Report by Audrey Monot, International Training Manager IOMA Paris and Training Coordinator, Aude Morteveille.
Hidden all throughout during winter, the body takes back its proper place with the arrival of nice and shiny days…Exposed legs and arms, as well as low-cut apparel set free…Our skin experts provide you with all their secrets in order to brighten up your body before summer.
Exfoliating, the key to beautiful skin
Because a body scrub eliminates dead cells at the skin’s surface, it’s the bright ally for skin and softness for the body.
The right frequency?
Everything depends on your skin type; however, the minimum, among a general beauty consensus is once a week and never more than two times a week.
The right gesture?
With Delightful Exfoliating Scrub for the body: place a small amount onto the palms of your hands and apply area by area throughout your body. Create upward movements until the texture transforms itself. Then rince.
With Gentle Exfoliating Emulsion for the face: Place a small amount of exfoliant on dry or damp skin (for those with sensitive skin). Create light circular movements until it becomes slightly whiter. Then rince.
An extra special tip from Audrey: place more emphasis on particularly dry areas (elbows, knees and heels), but also don’t forget the rest of the body! Your skin will then be more receptive to follow up body care!
Morning recipe for a good appearance:
For prolonging the brightening effect of the exfoliating scrub, mix and taste this delicious smoothie dedicated to the skin!
½ avocado,
½ mango,
1 handful of rasberries,
1 handful of blueberries,
1 glass of vegetable/plant milk (almonds, oats, soy).
The Cocoon range as viewed by Michèle In Wonderland
Journalist with a specialization in cosmetics, Michèle Dokan analyzes the three Cocoon care products from IOMA.
Have a look here : Quand Ioma s’attaque au corps avec sa ligne Cocoon
Hydration, the vital movement
Hidden under large sweaters and other clingy items, the body is a bit neglected during winter…Beautiful days are approaching…We say no to crocodile skinned legs!
The right frequency:
Every day! Ideally after showering. Are you often in a hurry in the morning? Make it a habit to apply cream in the evening before slipping underneath the sheets!
The right gesture:
– Apply the cream on lightly damp skin in order to allow for the penetration of active ingredients.
– Take advantage of this moment and proceed with upward movements. You will relieve yourself of pressure on the legs and allow for the venous return to the body.
Extra special tip from Audrey: during spring, it’s also the ideal season to check up on your skincare needs and reconduct a facial diagnostic. Benefit from it as it’s free at every point of sale!
My Crème as viewed by Matoushi
In this post, this blogger of many talents (the photos are really good!) provides us with her IOMA experience: discovery of skin diagnostic at La Boutique et réalisation de Ma Crème !
Have a look here : IOMA ou la crème du soin personnalisé
Protection, the beauty shield
Springtime is time spent outdoors…On terraces, picnics on grass and strolls through the park. Skin which has not encountered the sun for several months needs to be protected even more than ever! Otherwise, sunburns and premature aging will be lurking!
The right frequency:
every morning from April until October for sunny cities. For other areas, from May until September. Beware, just because there is no sun, doesn’t mean that UV rays are not present as well! Do you have a doubt?
Download the IOMA A MOI App and consult the “skin” weather forecast where you’re located!
The right gesture:
after your day care and before putting on your foundation, apply Cell Protector with SPF 50+ PA++++ with anti UVA & UVB qualities to your face. Your skin’s youth will be preserved and not falter to the harmful effects of UV rays. Suntanning is more progressive and also more favorable now!
Extra special tip from Audrey: after spending winter with our gloves and insolated boots, the hands and feet need some much-needed attention before showing them off!
Step 1 : scrubbing.
Step 2 : application of Genius Balm , the all-in-one skincare product which repairs, hydrates and is anti-spots.
Step 3 : polish for perfecting this beauty from extremities.
Genius Balm, Margaux’s favorite!
In this post, Margaux give us her favorites of the season. She tells you everything about Genius Balm, our care product for hands and specific areas!
A voir ici : La créme pour les mains Genius Balm Cocoon IOMA
Body tips from estheticians
Our trainer, Aude asked these skin experts to give us some of their secrets for obtaining a redefined body!
Protect yourself from hard water (Valérie, Auxerre)
– By swapping your routine soap or shower gel by a shower oil which resists better against the harmfulness of hard water.
Cocoon yourself in the morning and evening (Clarisse, L’isle Jourdain)
– By hydrating your body with a spray during the daytime and an intense « cocooning » cream in the evening for deep body nourishment.
Get rid of dead skin cells (Pauline, Grenette)
– By gently scrubbing the entire body once a week without rubbing too much which will otherwise irritate the skin.
Adapt your beauty routine (Laetitia, Versailles)
– By using different products according to your body’s needs. For example, opt for a hand cream not too greasy but very hydrating, a cream for rejuvenating the body and a specific one for areas which are typically very rough, such as the elbows, knees and heels.
Apply oil to your body (Charlotte, Mios)
– Use a dry oil in spray form as soon as you need it. It’s a simple act which is very practical and perfect for women with not much time on their hands.
Dry your skin (Nathalie, Limoux)
– Dry your skin after a shower in order to avoid dehydration and follow-up by applying a body cream which is rich in shea butter. This will create a “band-aid” effect
Protect yourself from the sun (Laure, Pont Audemer)
– The sun dehydrates enormously. Providing protection will allow you to avoid crocodile skin and sunburns!
Limit baths (Morgane, Carcassonne)
– Especially extremely hot showers and baths which stimulates dryness of the skin.
Don’t waste time (Marie, Metz)
– And apply a body care product immediately following a shower. Pores are typically still open at this point and this will allow the cream to penetrate better.
