Dull complexion, redness, and tightness? What are the daily stressors your skin is exposed to? How can you protect your skin effectively? Here are some tips to help you get perfect skin again!
The different forms of skin aggression
There are different forms of daily aggression to which our skin reacts. Indeed, every day the hydrolipidic film (the skin's protective film) is mistreated by the elements around us, which we can classify into two categories.
External aggressions
Pollution
Toxins in the air due to pollution settle on our skin throughout the day and lodge in the pores.
Results: Increased skin sensitivity and dilated pores.
Dust
The hydrolipidic film is covered with microorganisms called skin flora, the accumulation of dust disrupts and unbalances this flora and can ultimately destroy it.
Results: Skin inflammation and irritation.
The sun
The sun stimulates the synthesis of one of the vitamins that the skin needs: vitamin D. A few minutes of exposure per day is enough to replenish this vitamin. However, it is important to remember that in the long term, the sun is the main factor in skin aging, so don't hesitate to protect yourself with sunscreen!
Results: Skin dryness, spots and uneven skin tone.
The cold
The face and hands are the most sensitive parts of your body to the cold because they are the least protected areas. The cold tends to limit sebum production, preventing the hydrolipidic film from forming normally. The skin is less comfortable and becomes dehydrated.
Results: Skin feels tight.
Everyday attacks
Stress
Stress is harmful to the skin, and when we are stressed, the body produces a hormone (costisol) in large quantities. This hormone takes time to be eliminated and can be the cause of skin problems.
Results: Small pimples, redness.
How to help the skin against attacks?
There are different ways to help your skin fight against all the aggressions it receives daily:
Cleaning
Gently cleanse your face morning and evening with a product suited to your skin type.
Sleep
Sleep is restorative! Cell regeneration occurs at night, so don't skip your good night's sleep of eight hours every night.
And if you decide to go for a drink with friends, opt for a night mask like My Payot Sleeping Masque Éclat, it will simulate a good night's sleep and give you a radiant complexion!
Hydration
Skin needs constant hydration, so apply a moisturizer morning and night after cleansing. Day cream acts as a shield against the various aggressions your skin faces throughout the day. Make sure you choose a day cream that's well-suited to your skin type (dry, normal, combination, or oily) with a light or richer texture.
If your skin is lacking hydration, the ultra-hydrating balm Masque Baume Réhydratant will provide it with a bath of hydration and strengthen the skin's defenses against the harmful effects of pollution!
Little extra:
To protect your skin from pollution at any time of day and give it a boost of radiance, spray your face with a few spritzes of My Payot Brume Anti-pollution Éclat anti-pollution mist!