A gentle winter

Winter puts the skin to the test, especially sensitive skin. The cold, wind and rain, as well as the back-and-forth movement between a heated room and the icy outdoors, tend to weaken the skin's hydrolipidic film. You can protect your skin by layering skincare and make-up products. Slip a moisturizing serum under your day cream. Highly concentrated in active ingredients, it energizes the skin and replenishes the cutaneous barrier with water. Next, choose a moisturizing and protective day cream: rich in oil for dry skin, lighter for oily skin. Forget the impalpable gel textures we love in summer, which are far too light.

On the make-up side, you can apply a little foundation, especially on the cheeks to protect the skin. Cream-textured blushes are preferred, as they don't dry out the skin. And we apply a thick lip balm throughout the day, and in the evening before going to bed.

The body also needs our full attention. With the cold and friction from clothing, there's every chance of crocodile skin. In the shower, use a rich shower gel, enriched with nourishing active ingredients, or a shower oil. On leaving the shower, while the skin is still damp, massage in a vegetable oil, perfect for protecting and repairing the hydrolipidic film. You can also choose a sufficiently oily skincare product, such as a nourishing balm.

Since the start of the school year, and the second confinement, stress and fatigue are omnipresent. We can tend to forget ourselves. Fast food shopping, ordering pizzas or sushi at the last minute, spacing out your exercise sessions are not going to help you regain a healthy lifestyle.

Get into a good rhythm by preparing a well-thought-out weekly shopping list, with enough fresh fruit and vegetables to eat every day, and homemade preparations. Ideally, you should plan your meals in advance, so as not to be caught short mid-week and end up eating fast food.

You can save time by preparing vegetables at the weekend (washed, peeled and chopped) and storing them in the freezer to preserve their nutrients.

By putting the digestive system to rest for 24 hours, we gain in energy. Take advantage of a quiet day at home, on a Sunday for example, to consume only vegetable broths and soups, with their draining properties. Throughout the day, drink at least two liters of water.

Liver, skin and kidneys are lightened. The following days, the complexion is clearer as the skin has eliminated toxins. The body's functions are boosted, which also promotes healthy nail and hair growth.