Prepare your skin for the cold
At this time of year, we start to notice differences in our skin. This could be anything from oiliness, dryness, cracking to even pure dullness. This is because when it comes to a change of season, our skin is having to adapt with it. So, the main concern we have is trying to battle through the winter months whilst maintaining a beautiful and healthy skin. Any ideas? Luckily for you, we have you covered!
In this article I will be explaining not only how to get that fabulous holiday glow but to maintain it well into the new year 2020! (Even though we will all still be writing/typing 2019 for months to come until it actually hits home that, yet another year has passed!).
So, how do we get this ‘glow’? The one that just looks effortless and supermodel like, even with no makeup on whilst protecting your skin from the harsh weather?
Well, depending on your Skin Instant® this can be tailored to your skin needs to keep your skin protected whilst looking bright, fresh and revitalised with that added sprinkle of luminosity.
We can brace ourselves for the cold weather by wearing extra layers, gloves, a hat and scarf but how do we brace our skin? How do we prepare for those harsh elements with the cold wind slapping against our faces or the rain drops that feel like tiny ice droplets?
With Biologique Recherche, as you may well know, it all starts with a cleanse… The very first step to nourish, hydrate and protect your skin from the harsh elements, introducing our brightening cleanser:
Skin Instants®: Stressed, Devitalised
A unique anti-pollution cleansing milk. Not only does it remove all traces of makeup and impurities, it will hydrate and brighten the skin.
This cleanser will breathe life into your skin. Its specific BR Oxygenating Complex protects the skin against pollution and is perfect for winters spent in the city and built up areas.
Your skin will be left brighter, hydrated and revitalised.
How to use: Apply Biologique Recherche Lait VIP O2 cleanser with fingers to face, neck, and décolleté, using light circular movements. Remove with slightly moist pads or rinse off with cold water. Repeat steps to complete a second cleansing.
Throughout this chill we face, we run towards hot baths, artificial heating and extra layers. But what does this do to our skin?
It strips the lipids (oils) from our skin. Therefore, we need to replace them.
But how?
With our range of products, we will be able to help you protect, nourish, hydrate and prevent the effects of the cold weather we will face.
One of the most important things we can do to enhance cell renewal and remove dead layers of skin is to exfoliate. Which leads us on to our next step of how to brace the cold:
Our hero product that is Lotion P50! Our whole range in fact! They are extremely important in combatting the extra layer of skin we produce when we face such cold and chilly weather!
Our hero product that is Lotion P50! Our whole range in fact! They are extremely important in combatting the extra layer of skin we produce when we face such cold and chilly weather!
When we are faced with such strong, ice cold winds, our skin starts to produce another layer which is properly known as keratinisation. This layer protects our skin but can make us look dull, grey and pretty tired. That is why it is so important to exfoliate.
Depending on your skin instant, the right Lotion P50 will remove the layer of dead skin cells, balance the PH of your skin and leave your skin brighter, energised and renewed. Exactly what we need at this time of year!
Our gentle cult classic.
For thin and/or Reactive to Normal Skin Instants®.
The Lotion P50W is our most popular Lotion. It is formulated for a gentler exfoliation. It takes its time, but is just as powerful as the other formulations.
Our extra vitamins and minerals version.
Devitalised and/or Less Toned Skin Instants®.
The Lotion P50V is our medium strength formulation. It is formulated for a stronger skin, one that is in need of a more powerful exfoliation, or a more mature skin instant.
Our strongest and purest version.
For Seborrheic and/or Keratinised Skin Instants®.
The Lotion P50 is our strongest formulation. It is formulated for a thick skin which is usually "leathery" in appearance.
Our brightening cult classic.
For Dull, Pigmented Skin Instants®.
The Lotion P50 PIGM 400 exfoliates, regulates the pH of the skin, reduces pigmentation and hydrates - all at the same time.
Once we have removed this dead layer of skin, we should replace it with:
The Crème Masque Vernix concentrates on deeply nourishing, protecting, and strengthening the skin.
This masterpiece of a formula is a true marriage of science and beauty. Intelligently engineered by cloning the DNA of a baby's vernix, the first epidermal protection at birth, this cream and mask combo has powerful healing and reconditioning properties.
This healing product will leave your skin comforted, nourished and protected.
How to use: Apply a thin layer of Crème Masque Vernix in the morning and/or evening on the entire face, neck and décolleté. Massage gently with fingertips, from bottom to top and inside to outside, until completely absorbed. To get a mask effect, apply in thick layer. Leave for about ten minutes then delicately remove any excess with a damp cotton pads.
During the wintertime we want to stay inside, snuggle up in our dressing gowns and duvets and stay as warm as possible. We also may want to blow off going to the gym to avoid the cold. As a result, we are effectively moving less, and blood flow is decreased. Our skin can then look a bit dull, devitalised and not as bright. We then look for something energising (no, not the coffee) ...
We have just the product for you!
For time spent indoors, we would recommend:
This revolutionary cream revitalises the skin and protects it from daily pollutants.
The Crème VIP O2 is loaded with a secretive BR oxygenating complex, cellular oligopeptide and hyaluronic acid. Your skin is left protected, regenerated, hydrated and brightened.
How to use: Apply a hazelnut-sized amount of Crème VIP 02 over all the face, neck and décolleté after previously using the recommended Lotion P50 and Quintessential Serums.
If you are looking for something with added anti-ageing, then this is the product for you:
The Crème Grand Millésime will intensely brighten a devitalised and dull complexion. The skin's elasticity, and hydration levels are improved, and the complexion recovers its luminosity.
The formulation contains a unique complex that lights up the skin from within and helps to prevent ageing.
Your skin will be left rejuvenated, regenerated, softened and hydrated.
How to use: Apply a hazelnut-sized amount of Crème Grand Millésime over all the face, neck and décolleté after previously using the recommended Lotion P50 and Quintessential Sérums.
This finishing serum contains a protective blend of concentrated ingredients to ensure that your skin glows with radiance!
Fluide VIP 02 helps stimulate, revitalise and regenerate the epidermis. It also soothes the skin, diminishes red blemishes and helps prevent the signs of ageing in the skin.
Your skin will be left plumped, bright, even and protected.
How to use: Apply a few drops of Fluide VIP O2 to the entire face, neck and decollete in the morning and/ or in the evening. Alternatively, a few drops can also be mixed into your cream.
We hope that within this article you will now be able to put on your Biologique Recherche products and face embrace the cold rather than having to brace yourselves for it because one thing is for sure, your skin will be radiant! Just in time for all the holiday season pictures!
We wish you a very happy holiday season and a fantastic new year!
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By Elyse Taylor
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