Repairing your skin after summer's aggressions
Hello !
So back from vacation? or are you part of the september team 😀🏖
Either way, have you thought about repairing your skin after the onslaught of summer? I mean sun, fatigue, lack of sleep, party 💃🏾
The sun promotes skin dryness. Summer is leaving quietly, so let's take the opportunity to repair our skin!
Some good repair products to have in your toiletry kit 👇🏾
Over time and with external aggressions (sun, pollution), the skin becomes tired, dehydrated and dry. This promotes the long-term appearance of wrinkles and sagging of the face. The application of shea butter helps fight against this dehydration and helps the skin retain its suppleness and elasticity.
Avocado butter
Avocado butter will protect skin damaged by the sun, wind and pollution. Its use is suitable in case of scars, skin irritation, chapping and stretch marks.
Avocado butter can be used as an anti-aging treatment applied to wrinkles and fine lines.
Aloe vera
This plant has an extraordinary moisturizing power, it contains about twenty minerals, a dozen vitamins, more than 18 amino acids, polysaccharides, enzymes and proteins. This gives it healing and softening properties. It is recommended in case of skin irritations, it soothes weakened skin and helps reduce inflammation. It also acts against cellular aging and has an astringent action that will help tighten the pores of the skin.
You can use it as a serum, as a day or night cream by making your homemade gel.
It is ideal for sensitive skin as a soothing after-sun treatment, it will regenerate, heal and soothe your sunburn.
You can also use it as a make-up remover. It facilitates the elimination of dead cells, it is a good gentle exfoliant.
Lavender hydrosol
It is indicated for oily, acneic, damaged skin and even with scars. In case of irritation, stings, wounds, sunburn... it is healing and effectively calms the skin after exposure to the sun. It also calms razor burn.
It is therefore a multi-purpose hydrosol!
Lavender hydrosol can also be used as a lice repellent. It's back to school, think about it 👀
Peppermint hydrosol
The mint hydrosol is astringent, it tones all skin types and restores radiance. In addition, it is antibacterial and purifies problem skin.
It refreshes, tones the vessels and soothes sunburn. It is indicated in case of tired and poorly irrigated skin or for dull, greyish and tired complexions.
Rose floral water
It is an ideal treatment for all skin types, whether combination, mature or sensitive.
It is indicated in case of couperose. Rose water helps regenerate the skin and prevent the effects of aging.
It soothes redness and calms allergic reactions. Its anti-inflammatory action is also very effective in relieving sunburn.
What about the eye area?
Hazelnut oil: it is the only vegetable oil with the property of unclogging the skin and removing blackheads. In the evening, after your make-up removal, place a small drop of hazelnut oil on your fingertips and gently massage your face, avoiding the eye area. Then let it act all night.
If your skin is really oily with blackheads, apply the oil in a thick layer; massage and leave to act as a mask for 1/2 hour. The duration of the treatment is 10 days per month, to be renewed if necessary.
Castor oil can be applied by massaging under the eyes to eliminate dark circles thanks to its natural anti-wrinkle properties.
Blueberry hydrosol is known for its beneficial effects on the complexion, dark circles and bags under the eyes. Indeed, it effectively reduces dark circles and soothes puffy, tired or irritated eyes. It is indicated for dry and irritated skin and as after sun care. It is suitable for all skin types and in particular for devitalized skin.
Chamomile floral water is perfect as a tonic to restore a radiant complexion and soft skin. Soothing and softening, it is highly recommended for dry, sensitive and irritated skin. It reduces dark circles and soothes red, irritated and tired eyes.
Some easy recipes 🥣
Masque antipoches
Mix white clay and green clay with mineral water to obtain a smooth paste. You apply this mixture under the eyes. This mask has absorbent properties for puffiness and dark circles.
Anti-aging mask
Lemon is a good ally against wrinkles. It is one of the best fruits to delay the signs of aging thanks to the antioxidant properties of citric acid, vitamins and minerals. Mix the avocado flesh with half a lemon and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Leave on for a quarter of an hour before rinsing with mineral water or spring water. Manufacture just before application.
😎 Keep the good gestures even after the holidays, start the new school year with perfect skin by implementing the good gestures mentioned above.
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