Throughout the year, the skin is subjected to many aggressions whether due to the cold, the wind or pollution. In summer, it is also a matter of protecting your skin from the sun in order to slow down skin aging and avoid the dryness and discomfort that go with it. After our selection of eco-responsible swimsuits for women for a committed and stylish summer, we decided to introduce you to essential products to take care of your skin during the summer season.
Discover how to take care of your skin naturally this summer with these few products made with natural ingredients, available on Meanwhile Boutique.
Before summer: preparing your skin for the sun
Summer is distinguished above all by the presence of the sun, which makes it essential to prepare your skin for this exposure. To do this, it is important to use products that nourish, cleanse and moisturize your skin.
The green tea-based cleansing oil
Cleansing oil for the face - fig leaf 50ml by Laboté - €26.00
If you are a fan of natural skincare and well-being in general, you probably know green tea and its multiple benefits, especially for the skin.
This oil was precisely produced from green tea (astringent), a cornflower floral infusion (soothing) and sunflower oil (emollient).
This gives it many benefits for the skin:
- it cleanses and purifies your skin, without leaving a greasy film and without irritating the skin
- it corrects your occasional and severe imperfections by promoting the regeneration of cellular tissue
- it perfectly moisturizes your skin
- it is very effective for visible pores (very visible pores)
- its different components make your skin more soothed, more comfortable and soft
It is suitable for all skin types and replaces all your daily cleansing products, from your micellar water to your cleansing gel.
The extremely favorable reception by consumers propelled this oil to the rank of the brand's flagship product, thus becoming its most iconic formula to date.
Cleansing your skin after sun exposure
After a trip to the beach and prolonged exposure to the sun, it is time to cleanse your skin before thinking about nourishing it.
To avoid stimulating the epidermis too harshly, a gentle cleansing is essential. It is about promoting the elimination of dead skin and germs without causing additional skin irritation.
For this, you can use several products, depending on your skin and your needs:
The natural and organic purifying super-fatting soap
The Organic Purifying Super-Fatting Soap with Green Banana by Kadalys - €4.00
Cold-saponified (very rich in glycerin so very moisturizing) and organic certified, this solid super-fatting soap is ideal for all skin types. Its main ingredients are:
- organic green banana bio-active which, thanks to its composition in vitamin E and Omega-6, 9 soothes the skin and helps with regeneration and cellular renewal
- organic jojoba oil, well known for its soothing and repairing
- organic green tea oil, highly concentrated in antioxidant molecules, which offers comfort and elasticity to the skin
This soap is free of essential oils and made exclusively of ingredients of natural origin; which makes it suitable for cleansing both your face and your body after a sunny day.
The gentle and fresh cleansing gel
Green Banana Cleansing Gel 200ml I MUSACLEAN by Kadalys - €25.90
If you are not a fan of soap, here is an ultra-gentle foaming gel and fresh, to cleanse and purify the skin after your sunny days (or not).
Made with natural active ingredients from green banana, this gel cleanses while preserving skin hydration.
The cells of the dermis, or the second layer of the skin, are made of lipids and act on its elasticity. The cleansing gel from the Kadalys brand is enriched in lipids to promote a deep action.
Its melting texture allows a pleasant cleansing, which leaves a sensation of freshness and brightens the complexion.
It is also suitable for all skin types.
Nourishing your skin: before or after sun exposure
Now that your skin is clean, you can move on to the next step: care and hydration. Depending on your needs and your skin type, here are several oils and a cream, which will help you to keep nourished and healthy skin long after summer.
Protecting and moisturizing the skin
Whether as an after-sun treatment, before going to bed or for the morning routine, organic hemp oil has many benefits:
- moisturizing: thanks to rapid skin absorption, it does not leave a greasy film and nourishes deeply
- soothing: hemp naturally contains CBD which helps to soothe irritations and redness
- brings suppleness and elasticity: with a composition rich in omega 3 and 6, close to that of skin lipids
All these properties make the skin supple, soft and luminous. Organic hemp oil can also be used on the hair which also has a need for hydration during the summer.
Preserving your tan
Pearlescent After-Sun Gelée with Yellow Banana by Kadalys - €9.90
Wind, salt, sand are external elements that irritate the epidermis. In addition, heat and water promote the drying and dehydration of this very thin first layer of the skin.
Ideal after sun exposure, this gelée helps to strengthen the skin's natural defenses without leaving a greasy film. It is made of an active ingredient from yellow banana known for its regenerating properties, combined with aloe vera known for its anti-inflammatory properties and rosehip oil very effective for fading scars, stretch marks and brown spots.
The benefits of this gelée are numerous, both for the face and the body :
- soothes the skin
- improves skin radiance
- nourishes deeply
- prolongs the tan
The scent of the different components that make up this gelée bring warm and floral notes: a real invitation to travel.
Face cream: hydration in all circumstances
Organic moisturizing face cream by Cahe Cosmetics - €34.00
Face cream is one of the most common products for taking care of your skin daily both in summer and in winter. Thus, knowing how to choose your cream is really vital for skin protection.
The brand Cahe cosmetics has therefore developed a moisturizing cream, made with organic and natural ingredients.
Due to the richness in hyaluronic acid and aloe vera juice, this cream offers an intense hydration, even for the most dehydrated skin. It provides an instant sensation of well-being, while leaving your skin soft, smooth and radiant with vitality.
It was also designed to limit irritation and suit men as well as women.
It is the ideal ally of your daily routine no matter the time of year!
It is also possible to refill your cream once it is finished by using the Organic moisturizing face cream refill - La crème de la crème.
And what do you do in summer to take care of your skin? Tell us in the comments.
Whether in summer or throughout the year, taking care of your skin remains important whether for aesthetic reasons or for the health of your skin. On Meanwhile Boutique, discover a selection of well-being products made with organic and/or natural ingredients, created by brands concerned about your health and the preservation of the environment:
