Environmental factors

During the summer, the skin is subjected to various types of external aggressions. Apart from UV rays, sea water and chlorinated pool water, it is also exposed to heat. Follow our advice to protect your skin during a heatwave.

While tanning comes easily for some (phototypes III and IV), this is not the case for everyone. Those with fair skin (phototypes I and II) may seek alternative solutions capable of providing a sun-kissed complexion similar to natural tanning. However, some users may believe they are sufficiently protected against UV rays and thus consider these artificial tanning products as sun protection products. Let's explore whether self-tanners truly offer sun protection.

After facing the winter cold, a new haircare routine is required to start the spring season effectively. Weakened by harsh conditions, the hair now needs particular attention before being exposed once again to stronger sunlight. Is it necessary to change your entire haircare routine? How should you look after your hair in springtime? Here are some recommendations to help keep your hair strong throughout this period.

With each change of season, the skin must adapt to new environmental conditions. The transition from winter to spring is often accompanied by increased light exposure, milder weather and a more active lifestyle. These changes can influence the condition of the skin and its needs. How can we support the skin during this transition into spring? Discover all our recommendations below.

Zinc plays an essential role in the body. In the human body, this trace element modulates the activity of nearly 200 different proteins. In dermatology, this antioxidant affects the skin, hair and nails. A zinc deficiency has numerous effects on the body. Here is an overview of the health risks of a zinc deficiency.

As its name suggests, self-tanning is a treatment designed to give the skin a sun-kissed complexion. Available in various formulations (gel, cream, oil...), the self-tanner can be applied pure or integrated into your regular moisturising cream. Before starting to use it, let's focus on how a self-tanning treatment works on the skin.

Photobiomodulation is a practice adopted in both dermatology and aesthetic medicine. It is based on LED light. It is highly praised for its powers of regeneration,anti-acne, and antibacterial effects on the skin. Here's an overview of this practice, which can be carried out in a professional setting or at home.

Adopted in both medicine and aesthetics, lymphatic drainage is a massage that provides numerous benefits. It is used to enhance comfort, health, and well-being. Here, we focus on the importance of engaging in lymphatic drainage.

Autumn marks a crucial transition for the skin: after summer exposure, the epidermis must repair UV-induced damage while coping with a cooler, drier climate. How can you tackle this dual challenge and maintain cutaneous comfort? Follow our guidance to give your skin a more serene autumn.

After prolonged periods of lockdown, remote working has become widespread and is now part of our daily lives. Many continue to work from home behind a computer screen. What beauty routines should be adopted? Let's focus.

When embarking on a trek in the desert, it's crucial to carry the bare minimum in beauty and skincare products. But what are the essentials to have without overly burdening one's backpack?

The skin is an organ that is sensitive to numerous external factors as well as internal changes within the body. If it loses its radiance or is prone to imperfections, this can be directly correlated to diet. But what are these poor dietary habits that ruin skin health? Let's focus.

Between low temperatures and wearing hats and hoods, winter tends to weaken the scalp. It is therefore not uncommon for irritations to emerge, sometimes accompanied by dandruff and itching. In winter, hair can become dry, finer, or prone to oiliness depending on the individual. What can be done to maintain a healthy scalp throughout winter? Here are all our recommendations.

Sea salt, chlorine, sun exposure... By the end of summer, hair is often damaged and lacks shine, which is far from ideal when facing the first chills of autumn. How can you protect and repair your hair? Here are our tips for strengthening your hair fibres as autumn approaches.

Regarded as an organ in its own right, the skin is designed to protect the other internal organs from external aggressions. However, it happens that certain daily habits can alter skin functions and weaken the surface. An overview.

Thigh chafing irritation is a common phenomenon that primarily occurs in the summer due to heat and perspiration. Contrary to popular belief, this discomfort is not necessarily exclusive to individuals with a larger body size and/or overweight. It is also a matter of body shape. In this article, discover three steps to alleviate irritated skin resulting from recurrent thigh friction.

Some individuals occasionally suffer from inner thigh irritations due to friction. Most often, these uncomfortable sensations are more pronounced in the summer due to heat and perspiration. Follow our advice to best avoid friction and thus the irritations it causes.

The sun, chlorine, and sea water are all factors that can harm the skin during the summer. Upon returning from holidays, it is common to have dry, weakened skin, and even some imperfections. In this article, discover our advice for taking care of your skin after the summer.

In summer, the skin endures numerous assaults (UV rays, chlorine, sea water). Therefore, it needs to be protected and soothed. So, what are the cosmetic ingredients/actives to favour in summer? Elements of the answer in this article.

In cosmetics, certain active ingredients and/or substances do not mix well with the sun, leading to the occurrence of burns, allergies, or even pigmentation spots. Which cosmetic ingredients and/or active substances should be avoided in summer? This article provides some answers.

In the summer, between the UV rays of the sun and swimming, the skin is severely tested. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare it well so that it can best withstand these external aggressions. Discover in this article our advice for preparing your skin for the arrival of summer.

Chlorine is used to treat swimming pool water to prevent the growth of microorganisms. However, it is not without consequences for the skin. Discover the effects of chlorine on the skin and how to remedy them.

For hygienic reasons, it is known that you should wash before entering a pool. But showering after the pool is just as indispensable. Find out why in this article.

In order to prevent bacterial proliferation, chlorinated substances such as chlorine or hypochlorite are used in swimming pools. However, these are not without consequences for your skin and hair. Here's an overview of the effects of chlorine on hair.

Chlorine is used to prevent the growth of microorganisms in swimming pool water. However, it can be harsh on the hair and scalp. Discover in this article the ways to protect your hair when swimming in the pool.