Spring is a very important season for the skin. After the long winter months, when toxins have accumulated, it's time to boost cell renewal to avoid a dull complexion and prepare the skin for summer. But why does cell renewal slow down in winter? Because cold weather causes the skin to go into hibernation via vasoconstriction, which tends to result in a dull, pale complexion. For luminous, plump skin, follow our facialists' advice.
Drain lymph by massaging the face
To awaken sleeping cells and boost skin cell renewal, our facialists recommend massaging the face regularly, using deep, dynamic strokes from top to bottom. The aim? Direct all toxins to the lymph nodes, located near the collarbones, which are responsible for removing them from the body. While it's sometimes easier to use an accessory like the Gua Sha, for example, it's perfectly possible to drain the face manually by following a few simple gestures. To find out more about massage techniques, there's a QR code on the back of each of our massage accessories to help you discover the gestures to follow.
Exfoliate skin every week
At the end of winter, skin is duller and can look tired. Exfoliating every week helps rid it of dead skin that blurs the complexion and stimulates the production of new cells. How do you exfoliate? By using a gentle exfoliant formulated with fruit enzymes or AHAs to reveal the skin's natural radiance and limit the appearance of imperfections. Why use chemical exfoliants rather than grainy ones? Unlike granular scrubs, which damage the hydrolipidic film and are often too aggressive for the skin, chemical exfoliants are better tolerated, even by sensitive skin, and above all more effective.
Choosing the right assets
With the arrival of spring, it's time to adapt our routine and look for active ingredients more suited to the skin's needs at this time of year. What's more, it's often said that skin tends to get used to a routine after 3 months - it becomes less effective - which is why it's important to change it every season. In addition to AHAs or fruit enzymes for chemical exfoliation, choose products enriched with Vitamin C. This super antioxidant will give a radiant boost to tired complexions. This vitamin is also perfect for preparing skin for summer, thanks to its anti-spot action: it reduces melanin production for a more even complexion. It also helps to tighten pores when the skin is reactivating its sebum production, for a smoother skin texture. Finally, it increases collagen synthesis for plumper skin. You can find it in booster form; add a few drops to your cream morning and/or evening. Also look for products rich in hyaluronic acid to prevent skin dehydration; as temperatures rise, the air can become drier and skin becomes unbalanced. Opt for a mask or booster - hyaluronic acid works very well with Vitamin C.
Moisturize skin daily
Spring is the ideal time to change your routine, so take advantage of the arrival of fine weather to sort out your bathroom and swap your rich moisturizer for a more fluid texture that will perfectly hydrate the skin while preventing shine. Our facialists' advice? Use our light moisturizing cream enriched with acerola and vitamin B5 to boost skin hydration and radiance.
Nourishing the skin
Even though winter is over and the warmer weather is making you want to simplify your Appointment routine, nourishing your skin on a daily basis remains essential, whatever your skin type. If you missed our article on this subject, we'd like to remind you that skin needs lipids (fats) and hydration (water) to ensure it functions properly. Using a few drops of oil every evening helps to deeply nourish the skin, while facilitating facial massage. Applied after your moisturizer every evening, oil helps to seal in moisture and limit the phenomenon of transepidermal water loss.
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