SAY HELLO YOUR GLOW SHOWER SKIN ROUTINE
Does your skin ever feel weighed down by heavy pollution? That’s no coincidence - environmental factors have been shown to cause visible ageing. Generating molecules that can cause wrinkles, dark spots and dry skin. Having a glowing skin routine that you can achieve in the shower, is the key to long-lasting, radiant beauty. In this guide, we’ll focus on how best to incorporate a glow skincare routine in your daily life to create a glowing complexion whilst protecting your skin from environmental stressors.
Step by Step Glow Shower Guide
Step 1. Double Cleansing
First step to a youthful glow is daily cleansing. We recommend a double-cleanse for a deeper clean to open up your pores and remove all make-up. A double-cleansing routine uses two different cleansers to target both types of impurities that can clog your pores: oil-based and water-based:
- Begin with a cleansing oil or a balm, to remove oil-based impurities including sebum, sunscreen and makeup.
- Then, use a water-based cleanser, like our Divine Foaming Cleanser to clear out water-based impurities like sweat, dirt and dead skin cells. Your skin is prepared to drink up the benefits of creams and serums.
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Step 2. Setting the Right Temperature
Taking care of your skin starts with how you shower. Our L'OCCITANE experts recommend showering under warm water instead of hot, as hot showers can strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry and irritated. A good practice is checking the water temperature with your wrist to ensure it's comfortably warm. This approach helps to maintain the skin's moisture barrier, keeping it healthy and hydrated after showering.
Step 3: Remove Dead Skin
Consider exfoliating your skin with a natural loafah or exfoliating glove help remove dead skin cells and better absorb natural oils.
Our Almond Shower Scrub is enriched with almond oil and crushed shells to help eliminate dead cells, while preventing skin from becoming dehydrated. The scrub's texture melts into the skin and leaves behind the delicious scent of Almond for skin soft and smooth.
For an even deeper cleanse, try our Almond Delicious Paste made from a blend of almond butter and almond oil, infused with crushed almond shells and sugar crystals. Designed to treat skin by eliminating dead cells and refining texture.
Step 4. Nourish & Moisturise
Stress, lack of sleep, changing temperatures... Your skin tends to become dull, dry and sometimes itchy. All these external factors should not deprive your skin of its moisture.
Let your skin breathe and offer it illumination, softness and hydration it needs by using a nourishing, iridescent and moisturising cream, choosing the texture that’s will provide you with an instant glow.
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Step 5. Make The Most of Your Facial Oils
Facial oils are an effective and the most versatile product for any skincare routine. A good oil transforms and protects the skin, forming a resilient layer known as a lipid barrier. Use it alone, or in combination with other products, like our serums and moisturisers, to enhance their effectiveness. Here’s how to make the most of your oils:
- Apply one to two drops of oil between your serum and moisturiser, dabbing or patting it into your skin instead of rubbing.
- Add one drop of oil to your daily moisturiser to boost hydration.
- Use it throughout the day to give your skin a nice touch of glow.
- Giving yourself a face massage on clean, dry skin, will help to improve micro-circulation.
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