Exfoliation: the pleasure of a makeover

Did you know that your skin produces more dead cells in winter? Over time, the complexion loses its radiance, and the skin looks less supple. The moisturizing and nourishing products we apply also become less effective as they don’t absorb as well. 

The cause? Dead cells, impurities, toxins, or excess sebum build up and remain on the surface, preventing proper cell renewal.

The best approach: incorporate a gentle and regular exfoliation routine for the body and face. This boosts the natural process and helps the hydrolipidic film carry out its function.

1° Thorough face cleansing

Morning and night, clear your skin of the impurities it has accumulated over time – pollution particles, traces of sebum, dead cells, makeup residue...  It’s the best way to reoxygenate your skin and enhance its permeability to the active ingredients in your skincare routine.

Top pick: Caresse de Néroli – Makeup Remover and Cleansing Milk. With its creamy texture, it gently removes makeup and cleanses the face and eyes.

2° Soft exfoliation for the face

Facial skin is finer and more sensitive than the rest of the body. That's why it's essential to opt for a gentle scrub with very fine grains. This helps clear out impurities and dead cells without compromising the hydrolipidic film or causing redness. Pay extra attention to the T-zone and neck. The goal? To smooth away irregularities while avoiding any harm to the skin or an overproduction of sebum.

Top pick: Grains de Lumière – Exfoliating Wax Cream. It has a unique balm texture that turns into milk upon contact with water. Non-comedogenic, it’s suitable for all skin types.

3° Full-body scrub

As winter draws to a close, the skin on your body becomes thicker, requiring a dynamic routine once or twice a week. Start with a thicker-grain exfoliator to loosen dead skin cells and clear the skin of accumulated toxins. You can then maintain the result with a gentler exfoliating cream for use all over the body, paying extra attention to rougher areas.

The perfect duo: Miel d'Ambre – Exfoliating Body Balm is a scrub packed with "infinite sensations" grains that detoxify in depth – an ideal choice for the initial phase. Then, Sens et Encens – Exfoliating Cream delicately rolls on thousands of tiny exfoliating grains for an instant sensation of purity.

4° Essential post-exfoliation care

Always apply a treatment after each exfoliation to provide emollient, moisturizing active ingredients (aloe vera extract, hyaluronic acid), along with nourishing elements (argan oil, monoi butter, and plant waxes). This is the key to restoring exceptional suppleness and radiance to your face and body skin.

The right products: for the face, the well-aging Cactéa range infused with Prickly pear oil will be your best ally. For the body, Roses Velours or Roses de Sucre will bring to your skin all the beauty and fragrance of a Moroccan rose garden.