Soins nocturnes : un luxe primordial
Male grooming is an art which all elegant men owe themselves to master. In the morning, we are slaves to the daily ritual of showering-shaving-mosturizing due to lack of time. In the evening, though, we simply must take the time to adopt good habits : faced with the ravages of daily life, our skin will thank us for it.
Hard though we may try to follow beauty advice, it will never bear fruit so long as it is not followed up with the right products. Avoid the trappings of marketing and opt for simple and effective treatments made from high-quality ingredients..
Cleansing
At the end of a hard day’s work, it is vital to wash away all dirt and pollution. This does not necessarily require using an abrasive exfoliant, which can lead to dryness and irritation.
For the face, the purifying cream cleanser by Aesop comes highly recommended. This subtle blend of lavender stems and chamomile buds is bound together by white clay, working to remove any impurities without need for exfoliation. The naturally antiseptic properties of lavender and chamomile soothe irritated areas while disinfecting the skin.
Aesop’s « B & Tea » balancing toner is the perfect compliment to this treatment. Its provitamin B5 works together with camellia sinensis green tea to simultaneously moisturize and protect the skin.
Using a toner may seem rather pointless, but it really is the only means of removing deep-seated grime, tightening pores afterwards for perfectly clean skin. Toner also helps to improve the extent to which mosturizer is absorbed.
It is just as important to cleanse the rest of the body. When doing so, there is nothing more decadent than smoothing your skin with a generous helping of Diptyque‘s exfoliating pomade..
One of the staples of the « Art of Skincare » range, this precious unguent owes its efficacy to jojoba and silica micrograins. The brusqueness of exfoliating is wonderfully downplayed by a delicate association of pomegranate oil, jasmin water and apricot butter. A must-have item that will make your skin all the silkier.
Softening
Softening your skin requires both time and commitment. A nighttime product if ever there was one, Aesop’s Fabulous Face Oil works while you sleep.
Enriched with no less than nine different plant extracts including evening primrose, camelia nut and ylang ylang, this serum offers instant relief to tired and fragile skin. A miracle formula which both mosturizes and rebalances the skin, leaving it with a healthy matte finish.
When it comes to softening skin in general, there is nothing quite like the rich rose cream from Diptyque. Smooth and satin-like, it brings intense moisturization due to a blend of honey and argan oil.
Tradition would have it that rose scents are somewhat feminine, but the heavy and enchanting fragrance of byzantine roses selected by Diptyque is surprisingly masculine.
Repairing
Every once in a while our skin is overcome by pollution, stress and hormonal imbalances. Aesop has found the answer to this problem : a soothing mask which helps to fight against the scourge of breakouts.
Naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, this mask is made from a blend of chamomile, tea tree leaves and evening primrose. You can either apply to the affected area or use it as a wash-off mask.
Frequently exposed to the elements, the hands are another particularly fragile area. Diptyque offers a generous hand balm which soothes and repairs damaged and dry skin.
The richness of apricot butter comes together with the milky tenderness of almonds for a reassuring and self-indulgent experience.
Your skin is a precious asset, both a reflection of your well-being and a weapon of mass seduction. You must therefore learn to take good care of it immediately : it will be an excellent investment in the long term.
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