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Our best tips for taking care of your body in summer

In the summer, between sunbathing and diving into the pool, our skin is put to a severe test. Sun, sea water and chlorinated pool water are not our skin's best friends. So it's no coincidence that in the summer, our skin is crying out for moisturizing cream andskin oil to compensate for dehydration or sunburn. Logically, because the skin of the body is more exposed, if there is a period in the year when taking care of your body has a central place in our beauty routine, it's summer! Discover all our tips to take care of your skin and protect it, so that you can have a nice golden tan in the fall.

The importance of body care in summer

If the sun is good for our morale, it is not our skin's best friend... UV rays are actually one of the first causes of premature skin aging. They are therefore the cause of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation spots and loss of firmness. Not to mention the more dramatic consequences that prolonged exposure without protection (but also the hereditary factor) can have on health...

This is why it is really important to protect yourself and to have a controlled and moderate exposure to the sun: never between 12:00 and 16:00 where the UV rays are the most violent. You will notice that in very hot countries, people often wear light but covering clothes and always find a small corner of shade to protect themselves.

The body care product of the summer? Sunscreen! Indeed, the application of a sun protection on the body before any exposure to the sun is not a step to neglect.

Did you know that in addition, that sunscreen does not prevent you from getting a tan ? On the contrary, sun protection will help you tan more evenly to get a nice, golden, luminous tan: no redness or peeling and an even longer-lasting tan!

You should also remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours and immediately after swimming (beware of the magnifying effect of water drops and UV rays!). The protection factor to use will depend on your skin and its sensitivity to UV rays, but also on your environment: even if your skin is very resistant to the sun, if you are in the tropics, for example, you should still opt for an index 50.

Finally, in the evening, don't hesitate to spread some after-sun care to comfort your heated skin and help it regenerate better.

The right body care gestures to adopt in summer

The gestures body care to adopt in summer do not stop at the daily use of sun care and after sun care. The concept of body care is actually much more complete. If, all year long, it is essential to clean your skin every day, it is even more important in summer (preferably with a shower gel adapted to your skin).

In fact, in the summer, we tend to apply a lot of sun cream, to go to the pool and/or to the sea and to sweat more than usual. Therefore, the skin cleansing is very important to get rid of sebum, salt, chlorine and sunscreen residues, accumulated during the day.

The other body care gesture of the summer? Think about regular body scrubs to get rid of dead cells and thus promote a more even tan.

Moreover, if you apply self-tanner, exfoliation is really essential to avoid any traces (before its application). The ideal is then to make follow its gumming by a moisturizing cream or an oil for the skin, which you massage onto your body, paying particular attention to your elbows, knees and heels. En addition to restoring softness and comfort to the skin, exfoliating and massaging the skin stimulates elastin fibers for firmer tissues, but also promotes a good venous return.

Thus, in case of heavy legs, do not hesitate to massage yourself and for the bravest, finish with a trickle of ice water...

Body care essentials

In the summer, as in the rest of the year, the body is also entitled to its dose of hydration. You wouldn't think of not moisturizing your face? For the body, it's the same!

In terms of moisturizing body careThere is really something for every taste and every skin type, here is a small selection:

Le Body Butter Susanne Kaufmann is the perfect ally for very dry skin in search of creamy, comforting textures.
The Polly Plum Comforting Cream Pai Skincare is

une crème riche et apaisante pour le corps pour nourrir la peau en continu, réparer et calmer les peaux les plus réactives.

The AHA New Skin Body Serum Ren Skincare is

un sérum corps double action, à la fois exfoliant et hydratant, qui lisse la peau du corps pour un effet peau neuve immédiat !
L'Nourishing Oil Oh My Cream Skincare is an oil with an invigorating fragrance that is easy to apply, to restore elasticity and nutrition to the skin and make it comfortable and supple.

Our body care selection for summer

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If you apply sun protection before each exposure to the sun, clean your skin thoroughly, exfoliate regularly and moisturize your body daily this summer, you are guaranteed beautiful and healthy skin! Also remember to moisturize from the inside by drinking plenty of water. The other good tip is to include many water-rich foods. For more body care tipsdon't hesitate to contact our Beauty Coaches via our chat or by email at consultation@ohmycream.com.