Why use a healthy glow serum?

Nowadays, tanning is seen as a way to enhance our skin and highlight our bodies. A sun-kissed complexion evokes vacations, the beach and the pleasure of sunbathing. These are all attractive associations that can fuel the desire to look healthy all year round.

Nevertheless, the modern perception of tanning continues to evolve toward a more nuanced view. Today, science has solid evidence that identifies the sun as the skin’s number one enemy (even though it can also be beneficial, particularly by stimulating the essential synthesis of vitamin D). Tanning naturally under its rays exposes you to certain risks, such as accelerated skin aging and solar elastosis (loss of elasticity, yellowing, deep wrinkles).

In this context of reevaluation, our glow-boosting serum emerges as a clever compromise. Its formula, enriched with melanin-boosting active ingredients, is designed to deliver a beautiful golden glow without sun exposure. For those who don’t want to give up the joys of the beach, it provides a noticeable boost to your tan, with a significant increase in melanin levels measured after just 7 days of use. And in this case, its antioxidant power offers additional protection against the effects of free radicals, helping to keep skin supple, soft, smooth and soothed.

It is a plant-based oil infused with carrot roots, giving it a rich, vibrant hue. It is naturally rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, whose pigments temporarily colour the stratum corneum. This active ingredient acts as a “healthy glow” filter that warms the complexion with a natural tan and enhances an existing tan.

This naturally derived active ingredient comes from the pulp of the carob fruit, a tree native to the Mediterranean. It stimulates the activity of tyrosinase in the presence of UV light—an enzyme that plays a key role in melanin production. Melanin is a family of pigments that give the skin its characteristic colour and are also involved in the tanning process.

Here is another active ingredient that influences the synthesis of the well-known melanin, essential for giving the skin a golden glow. 100% plant-based, it also has soothing properties and protects cells from UV-induced damage. To formulate our healthy glow serum, we use an extract of Indigo grown in France, in Provence, certified organic.

Unlike the previous active ingredients, this ingredient is actually a marine-derived complex. It combines brown algae extract with manganese and magnesium (two trace elements active in various biological processes). It also helps stimulate the natural production of melanin, with or without sun exposure, while limiting damage caused by UV rays.

Derived from microalgae, this carotenoid is a favorite of our teams for its unmatched antioxidant effects. They are said to be up to 770 times more effective than those of coenzyme Q10, a benchmark cosmetic ingredient for antioxidant protection. This addition is particularly effective in preventing the pro-oxidative effects associated with exposure to ultraviolet rays.

It is renowned for its powerful moisturising, plumping and anti-wrinkle properties. It combines humectant and film-forming qualities. It is able to retain water in the tissues to give them a smoother appearance. It also forms an imperceptible protective film that prevents dehydration. Our hyaluronic acid is obtained through a wheat fermentation process.

It is traditionally extracted from German chamomile, a source of α-bisabolol. Incorporated into the oil phase of our healthy glow serum, this active ingredient provides its soothing benefits. It helps maintain skin comfort, particularly during sun exposure. Sunlight tends to compromise the skin barrier and heighten the skin’s natural sensitivity.

This is one of its major strengths: our Healthy Glow & Tan Serum is suitable for all skin types, without exception.

The safety of its formula is guaranteed by dermatological testing, offering peace of mind for even the most sensitive and delicate skin.

Non-comedogenic, it is also suitable for combination to oily skin prone to breakouts. It gives the skin a golden glow without further clogging the pores.

Yes, but darker skin tones will experience different results.

Overall, our serum is designed for skin types I (milky complexion, red hair, light eyes, “burns” without tanning), skin types II (very fair skin, blond hair, light eyes, tans with difficulty), skin types III (fair skin, brown hair, light eyes, light tan), and skin types IV (fair to medium skin, brown or dark hair, tans easily). Therefore, very fair, fair, and medium skin tones benefit most from the full range of its effects.

Its healthy glow and tan-boosting effects are less pronounced on olive and dark complexions, represented by phototypes V and VI. These skin types tan very easily. Nevertheless, the formula’s antioxidant properties can provide them with additional protection during the summer, when ultraviolet radiation reaches its annual peak.

Product

Main effects

Glow-Boosting Serum

· Enhances the complexion with a subtle tint and a natural finish.

· Instant and/or gradual results.

· Customised pigmentation that adapts to the user’s melanin type.

· DHA-free formula enriched with skincare ingredients (e.g., moisturisers, antioxidants).

Classic self-tanner

· The result may be less natural and leave streaks.

· Instant and/or gradual, semi-permanent results.

· May tend to give a yellow-orange complexion (DHA) (1).

· Formula with DHA (or equivalent) for unlimited action.

Foundation

· Buildable coverage and an even finish.

· Immediate but temporary results.

· Choosing a shade darker than your natural skin tone can create visible lines.

· DHA-free formula with limited skincare benefits.

Our healthy glow serum is not a sunscreen. It does not replace the need to apply an SPF suitable for your skin type when you are exposed to the sun. We also recommend protecting yourself from the sun by wearing protective clothing, a hat or cap, staying in the shade whenever possible, and avoiding exposure during the hottest hours of the day.

Do not use the radiance-boosting serum with an anti-dark spot treatment, as these products contain active ingredients that limit melanin production, which counteracts the serum’s effects.