Spring is coming, we feel lightness, energy and desire to change. This means that we will now take care of ourselves differently: we will put some funds away, we will select others for the season and mood, and we will use others in a new way …
“I noticed that it is in April that my clients come up with the most radical ideas,” says Christof Robin (Christof Robin), lead colorist at L’Oréal Paris, “for example, dyed red, cut bangs, break up with a boyfriend or change jobs. . I always advise you to start by buying a lipstick of a different tone. It can be erased, but the hair then needs to be grown or repainted for a long time. Yes, and personal and professional life will be saved. Despite the playfulness of these words, Christophe is right in many respects: the spring awakening of nature, the anticipation of warm days, romance dissolved in the air, as if whispering: “It’s time for a change!” And, discarding emotions, we must admit that certain changes are really needed this season. At least in terms of self care.
Wake up time
Lighter textures of products, mandatory skin protection during the day (SPF not lower than 15 even in cloudy weather), taboos on aggressive peels and laser procedures – this is, in a nutshell, the main changes in personal care look like. Of course, those who have dry skin should not switch to matting gels. But hypersaturated textures are no longer needed. “As soon as daylight begins to exceed night, our production of sex hormones increases: in nature, it is time for mating. Yes, yes, we are somewhat similar to March cats, – says dermatocosmetologist Inga Gorbachevskaya. – Elevated testosterone levels not only lead to love adventures, but also stimulates sebum secretion. Therefore, those who suffered from skin tightness in winter feel more comfortable. And the owners of oily skin type begin to worry about shine and rashes.
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In the spring, matting products become relevant: napkins, powders and products for the T-zone. Does this mean that you need to urgently look for a replacement for the usual cream? Not Always: Beauty brands are aware of the changing seasons and tend to produce their star products in multiple textures. “Our newest addition, Le Lift, is specially released in three textures: crème fine – light and airy, crème – soft and comfortable, and crème riche – velvety, rich,” says Chanel Director of Science Communications Marie-Hélène Lehr. Helene Lair). – The active composition of the whole trinity is the same. And each customer can choose the right product based on their own tactile preferences and skin needs.”
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Under the bright rays
Two more categories of products enter our lives in the spring – these are bronzers and self-tanners. From the lack of vitamins and the sun, the complexion becomes dull and earthy, so you have to resort to camouflage. Tan powder is applied with a wide brush in circular, sweeping movements to the face, neck and décolleté, achieving perfect blending. “Just don’t replace blush with bronzing powder! – warns Bobbi Brown makeup artist Eduardo Ferreira, – it looks comical and unnatural. Brown cheekbones are only found in dark-skinned women. To make your tan go evenly, mix it with a moisturizer. Do a peel first. You should not apply an auto bronzer immediately after a shower: it will get into open pores, and you will get speckled skin.
Thin lines
Buying an anti-cellulite product is sometimes not so much a necessity as a kind of sign that the beach season is approaching. As well as studying new-fangled diets, enrolling in a course of body wraps and searching for an abandoned gym membership. “I noticed that in the fall and winter, women with real figure problems buy products for silhouette correction, and in the spring even very slender girls do it,” says Biotherm consultant Irina Kravchenko. Olga Baichkina, World Class instructor, confirms her words: “Exactly April-May is the period of real boom in fitness clubs. After all, you will soon have to put on open things, and you urgently need to prepare your body for this. Even our regular clients without visible silhouette flaws increase the number of classes.
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Ease in thought
Warming, winter smells are out of work. A new fragrance in spring is like a breath of fresh air. Putting away winter clothes in the closet, we lovingly straighten the folds on the raincoats, and our noses now agree to catch only fresh, light notes. Even devoted adherents of a certain fragrance switch to its “light” version in the spring. Fortunately, every year such versions appear in abundance. Manufacturers strongly encourage our desire to be faithful to our favorite smells. Moreover, not everyone succeeds in personal life in the spring.