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Exfoliate, moisturize, and protect: The 3 steps your skin needs in summer!
Teresa de Miguel Miró
An intense, luminous, and long-lasting tan starts before you sunbathe. Sun protection is key, but not the only important step: exfoliating and moisturizing your skin in summer are the two steps that make the difference for an even and healthy tan.
In this article, we tell you:
- Why exfoliation is essential in summer.
- How to correctly use an exfoliator.
- How often you should exfoliate.
- The best facial and body exfoliators.
- Professional treatments that enhance your tan.
Why exfoliate your skin in summer?
Although some people believe that exfoliation removes a tan, the opposite happens:
- It removes dead skin cells.
- It leaves the skin uniform for a more beautiful tan.
- It prevents peeling.
- It enhances the effect of creams and sunscreens.
Smooth and renewed skin reflects light better and shows off a healthier golden tone.
Which exfoliators to use in summer?
In summer, it is better to avoid chemical exfoliators with acids (AHA, BHA, enzymes) because they can sensitize the skin.
The ideal choice: mechanical exfoliators with natural micro-granules that gently cleanse.
Examples:
- Before self-tanners → they ensure an even tone.
- Before sun exposure → they prepare the skin to tan better.
How do you use an exfoliator correctly?
- On the face, always do it with clean, makeup-free skin, avoiding the eye contour.
- Apply it in the shower, after your body wash.
- Massage with circular movements on damp skin.
- Dedicate more time to rough areas (elbows, knees, heels).
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
How many times a week should you exfoliate your skin in summer?
Face:
2 times per week for oily skin.
1 time per week for dry or sensitive skin.
Body:
Every other day, if your skin tolerates it.
Do not hesitate to request a personalized diagnosis to discover what works best for your skin.
The best exfoliators for summer
Facial exfoliators
- Facial Scrub – Dr. Barbara Sturm: with almond grains, vitamin A, and purslane for smooth, hydrated skin.
- Perfect Skin Peeling – Dr. Schrammek: with bamboo, vitamins C and E, algae, and soothing chamomile.
Body exfoliators
- Spirulite – Ayuna: a multifunctional bar with natural loofah, calendula, and spirulina, perfect against cellulite and dryness.
Professional exfoliating and moisturizing treatments
The original GREEN PEEL® Herbal Peeling treatment improves the skin's appearance, achieving a cleaner and more even look. Its base is composed of a mixture of eight selected herbs, enzymes, minerals, and vitamins, which are massaged into the skin. It is best to have it done one week before sun exposure.
BENEFITS
- Increases blood circulation and improves blood oxygen levels.
- Provides natural energy to the skin and stimulates its regeneration thanks to the blend of natural herbs.
- Its effect lasts for 2 to 5 days.
- Improves the appearance of the skin visibly and harmonizes its surface.
- Helps reduce signs of aging, as well as impurities, scars, and hyperpigmentation.
This is a body exfoliation and hydration ritual that manages to restore health to the body's skin so it recovers its luminosity and softness. This is all thanks to the active ingredients of the peeling performed in the protocol and the rest of the personalized active ingredients that help recover hydration levels and nourish the skin.
The treatment ends with the application of a nourishing mask wrapped with a special film that raises body temperature, which allows for better penetration of the active ingredients. And that's not all... A relaxing massage with specific oils provides the finishing touch.
BENEFITS
- Prepares the skin to obtain an even and luminous tan.
- Allows the skin to correctly absorb sun protection, which is vital for maintaining skin health and avoiding the dreaded spots resulting from inadequate sun exposure.
Hydration: the key to a long-lasting tan
Exfoliation prepares the skin, but hydration is what locks in the tan and prevents it from fading or peeling.
- Sun, chlorine, and salt dry out the skin quickly.
- An after-sun is not enough: moisturize before, during, and after sun exposure.
Recommended product: Crème Dermo-RL Corps – Biologique Recherche, a nourishing cream that repairs and protects the driest skin.
CRÈME DERMO-RL CORPS BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
Frequently asked questions
1. Does exfoliation remove a tan?
No, on the contrary: it enhances it by removing dead cells and leaving a more even tone.
2. Which exfoliator should I choose for sensitive skin in summer?
Opt for gentle mechanical exfoliators with natural ingredients (almond, bamboo, loofah).
3. What is better before the sun: exfoliating or moisturizing?
Both steps are essential: first exfoliate and then moisturize to lock in the tan.
The perfect tan is not achieved with just the sun: the combination of exfoliating, moisturizing, and protecting is the secret to showing off golden, even, and luminous skin all summer long.
Final tip: treat yourself to a professional exfoliating treatment before you start your vacation. Your skin will thank you.
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