A revolutionary innovation that has become an icon – that is the story of BIODERMA Sensibio H2O. It has been 30 years since the launch of this unique micellar water.
Back then, 30 years ago, Sensibio H2O first brought safety, gentle care and effectiveness to sensitive, intolerant or simply demanding skin, being the first cleansing and make-up removing water in France.
It was a historic innovation for several reasons:
● in the care of sensitive and reactive skin: a product that had not existed before had been created. The formula and functions – everything was radically new and represented a decisive step in reducing the skin's increased sensitivity.
● in the approach to removing make-up: until then, women used milk and toner to remove make-up. With Sensibio H2O, they discovered a practical and pleasant-to-use cleansing water that simultaneously removes make-up, soothes and refreshes, and does not require rinsing. A new habit was born, which was not only introduced in the care of sensitive skin, but which was liked by an increasing number of women.
Sensibio H2O was the first micellar water in France and worldwide – the original micellar water, whose launch paved the way for a whole category of followers. BIODERMA had created a new skincare routine that completely changed facial cleansing and, with it, women’s lives.
How did Sensibio H2O become an icon, recommended by dermatologists and loved by makeup artists and millions of women around the world? It's because Sensibio H2O offers the best balance between cleansing, skin care and tolerance. Sensibio H2O removes all types of impurities (make-up, pollution, pollen) while providing long-lasting soothing relief for even the most sensitive skin. The skin is perfectly cleansed, soothed and moisturized; its ecosystem is preserved. The skin radiates health.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O is minimalist
It contains only 10 ingredients, which guarantees high tolerance even for the most sensitive skin. This micellar water contains 99.6% biomimetic substances, which ensure excellent compatibility with the skin. The micelle structure is similar to phospholipids, components of cell membranes, and Sensibio H2O helps remove impurities while maintaining the skin's ecosystem.
The formula has a physiological pH and preserves the skin barrier and its hydrolipidic layer. It also respects the diversity of the skin microbiome, which plays a role in the skin's barrier function, allowing the skin to fight against external aggressions on its own.
Over 30 years, the tolerance of Sensibio H2O has been tested worldwide on more than 1,600 people(1) and has been found to be very good on both the face and eye area(2)
Benefits of using Bioderma Sensibio H2O
In addition to cleansing, Sensibio H2O delivers real skincare benefits that are enhanced when the micellar water is left on. Sensibio H2O immediately and sustainably reduces discomfort by 79%(3) thanks to DAF™ technology, which raises the tolerance threshold of sensitive skin. 81% of people even said their skin felt more soothed when the micellar water was left on(4). It also allows the skin to reveal its true radiance and provides up to 6 times(5) more moisturizing benefits than when the product is left on.
Sensibio H2O does not leave a greasy or sticky film on the skin, and using it is a great way to quickly cleanse your face and remove makeup in one simple step, while providing skin care benefits and creating an easy and effective daily ritual.
As Jean-Noël Thorel, French biologist and pharmacist, creator of the company NAOS and 3 brands: BIODERMA, INSTITUT ESTHEDERM and ETAT PUR, said: “ Looking back, there were all kinds of milks and lotions that had everything, but they have disappeared from the market today. Our invention has since been widely copied, and it is something I would even praise: it is a bit like Coca-Cola. However, the quality of our product has remained unsurpassed and consumers know the difference .”
References.
(1) Total number of people tested for the effectiveness of Sensibio H2O over 30 years in 33 clinical trials (period 2009-2024).
(2) Clinical study, tolerance assessment on skin and eye area, 30 people, 28 days.
(3) Clinical study, self-assessment of discomfort, 32 people, 21 days.
(4) Clinical study, self-assessment by questionnaire (satisfaction %), 21 people, immediately after use.
(5) Instrumental measurement of hydration using corneometry, 21 people, 28 days.