Having beautiful skin is a complex quest. Several factors are determining factors in the quality and appearance of your skin. We give you all the secrets and good actions to adopt to obtain resplendent and radiant skin.
1. Take care of yourself from the inside
The skin is the largest organ in your body! It is therefore important to take care of it, from the inside and the outside. Indeed, did you know that the skin is made up of 70% water?
No surprise then, regarding the need to drink enough water every day to keep your body in shape and thus properly hydrate your skin. One of the secrets to beautiful skin lies in its hydration!
Drink enough water every day, 6 to 9 glasses on average, or 1.5 liters, for a nice fresh and plumped complexion. Don’t hesitate to add a dash of lemon juice or a few mint leaves to your water if you struggle to drink water naturally.
Diet is also an important element in the appearance of your skin. Eating too fatty, too sweet or not eating enough can really have an impact on the skin, and depending on the individual, cause problems such as dull complexion or small spots, among others.
So opt for a healthy and balanced diet, 5 fruits and vegetables per day being the recommended amount. Certain foods are known to enhance the appearance of the skin, such as oranges, which, thanks to their vitamin C, help in the formation of collagen, which is essential for the elasticity of the skin.
Broccoli and its vitamins B, C, E, K and A is a food that helps with cell renewal, which helps regenerate your skin and slow down the appearance of signs of aging.
2. Protect yourself from the sun and UV rays
Nothing is more pleasant than enjoying the rays of the sun on your face. But the sun, although pleasant, is not the skin’s friend. Spending hours in the sun is not trivial, the latter being the primary cause of premature skin aging. Also be aware that even in winter, your skin is subject to UV rays.
Protecting your skin is therefore an essential action: opt for a full-screen sunscreen when you are out in the sun and apply facial care containing SPF protection when you know you are going to spend time outside.
3. Know your skin type
Do you know your skin well? Is it rather dry, oily, mixed? How does your skin react to what you put on it? Your diet? An essential element to having beautiful skin is to know it well.
Briefly, dry skin will tend to feel tighter more easily, it will be rough and may show redness. Oily skin is the result of too much sebum production: your skin is shiny all over your face.
Combination skin, for its part, will tend to shine on the T zone (forehead, nose, chin) and be dry or normal on the cheeks. Do not hesitate to carry out a skin diagnosis directly with our L’OCCITANE store advisors, in order to know precisely the needs of your skin and thus be able to choose suitable treatments.
4. Cleanse your skin
Poorly cleansed skin can cause clogged pores, and thus encourage the proliferation of blackheads and other imperfections. The golden rule is therefore to carefully cleanse your skin morning and evening with appropriate care.
Be careful, the goal is certainly not to strip your skin! In the morning, the objective is simply to eliminate the residue accumulated during the night, so opt for cleaning with water or a very mild soap. In the evening, if you have worn makeup, use an effective makeup remover to remove all traces of makeup.
Our Bi-Phase Eye and Lip Makeup Remover will be perfect, even for the most sensitive skin. To prevent your skin from becoming irritated because of the limescale present in tap water, finish your cleansing with a mist of thermal water.
