On a daily basis, the skin is subjected to numerous external aggressions which weaken it and undermine its youthfulness. While the sunny days are back, discover the right steps to take to tan without risk and maintain beautiful skin for as long as possible.
What is the role of the skin?
It covers 2m2 of the body and weighs nearly 3 to 5 kg depending on the individual. Much more than a simple envelope, the skin is an organ in its own right that performs many essential functions for the body:
It forms a physical protective barrier against germs (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, etc.).
It hosts immune cells capable of giving the alert to the body's defense system in the event of the intrusion of a pathogen.
It protects against UV rays from the sun.
It prevents dehydration.
It regulates body temperature, particularly through perspiration.
It participates in the elimination of toxins;
It perceives external information thanks to the presence of sensory receptors.
It plays an important role in self-esteem.
The extent of its functions reminds us that it deserves our full attention on a daily basis, and perhaps even more in summer when the UV rays are powerful.
How to have beautiful skin?
The beautiful days are coming, it's time to prepare your skin for the first rays of the sun! Discover our tips for tanning well and displaying beautiful skin in complete safety.
Prepare your skin for the sun for a smooth transition
When exposed to the sun, the skin undergoes UVA and UVB radiation. These are essential, in particular because they synthesize vitamin D which is essential for the proper functioning of the body. Their light also stimulates the production of serotonin, the famous happiness hormone. However, long and unprotected exposures can have harmful consequences on the health of the skin: premature aging (wrinkles, spots, thickening or thinning of the skin). Hence the importance of always protecting yourself from the sun, opting for daily protective care, and applying sunscreen every 2 hours.
At the beginning of the summer season, prefer short and gradual exposures so as not to rush your skin, which has spent the winter well camouflaged under layers of clothing. For a smooth transition, do not hesitate to prepare your skin at least fifteen days before exposing yourself. The OXYBRONZ food supplement from Laboratoire Lescuyer is the ideal natural solution to prepare your skin for the sun. Composed of 12 specific high quality active ingredients, it helps to prepare the skin for the sun, helps to limit skin aging, helps to sublimate and prolong the tan. It also helps to stimulate the formation of collagen (skin protein) thanks to vitamin C, and contributes to the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Hydration of the skin, the protective reflex against aggressions
In summer as in winter, beautiful skin is above all well-hydrated skin. Morning and evening, pamper your skin by applying a serum and cream suited to your needs. With age, this gesture becomes essential because the natural production of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin decreases, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and a loss of firmness. It is also an important reflex during the summer, the skin being damaged by many factors which damage its hydrolipidic film: the sun, the wind, the air conditioning, the chlorine of the swimming pools or the sea salt. The more water your skin cells have, the less they suffer from these summer aggressions. The PROTECTODERM cream from Laboratoire Lescuyer is an ally of choice. It combines marine active ingredients (PHYCO-ARL) and melaleuca oil that moisturize the skin, but also soothe and protect it. The effectiveness of PROTECTODERM has been clinically tested*: - 40.5% skin sensitivity (feeling of discomfort, tingling) 10 minutes after application.
Prevent skin aging to preserve its beauty capital
Dry skin, loss of firmness, wrinkles and fine lines… over time and under the effect of many external aggressions such as the sun, the skin ends up changing. If the skin aging process is inevitable, it is nevertheless possible to limit its consequences by adopting the gestures mentioned above and by providing the skin with the micronutrients it needs. Formulated from 100% pure and natural borage oil, BORAGE OIL from Laboratoire Lescuyer helps preserve the youthfulness of the skin thanks to its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (P.A.I.). Members of the Omega-6 family, these are known to help maintain beautiful skin and to help maintain the elasticity of the epidermis**. Valuable assets in summer and all the rest of the year!
