Natural Tricks for a Healthy Complexion.

To regain a radiant complexion, it is recommended to perform a gentle exfoliation once or twice a week. This ensures an even complexion that is free of dead skin cells. An even skin is then more receptive to the active ingredients contained in the care products that you subsequently apply. Finally, exfoliation also stimulates cell renewal. Your skin becomes cleaner and more luminous as a result.

Chemical or fine-grained exfoliation is recommended for this purpose. For example, you can use our exfoliating mask. It contains a mixture of four AHAs and one PHA, which removes dead skin cells, cleanses pores and refines the appearance of the skin. It is applied only in the evening on previously cleansed and dried skin, in a semi-thick layer, avoiding the eye area. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse the scrub off with clear water.

To give your skin a new glow, you should apply specific active ingredients. In the morning and evening, after removing all impurities from your face, you can apply our serum for radiant skin. It is focused on antioxidant active ingredients such as vitamin C (INCI: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), which give the skin luminosity while counteracting photoaging.

Antioxidants protect the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals. These reactive species, produced in excess by the sun's UV rays, cause damage to DNA, cells and certain proteins. They can be responsible for genetic mutations and skin disorders (hyperpigmentation, sunburn...).

Certain vegetable oils provide a radiant complexion. With a light color, they instantly provide a natural glow. This is especially true of carrot macerate, which is high in vitamin A and carotenoids. This oil is also an excellent antioxidant that provides the skin with protection against free radicals. Likewise, carrot macerate acts on melanogenesis, the process of melanin synthesis. As a reminder, melanin is the pigment synthesized during tanning that gives the skin its color.

Another vegetable oil that gives the skin a new glow is buriti oil. It is obtained by cold pressing, is rich in carotenoids and also stimulates melanin production. The oil also has antioxidant and photoprotective properties. You can use carrot macerate or buriti oil in the morning or evening as the final step in your skin care routine to improve your complexion. They have been included in our Botanical Blend for a Tanned Complexion, a care that gives the skin a healthy glow and a light tan, but without acting like a self-tanner.

Diet can also have an impact on the skin. Consuming certain nutrients and vitamins can help revive your skin's glow.

• Vitamin A and beta-carotene: Known to stimulate cell regeneration, they are found mainly in fatty fish, butter, and many fruits and vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, spinach, broccoli, melon, peach, mango...). They also help maintain a beautiful tanned complexion and have a photoprotective effect by stimulating melanin production.

• Antioxidants: They fight free radicals, thus protecting the skin and restoring radiance to the complexion. There are several of them: Vitamin C and E, flavonoids, polyphenols and more. Vitamin E is found mainly in fatty fish, the liver of lean fish (cod and monkfish liver) and olive oil. Vitamin C, in turn, is mainly found in citrus fruits, kiwi, black currants, but also in parsley and cabbage. Finally, flavonoids and polyphenols are found in black and green tea, onions, ginger, grapes and pomegranates.

• Selenium: This trace element complements the action of vitamin E and protects cells from oxidation caused by free radicals. It is found in whole grains, seeds and nuts.

• Zinc: This is a nutrient that is not naturally produced by the body. It has anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties and is known for its effect on acne-prone skin. The main sources of zinc are seafood, whole grain bread, red meat and cheese.

• Copper: This element helps to give the complexion a healthy glow. In fact, it stimulates melanin production, which gives the skin a light tan. Copper is naturally found in offal, seafood, nuts, seeds, as well as some legumes.

These various nutrients can also be found in supplement form. As the name implies, they can supplement the meals taken to reach the recommended daily doses. In addition, dietary supplements are more concentrated than conventional foods in terms of these specific nutrients, which increases their effectiveness.

Note: It is recommended to limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages, as they contribute to the dilation of blood vessels and the appearance of redness, which is not conducive to a radiant complexion.

A good appearance also depends on a good night's sleep. It allows the body to recover and the skin to regenerate. It is known that lack of sleep has negative effects, whether on concentration, behavior, or skin. Circles under the eyes, bags under the eyes and other signs of fatigue form as a result of a bad night's sleep. That's why doctors recommend getting at least eight hours of sleep a night. Everyone's needs may be slightly different, and this time may vary slightly from person to person.