During the summer, it’s normal to focus on protective and repairing skincare that follows exposure to the sun, seawater, and the chemicals used in pools and spas, which can very often dehydrate the skin.
Back-to-school season is an ideal transition period to establish a little self-care routine to do at home between visits to your esthetician or your favorite spa. The kids go back to school and the whole daily hustle comes rushing back, so it’s healthy to treat yourself to small moments of relief.
Creating a happiness ritual… first and foremost!
Our skin is the largest organ in our body, yet we often focus on the face and neck instead of caring for the whole body. Here’s an inspiring ritual we’re delighted to share with you.
Create your happy place
Whether with candles and/or an essential oil diffuser, it’s essential to create a “wellness bubble” just for you. Soft music helps recreate a spa-like atmosphere.
The Epsom salt bath
A bath with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), found in any pharmacy or natural health store, helps release tension and promotes restorative sleep. Pour about 3 to 4 handfuls into the hot bath water.
Body scrub — Oh YES!
After cleansing the body with a gentle formula, exfoliate in the bath or shower using our Beauté Divine cleansing oil mixed in your palm with sugar (preferably) or fine sea salt. Massage damp skin in upward circular motions from feet to chest, then rinse. A full-body scrub takes 5 to 10 minutes.
Afterward, choose a moisturizing, repairing body treatment such as our Corpa Nutritive body oils (tangerine or yuzu) or our Corpa Cera+ liquid balm.
Corpa Flora tip: always apply body oil to damp skin before lightly towel-drying. It absorbs much better and won’t leave a greasy residue.
Spa-worthy facial care
Clean skin first!
Gently cleanse and remove makeup with our Beauté Divine cleansing oil, in three versions: Beauté Divine Tango, our newest launch; Beauté Divine Pure Douceur, for more fragile skin; and Beauté Divine, for all skin types.
Gentle exfoliation
Exfoliate with our Caviar Rouge mask (Canadian fruits, pineapple extract, vitamin C), or our Rock’n Rose exfoliating powder used with the cleansing oil.
A facial steam bath
Boil water, pour 4 cups into a bowl, add 1 to 2 tbsp of herbs and flowers (optional) and let infuse. Apply 3 to 4 pumps of Beauté Divine cleansing oil all over the face, then place a towel over your head above the bowl, about 8 inches from the water. After 10 minutes, massage the emulsified oil, then rinse with cool water. For sensitive, dry skin, don’t exceed 3 to 5 minutes; avoid if skin is very sensitive or prone to redness.
Benefits of steam:
- Helps decongest the sinuses
- Opens pores to release sebum and debris
- Energizes and brightens the complexion
- Improves product absorption
- Helps release toxins
- Helps you relax: the ultimate soothing self-care
Nourish and hydrate your skin
Depending on your skin condition, use one of our facial oils (rich in essential fatty acids) and one of our hyaluronic-acid booster serums.
Nutrition
- General, nourishing: Éclat Citrouille
- Firmness: Antidote 01
- Sensitive skin: Antidote 03
- Regenerating with bakuchiol (bio-retinol): Antidote 02
Hydration
- Antidote HB5: non-greasy hyaluronic-acid + provitamin B5 gel (all conditions)
- Antidote H+: non-greasy gel with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide and fruit acids (reduces spots; not for sensitive skin)
Mixing tips: normal skin ½ pump oil + ½ pump serum; dry skin 1 pump oil + ½ pump serum; oily skin a few drops of oil + 1 pump serum. Mix in your palm, then apply to face, neck and décolleté.
At this time of getting back into everyday life, what matters isn’t doing everything perfectly, but keeping a moment for yourself. Your skin will thank you: more comfort, more softness, and that pleasant feeling of having reset everything to zero.