Limit the boomerang effect and mishmash of imperfections after returning from vacation (and prolonged exposure)? It's possible. The procedure for healthy skin, without imperfections and anything but stressed at the start of the school year.
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Every year, it's the same old story: afternoons spent lounging by the pool, whole days at sea trying out new water sports or enjoying the sunset on the terrace… Your skin tans delicately (provided you don't get sunburned ) and your glow is at the peak of everything you dreamed of: golden complexion, smooth skin texture - no need for makeup during these few timeless weeks, you enjoy it (and you're quite right to do so)!
Only, at the arrival of autumn, after a few weeks at the office or in teleworking locked up, glow down assured: oily skin, dull complexion, small acne pimples and mishmash of imperfections… What are all these reasons for? inconvenience?
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The Boomerang effect
It is the Boomerang effect, the rebound effect, the backlash caused by exposure to the sun. Sun, which dries up the skin (goodbye to excess sebum) and considerably reduces the appearance of blemishes. The epidermis thickens to protect itself from UV rays, but eventually the pores become clogged and the rest ... you know it.
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How to limit imperfections at the start of the school year?
If you followed our advice on naturally preparing your skin for the sun , or soothing a sunburn – congratulations! If not, don't panic, we'll explain how to minimize the damage in 3 steps:
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Step 1: a good skin cleansing
Thoroughly cleansing your skin is the first step to healthy, (almost) flawless skin! Be careful with harsh products (especially those formulated with soap); the goal is to cleanse without damaging the skin's hydrolipidic film (the skin's outer protective barrier!). Start with a double cleanse to remove all the oily residue from your face (makeup, pollution, excess sebum, etc.) using a cleansing oil like Day Over (infused with CBD) and a gentle cleansing gel like Green Fizz , with cannaflavins, vitamin C, and hemp oil to replenish the skin's hydrolipidic film. Finally, if needed, apply a bi-phase lotion (half oil, half water) to remove residue (and thus unclog pores), soothe, hydrate, and tone the skin. Our personal favorite? Gender Fluid , based on hemp oil, cannabis sativa floral water and hyaluronic acid, is a shot of freshness to tone facial skin and boost its glow!
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Step 2: an antioxidant treatment
The key is to treat or prevent! Why a serum? Both fluid and highly concentrated in active ingredients, it's the deepest treatment, working in the outermost layers of the epidermis. It targets very specific problems, such as blemishes.
Choosing an antioxidant serum is like giving yourself a little boost to combat all the external aggressors that damage skin quality: UV exposure, pollution, lack of sleep, stress… Skin defends itself more easily, and the complexion stays fresh and radiant! Good news: enriched with cannabis terpenes (the fragrant molecules of hemp, antibacterial and antifungal, therefore highly purifying) and zinc (the trace element with antioxidant properties, both healing and anti-inflammatory), the Cannabooster Detox serum is the perfect ally for an anti-blemish beauty routine!
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Step 3: hydration
Even if your skin type isn't dry (and if it is, it constantly needs nourishment), after a few days or weeks of sun exposure, or swimming in the sea and chlorinated pools, your skin needs hydration! Even oily skin needs it. The trick: opt for a light texture, like the Amazing Cream – a half-water, half-oil formula that provides water and oil (Omega 3 and Omega 6) and hydrates both the upper and lower layers of the epidermis. The final step in an anti-blemish routine after summer, and the barrier against all aggressors!
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At HO KARAN, we believe that beauty is experienced both inside and out. This fall, in addition to your beauty routine, take care of your mind ! If your skin is radiant in the summer, it's also because you're more relaxed. Book a massage at a spa —like No Stress Studio —to get off to a good start, try new activities (like meditation or our founder Laure's best anti-stress ritual: journaling ), try new sports, adapt your diet (avoid overly sugary or inflammatory foods like alcohol, cow's milk, refined carbohydrates, and red meat), drink plenty of water, and focus on fresh fruits and vegetables! In our HO KALM podcast , our guests (Marion Seclin, Clément Dumais, Valérie Tribes, and others) share their anti-stress rituals each time . A wealth of inspiration for all those seeking a more peaceful life (an essential condition for beautiful skin when school starts again)!