S.O.S Skin in Danger: the little relief rituals of the summer
After a gloomy winter, we only dreamed of one thing... walks, swimming, café terraces and all that in the sun! Here we are... It's finally summer. Last year, many of you asked us about all the little tips and tricks to protect yourself, during this summer period, from the harmful effects of the sun and enjoy glowing skin. We therefore decided to devote an article to it and provide answers to all your small, relevant questions: how to manage sweating? Should I rinse myself off as soon as I get out of the pool or the sea? what to apply after sunbathing? Etc...
The endless question about sunscreen
Some people are already wondering when to apply your sun protection cream, which we strongly recommend that you choose it with an SPF50 index and with the fewest possible unwanted ingredients that you now know from the articles unwanted materials - how to ban them from our cosmetics and a app beauty that unearths unwanted ingredients for the skin.
We recommend that you apply your sun protection whenever you are outside, even if you are just going out for a run. We never realize enough that during these times, the exposure of the face to the sun was ultimately much more than we thought. That said, sunscreen is absolutely no substitute for your cream. care usual, it only meets the need for sun protection. To avoid that greasy finish that we all hate, tuse different textures of sunscreen to find the one that best suits your skin type and isgoes well with your daily cream. In addition, it is more essential than ever to choose a cream with very antioxidant power during this period when the oxidative attack is at its maximum; the phenomenon of photooxidation on top of other sources of stress and oxidation of the skin.
Avoid creams which contain essential oils which react to the sun called photosensitizing, the list is long, you will easily find it on the net. For information, only essential oils from citrus zest and not from citrus flowers are therefore no fear with our neroli which is obtained from the distillation of the flower. Also remember to read the instructions for your medication for once, you will no doubt be surprised to discover that some are photo-sensitizing.
Other symptoms triggered by the sunl
Oxidation is not the only formidable phenomenon during the summer, there are also peaks of inflammation caused by exposure to the sun which generate redness, pimples… Rather than camouflage them with several layers of foundation, opt for an after sun ritual that favors treatment. Ideally those rich in anti-inflammatory active ingredients such asAloe vera, neroli, witch hazel... After sunbathing, soothe the thin skin around the eyes with compresses or cotton pads soaked in such lotions or even with our Pure Merveille treatment water.
Take care of your exit
Once in the water, whether you are at the pool or at the sea, no longer rely on the protection of your sunscreen, which will have disappeared on contact with the water. To do this properly, rinse with fresh water at the end of the bath and apply sunscreen immediately. If you have brown spots, go for an early morning or late evening swim, this is the best solution to limit their proliferation.. Another tip is to apply a cotton ball soaked in cider vinegar and skin care water morning and evening - otherwise floral or mineral water - which will have the effect of limiting the importance of spots and also tightening your pores. , an essential step to help maintain your skin's hydration.
Even the princesses sweat
Another concern of summer is sweating. The halos under the arms, the little drop that beads on your forehead... Yes we know it well! The skin sweats as the body tries to regulate its temperature to keep it at 37 ° C. This water, which is found on the outer surface of your skin, is synonymous with dehydration unlike what sweat and its wet feeling on your face might suggest. To act against this perspiration which clogs your pores, prevents good penetration of your treatments and promotes the appearance of pimples, it is good to exfoliate twice a week in the morning before exposure - especially not after! - and hydrate your skin afterwards.
Be careful, the skin of the face is similar to tissue paper so choose a very very soft that protects this invisible barrier that is the hydrolipidic film. To keep your hydration level at its maximum, the best thing to do is to replenish yourre skin care products rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) which will perfectly cement the cells together and preventher insensible water loss.
To avoid shiny and shiny skin, apply a good mask containing a little ’clay which is an asset having the ability to get rid of your toxins and offer you its minerals in return. There are masks, which once applied, are not visible, like our light mask, so take advantage of multiple occasions easily accessible in summer for useer, for example, before playing sports or shopping or going to the beach or cooking. Let your imagination be free.
Your refrigerator, an unexpected beauty ally
Put your treatments in the fridge if it's not too far from your bathroom! Because cold they will have a welcome astringent action during the summer period. For the record, what does astringent mean? An astringent product makes it possible to tightenrer pores and thus give a smoother appearance to your skin.
The forgotten of winter
Bring more light to the beautiful tanned complexion of your body battered by the dryness of tanning, the sea, etc. by regularly moisturizing those parts of the body that are bare in summer such as elbows, knees and especially feet. Our balm Secret Nomade with its roll-on ball and pocket size, is super practical to use and will strengthen the pretty tanned complexion in all these areas. The advantage too is that it does not contain water so no risk of contamination interzones.
Our last tip is the one we repeat over and over again drink, drink, drink! The rosé is not affected by this statement... Cit is indeed the water we are talking about. If the flat water you seems very bland next to all those summer cocktails, flavor it by adding mint leaves, basil, pieces of cucumber, apple, strawberry, ginger or even lemon. Put in whatever you like, prepare your bottle of flavored water and consume on its own all day to ensure a water intake of at least 1.5 liters.
