SUMMER PREPARATION – HOW TO GET YOUR SKIN FIT FOR THE WARM SEASON

When the days get longer and the temperatures get milder in spring, not only nature wakes up from hibernation - our skin also changes. In the first part of our summer care special, we'll tell you how to free your skin from the traces of winter and get you fit for the warm season.

What happens to our skin in spring?

Sebum production, which was reduced over the winter, increases again in spring and the skin prepares for the first rays of sunshine. Due to the increased sebum production and increased peeling of the skin, clogged pores and thus impurities can occur more easily. In addition to moisturizing, the focus is on gentle but targeted cleansing of the skin, which is supported by peelings or masks.

How is skin care in spring different from skin care in winter?

In order to restore the skin's natural glow and suppleness in spring, it is important to care for it according to its needs. While rich creams and products with a high lipid content offer the skin sufficient protection and nutrients in winter, care products for spring and summer are generally lighter in formula and aim to refresh and clarify the skin and optimize its metabolic functions.

To prepare your skin for summer, you should therefore choose care products that.

.Gently remove dead skin cells and ensure a clear, fresh complexion, e.g.b Peelings
.Enrich the skin with moisture in depth with a booster or a serum so that it looks plump and rosy
.Strengthen the skin's ability to regenerate, for example with targeted anti-aging cosmetics
.Make the skin more resistant to UV rays with an everyday sun protection product
.compensate for disturbed skin functions, such as regulating excessive sebum production, soothing irritations or redness or making dry, rough areas supple, e.g.b with a type-appropriate face mask
.care for the skin all over the body and tighten and firm the contours, e.g.b with special body care products

Every skin is individual: an overview of the different skin types

Depending on the skin condition, it is important to stimulate, balance or optimize the skin's natural functions. Whether dry, tired, sensitive or oily skin: the basis for healthy and beautiful skin is sufficient moisture and a balanced lipid balance. Care products that are tailored to the individual needs of the skin help imbalanced skin regain its balance.

Skin appearance	Features	Appropriate care
Sensitive skin	Reacts to heat, sunlight, cold or dry air with redness, itching, dryness, feelings of tension or heat	Moisture-rich care products that have a balancing and calming effect and help to restore the skin's disturbed protective barrier and make it more resilient.
Tired skin	Sallow and uneven complexion Excitement and charisma are missing. Wrinkles due to dryness, the first pigment spots or dark circles under the eyes are typical.	Care products that stimulate the skin's natural regeneration and increase its firmness and vitality.
Dry skin	Feelings of tension in the cheek and eye area Itching Crinkles and flakes	Rich and moisturizing care products that optimize the skin's protective functions and its ability to regenerate.
Oily skin	Skin shine Enlarged pores Impurities, especially in the middle part of the face	Moisturizing care products that support the normalization of the skin's natural functions, balance the disturbed pH value of the skin and restore the skin's protective function.

Type-appropriate care to prepare different skin types for summer

Not all skin is the same. Our skin type is partly genetic, but is also influenced by factors such as hormonal changes, illnesses, stress or certain environmental influences. Too little sleep or an unhealthy lifestyle have just as much of an impact on the appearance of our skin as improper care. Knowing your skin's needs and responding to them in a targeted manner forms the basis for feeling comfortable in your skin at any age. Here you will find out how to care for your skin according to your type.

Summer preparation for dry skin

Feelings of tension resulting from a lack of moisture and lipids are typical of dry skin. This is often accompanied by a pale complexion, wrinkles, early signs of aging, flaky, rough areas or even itching. With targeted care, you can help improve the moisture and lipid content to protect the skin, strengthen the natural skin functions and thus make your skin more resilient. Selected cosmetics from Dermalogica, which are based on innovative, nature-identical active ingredients, give dry skin the support it needs to be smooth and supple.

The Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is a wonderfully refreshing, gently exfoliating and visibly smoothing micro-peeling that leaves the skin after the first application smoother and rosier. The rice-based enzymes it contains free the skin from dead skin cells and deposits; An active ingredient complex made from bearberry, licorice and grapefruit regulates irregular pigmentation. The powder, activated by contact with water, has a calming, cooling effect.

The lactic and salicylic acid-based peeling complex of the Skin Renewal Booster smoothes and refreshes dry or prematurely aged skin types and visually improves the skin's texture. Dead skin cells are gently dissolved, while extracts from aloe vera and cornflower provide extra moisture. Retinol (vitamin A) increases skin elasticity and reduces signs of aging caused by UV radiation.

Summer preparation for sensitive skin

In the warm season, heat and sunlight cause problems for sensitive skin; it reacts with redness, feelings of heat and tension, dryness, increased flaking or itching.

An immediate lifting effect occurs with the Hyaluron Booster Serum, which immediately refreshes the complexion and makes it shine thanks to its moisturizing properties. The active complex is based on highly effective malic acid, molecular hyaluronic acid and a paracress extract, which immediately reduces visible signs of skin aging, while plankton supports the skin's cell structure.

Summer preparation for tired skin

Sallow, uneven and without elasticity: tired skin needs a lot of freshness in spring. It should also be protected from increased UV radiation. So that tired skin can regain its radiance, selected care products provide it with valuable nutrients in innovative formulations.

Summer preparation for oily skin

Thalgo as a manufacturer of highly compatible seawater cosmetics helps oily skin to regain balance with ingredients of maritime origin.

The Thalgo Fresh Peeling consists of 100% natural peeling particles of maritime origin. Diatom powder, almond shells and silica loosen blackheads and refine the pores. Trace elements and minerals from the sea provide valuable moisture.

The regulating intensive concentrate quickly balances oily and combination skin as a 7-day program: clogged pores are unclogged and the complexion shines. Thanks to algae extracts, Sève Bleue - an exclusive active ingredient from the depths of the oceans - as well as zinc, anti-oxidative and calming trace elements from algae, impurities and irritations disappear and sebum production is regulated.

DIY skin care: Spring-fresh cosmetics to make yourself

If you don't (yet) have a suitable care product to hand that will make your skin fit for the warm season, you can quickly and easily make effective cosmetics to prepare your skin for summer using just a few natural ingredients t12>:

An oil peeling with olive oil and sugar or coconut oil and coffee grounds revitalizes the skin and provides nourishing care, especially for dry skin.
A fruit acid peeling with lemon juice and sugar, which is gently applied with a cotton pad, improves blood circulation and gently loosens calluses.
A quark-honey mask is suitable for impure skin, has an antibacterial effect but does not dry out the skin. To do this, mix 1 tablespoon each of quark and honey and leave to simmer for approx. Leave on for 15 minutes.

Care tips for perfect skin preparation for summer

With our tips for skin care in spring you can further optimize the effect of your cosmetic products:

Only use lukewarm water to cleanse the skin - water that is too hot irritates the skin unnecessarily and removes oil and moisture.
A tonic or spray, which forms the intermediate step between cleansing and care, gives the skin a freshness kick.
A serum can be used as a targeted additional care for the skin and ensures maximum radiance and freshness.
Store your serum in the fridge during the warm season - when you apply it, the coolness also acts as a freshness booster for your complexion.
Apply regularly, i.e.H At least once a week, apply a peeling that is tailored to your skin needs.
Make sure you have enough sun protection in spring to protect your skin from damaging UV rays. Light fluids, tinted creams or make-up that have an integrated sun protection factor are ideal for the transition period.
Instead of a rich cream make-up that sits on the skin and makes it shine slightly, a balancing BB cream or a mattifying powder that absorbs excess shine is more suitable for the warm season.

And what does our cosmetics expert say?

“In spring, not only do the clocks change, our bio-rhythm also changes. Our skin wants more oxygen and moisture so that it looks fresh and radiant again. Wake up your skin from hibernation and free it from its old dead skin cells.

Use a gentle exfoliation and detox care every now and then to help free the skin of all deposits. As an extra dose of care to wake you up, we recommend applying an essence or ampoule once or twice a week.

The reward for the effort is fine pores and clear, smooth skin. Reveal your beautiful skin and get it ready for the warm season!”

Your skin expert,
Ulrike Keller-Knobelspies

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