Esta jóia escondida da farmácia italiana é meu novo salvador de pele de inverno

Para quem mora no apartamento mais quente e seco de Nova York e tem pele ressecada e eczema perene, encontrar um bom creme para o rosto que realmente hidrate e repare a pele rachada é a chave para sobreviver ao inverno. Felizmente, encontrei-o recentemente – e vem da Itália.

Estou ciente de que, quando se fala sobre os segredos de beleza das farmácias europeias, os franceses recebem todo o amor, e eu costumava pensar assim até descobrir o Vea Lipo 3 (US $ 22), um creme italiano acessível que vale a pena comprar uma passagem para Roma. Conheci o produto pela primeira vez através da minha amiga Alba depois que seu médico o recomendou para ajudar a curar seus pontos pós-parto. Funcionou tão bem que ela começou a aplicá-lo no rosto e adorou tanto os resultados que não parava de falar sobre isso para quem quisesse ouvir.

Agora eu entendi.

The product has a very thick texture — close to an ointment or Vaseline — which makes it especially suitable for atopic dermatitis, eczema, rosacea, or very dry and sensitive skin. Its formula combines vitamin E (known and widely used in cosmetics for its moisturising and regenerative properties), fatty acids, which help protect your skin barrier, and phytosterols to reduce inflammation, which is common in eczema-prone skin. It’s also super gentle, formulated with zero fragrances or colorants.

When it comes to application, I treat it more like a mask more than a cream because it takes some time to absorb due to its mega rich texture. I use it every other day, alternating with lighter daytime moisturisers. I apply it on my face (allover — eyelids and lips included) right after my morning shower and let it sit while I make coffee, torment my cat, and have breakfast, and then again at night. For nighttime, I recommend allowing a solid 30 minutes before going to bed, otherwise the product would transfer straight onto your pillowcases. I swear it’s worth the wait: in the morning, my skin feels so baby soft that I always ask whoever is around to feel my face. “See? See what I was telling you?”

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It has worked wonders on the area around my lips that’s always extra dry, on my hands, and forehead (the new place where my eczema has decided to flare up). I recently started using it on my feet, too, so soon I’m going to need an industrial-size bottle. Unfortunately, it only comes in one size (1.60 ounces) and you can buy it on Amazon or through the email on the brand’s website. The cost is around $22 (subject to changes in the €-$ exchange rate) not including shipping, so I’d recommend getting a group order with friends to be prepared for the winter.

This product is ideal for anyone who loves lathering in rich and thick face creams and basking in the glory of glowy, moisturised skin. Because the formula gentle, it’s also perfect for people who experience next-level dryness or sensitive areas. I mean, my friend used it on her vagina — what’s more sensitive than that?

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