Spring detox: the 5 reflexes for a luminous complexion
Lack of light, fatigue, richer diet, particles of pollution ... After going through winter, the skin has accumulated a large number of toxins. Results? The complexion is dull and the skin lacks radiance.
With the arrival of spring, it's time to take matters into your own hands and give your skin a little detox treatment! Find a radiant complexion by following our anti-gray mine advice.
Tip # 1: eliminate toxins with a detox cure
It is well known that the beauty and quality of your skin begins from within. Before even thinking about changing your beauty and cosmetic care routine, it is advisable to adapt your diet to flush out toxins and get back in shape. Each change of season is a good time to follow a draining treatment, freeing the body from impurities and accumulated acidity overload.
To get off on the right foot and regenerate your body, switch to "vegan" mode (understand, a vegan diet without meat products, dairy products or eggs) and adopt a 100% raw diet based on fruits and vegetables for a week. Avoid alcohol, tobacco and refined sugar. Instead, go for “beautiful skin” foods rich in antioxidants and micro-nutrients to boost cell regeneration (red fruits, bananas) and vitamin C to stimulate collagen production (broccoli, kiwi, etc.). 3-day monodiet consisting of eating only one food and allowing intensive spring cleaning. In this case, bet on apple, birch sap and even banana.
And of course, don't forget to hydrate a lot at the same time. Two liters of water and herbal teas per day is the minimum.
Tip # 2: cleanse your skin thoroughly
The first essential step before applying any treatment: double cleansing of the skin. Essential for relieving the skin from accumulated impurities which obstruct its natural radiance. Proceed in two steps:
First, the Melting Cleansing Oil: ideal for removing the bulk of make-up, impurities and fine particles of pollution.
Then the Cleansing Gel: to perfect the work, leaving a feeling of clean and fresh skin.
The little extra: at the heart of the natural, green and clean formulas are the Bio-actiff® Yellow Banana and Bio -actif® Green Banana Complexes, cocktails of antioxidants and essential fatty acids that fight against the responsible free radicals. skin aging.
Tip # 3: gently exfoliate your skin to reveal its radiance
Once rid of impurities, the skin is ready to be exfoliated. Because beyond cleansing, regular facial exfoliation is essential to unclog pores, prevent the appearance of blemishes, and refine skin texture day after day. It is also a key step in fighting dark spots and maintaining an even complexion.
To regain a luminous complexion, a facial scrub once or twice a week is ideal. Opt for an organic and gentle exfoliating mask to leave on for 10 minutes, such as the Exfoliating Peel. It eliminates dead skin and evens the texture of the epidermis thanks to its jojoba beads. Massage the face with circular motions for a gentle mechanical exfoliation. At the same time, you also benefit from an enzymatic action thanks to AHAs, these hypoallergenic fruit acids which free the epidermis from dead skin, reduce dark spots and brighten the complexion. Their action: they act by stimulating cell renewal. In other words, they help you get a new skin, very gently, thanks to their progressive action. Smoother and softer, the skin will reflect light better.
As a 3-week treatment, apply the Clarifying Lotion every evening after cleansing to unify and smooth the skin texture. After double-cleaning and exfoliation, a shot of Clarifying Lotion helps eradicate the harmful effects of limescale and thus better prepare the skin to benefit from the treatments that will follow. This tonic is full of lemon water, full of vitamin C. This fights against oxidative stress: it neutralizes the free radicals responsible for skin aging. It also supports the synthesis of collagen, a protein which contributes in particular to the structure of the skin.
Tip 4: bet on anti-pollution skincare
Pollution has been shown to have real harmful effects on the skin over the long term. Along with UV rays, pollution is one of the first factors responsible for premature skin aging. Over time, polluting particles act on the premature oxidation of the skin and its loss of vitamin E. It degrades the skin's protective hydrolipidic film, increases the formation of wrinkles and erodes the skin's youthfulness.
Exposed to city pollution, urban skin is the most fragile. It has therefore become essential and protect your skin by adopting good daily reflexes. Choose formulas containing detoxifying and protective active ingredients that fight free radicals caused by polluting particles. Change your usual face moisturizer for an organic facial treatment with detoxifying active ingredients, such as Musalis Serum: the ultimate detox ally! Acting as an anti-pollution shield, it protects and strengthens the skin against external aggressions. Small bonus: it refines the skin texture and brightens the complexion. The skin breathes!
Tip # 5: Regenerate Skin Overnight
To regain plump, smooth and radiant skin in the early hours of the morning, the skin needs to receive a maximum of revitalizing and plumping active ingredients the day before. While we sleep, the skin becomes active! It is indeed at night that our cells regenerate and repair themselves, so that we can better face the day. Your evening essential? The Musalis Night Cream. Its key ingredients are ceramides which restructure the altered skin barrier, ribose which improves the radiance of the complexion and myrtle which stimulates the skin's natural defenses. Finally, Bio-actives® Green Banana preserves the elasticity and hydration of the skin by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. When you wake up, your skin is luminous and replenished.
