Is your skin dehydrated? Feeling tired? Lacking that lustre and radiance of the summer months? This is often the face of the weary traveller, particularly in winter, and let's be honest, its a look that we all try to avoid.
Once you've established a tried and tested skincare routine it becomes as important as the airline you fly and the outfit you wear. One skincare brand we’ve recently discovered offers travel-sized wonders that are ideal for the frequent traveller, say hello to French skincare brand, Patyka.
About Patyka
Created in 2002 and certified as organic that same year, Patyka was the first organic skincare brand in the world. And since then, the brand has become a pioneer in ethical and organic skincare formulation, producing products that are rich in texture and formulated using meticulously premium botanical ingredients.
Patyka, whose name is derived from the Greek word “Apoteke” meaning “pharmacy,” was acquired in 2013 by Finoli, an independent French group that has since supported Patyka in fostering the scientific investigation needed to create a new generation of skincare that is biological, technological, ultra-concentrated in green active ingredients. Unlike most brands, these actives are obtained through green chemistry and premium biotechnology practices, and have been clinically proven to be effective.
Moreover, Patyka’s laboratory has developed cutting-edge formulas inspired by both pharmacy and aesthetic medicine, such as the already fan favourite Advanced Plumping Serum and Pro-Collagen Lift Mask. The brand’s high-performance and long-lasting skincare products are continually enhanced through scientific research and partnerships with the medical community.
What are the essentials for those on-the-go?
Travel Size Skincare
“For the perpetual traveller, Patyka offers excellent skincare solutions, starting with cleansing,” explains CEO of the brand Pierre Juhen. “At Patyka, double cleansing is essential for preserving the youth and beauty of the skin. To allow travellers to carry their beauty essentials anywhere, we have developed travel-size versions of our cleansing ritual: the Detox Cleansing Foam and the Radiant Cleansing Oil, which are both bestsellers.”
In addition to this, all Patyka’s certified organic skincare products are suitable for cabin luggage and perfect for those who need to travelling light.
Keep Moisturised
Since the dry air in planes or trains can dehydrate the skin, it is crucial, explains Juhen, to replenish the skin's moisture reserves and strengthen the skin barrier. For this, he recommends frequent travellers to rely on the Hydra Booster Serum and the Soothing Milky Cream. Post travel to comfort and rejuvenate the skin after a tiring journey, “we recommend the Pro-Collagen Lift Mask, whose cocooning formula restores collagen and boosts cellular renewal, and depending on the skin’s need, the Advanced Plumping Serum for an immediate lifting effect or the Glow Serum for an instant radiance boost,” he adds.
Sun Protection is a Non-Negotiable
There’s also a line of sun protection products perfect for use in any climate. The brand’s sun care products, explains Juhen, “combine a duo of mineral filters (the only certified-organic filters) with a duo of botanical antioxidants for dual broad-spectrum anti-UVA/UVB and anti-free radical protection. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide sit on the skin's surface without penetrating it and reflect UV rays like a mirror, without the risk of intolerance or allergy.” Such ingredients make the products perfectly suitable for sensitive skin and children.
Juhen says the effectiveness of Patyka products has been assessed by Professor Thierry Passeron, PhD, and tested by an independent laboratory that verified the appropriate levels of UVB and UVA protection as well as antioxidant properties essential for preventing premature aging.
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What distinguishes Patyka from other skincare brands?
“The brand focuses on green technologies to offer its consumers skincare that is both effective and respectful of the environment and biodiversity,” explains Juhen.
“Our formulas are rich in Biotechnological actives (examples, Hyaluronic Acid of various molecular weights, pure or encapsulated Vitamin C, Polyglutamic Acid, Calcium Ketogluconate, Plant Amino Acids and Peptides, Active Plant Cells, etc.), and we use plant-based alternatives to some benchmark molecules (e.g., plant-based retinol-like) that, in addition to being highly effective, offer better skin tolerance.”
Of note to anyone using Patyka products are its unique textures and fragrances. Textures, explains Juhen, are adapted and chosen depending on the product benefit, for example, if they are being used for the day, night or on the beach and the climate in which they are being used. The choice of textures to use can also be guided by the active ingredients. “For fragrances, we work with several renowned perfumers based on the benefits we want the fragrance to convey (energising, soothing, purifying), the product's use (night, day, beach), and the target audience (sensitive skin, pregnant women, etc.),” says Juhen. The result is a versatile, highly adaptable skincare brand that offers benefits for the conditions of any climate around the world while working to reverse the effects of fatigue and exhaustion on the skin.
Patyka is an instant fix with recognisable results and which is soothing and pleasurable to use—all the effects we are in search for as we jet around the world!
