It's summer, the sun warms your skin and gives it a pretty golden tan (we admit this sentence doesn't apply to a large part of France this year). But as you lean back on your deckchair, flipping through the latest women's magazine, summer special edition, you read an article about the harmful effects of the sun. Because yes, this natural tan is not without danger. The sun is the primary cause of premature skin aging (far ahead of pollution and cigarettes).

However, all is not lost to look radiant when you return from vacation and maintain baby-soft skin!

So, if you too dream of having a healthy glow, a radiant and luminous complexion for back-to-school, in this article we share our essential tips for naturally achieving this holy grail.

Diet

We often say that our skin reflects what we eat, or that beauty begins within. And that's true! A diet that is too fatty and/or too sugary will have repercussions on the appearance of your skin and complexion.

We also know that good skin hydration is not achieved solely by applying hyaluronic acid. And even if our Crème de la crème works wonders on thirsty skin, you need to drink water to properly hydrate your body and skin cells.

Also, food supplements perfectly complement certain cosmetic actions, such as collagen, to name the most well-known.

To have a healthy glow, it's the same, there are a few foods to prioritize:

Carrots

In addition to making you agreeable, carrots are known for their richness in beta-carotenes, a powerful antioxidant, which, in addition to protecting the skin from external aggressions, promotes the production of a pigment called melanin. Melanin is the natural pigment present in the epidermis that gives you a tan. Carrots can be eaten raw or in juices.

Almonds

They contain linoleic acid which notably helps improve skin elasticity and nourish it. They improve cell renewal and promote the skin's natural radiance.

Kiwi

It is the perfect fruit for a healthy glow. Rich in vitamin C, it promotes collagen production and helps lighten dark spots. It also has a high water content, which helps maintain skin hydration.

Avocado

Is beneficial for the skin, as it is rich in vitamins E and C, which contribute to skin hydration, suppleness, and radiance.

In addition to these complexion-boosting foods, there are also food supplements. Food supplements can also help improve the appearance of the skin. They contain concentrated nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, which are designed to supplement the diet and support skin health. Many food supplements are available to boost melanin production and also prepare the skin for the sun to limit its harmful effects, like this one from Aime Skincare.

The logical advice everyone knows: remember to drink plenty of water!

Indeed, hydration plays an essential role in achieving a healthy glow. It is recommended to drink between 1.5 and 2 liters of water per day to maintain optimal hydration. Deeply hydrated skin allows for a fresh and luminous complexion, everything we are looking for!

If you like tea, green tea is perfect for you! It hydrates you and, in addition, eliminates toxins from the body. Drinking green tea regularly helps to have healthier and more luminous skin.

Cosmetic Actives

In your cosmetics, certain active ingredients should be prioritized to achieve a luminous and radiant complexion. Let's discover them together:

Carotenoids

Carotenoids are a group of natural pigments found in many fruits, vegetables, and plants. They are responsible for the vibrant colors of foods such as carrots, tomatoes, mangoes, spinach, and sweet potatoes, hence the red, orange, yellow, and green colors. Carotenoids have antioxidant properties, helping to protect our skin from external aggressions.

The use of active ingredients rich in carotenoids can therefore help improve the appearance of the skin, giving it an immediate more radiant color and protecting it from the sun. Carotenoids are found in oils such as buriti oil, carrot oil, and tomato oil.

At Cahé, you'll find tomato and buriti vegetable oil in our Sous le soleil Beauty Oil! For an even complexion, Sous le soleil also contains an anti-spot active ingredient.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C always comes up when we talk about a healthy glow! It is one of the essential ingredients for a luminous and radiant complexion. Vitamin C prevents skin aging, improves the overall appearance of the skin, helps reduce fatigue, but it also has a brightening action that helps reduce pigmented spots due to the sun and age. However, it is a very sensitive ingredient. It must also be in high concentration to be truly effective.

Exfoliating Actives

Exfoliating ingredients are used in cosmetics to gently remove dead cells from the surface of the epidermis. They thus promote cell renewal, improve skin texture, and reveal softer skin and a smooth, more radiant complexion.

They can be found in fruit acids (AHAs), which are chemical exfoliants. The most commonly used are glycolic acid or lactic acid. This exfoliating effect is also found in retinol, which also aids cell renewal.

Be careful, exfoliating actives can have effects on the skin in the sun, it is imperative to apply them in the evening routine and to apply sunscreen in the morning!

In our Café en terrasse Beauty Oil, you'll find a natural active ingredient, similar to retinol, which, in addition to boosting collagen synthesis and reducing wrinkles and fine lines, gently exfoliates the skin. It is suitable for sensitive skin.

Facial Massage

You may know this, but our philosophy is that it's important to apply good products and good ingredients to your skin, but more than anything, to massage it!

Indeed, massaging your face is very important. It stimulates blood circulation, which provides better oxygenation and nutrition to skin cells. Massage helps to tone facial muscles, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Facial massages promote brighter, more radiant, and healthier-looking skin and allow for better penetration of applied active ingredients. Good product + good massage = winning combo!

There are a few rules to follow for proper facial massage:

• Perform upward movements (moving upwards)
• Start from the center and finish your movements towards the edges of the face
• Use gentle movements
• Don't forget the neck (always with upward movements)
• Be careful around the eye contour area (it's the most sensitive area of the face, it's important to use slow, gentle movements and not press on this area).

At Cahé, we explain how to massage your face correctly, especially on Instagram or on our YouTube channel.

Find our partner near you HERE. They will offer you their expertise and treatments tailored to your needs for a customized facial massage.

Makeup

Yes, makeup is also an option for a healthy glow! Used correctly, it will perfectly enhance your complexion.

Here are some tips:

• Use a makeup primer that illuminates your complexion. You can mix our Crème de la crème with a few drops of liquid highlighter. Plus, you can vary between a more golden highlighter in summer and a cooler one in winter, for example.
• Use a highlighter on the areas of the face that catch the light, such as the cheekbones, brow bone, Cupid's bow, and inner corner of the eyes. This gives a luminous and dimensional effect to your face.
• To enhance your complexion, a touch of blush is perfect! Apply it to the cheekbones to add a touch of color and freshness to your skin.
• Use creamy textures that are more luminous and blend better into the skin for a natural result.

You now have all the tools to have a healthy glow all year round!

It's important to protect your skin to keep it healthy. So apply sunscreen and skincare suited to your skin every morning.

I hope my tips help you. If you're still struggling to choose your ideal routine, quickly schedule your beauty appointment with me 😉