5 tips for preparing your skin for spring.

Often overprotected during the winter by creams and covering clothes, the skin needs to renew itself as spring approaches. To regain a radiant complexion and a regular skin texture, it is recommended to perform a gentle exfoliation once or twice a week. To do this, the use of a chemical, enzymatic or fine-grain exfoliating treatment is advised. Indeed, the larger the grains, the greater the risk of skin abrasion. By eliminating dead cells and other impurities accumulated on the skin, exfoliants allow for a clean slate, while unclogging the pores. Moreover, this allows the skin to better absorb the active ingredients present in the treatments you might subsequently apply.

Our product recommendations:

• Composed of an exfoliating complex based on four AHAs and a PHA, our peeling mask eliminates dead cells to unclog pores and refine skin texture. It leaves the complexion unified and the skin texture smoothed. Over time, it helps to reduce the presence of blackheads.

• Enriched with micro-grains of apricot kernels (INCI name: Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder), our radiance facial scrub with rosehip oil (INCI name: Rosa Canina Fruit Oil) unclogs pores and promotes cell renewal, for smooth skin and a uniform and luminous complexion. The small size of the grains used allows this treatment to respect the skin and exfoliate it gently.

• Formulated withsweet almond oil (INCI name: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) for nourishment andsuper lavandin essential oil (INCI name: Lavandula Hybrida Herb Oil) for regeneration and healing, our nourishing body scrub rids the skin of dead cells thanks to the micro-grains of apricot kernels. Exfoliated and nourished, the skin is soft, supple and comfortable.

• Ourinvigorating body scrubcontains green coffee macerate (INCI name: Coffea Arabica Seed Extract) which has a draining action, as well as essential oils of lemongrass (INCI name: Cymbopogon Winterianus Herb Oil) and Atlas cedar (INCI name: Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil), which help to firm the skin. This treatment is recommended for smoothing, firming and toning the skin, while reducing the appearance of cellulite.

• Often overlooked, the lips are indeed a delicate area of the face. The skin in this area is in fact five times thinner than the rest of the body. To eliminate dead cells and renew the surface of the lips, you can apply our lip peeling once a week. It leaves the lips supple and soft, ready for the application of tinted treatments or a protective balm.

During winter, exposure to harsh weather conditions (cold, wind, rain...) often results in dry and dehydrated skin. It is also not uncommon to see redness and feelings of tightness appear during this period. In response, it is of course advisable to use nourishing and hydrating treatments. However, with the arrival of spring, it may be beneficial to lighten the texture of your skincare products by focusing more on serums, botanical blends, and lighter, fluid creams.

However, it should be noted that the daily application of a moisturising cream remains necessary. This treatment indeed forms a protective film and acts as a support for the natural hydrolipidic film of the skin to protect it from external aggressions and dehydration. Furthermore, it is recommended to apply targeted active ingredients to restore brightness to the face.

Our product recommendations:

• In the morning and evening, after removing all traces of impurities from your face, you can apply our radiance serum. Highly concentrated in a derivative of vitamin C (INCI name: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate - 11%), it provides a real boost to dull and tired complexions. This treatment also contains 3% of silk tree aqueous extract (INCI name: Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract). This Asian-origin plant revitalises the skin. Working in synergy, these ingredients help to slow down photoaging. You can also use our botanical blend for a sun-kissed complexion with buriti (INCI name: Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil).Composed of 6 plant extracts and rich in beta-carotene, this serum revives the complexion's radiance and provides an immediate subtle tan.

• In the evening, conclude your routine with the radiance night serum. Rich in antioxidant active ingredients, this treatment provides both preventive and corrective action against skin sagging and helps to reveal the skin's radiance.

No matter the season, it is crucial to protect your skin from dehydration. Indeed, as previously explained, the hydrolipidic film on the surface of the epidermis is not sufficiently effective to act alone and its protective action must be supplemented by the daily application of a moisturising cream.

Furthermore, with the arrival of the warmer days, solar radiation and the risk of sunburn become more significant. Although they do not replace a sunscreen, the hydrolipidic film and moisturising creams have an occlusive effect that limits the penetration of UV rays.

Our product recommendations:

• Enriched with hyaluronic acid (INCI name: Sodium Hyaluronate) and provitamin B5 (INCI name: Panthenol), our hydrating serum compensates for the natural decrease of hyaluronic acid in the skin for a more hydrated, plumper and smoother skin. Lightweight, this serum is quickly absorbed by the skin, allowing you to apply your cream afterwards.

• Minimalist and fragrance-free, our moisturising cream for the face, with just 9 ingredients, hydrates and nourishes the epidermis. Its light and non-greasy texture is suitable for dry, normal and combination skin types. It is also suitable for use on sensitive skin.

• To hydrate your entire body, you can rely on our body moisturising cream with 10 ingredients. Featuring a non-greasy texture, its application is suitable for all skin types.

When the sun rises on the horizon, it can be tempting to quickly expose oneself to it in order to achieve a nice tan. However, this practice is not without consequences: sunburn, premature skin ageing (wrinkles, sun spots...), skin conditions. To avoid these harmful effects while still sporting a tanned face, the use of a self-tanner could be a solution.

A self-tanner is a skincare product that allows for the achievement of a uniform sun-kissed complexion similar to a tan, without the need for several hours of sun exposure. It typically contains a molecule called dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is plant-derived. Upon topical application, this compound induces a sun-kissed complexion in brown tones within 4 to 6 hours, by reacting with the amino acids in the corneal layer of the epidermis through a Maillard reaction to form pigments, the melanoidins, which are responsible for skin colouration.

It is important to clarify that melanoidin is different from melanin. Their production occurs only on the surface and this molecule is eliminated when the skin renews itself. Unlike melanin, melanoidin does not have any protective power against the sun's UV rays. Always remember to protect your skin using a broad-spectrum sunscreen to avoid the harmful effects of UV rays.

Our product recommendation:

• Used alone or mixed with your face cream, our self-tanning serum provides a natural tan just six hours after application, thanks to the combination of self-tanning molecules derived from plants: the DHA and theerythrulose. The number of drops applied and the frequency of use will allow you to adjust the intensity of the tan achieved.

With the arrival of spring, the sun and all its dangers also make a return. Indeed, the sun generates an excess of free radicals within the body's cells. These are reactive and unstable species of oxygen, capable of causing damage to DNA, cells, and certain proteins. Free radicals have several harmful effects on the skin : they accelerate skin ageing, cause sunburn, burns, pigmentation spots and, in the most severe cases, skin cancers.

Therefore, it is imperative to safeguard oneself by applying broad-spectrum sun protection daily to exposed areas. At Typology, we have developed an entire range of sun care products, allowing for effective protection of the face and body from UV rays.