Summer (also) is to take care of yourself.
Whether you're one of those who throw the toothbrush and that's it or if you are one of those who take advantage of their days off to recreate in the bathroom, take a look at what the experts have told us, it will help you come back with a much better face And not just for having disconnected!
“If we want to give priority to new outfits, bikinis, etc., in our suitcase before our arsenal of creams and cosmetic products, there are some tricks that will help us save space in our toiletry bag… but without skimping on the necessary care”, says Marta Barrero, pharmacist, dermocosmetics expert and co-founder of The Secret Lab beauty center in Madrid.
Marta maintains that (warning navigators!) “it is preferable to go a bit more loaded than to return to harsh reality with a torn skin!”. We think she's right, so she takes note of this sage advice.
Before traveling, stop by your beauty center. Image, The Beauty Concept (Madrid).
1. PASS BY CABIN
Before packing your suitcase, make an appointment at your trusted center, or what is the same, "go on vacation with well-cared-for skin," recommends Barrero. “Get a good facial before you go to cleanse, hydrate and leave her protected against the aggressions she is going to suffer (sun, chlorine, saltpetre, wind…) . So you can take those rest days as the “cheat meal” of weight loss diets”, she jokes (for those who do not know the term: the cheat meal is that day of the diet in which you can eat whatever you want).
Paz Torralba, an expert at The Beauty Concept, shares her opinion, who advises “performing a good cabin protocol that prepares the skin for sun exposure and provides the necessary nutrients for this time of little care and bad habits ”.
Also Eva Verdasco, director of the wellness cabin at the Benito Institute, who points out the importance of cleaning the skin in depth: “ In summer the layers of the skin dry out more and renewed skin is important by exfoliating dead cells”.
She adds the convenience of another treatment to hydrate it with vitamins: “Hyaluronic acid is a powerful moisturizer and regenerates the skin; so receiving it before sun exposure in cosmetics will protect us from ravages of sun exposure ”, points out the expert, who is committed in any case to customization based on the needs of each skin.
Leave the makeup and take colored moisturizers like this one, from Décleor.
two. GET MINI SIZES
It's tempting, but not advisable, to skip steps in your daily routine, so forget about leaving behind your boudoir allies , no matter how much you have to sit on top of the suitcase to close it.
“Relaxing for a few weeks can make it difficult for us to have good skin again later. His thing is to continue with the routine, but steps can be shortened so as not to take so many things with us. We could skip the pre-cream serum, for example, or use the same day and night cream ”, emphasizes Dr. Paloma Borregón Nofuentes, member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV), who emphasizes that, precisely, when the skin suffers the most it is in summer, due to the sun, sweat, etc.
"It is not about reducing the treatment, but the size of the products.", Underlines for her part ** Silvia Oliete, from the Blauceldona aesthetic center **. "The skin has memory -warns Paz Torralba-, forgetting the daily beauty ritual is an important mistake that we can regret later, there are irreparable damages".
"In my opinion," he continues, cleaning is basic and mandatory every day Even if we don't wear makeup, the simple gesture of exposing ourselves to the sun, the use of sun creams, the sand if we are on the beach... make the skin suffer. No wipes, you will need a good make-up remover milk that provides nutrients and active ingredients”.
The blisters do not take up much space and are a 'shot' for your skin.
“Luckily, today there are mini packages of all kinds of products, so there is no excuse not to continue with the daily ritual of cleansing, toner, treatment cream (moisturizer, antioxidant) and sun protection. It is not appropriate to do without any of them”, points out the Dr. Mar Lázaro de Zaragoza, expert in aesthetic medicine and nutrition.
Due to the high temperatures, it is advisable to use lighter creams. "But you should never suppress its use or put sunscreen directly on the face without prior treatment," warns the doctor. “ If we want to stop wearing something, let it be, in any case, the serum , but only on those days when we go to sunbathe (beach or mountain)”.
On the other hand the lip balm with sunscreen is a must if we want to prevent dryness and burns, especially in the mountains. For Eva Verdasco what you have to wear yes or yes is the eye contour, "because the eye area is very sensitive ".
And she remembers that if you pass through an airport, this is a great place to pick up traveling editions of many beauty brands.
You go on holiday? It is not an excuse to stop taking care of yourself.
3. IF YOU LEAVE SOMETHING, LET IT BE YOUR MAKEUP
“If we comply with our daily beauty routine throughout the year, surely it will not be an effort to continue it also on vacation”, says Marta Barrero.
"In any case, if we prefer to give the skin a break (and our 'Pepito Cricket beauty'…), relaxing in this aspect does not have to be negative and can help us to completely disconnect from our day to day. That yes, we must never, never, never forget cleanse, hydrate and protect with SPF every day. That is non-negotiable!”
“In the case of those people who do not follow a care routine, it is clear that summer is not the best time to establish it. So, what has been said, cleanse, hydrate, protect… and on the way back we talk to start a good routine!”.
The Dr. Leo Cerrud, expert in Aesthetic Medicine , also insists that the importance of daily facial cleansing should never be forgotten under any circumstances. "Especially to get rid of protective cream, sweat, sand, traces of makeup, dead cells and excess sebum."
Not a bad idea, agrees Eva, avoid during the day is the use of make-up and replace them with colored sunscreens that give the skin a lighter appearance. This saves space in the toiletry bag "and we let the skin rest a bit, after a whole year of daily makeup," adds Mar Lázaro. With the flattering tan, she looks manageable.
Extras could also stay on the ground: “a mask, for example, an exfoliant, an essence…”, he says. Silvia Oliete, from Blauceldona.
Shu Uemura moisturizing hair mist.
Four. COMMITMENT TO VERSATILE PRODUCTS
**(AND AGREE WITH YOUR TRAVEL COMPANIONS) **
"Look for a serum that you can apply day and night," suggests Marta Barrero. “ Those that contain hyaluronic acid They are perfect, since, in addition to being able to apply them at any time of the day (they do not produce photosensitivity), they prevent the dehydration of the skin that usually occurs in summer”.
Another of her ideas is to use a moisturizing sunscreen –“This way you can save on carrying your day cream”–. And if it has color, why do you want more!
A very practical option is to take a multi-purpose oil that you can use on face, body and hair , let's not forget that this one in summer also suffers its own.
And, during the days that you are away, use products that you can share with someone, agree on who wears what : for example, you can share the bottle of make-up remover with your friends, there are unisex creams that can be used by both members of the couple, protectors that are suitable for the whole family... the point is to think about it a bit.
In the case of children, it is easy to save space "because the same body creams work for your face, so bringing a moisturizer and a pediatric sunscreen would be enough," she says. Dra. Paloma Borregón, very much in favor of oil-free moisturizing creams .
"They are usually 'surnamed' Water, they are light and with 50+ protection and they prevent us from getting pimples, which is common in summer."
The Dr Leo Cerrud It reminds us that there are good combined products on the market: shampoo and gel in one, BB creams (colored moisturizers and sunscreen), after sun for face and body... “Summer is not the time for elaborate routines or complicated treatments”.
Marta Barrero, from The Secret Lab
5. CHANGE THE CHIP
You are faithful to your main products and that is very good, but remember that with the heat, we sweat much more and we need light and fresh textures that absorb quickly, with a matte finish and that do not leave an uncomfortable sensation on the skin. In other words, continue as much as possible with your routine, but use substitute products adapted to summer needs.
"It's a good idea leave the thicker creams at home and invest in products with fluid and light textures , but with a high concentration of active ingredients”, agrees Paz Torralba, from The Beauty Concept.
"It is recommended that they contain ingredients with a high concentration of active ingredients that act immediately and repair the skin in depth, as well as nourishing oils for the hair."
“The best thing is that the textures of the creams are in emulsion, gel type, since the skin and the high temperatures mean that the denser formulas do not penetrate as much due to the increased activity of the sebaceous glands ”, Eve agrees.
“Some do without it to save space, but this is a good time to use serums (although we should do it all year round!), since penetrate the deepest layers of the skin and leave no residue on the surface ”, recommends Marta Barrero.
Maminat virgin milk, spray to gently cleanse and remove make-up.
6. KEEP YOUR DESTINATION IN MIND
“In general, the basic cosmetic products needed to go to the mountains are very similar to those for the beach (we will need hydration and protection), although some aspects, such as sunscreen, vary,” explains Barrero.
“ At higher altitudes, the effects of the sun and wind on our skin are greater , so it is very important to apply a very high SPF and not forget about delicate areas such as the eye contour or the lips, which can suffer burns".
"Hydration needs remain and, instead, perhaps we can leave waterproof makeup in the hotel room and opt for nourishing creams with a touch of colour".
"Many times we make the mistake of not protecting the skin in the mountains and then burns and injuries come," Paz laments. “Let us remember that radiation increases due to altitude, among other factors”, points out Dr. Mar Lázaro.
If in destiny the time at night it is cooler, we can use more unctuous textures of creams to regenerate the skin with rest.
372 anti-wrinkle serum.
7. NEVER, NEVER LEAVE YOUR SUNSCREEN
Using facial sun protection of 50 or more and renewing its application every two hours, whether traveling to the sea or to the mountains, is essential. Hence sunscreen is the king of the toiletry bag.
Marta Barrero confirms it for us: “It is, without a doubt, the essential of our vacations, for take care of the beauty of our skin and, above all, its health . There are more and more sunscreens with more successful textures, which offer effective protection against all types of radiation, with great moisturizing power... and even with anti-aging action! It is impossible to travel without him.”
Paz Torralba prefers to use a different SPF cream for the face and another for the body: “The skin is not the same and they need different products. Choosing them very well is absolutely vital for the health of the skin, which will prevent alterations that can trigger important pathologies."
"It is important to know how to choose based on the person's age, skin type, hormonal identity, destination … it is the most complicated and what causes the most problems later due to the improper use of this product; quickly appear areas with pimples, milium and disorders that are very difficult to repair.
Dr. Paloma Borregón advises also including some mosquito repellent “And, if you are going to walk a lot, an anti-blister stick to apply it to your feet and avoid damage from rubbing against your shoes or even on your thighs, there are people who are rubbed when walking and are injured.”
Natura Siberica travel pack.
8. TAKE... WHATEVER YOU WANT
Let's not forget that holidays are meant to be enjoyed, so why not take advantage of them to get hedonistic and try all the products that we never have time to try? Or to establish good cosmetic habits?
If you think that carrying more than one bag is not a problem, quite the opposite, do not deprive yourself and write down these other ideas: a good beauty ritual for the summer would be to apply a hydrating mask after each sun exposure, as Eva Verdasco proposes, or at least once or twice a week.
It is also good to have on hand thermal water to refresh and hydrate, rich in vitamins and hyaluronic acid , a colorless moisturizing and protective lipstick, a serum with a high concentration of active ingredients, a good vitamin C with high concentration that is not photosensitive to be able to use in summer, some ampoules of vitamins and minerals to repair the damaged skin, some collagen patches for eyes that hydrate in depth because it is the area that suffers the most from sun damage…
The list can be as long as we want, that's why we're on vacation!
Leave the perfume at home and take only a fragranced lotion like this one from Azzaro.