Beauty
Alert, my skin is pulling!
Cashmeres and mohairs are back in pride of place in our wardrobes. Winter is here, and our skin is feeling it too, with its changes and imbalances. However, tightness and dryness are not inevitable, and a few simple gestures will keep your skin beautiful... until spring!
Why does skin pull?
In winter, discomfort and very dry skin are not a must! But it's true that in the extreme cold, everything comes together to destabilize the skin. Variations in temperature, intense heating, all these external aggressions damage the lipid barrier. We also need to question our daily cleansing routine. We can't stress this enough, but the best moisturizing creams won't work miracles on skin that hasn't been properly cleansed, or if they're applied to skin that's busy "defending" itself after an ill-adapted cleansing routine. The first product to eliminate from your routine? Micellar water which, rich in detergents, sensitizes and displaces impurities. In the same vein, forget ultra-foaming gels packed with soap, which melt the hydrolipidic film like snow in the sun. Many skin problems (imperfections, dullness and dehydration) can be treated simply by changing your cleansing routine.
Instead, we adopt the famous double cleansing technique, starting with an oily product (balm or cleansing oil) and followed by a cleansing milk or gel to refine the result.
And for those who don't like oil, it's possible to use a double cleansing milk with a high fat content to perfectly cleanse the skin. Sensitive skin that's already quite fragile will opt for a cleansing cream, such as the Middlemist Seven Camelia & Rose Gentle Cleanser Pai Skincare.
Choosing the right moisturizer for dryness
When it comes to day creams, we adapt the chosen formula to your skin type. If you're feeling a little lost and are having trouble (re)understanding your skin at the moment, don't hesitate to do your skin diagnosis online or visit a boutique for personalized beauty advice.
If your skin is combination but still feels tight at the slightest temperature difference, Love & Haight Moisturizing Cream Pai Skincare. This emulsion contains avocado oil, rich in vitamins E, A and D, with moisturizing, nourishing and softening properties. Its formula is also suitable for normal skin types looking for an intermediate-textured face cream that also acts as a perfect make-up base for foundation application.
For drier skin, the Vanilla Pod Nourishing Day Cream Antipodes is a rich cream that stimulates collagen production, nourishes and protects. Its shea butter base forms a protective envelope over the epidermis, insulating it from aggression. We also like the presence of manuka honey which, with its anti-bacterial and healing power, is also suitable for skin that may occasionally experience small pimples.
In the event of serious skin damage, rely on the SOS power of La Pommade Hervé Hérau's cold cream-style oil balm. A genuine comforting bandage, La Pommade is a deep daily care product that recharges the skin with vital elements thanks to a blend of 5 essential Oligo-Elements: Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper and Selenium. Rebalancing, these Oligo-Elements also help improve skin healing, preserve cell youthfulness and soothe.
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