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Exfoliate, moisturize, and protect: The 3 steps your skin needs in summer!
Teresa de Miguel Miró
A deep, radiant, and long-lasting tan starts before sunbathing . Sun protection is key, but it's not the only important step: exfoliating and moisturizing your skin in summer are the two steps that make all the difference for an even and healthy tan.
In this article we tell you:
- Why exfoliation is essential in summer.
- How to use an exfoliant correctly.
- How often should you exfoliate?
- The best facial and body scrubs.
- Professional treatments that enhance your tan.
Why exfoliate your skin in summer?
Although some people believe that exfoliation removes a tan, the opposite is true:
- Removes dead cells.
- It leaves the skin even for a more beautiful tan.
- It prevents peeling.
- Enhances the effect of creams and sunscreens.
Smooth, renewed skin reflects light better and has a healthier golden tone.
What exfoliants should I use in summer?
In summer it is best to avoid chemical exfoliants with acids (AHA, BHA, enzymes) because they can sensitize the skin.
Ideally: mechanical exfoliants , with natural microgranules that gently cleanse.
Examples:
- Before using self-tanners → they ensure an even tone.
- Before sun exposure → they prepare the skin to tan better.
How do you use an exfoliant correctly?
- On the face, always do it with clean, makeup-free skin, avoiding the eye area.
- Apply it in the shower, after the gel.
- Massage in circular motions on damp skin.
- Spend more time on rough areas (elbows, knees, heels).
- Rinse with warm water.
How many times a week should you exfoliate your skin in summer?
Face :
2 times a week for oily skin.
Once a week for dry or sensitive skin.
Body :
Every other day, if the skin tolerates it.
Don't hesitate to ask for a personalized diagnosis to discover the one that best suits your skin.
The best exfoliants for summer
Facial scrubs
- Facial Scrub – Dr. Barbara Sturm : with almond kernels, vitamin A and purslane for smooth, hydrated skin.
- Perfect Skin Peeling – Dr. Schrammek : with bamboo, vitamins C and E, algae and soothing chamomile.
Body scrubs
- Spirulite – Fasting : Multifunctional tablet with natural loofah, calendula and spirulina, perfect against cellulite and dryness.
Professional exfoliating and moisturizing treatments
The original GREEN PEEL® Plant Peeling treatment improves the skin's appearance, resulting in a cleaner, more even complexion. Its base is composed of a blend of eight selected herbs, enzymes, minerals, and vitamins, which are massaged onto the skin. Ideally, it should be performed one week before sun exposure.
BENEFITS
- It increases blood circulation and improves blood oxygen levels.
- It provides natural energy to the skin and stimulates its regeneration thanks to the mixture of natural herbs.
- Its effect lasts for 2 to 5 days.
- It visibly improves the appearance of the skin and harmonizes its surface.
- It helps reduce the signs of aging, as well as blemishes, scars, and hyperpigmentation.
It's a hydrating and exfoliating body ritual that restores the skin's health, leaving it radiant and smooth. This is all thanks to the active ingredients in the peel used in the protocol, as well as the other personalized active ingredients that help restore hydration levels and nourish the skin.
The treatment concludes with the application of a nourishing mask with a special film that raises body temperature, allowing for better penetration of the active ingredients. And that's not all… A relaxing massage with specific oils provides the perfect finishing touch.
BENEFITS
- Prepare your skin for an even and radiant tan.
- It allows the skin to properly absorb sun protection, which is vital to maintaining skin health and avoiding dreaded spots resulting from inadequate sun exposure.
Hydration: the key to a long-lasting tan
Exfoliation prepares the skin, but hydration is what sets the tan and prevents it from fading or peeling.
- Sun, chlorine, and salt dry out the skin quickly.
- After-sun lotion is not enough: moisturize before, during and after sun exposure .
Recommended product: Crème Dermo-RL Corps – Biologique Recherche , a nourishing cream that repairs and protects the driest skin.
CRÈME DERMO-RL CORPS BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does exfoliation remove a tan?
No, on the contrary: it enhances it by removing dead cells and leaving a more even tone.
2. Which exfoliant should I choose for sensitive skin in summer?
Opt for gentle mechanical exfoliants with natural ingredients (almond, bamboo, loofah).
3. What is better before sun exposure: exfoliating or moisturizing?
Both steps are essential: first exfoliate and then moisturize to set the tan.
The perfect tan isn't achieved with sun alone: the combination of exfoliating, moisturizing, and protecting is the secret to achieving golden, even, and luminous skin all summer long.
Final tip: Treat yourself to a professional exfoliating treatment before your vacation. Your skin will thank you.
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