Topicrem supports skipper Pierre-Louis Attwell for the 2028 Vendée Globe

Topicrem supports skipper Pierre-Louis Attwell for the 2028 Vendée Globe

VENDÉE GLOBE 2028:
TAKING CARE OF YOUR SKIN, EVERY DAY

At TOPICREM, we believe that feeling good in your skin is essential. When your skin is healthy, you feel better physically, but also mentally.

It is this conviction that leads us today to commit to the Vendée Globe 2028, alongside skipper Pierre-Louis Attwell and his boat "IMOCA RESILIENT."

Sailing solo around the world requires great physical strength, but also real mental stability and the ability to take care of oneself in a hostile environment.

Skin put to the test
in extreme conditions

Every day at sea is a challenge: pushing forward despite fatigue, stress, isolation, and sometimes extreme conditions. In this adventure, every detail counts, including looking after one's body and skin.

In such a demanding race, skin is put to the test: wind, salt, humidity, fatigue. These are extreme conditions, but ultimately not so far removed from what many sensitive skin types experience daily.

In these moments, keeping skin soothed and protected makes all the difference.

  • Why does skin suffer at sea?

    Wind, salt, humidity, UV rays, and temperature changes weaken the skin daily during an offshore race and can cause discomfort, dryness, and irritation. These repeated aggressions alter the skin's barrier, making it more sensitive.

  • Caring for your skin in a harsh environment

    When skin is protected, you feel more comfortable, more stable, and more confident to face the most demanding conditions.

A simple and effective care
designed for sensitive skin

For over 30 years, TOPICREM has been developing simple and effective solutions for all sensitive skin types by combining dermatological expertise, efficacy, and well-being.

Our objective is clear: to provide comfort, soothe the skin, and enable everyone to feel good every day, regardless of their age, skin color, or imperfections.

Because skin that doesn't feel tight, itchy, or reactive also means renewed confidence and the freedom to fully enjoy the moments that matter.

You think less about your skin... and you can focus on everything else.

  • Care as a support
    in the most demanding moments

    The Vendée Globe shows, in a very concrete way, how essential it is to take care of your skin when conditions become difficult.

    It's not an extra step. It's a necessity.

    When skin is protected, you feel more comfortable, more stable, more confident.

    And that matters, whether you're at sea for several weeks or simply going about your daily life.

  • Why protect your skin in extreme conditions?

    Skin care helps maintain comfort and well-being in the face of wind, salt, fatigue, and external aggressions. Protected skin better maintains its balance and is more resistant to the stresses of the marine environment.

  • Topicrem skincare products on board the IMOCA RESILIENT

    As part of the Vendée Globe 2028, several TOPICREM skincare products will accompany Pierre-Louis Attwell daily to help protect and soothe his skin during the race.

A message that speaks to everyone

Even if few of us will sail around the world, we all know the effects of stress, fatigue, or external aggressions on our skin.

Through this commitment, TOPICREM wants to remind us of something simple: taking care of your skin is also taking care of yourself.

To support everyone daily in believing in the strength and resilience of their skin to rediscover the pleasure of sharing positive moments with themselves and others.

First step: heading for the Route du Rhum

As part of the Vendée Globe 2028, Pierre-Louis Attwell will take part in his first stage in November 2026: the qualifying race for the Route du Rhum, one of the most iconic offshore races. This solo transatlantic race between Saint-Malo and Guadeloupe is an important step in the preparation of our skipper and his IMOCA RESILIENT boat and will allow him to qualify for the rest of the adventure.

This race puts the sailor in demanding conditions where the body and skin are daily exposed to wind, sun, salt and fatigue. In this context, TOPICREM will accompany Pierre-Louis Attwell throughout this first event, where taking care of his skin is an integral part of the skipper's physical and mental preparation.

FAQ: TOPICREM & Vendée Globe 2028

Why is TOPICREM participating in the Vendée Globe 2028?

TOPICREM is partnering with Pierre-Louis Attwell for the 2028 Vendée Globe, united by a common conviction: taking care of oneself is essential to face the most demanding situations. Through this partnership, the brand aims to raise awareness of the importance of protecting sensitive skin from external aggressions and to remind people that soothed skin contributes to physical and mental well-being.

Who is Pierre-Louis Attwell, skipper of the IMOCA RESILIENT?

Pierre-Louis Attwell is a French skipper preparing for the Vendée Globe 2028 aboard the IMOCA RESILIENT. His project is based on values of resilience, perseverance, and self-transcendence. Sailing solo around the world, he faces extreme conditions that test both body and mind, values that resonate with Topicrem's commitment.

Why is skin put to the test at sea?

During an offshore race, the skin is constantly exposed to wind, salt, humidity, UV rays, and temperature changes. These external aggressions can cause dryness, discomfort, irritation, and a feeling of tightness. In such demanding conditions, protecting and hydrating one's skin becomes essential to maintain daily comfort.

What skincare products should I use in extreme conditions?

In extreme conditions, it is recommended to use moisturizing and protective skincare products adapted for sensitive skin. A simple routine that cleanses, moisturizes, and soothes the skin helps preserve its comfort against wind, salt, sun, and fatigue. The objective is to strengthen the skin barrier to limit feelings of discomfort and maintain protected skin daily.