Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Rich cream that hydrates and supports the skin microbiome
- Chicory prebiotic with shea, cocoa and avocado
- For dry, mature skin and harsh weather
Dry, stressed skin, especially in cold or harsh weather, does better when its microbiome is supported, not just its surface. The Odylique Prebiotic Rich Hydration Cream pairs a chicory-root prebiotic with rich shea and cocoa butters and a plant phytocollagen to hydrate, strengthen and smooth. It comes from Odylique, a UK organic brand.
Key Benefits
- Supports the skin microbiome: A prebiotic from chicory root helps feed and balance the skin's natural microbiome, which supports and protects overall skin health.
- Rich hydration: Shea and cocoa butters with olive and avocado oils deeply moisturise dry, weather-stressed skin.
- Smooths and supports firmness: A plant-derived phytocollagen from acacia helps smooth the look of fine lines and support elasticity.
- Protects and soothes: It forms a comfortable shield against environmental stressors like pollution and cold, and helps calm sensitivity and the look of irritation.
It is fragranced with essential oils including frankincense and ylang ylang, so very fragrance-sensitive skin may want to patch test first.
Ideal For
- Skin types: Dry and mature skin, and skin exposed to harsh or cold weather.
- Skin concerns: Dryness, a weakened or unbalanced microbiome, fine lines and sensitivity.
FAQ
Q: What does a prebiotic do for the skin?
A: Skin has its own microbiome of beneficial microbes that help keep it balanced and protected. A prebiotic from chicory root helps feed and support those beneficial microbes, so the cream strengthens the skin's natural defences rather than only moisturising the surface.
Q: How is it different from a standard rich cream?
A: A standard rich cream nourishes with oils and butters, which this does too. The difference is the chicory prebiotic and acacia phytocollagen, which add microbiome support and a smoothing, firming benefit on top of the hydration.
It approaches dry, stressed skin as an ecosystem to support rather than a surface to coat, which is what sets it apart from a simple rich cream.
Explore the dry skin collection for complementary treatments, or the ceramides collection for more barrier-repair options.
Skin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance
- Rich cream that hydrates and supports the skin microbiome
- Chicory prebiotic with shea, cocoa and avocado
- For dry, mature skin and harsh weather
Dry, stressed skin, especially in cold or harsh weather, does better when its microbiome is supported, not just its surface. The Odylique Prebiotic Rich Hydration Cream pairs a chicory-root prebiotic with rich shea and cocoa butters and a plant phytocollagen to hydrate, strengthen and smooth. It comes from Odylique, a UK organic brand.
Key Benefits
- Supports the skin microbiome: A prebiotic from chicory root helps feed and balance the skin's natural microbiome, which supports and protects overall skin health.
- Rich hydration: Shea and cocoa butters with olive and avocado oils deeply moisturise dry, weather-stressed skin.
- Smooths and supports firmness: A plant-derived phytocollagen from acacia helps smooth the look of fine lines and support elasticity.
- Protects and soothes: It forms a comfortable shield against environmental stressors like pollution and cold, and helps calm sensitivity and the look of irritation.
It is fragranced with essential oils including frankincense and ylang ylang, so very fragrance-sensitive skin may want to patch test first.
Ideal For
- Skin types: Dry and mature skin, and skin exposed to harsh or cold weather.
- Skin concerns: Dryness, a weakened or unbalanced microbiome, fine lines and sensitivity.
FAQ
Q: What does a prebiotic do for the skin?
A: Skin has its own microbiome of beneficial microbes that help keep it balanced and protected. A prebiotic from chicory root helps feed and support those beneficial microbes, so the cream strengthens the skin's natural defences rather than only moisturising the surface.
Q: How is it different from a standard rich cream?
A: A standard rich cream nourishes with oils and butters, which this does too. The difference is the chicory prebiotic and acacia phytocollagen, which add microbiome support and a smoothing, firming benefit on top of the hydration.
It approaches dry, stressed skin as an ecosystem to support rather than a surface to coat, which is what sets it apart from a simple rich cream.
Explore the dry skin collection for complementary treatments, or the ceramides collection for more barrier-repair options.
