Back to everyday life… and your moment for yourself.

During the summer, it’s normal to focus on protective and repairing skincare that follows exposure to the sun, seawater, and also the chemical products 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 skin of 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 it’s with candles and/or an essential oil diffuser if you have one, it’s essential to create a “wellness bubble” just for you. Soft music can accompany you and help you recreate a spa-like atmosphere.

THE EPSOM SALT BATH

Treating yourself to a bath with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), which you can find 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 thoroughly cleansing the body with a gentle cleansing formula, exfoliate in the bath or shower using our Beauté Divine cleansing oil, mixed in the palm of your hand with sugar (preferably) or fine sea salt.

Gently massage already damp skin, starting with the feet and ankles, using upward circular motions, then rinse. A full-body scrub takes between 5 and 10 minutes. Beauté Divine cleansing oil rinses off and leaves an exceptionally soft feel on the skin.

Afterward, it’s very important to choose a moisturizing and repairing body treatment such as our Corpa Nutritive body oils in tangerine or yuzu, or our Corpa Cera+ liquid balm, to help maintain healthy, supple, comfortable skin.

Corpa Flora tip: it’s very important to always apply a body oil to damp skin before lightly towel-drying when you get out of the bath or shower. The oil will absorb 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, available in three versions: Beauté Divine Tango, our newest launch; Beauté Divine Pure Douceur, specially formulated for more fragile skin; and Beauté Divine, for all skin types. https://www.corpaflora.com/product-page/beauté-divine-tango

GENTLE EXFOLIATION

Gently exfoliate using our Caviar Rouge mask with Canadian fruits, pineapple extract, and vitamin C, or our Rock’n Rose exfoliating powder used with the cleansing oil.

A FACIAL STEAM BATH (gentle, simple)

Next, do a very gentle, aromatic facial steam.

HOW TO PREPARE THE CORPA FLORA GENTLE STEAM BATH

Boil water, pour 4 cups of boiling water into a bowl, then add 1 to 2 tbsp of herbs and flowers (optional). Wait a few minutes to let the plants infuse.

Apply 3 to 4 pumps of our Beauté Divine cleansing oil all over the face, then place a towel over your head like a little tent above the bowl of hot water. Your face should be about 8 inches from the hot water—no closer.

Let the steam rise toward your face, relax, and close your eyes. After 10 minutes, massage the cleansing oil (now emulsified by the steam), then rinse your face well with cool water. This helps the cleansing oil lift certain impurities from the pores that the steam may have helped loosen.

For more sensitive and dry skin, don’t exceed 3 to 5 minutes. It’s best to avoid this step if your skin is too sensitive or prone to redness.

Benefits of steam:

• Helps decongest the sinuses

• Opens pores to release sebum and trapped debris

• Energizes and brightens the complexion

• Improves product absorption

• Helps release toxins

• Helps you relax: the ultimate soothing self-care ritual

PURIFY WHEN NEEDED

When your skin needs a refresh (duller complexion, more congestion), a purifying mask can be a great go-to. Our green clay mask, available for a limited time, is perfect for that: https://www.corpaflora.com/product-page/green-clay-mask

NOURISH AND HYDRATE YOUR SKIN

Depending on your skin condition, we recommend using one of our facial oils(rich in essential fatty acids) and one of our hydratation booster serums

containing hyaluronic acid.

NUTRITION

General, nourishing facial oil: Éclat Citrouille

Firmness-targeting facial oil: Antidote 01 Firmness

Facial oil for sensitive skin: Antidote 03 Ultra-Soothing

Regenerating facial oil with bakuchiol (bio-retinol): Antidote 02 Vitality

HYDRATION

Antidote HB5: non-greasy gel with hyaluronic acid and provitamin B5 (for all skin conditions)

Antidote H+: non-greasy gel with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide, and fruit acids (helps reduce pigmentation spots; not recommended for sensitive skin)

Mixing tips:

• Normal skin: ½ pump of oil + ½ pump of skincare booster serum (HB5 or H+)

• Dry skin: 1 pump of oil + ½ pump of skincare booster serum

• Oily skin: a few drops of oil + 1 pump of skincare booster serum

Mix the two formulas in the palm of your hand to emulsify them, then apply this light emulsion over the entire face, neck, and décolleté. At this time of getting back into everyday life, what matters isn’t doing everything perfectly, but making sure you keep a moment for yourself. This ritual can be done in the full version when you have time, or in an express version (a foot bath + a scrub + a facial treatment) when your schedule is tighter.

Your skin will thank you: more comfort, more softness, and that pleasant feeling of having “reset everything to zero.”