Taking care of your skin Winter puts the skin to the test, especially if it's sensitive. The cold, the wind, the rain, and the trips back and forth between a heated space and the freezing outdoors tend to weaken the hydrolipidic film. You can protect your skin by layering your skincare and makeup products. Under your day cream, apply a hydrating serum. Highly concentrated in active ingredients, it boosts the skin and saturates the skin barrier with water. Then choose a hydrating and protective day cream: rich in fats if your skin is dry, lighter for oily skin. Forget the impalpable gel textures we love in summer, which are far too light. Makeup-wise, you can apply a little foundation, especially on your cheeks to protect your skin. Choose cream-textured eyeshadows because they won't dry out your skin. And apply a thick lip balm throughout the day, and at night before going to bed. The body also needs all our attention. With the cold and friction from clothing, we have every chance of showing off crocodile skin. In the shower, we use a rich shower gel, enriched with nourishing active ingredients, or a shower oil. When leaving, on still damp skin, we massage ourselves with a vegetable oil , perfect for protecting and repairing the hydrolipidic film. We can also choose a sufficiently oily treatment, like a nourishing balm . We rebalance our diet Since the start of the school year and the second lockdown, stress and fatigue have been omnipresent. We can tend to forget about ourselves. Quick errands, last-minute pizza or sushi orders, and workouts that are too far apart won't help us regain a healthy lifestyle. Get into a good rhythm by preparing a well-thought-out weekly shopping list with enough fresh fruits and vegetables to consume every day, prepared at home. Ideally, plan your meals in advance so you don't get caught short midweek and end up in a fast-food joint. You can save time by preparing vegetables on the weekend (washing, peeling, cutting) and storing them in the freezer to preserve nutrients. A detox day Resting your digestive system for 24 hours can boost your energy. Take advantage of a quiet day at home, such as a Sunday, to consume only vegetable broths and soups, which have draining properties. Drink at least two liters of water throughout the day. The liver, skin, and kidneys are relieved. In the following days, the complexion is clearer as the skin has eliminated toxins. The body's functions are boosted, which also promotes the growth and health of nails and hair. Stock up on vitamin D We know that it is essential for fixing calcium in the bones of young people, preventing osteoporosis in seniors and fatigue. However, 80% of the French population is deficient in vitamin D (SUVIMAX data). So from October to April, ideally, we take 5 drops of vitamin D every day (available in pharmacies). When the weather is nice, the sun will take over. In fact, as an adult, it is enough to expose the face and forearms for 10 to 15 minutes to the sun, 2 to 3 times a week for the skin to synthesize enough vitamin D. We prefer the drop format to the "quarterly" ampoules of vitamin D, to ensure a constant level in the body. Take life on the bright side Sophie Trem, creator of the blog "The Other Art of Living" (wellness, lifestyle, food), shares with us her 5 keys to promoting positive thinking. Throughout the pages, she offers simple exercises, personal stories, and mantras to use every day. Enough to get you through the year feeling energized! The Good Mood Class by Sophie Trem, Editions Albin Michel, €17.90. @theotherartofliving @thegoodmoodclass Thanks to Raphaël Gruman, Nutritionist, author with Anne Dufour and Catherine Dupin of the book, I treat myself with mesonutrients, Editions Leduc.s, 18€.
