I'm red, I glow: what can I do?
🥵 With the arrival of summer and its high temperatures, it's not uncommon to end up with a red, shiny face. It's far from pleasant and can affect our self-confidence. Why does this happen and, more importantly, what can we do about it? Follow this guide to understand the causes and discover the right solutions to restore healthy, glowing skin.
Why does the face shine in summer or after a hot spell?
🧐 When temperatures rise, our skin reacts by producing more sebum, an oily substance naturally secreted by the sebaceous glands. This overproduction of sebum is the skin's response to protect itself against heat and UV rays. Add to this perspiration, and you quickly find yourself with a glowing face. This phenomenon is not confined to oily skin: even normal, dry skin can become shiny in summer.
☀️ Heat and UV rays force the skin to protect itself by producing more sebum than usual. This excess sebum, mixed with sweat, creates a shiny layer on the skin, giving it that unpleasantly shiny appearance. In addition to shine, heat can cause redness, due to dilated blood vessels. Redness can also be caused by sunburn or flushing, making the problem even more complex to manage.
Steps to remedy red, shiny skin
1. Deep cleaning
Cleansing the skin is the first essential step in removing excess sebum, perspiration and impurities that accumulate throughout the day. For effective cleansing, we recommend double cleansing.
End of the Show: oil gel cleanser
❤️ Start by using a gel oil like End of the Show. This cleansing oil transforms into a milky emulsion on contact with water, dissolving make-up, sunscreens and excess sebum. It leaves skin clean without drying it out. This product is ideal for a first deep cleansing step, eliminating impurities accumulated throughout the day.
Clean That Face: the gentle cleanser
🤩 Follow with a mild cleanser like Clean That Face. This cleansing gel, enriched with lavender and aloe vera, deeply purifies the skin without aggressing it. It helps maintain the skin's natural balance, preventing the overproduction of sebum. In addition to its cleansing properties, it promotes healing and hydration of the skin, ensuring gentle cleanliness.
2. Moisturize with lightweight formulas
Moisturization is crucial, even for oily skin. In summer, opt for light, non-greasy formulas to avoid weighing the skin down, while still providing the moisture it needs.
All I Need: the anti-pollution moisturizer
🥰 La crème All I Need cream is perfect for moisturizing your skin without making it greasy. Its light formula detoxifies, rebalances and protects the skin from external aggressions. As well as moisturizing, it acts as a shield against pollutants and UV rays. This cream is also enriched with natural active ingredients such as saffron, which helps to purify the skin and prevent imperfections.
3. Use a face mist for continuous hydration
To maintain moisture levels throughout the day and limit shine, a facial mist is ideal.
Fit & Fabulous: the nomadic face mist
👉 Initially designed for post-sport use, the mist Fit & Fabulous mist is also perfect for summer use. This mist immediately refreshes, revitalizes and mattifies the skin, thanks to polysaccharides derived from plants such as corn. These natural sugars create a protective biofilm that retains water and prevents dehydration, while leaving a matte finish thanks to its mattifying powders. Convenient to take along and use at any time of day for an instant burst of freshness.
4. Adopt an adapted care routine
👉 The right skincare routine is essential to control shine and redness. Here's a sample routine:
Morning:
- Cleaning with a mild cleanser such as Clean That Face to remove nighttime impurities and prepare skin for treatment.
- Application of a light moisturizing cream like All I Need to moisturize and protect skin from external aggressors.
- Non-comedogenic sun protection to prevent UV damage and avoid sunburn.
Evening:
- Double cleaning with End of the Show followed by Clean That Face to eliminate impurities, make-up and excess sebum accumulated during the day.
- Application of a moisturizing and soothing cream to nourish and repair the skin overnight.
5. Avoid aggressive products
❌ It can be tempting to use very powerful products to eliminate excess sebum and shine, but this can be counterproductive. Overly aggressive products can dry out the skin, causing an overproduction of sebum to compensate. Choose gentle cleansers and light exfoliants to maintain your skin's balance.
6. Use non-comedogenic products
👉 Make sure all your skincare and make-up products are non-comedogenic. These products are formulated not to clog pores, reducing the risk of new blemishes appearing. Non-comedogenic products help keep skin clear and prevent breakouts.
7. Drink enough water
💧 Good internal hydration is just as important as external hydration. Drinking enough water helps maintain radiant skin and regulate sebum production. Water also helps eliminate toxins from the body, contributing to healthier, brighter skin.
8. Pay attention to your diet
🍎 Diet plays a crucial role in skin health. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation and maintain healthy skin. Avoid processed foods, refined sugars and dairy products, as they can aggravate redness and rashes.
Conclusion
By following these tips and using the right products, you can keep your skin healthy, hydrated and free from excessive shine, even in summer. The key is to choose gentle, non-comedogenic products, adopt a regular skincare routine and take care of your skin inside and out. With a little patience and consistency, you'll be able to say goodbye to redness and shine, and enjoy the summer season with radiant, balanced skin.
