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Summer... those sweet memories of sunny days, refreshing swims and skin as golden as freshly baked biscuits. But now the holidays are over and our glorious tans are starting to fade, sometimes leaving behind a little tired skin. Between the sun, chlorine and seawater, our skin deserves a break. Prolong its summer glow with these 5 simple, effective tips to keep your skin radiant and hydrated, ready for the first rigours of autumn.
I. Exfoliate your skin
Exfoliation is your best friend for prolonging that summer tan worthy of the most beautiful sunsets! After the summer, your skin tends to thicken to protect itself from the sun, accumulating dead cells that dull your golden glow. There's nothing like a good, gentle exfoliation like our Watermelon Body Scrub. This magical treatment combines natural sugar crystals and coconut powder to gently exfoliate and soften. The result? Smooth, glowing skin and a sublimated tan that will leave you glowing even at the office! Bonus: its delicious fruity scent is the secret to prolonging summer, even as the days grow shorter !
This simple, pleasant step also prepares your skin for all the benefits of the moisturisers to come. It's the secret to prolonging summer, even as the days grow shorter !
II. Soothe thirsty skin
Sunbathing, swimming and chlorine can dry out your skin and make it lose its natural suppleness. It needs a lot of attention to keep it glowing and soft. But don't panic, good hydration is the key to maintaining that beautiful golden tan you've acquired through hours of lazing around and preventing your skin from turning into a less stylish version of a famous brand's crocodile!
At Bernard Cassière, we're full of little moisturizing treasures, like a soothing caress for your skin. For light hydration, the Mediterranean Getaway Body milk, enriched with macadamia oil and shea butter, will delight your skin with its fruity scent. Use morning or evening for a guaranteed cocooning effect ! For extra nourishment and a beautiful satin finish, choose the Moorea Treasures Multi-purpose sublimating oil, with its precious botanical oils of macadamia, vanilla, coconut and Tahitian monoi to enhance your skin's radiance. A bonus for its all-terrain formula, which can also be used on the face and hair.
And for a more intensive treatment, don't miss our Skincare of the Earth Ultra-nourishing body milk. This concentrate of organic fairtrade argan oil and Damask rose cell extract penetrates deep into the skin to hydrate and plump it, while its anti-free radical properties protect against premature ageing. What's more, this cream is perfect for preparing the skin for the first autumn chills without losing any of its summer glow.
By incorporating this simple but essential step into your routine, you'll prolong your tan while keeping your skin soft and hydrated. Come on, let's get out our tubes or bottles full of goodies to take care of ourselves !
III. Fight rebound effect
What is the rebound effect ? The phenomenon that makes returning from holiday a slightly less idyllic experience for our skin ! After the summer, repeated exposure to the sun can make skin thicker and more prone to blemishes such as blackheads and spots. This is due to increased sebum production and clogged pores. But don't panic, you can kiss these little invaders goodbye with the right skincare routine !
To avoid turning your face into a minefield, opt for a gentle but effective double cleanse ritual. Start by removing make-up, the most important step in a successful double cleansing. The oil or the balm, for example, are two incredibly melting, skin-friendly textures enriched with camellia extract. Highly effective at dissolving make-up, sunscreen and impurities, their emollient action leaves skin clean and soft, without feeling tight, even for the most sensitive skin.
Gently follow with the gel or mousse for deep cleansing. Their organic mallow and Saponaria extracts help to eliminate surface impurities while respecting the hydrolipidic barrier. Because deep cleansing doesn't mean you have to forget about your skin's comfort forever.
So, are you ready to say goodbye to imperfections and hello to healthy, radiant skin?
IV. In & out protection
It's no secret that diet plays a key role in maintaining healthy skin, inside and out. To keep that golden tan and radiant glow for as long as possible, there's nothing better than a diet rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene. These little wonders of nature, you can be found in carrots, apricots, tomatoes and sweet potatoes for instance, help stimulate the production of melanin. And your skin will keep that beautiful sun-kissed glow for longer !
But that's not all. Antioxidants, such as vitamin C and the polyphenols found in green tea and dark chocolate, play a key role in protecting against free radicals. These enemies of your skin can cause cell damage and accelerate skin ageing. And it's your more or less prolonged exposure to the sun that accelerates this damaging process. All the more reason to indulge in colourful fruit and vegetables !
V. Drink water
After the summer holidays, our skin often needs a helping hand to regain its radiance and softness. Drinking enough water is one of the best ways to maintain healthy skin. Not only does water help hydrate the skin from within, it also plays a vital role in removing toxins and impurities. Drinking between 1.5 and 2 litres of water a day can help prevent dehydration caused by the sun, heat and intense summer activities.
Water acts as a natural elixir for the skin, helping to maintain its elasticity and prevent premature ageing. It improves circulation, which can lead to a more even, radiant complexion. What's more, proper hydration helps reduce the risk of acne by balancing sebum production and minimising the appearance of enlarged pores.
So remember to keep a bottle of water handy, include water-rich foods like cucumbers and watermelon, and enjoy hydrating drinks like iced herbal teas or infused waters. Your skin will thank you!
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