Moisturizing your skin after summer: a necessity
The sun, air conditioning, sea salt or chlorine from the swimming pool... so many factors that harm the hydration of your skin during the summer.
Why does my skin need hydration after summer?
Whether you are strict or not about sunscreen, the summer sun attacks your skin. Once the pretty tan has faded, the conclusion is clear: your skin is dry, it has lost its radiance. Dull complexion, rough skin, tight and itchy, your face is sending you signals. Whose fault is it? UV rays! In addition to being exposed to many aggressions such as temperature variations between the polar cold of shopping centers and the city heatwave, or even long hours exploring the seabed, your skin is more widely exposed to summer UV rays. To defend itself, your skin thickens. This natural protection process promotes dehydration and a dull complexion.
5 key steps to hydrate your face after summer
When you return from vacation, it's time to prepare for the new school year and moisturize your skin. Besides, going back to school means autumn, another period that puts your skin to the test. As you can see, the situation is urgent! From your makeup removal routine to your plate, adopt 100% hydration habits.
Choosing a suitable makeup remover
Removing your makeup is an important step in your beauty routine. There are hundreds of choices on the market for makeup remover and cleanser products. For your dry or dehydrated skin, it is important to choose formulas rich in water and milk. You should also make sure to find a product that respects your skin's ecosystem and the fragility of your lips and eye contour, which are also victims of the summer season. Collosol Eau de Lait is the anti-dry skin solution you need to repair your epidermis. We love it for its half-water, half-milk texture, because it is rinse-free and is suitable for normal, combination and dry skin. Paraben-free, surfactant-free and dermatologically tested, Eau de Lait is a treatment that gives your skin a moment of hydration, in addition to removing all traces of pollution and makeup.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Of course, to regain supple and radiant skin, the hydration step is essential. To do this, turn to products or ingredients that have already proven themselves:
Hyaluronic acid: hyaluronic acid is essential for the good health of your skin. Its role is central since it helps regulate hydration and replenish skin cells. Bad news: it decreases with age. To help your skin maintain its moisture reserves, opt for a treatment rich in hyaluronic acid. This can be a moisturizing cream, a fluid, a balm or a serum that you apply in the morning and evening, to get all the benefits during the night. Aloe vera: moisturizing and healing, aloe vera wins all the votes when it comes to coming to the aid of the driest and most dehydrated skin. In gel or cream, organic or not, aloe vera moisturizes both your face and your body. It helps your skin replenish its water reserves, while bringing radiance and comfort to your face. Rose water: in addition to deeply cleansing the skin, rose water is a natural moisturizer, highly recommended after sun exposure. Rich in antioxidants, it limits the appearance of wrinkles and deeply moisturizes the skin. Spray after removing makeup and cleansing your skin with Collosol Eau de Lait .
Rely on masks and scrubs
When you return from vacation, you need to take care of your skin's hydration immediately! To effectively and quickly treat your skin, the scrub and mask duo is your best ally. The scrub eliminates dead cells and other impurities embedded in the pores of the skin. Far from you the idea of attacking your skin! We opt for a gentle scrub and avoid microbeads, which are bad for the planet. You can also make your scrub with sweet almond oil and brown sugar. Organic and effective! As for masks, also prefer gentle formulas based on aloe vera, honey, rose or coconut oil. To be repeated once or twice a week, depending on your need for moisturizing agents.
Taking care of your eyes and lips
The eye area is a very sensitive area that needs to be treated with the utmost care, especially after the summer. Due to its thinness, it is the most fertile ground for the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. These wrinkles can be avoided or delayed by moisturizing treatments specially designed for the eye area. It is also important to remove eye makeup properly with a gentle product, rich in water and milk, such as Collosol Eau de Lait. For the lips, the same prerogative. We protect them all summer long with a lip balm ranging from SPF 30 to SPF 50, and we take advantage of our facial exfoliation sessions to linger a little on the mouth.
Adapt your diet
When you return from vacation, your dietary deviations are also visible on your skin. Because we swapped a glass of water for a glass of wine, our skin has lost its elasticity and radiance. Don't panic! To complete your beauty ritual, adopt a diet rich in water and antioxidants. In addition to the minimum of 1.5 liters of water per day, complete your meals with hydrating foods such as cucumber, tomato, radishes or melon, still in season at the beginning of September. Consume antioxidants at all costs! Oxidative stress, caused mainly by exposure to the sun and pollution, is one of the main enemies of the skin's youthfulness and maintaining its hydration. To prevent the appearance of wrinkles and hydrate your skin after the summer, focus on a diet rich in antioxidants. They are found in particular in citrus fruits, nuts or raspberries. You can also bet on creams and treatments enriched with antioxidant ingredients (vitamin A, vitamin C, coenzyme Q10, polyphenols, etc.)
After the summer, you need to make sure to replenish your hydration. To do this, opt for an effective beauty ritual including a makeup remover with a formula rich in water and milk, a moisturizer based on aloe vera, hyaluronic acid or rose water, a serum and an oil that you apply day and night. To complete this routine, opt for a scrub and a mask that will have the benefits of restoring radiance to your skin and a hydrating eye contour. If in doubt, consult a dermatologist who will be able to advise you on the type of care suitable for dry, oily, combination and normal skin. Ready to regain hydrated skin after the summer?
