Winter is approaching and your skin has to overcome many tests: temperature changes, wind, snow, clothing rubbing ... it is vulnerable. The cold attacks it by taking it directly to the protective barrier of the epidermis: the hydrolipidic film. It tightens, tingles and becomes dry, so it is important to take great care of it.
To help you overcome the cold, we have put together a special tailor-made “very cold” routine for you.
1. Make-up removal is not a problem
The make-up removal box is the starting point to protect and preserve your skin. Yes yes, we promise! So we don't forget this essential step. Cleansing and cleansing the skin eliminates the impurities accumulated throughout the day and thus the hydrolipidic film is not damaged. Otherwise, the pores become blocked and the skin no longer breathes. This is why it is advisable to clean your pretty face morning and evening, whether you are wearing make-up ... or not! At this time of year, we opt for "gentle" makeup removers, which will not attack the epidermis. So prefer an oil or cleansing milk, richer and nourishing for the skin than a classic makeup remover.
We do not give up our face scrub. However, its use is limited to once a week, to avoid weakening the epidermis.
Tips : Hard water also attacks the skin. Do not hesitate to spray a few pschitts of water spray on your face to remove the last lime residue after cleansing!
2. We double the hydration of our skin
Dry, irritated skin, tightness, redness: here are the effects of cold on the face. So, to give it a boost, adopt the right hydration reflexes now! In the morning, opt for intensely rich, ultra-hydrating creams with a cocooning texture, even if you have combination to oily skin. In the evening, apply a night treatment or succumb to the trend of the "sleeping mask" to nourish, restore suppleness and radiance to your skin. The must: for a deep action, massage in circular movements for better penetration of the active ingredients. Your skin will thank you!
Tips : For an extra dose of hydration, apply a mask 2 to 3 times a week to soothe and deeply nourish your skin.
3. You don't forget your hands !
The face is not alone in facing winter aggressions. Hands are often overlooked when they also need to be hydrated. Constantly in demand, they are even the first to suffer from negative temperatures. With the cold, the natural barrier of the epidermis degrades further, it dries up and the small capillaries contract, causing tightness and cracking. It is therefore essential to pamper your handcuffs regularly during the day. Beyond daily comfort, moisturizing your hands is also boosting cell regeneration and protecting them.
And above all ... we don’t forget to put on gloves before going out!
4. You don't neglect your body
During winter, to warm up, we tend to bask in a good invigorating bath / shower. However, hot water attacks the protective layers of the epidermis and has the opposite effect: the skin dries up. To avoid this, choose a "soft" glycerin-based washing product to protect it and hydrate it further. Also do not hesitate to perform a body scrub in the shower once a week to remove dead skin, to allow better penetration of your favorite body milk, for maximum hydration!
Tips : Because the hair is also sensitized (rubbing of the cap, the scarf which makes it brittle, dry and flattened), we put on nutritious care to restore strength and shine. Oil pre-shampoo, nourishing mask, care lengths and ends, will be your allies to fight hair dehydration! Finally, we think of drinking at least 1.5 liters of water per day, an essential step to maintain beautiful skin, whatever the season.
