Bioderma Sensibio AR Redness Reducing Cream - 1.3 fl oz

A: Dear Customer, Thank you for reaching out with your questions about our Sensibio AR product. We understand your concerns, especially with sensitive conditions like rosacea. Our Sensibio AR is specifically formulated to help soothe and reduce the appearance of redness associated with rosacea. It does not contain alcohol, which ensures it's gentle on sensitive skin without causing dryness or irritation. Regarding antihistamines, you'll be relieved to know that Sensibio AR does not contain any antihistamine ingredients. Instead, it features our unique Rosactiv™ patent, which targets mastocytes to calm inflammation and reduce vasodilatation, helping to manage the symptoms of rosacea effectively. We hope this information helps, and please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. Best regards, The Bioderma Team

A: The ingredient label does list alcohol. Which is true? Please explain,

A: SuzyD, a quick Google search & I found this info for you, hope it helps. An excerpt from an article on everydayhealth.com explains: “Finding Alcohol-Free Skin-Care Products If a product is labeled “alcohol-free,” it will not contain ethyl alcohol, per the FDA. Yet one look at the ingredient list might tell you your product includes fatty alcohols like cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl, or lanolin alcohol. Those are an entirely different category. Helpful Types of Alcohol in Skin Care Fatty alcohols such as cetyl, stearyl, and cetearyl alcohol are derived from fats. “Fatty alcohols are often found in cleansing lotions and moisturizers as thickeners and emulsifiers,” says Frieling. They aren’t irritating and can be beneficial. “Because of their ability to lock moisture into the skin and form a protective barrier that water can’t penetrate, products with these ingredients work best for dehydrated skin,” she says.” https://www.everydayhealth.com/smart-skin/alcohol-in-skin-care-is-it-ever-okay/ And according to AI: Arachidyl alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol often used as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetics. It's a straight-chain fatty alcohol with 20 carbon atoms, typically derived from the hydrogenation of arachidic acid or arachidonic acid found in PEANUT OIL. It's considered a non-irritating substance and is used for thickening, viscosity control, and stabilizing emulsions in various skincare products.

A: Dear valued customer, Thank you for your question! We appreciate your interest in our Sensibio products. Our Bioderma Sensibio AR Redness Reducing Cream is designed to target the key factors contributing to skin redness. While not explicitly labeled as a vasoconstrictor, it does work to inhibit the synthesis of VEGF, which is a major factor in the dilation and weakening of skin capillaries causing redness. We hope this information is helpful, and we appreciate your interest in Bioderma. Best Regards, The Bioderma Team

A: Aqua/Water/Eau, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil/Huile Minerale, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables, Arachidyl Alcohol, Canola Oil/Huile De Colza, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Ozokerite, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium PCA, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, Allantoin, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Arachidyl Glucoside, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben. [BI 527]