Environmental factors

Whether it's for occasional swims or frequent swimming training, chlorine damages the skin. In order to best preserve the functioning of your skin barrier and prevent the onset of skin discomfort, it's important to adopt good practices.

Cigarettes, alcohol, perspiration, lack of sleep... parties can put the body, and especially the skin, to the test! Follow our beauty secrets for beautiful skin, even after alcohol consumption

Whether as part of “Dry January” or during medically supervised alcohol withdrawal to overcome alcoholism, the skin benefits of quitting alcohol become evident quickly and can provide additional motivation for individuals to halt excessive alcohol consumption. In this article, explore all the cutaneous benefits of stopping alcohol intake.

With lack of sleep, alcohol consumption and various excesses, it is common to have a dull and blurred complexion the morning after a night out. However, it is possible to limit the damage by adopting an appropriate skincare routine, starting from the very same evening before bed.

In light to moderate consumption, alcohol does not have harmful effects on the body. However, when it is consumed excessively and/or regularly, it can be detrimental to the body as a whole. How to take care of your hair the day after a heavy night out? Follow our advice!

It is no secret that excessive alcohol consumption is detrimental to the body. Its effects on the skin are far from trivial! What are they? Read on to discover the deleterious effects of alcohol on the skin.

Excessive alcohol consumption is typically linked to a dull complexion and skin eruptions such as spots and/or redness. But what about the effects of drinking on the hair? Typology provides the answer.

Despite its numerous benefits for the skin, sea water, when not rinsed off, can cause skin discomfort: itching, risk of infection, dryness... In this article, find our advice on how to enjoy the virtues of sea water without damaging your skin.

During the summer, hair is often in contact with seawater. What are the benefits and dangers of seawater for your hair? This article provides the answers.

In the summer, we tend to go on holiday and spend long days at the beach. During sea bathing, the salt water can be quite harsh on the hair. The sea can make the hair brittle and coarse, and can sensitise the scalp. Find in this article our advice for maintaining healthy hair, even at the sea.

Seawater is especially known for its concentration of salt, which has a drying and aggressive effect on the skin. However, this salt water has unsuspected benefits for the skin. Discover the surprising virtues of the sea on our skin.

Summer often brings to mind beach swims and pool days. However, both the sea and the pool can have detrimental effects on the hair. To remove chlorine and salt from the hair, many are tempted to wash it daily. In this article, we will explore whether daily hair washing is necessary.

The causes of acne are multifactorial. However, diet plays a significant role in this skin condition. It is often heard that excessively fatty and sugary foods trigger acne. But what is the actual truth? This article provides some answers.

The law relating to the fight against waste and the circular economy (AGEC) of 10th February 2020 contains several articles that directly impact the industrialists in the cosmetic sector. These are thus strongly encouraged, even obliged, to review some of their practices with the aim of limiting cosmetic waste. However, on a consumer scale, several simple actions can already be implemented by everyone to combat this waste.

In the face of significant food waste, cosmetic waste unfortunately does not lag behind. It is divided into two areas: upstream waste carried out by manufacturers and downstream waste linked to consumer behaviour.

The law relating to the fight against waste and the circular economy (AGEC) of 10th February 2020 began to be implemented on several points from January 2021. It indeed concerns the cosmetic sector (among others) and impacts at several levels.

The carob tree is a fruit-bearing tree native to the Mediterranean region. From its seeds, a pulp is extracted that influences the process of melanogenesis: the natural production of melanin by the skin when exposed to UV rays. This serves to intensify and prolong the skin's natural tan.

The DHA is the molecule found in the majority of self-tanning products. It allows for a tanned complexion without exposure to the sun. Here, we focus on its properties and functionalities in self-tanning products.

As the first line of biological defence, the skin is constantly exposed to harmful compounds present in the environment. Beyond age and genetics, there are numerous factors capable of degrading skin quality. Indeed, exposure to atmospheric pollutants can quickly undermine the skin's normal protective role and induce a series of morphological changes through various mechanisms. In this article, we will review the consequences of urban pollution on the state of the skin.

Beyond the strong correlation with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, it has recently emerged that exposure to atmospheric pollutants is also implicated in the development/exacerbation of various skin problems, including premature ageing, psoriasis, acne, and eczema. Aware of the negative impact of various environmental pollutants on the skin, it has become important to protect it from these damages through the use of appropriate skincare. Here are different approaches to protect your skin from the assault of these pollutants.

Exhaust fumes, spreading products, chemical industries, heating, oil refineries, cigarette smoke... our skin must daily confront atmospheric pollution. Generating free radicals, these are the skin's primary enemies and are the cause of wrinkles, dehydration, blemishes, feelings of discomfort, dull complexion and redness. Here are five protective treatments to shield the epidermis from the drastic consequences of this assault.

The sun is often the cause of various targeted issues such as excess sebum, skin dryness, pigmentation spots and blemishes, or in the longer term, skin cancers and premature ageing. Therefore, you must protect yourself against UV rays all year round by applying a suitable sunscreen. Let's focus on the recommended dose of sunscreen.

Heating, low temperatures, icy winds, temperature fluctuations, high humidity... we tend to forget that in winter too, the epidermis is severely tested and this can have consequences on its appearance: dull complexion, skin dryness, irritations, redness, superficial chapping... It's no longer enough to just hydrate the skin, it's the entire daily skincare routine that needs to be adapted to the season. Here are 5 tips for a more protected and resilient skin during winter.

Although there are benefits to this change of season with a break from the heat and high humidity of summer, winter can bring with it dry skin and discomfort. What can be done against winter dryness? Discover in this article some preventative advice to maintain healthy skin, as well as simple measures to alleviate winter dry skin.