Thermal waters as cosmeceuticals: La Roche-Posay thermal spring water example

mal waters as cosmeceuticals: La Roche-Posay thermal spring water example Perspectives (768) Total Article Views Authors: Seite S Published Date January 2013 Volume 2013:6 Pages 23 - 28 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S39082 Received: 12 October 2012 Accepted: 03 December 2012 Published: 10 January 2013 Sophie Seite La Roche-Posay Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Asnières, France Abstract: The curative use of thermal spring water is well known, but further investigation of its biological properties and therapeutic benefits is necessary. This present article reports all available scientific data concerning La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water and provides a better understanding of the biological mechanism of action of this water in regard to its composition and physicochemical properties and its clinical benefits for patients. These data justify the use of this selenium-rich water as an active or “cosmeceutical” ingredient in topical formulations to increase quality of life and compliance in patients with chronic disease.