excess oil and keeps your skin hydrated.
• It provides 8-hour lasting hydration thanks to Glycerin .
• It regulates your skin’s pH to healthy level and limits the growth of P.acnes bacteria with Capryloyl Glycine (amino acid).
• It reduces sebum production and has anti-bacterial properties with the help of Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin B6.
• It gently exfoliates and refines your skin’s texture with Salicylic Acid. 
• It tightens pores thanks to astringent properties of Mushroom Extract.
  

Direction:

• Pour onto cotton pad and sweep across skin in an outward motion, or pour onto palm and pat into skin with fingertips.
• Avoid eye and lip areas.
• For best results, use this product together with Sebium Mat Control for optimal shine-control and hydration.

Product is retailing at $33.90, 200ml
*Photo displays a 50ml sample size bottle.


Both the lotion and the moisturizer had a similar scent. I like the "lightness" of the lotion as well. I find that the lotion acts as a double cleanse for my skin before I apply my moisturizer on and the moisturizer gets absorbed relatively quicker, then if I were to jump to my moisturizer straight away.

I've also tried adding this duo to my other skincare products. They worked perfectly well. Now i have one more variant to try on from Bioderma, one of my favourite skincare brands.



Guardian Exclusive Promotion
Watch out for both products launching island wide from 1st June 2018. Get either one item and the 2nd item is at 50% off. What a good deal!

More information and promotion about the product is available:

Sebium Mat Control: https://www.guardian.com.sg/bioderma-sebium-mat-control-30ml/p/608271
Sebium Lotion: https://www.guardian.com.sg/bioderma-sebium-lotion-200ml/p/608270
FYI:
Both Bioderma products featured here are:
• Soap-free
• Alcohol-free
• Hypoallergenic
• Non-comedogenic
• Lightly perfumed with an allergen-free fragrance

• Excellent tolerance Bioderma is available at Changi General Hospital, major Guardian and Watsons stores, Lazada Official Store, National Skin Centre, Robinsons, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Unity, Welcia-BHG and Zalora


Disclaimer:

Thank you Samplestore and Bioderma for seeding me these products for my personal review. Review is 100% honest and based on personal experience. All photographs on this site belongs to the property of Pearlywerkz. Please do not take them as your own. Do ask for permission if you wish to utilize them.

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Do you find yourself constantly struggling to find the right products for your sensitive skin? Trying out every product in the market that is labelled "suitable for sensitive skin", or checking the labels and ensuring that the product is alcohol free, contains no colouring and fragrance before you pick it up.

Look no further because Bioderma has their own range of products under the Bioderma Sensibio range, which is catered for the sensitive skin people, just like me. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to finally test these out for myself. I've always wanted to try them, but I can never ever convince myself to buy these because I seem to have a pile of skincare products (suitable for my skin, or maybe not) that are waiting for me to use them.

Bioderma’s Sensibio range of products is developed specifically for sensitive skin. Featuring innovative patented formulas, they are highly effective in boosting skin’s tolerance level and soothing irritation.

Bio Derma Sensibio H20 retails at $15.90 for 100ml, $28.90 for 250ml (the bottle shown in pic), $41.90 for 500ml

The Bio Derma Sensibio H20 is highly favoured by many beauty salons and is used practically everywhere whenever I told them I had sensitive skin, this is what they will use on my face, and this is what they will recommend me to use at home. It has therefore became one of my favourite make-up removers even before I officially try them out for myself at home. If the professionals are even using this products that are widely available, something must be right?

The Bio Derma Sensibio H20 is approved by dermatologists, it has a well-researched innovation which is formulated with highly purified water to suit even the most sensitive skin, no wonder it is adored by even the top makeup artists and celebrities.



The Bioderma Sensibio H2O feels gentle on my skin and I only need a small drop of it to remove all the make-up on my face. The best thing about it, has to be the non-rinse formula, which is great for nights after partying, when you are want to remove all your make-up and hit the sack quickly.



This can also act as a cleanser, so you don't have to buy another product to wash your face if you don't wish to. As they are made from the highest grade of pharmaceutical water that is completely free of impurities and irritants, they are a clear choice for sensitive skin.
Rating: ★★★★★



For light/gentle make-up (Foundation, eyeliner, eye shadow and lipstick) : 1 cotton pad with about 2 drops of Bioderma Sensibio H2O is all you need to remove them.

For heavier make-up (With multiple layers of eye shadow, blusher, mascara, brow liner etc: You may require 2-3 pieces.

I love that it removes make-up easier and my skin feels so smooth and clean after just wiping. There is really no need to soak your cotton pad with so much of the liquid, a few drops will do.

The next 2 items are new inclusion to the Bioderma Sensibio Range.

Bio Derma Sensibio H20 Gel Moussant retails at $33.90, 200ml

The Bio Derma Sensibio H2O Gel Moussant is a gentle foaming gel with lipid-restoring properties that hydrates and calms sensitive skin. It is enriched with skin conditioning ingredients such as coco-glucoside and glyceryl oleate, it also has lipid-restoring and moisturising properties. Suitable for day and night use on both face and eyes.

It can be used alone or be part of a double cleansing routine after using the Sensibio H2O. It is good enough to be used to remove your make-up too.



It's gentle foaming allows me to remove my skin's dirt and impurities thoroughly, nourishing them at the same time. The gel moussant is light and leave no tightness on my skin after using. It is also hydrating and leaves a gentle softness on my skin after using. There is a gentle fragrance to it, not the heavy floral or perfume type, so it is safe on the sensitive skin.

I have been using them in the day and night, since I have gotten them and they are working well for me so far. I will consider switching to the gel moussant after this bottle runs out.
Rating: ★★★★☆

Bio Derma Sensibio Dermatological Water retails at $19.90, 150ml

I have been using purified water and mist for awhile now and they really work wonders for my skin. Not only are they skin savers for me whenever I get fur stuck onto my face during grooming, they offers quick relief to my cracking eczema skin when they get so dry.

You can set your make-up with these purified water after you put on your make-up or use them after your sports to offer a quick relief from the heat. A tip for you, I sometimes like to wet my sponges with these instead of water before I apply my cushion compacts too. It does makes application a breeze.

Using highly purified water that is enhanced by a perfect balance of mineral salts and oligo-elements, the Bioderma Sensibio Dermatological Water soothes skin while maintaining healthy skin cells.  A remarkable ally for sensitive skin, it combats various skin reactive signs. Soothing agents such as mannitol, rhamnose and zinc also provide quick and lasting relief to sensitive skin. Use it as often as desired to freshen up skin or to remove the balance of mask left behind on face. No need to pat dry.

Rating: ★★★★☆



You can get all 3 of these products from Watsons, Guardian, Unity, Robinsons, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National Skin Centre.

To find out more about Bioderma products, do check out www.bioderma.sg .

Disclaimer:
Thank you Samplestore and Bioderma for seeding me these products for my personal review. Review is 100% honest and based on personal experience. All photographs on this site belongs to the property of Pearlywerkz. Please do not take them as your own. Do ask for permission if you wish to utilize them. This article was first written by the same author and can be found at pearlywerkz.wordpress.com