How to take good care of your face?

The first condition for taking good care of your face is to know your skin type which conditions its specificities. You will then select the appropriate products, taking care of their composition so as not to pollute your skin. You must also take into account the menstrual cycle which influences the quality of the skin.

Learn to recognize your skin type

Knowing the characteristics of your skin is essential for taking good care of it, by selecting the right cosmetics. The type of skin is first of all determined by our genetic capital. It is then influenced by our lifestyle. External factors are related to your environment (sun exposure, heat and cold, pollution, etc.); internal factors depend on your behaviour (diet, alcohol and cigarette consumption, stress, fatigue, etc.).

1 - Normal skin

Normal skin is ideal because it is healthy and balanced. It retains moisture and regulates the fatty substances in the epidermis.

Normal skin gives a smooth, even complexion with an even grain. Its pores remain invisible.

Normal skin care

Normal skin is satisfied with rudimentary care. Cleanse with a non-greasy milk in the morning and evening. Apply a light, non-greasy day cream. In the event of exposure to bad weather and pollution, complete with a moisturising night care product to reinforce its defences.

2 - Dry skin

The skin has a constant deficit of epidermal lipids and moisture. Producing less sebum than necessary, it does not have enough fatty substances to retain water and protect itself against external aggressions.

Depending on the degree of dryness, the symptoms appear more or less severe: tightness, itching, flaking, irregularities, dullness, etc. Lacking elasticity, it ages prematurely.

Dry skin care

To compensate for the imbalance of your dry skin, use cosmetics with rich textures, composed of nourishing and hydrating active ingredients. Complete the picture with a regenerating night care and a moisturising mask once or twice a week.

3 - Oily skin

Oily skin, on the other hand, produces an excessive amount of sebum. Its pores dilate and become visible. They become clogged, leading to the formation of pimples and blackheads.

Oily skin glows and looks thicker.

Oily skin care

Cosmetics for oily skin should be purifying to rid the skin of excess oil. Choose ingredients such as grape seed oil or zinc to help regulate it. Use an exfoliating mask at least twice a week.

4 - Combination skin

Combination skin is a real headache because it mixes two skin types: oily skin on the T-zone (consisting of the forehead, nose and chin), while the rest of the face tends to be dry.

Combination skin care

It's up to you to juggle two types of products to treat the two areas differently. Avoid moisturising products on the oily area and opt for a neutral cleansing milk.

The evolution of the skin according to the menstrual cycle

The level of hormones that influence our skin varies throughout the month.

Hormone levels are at their lowest during menstruation, which makes the skin drier. Avoid hot water and harsh cosmetics more than ever. Use soothing skin care products to reduce inflammation if your skin is dry to begin with. The skin remains dry and fragile during the week following the period.

At the time of ovulation, estrogen levels increase and the skin is rebalanced. Women with oily skin should regulate excess sebum with an exfoliating mask.

Once ovulation has passed, estrogen levels drop, while progesterone and testosterone levels rise. The skin then becomes more oily. Women with dry skin usually find the right balance here, while those with oily skin have to fight against excess sebum.

This is also the period when pimples multiply for some. The skin then needs more cleansing.

Use organic products!

Organic cosmetics are the only ones that really care for your skin. Unlike industrial products, they contain and preserve active ingredients.

Products manufactured without an organic label use a large number of additives, including many substances from the petrochemical industry. Although their action may seem beneficial at the time, their long-term action alters the skin more than it takes care of it.