It's August and summer means relaxation! But relaxation in all its beauty! Madame la Présidente offers you some tips to shine brightly on the beach!
The perfect scrub for summer
Before any departure and exposure to the sun, a visit to the bathroom and the gentle body scrub that goes with it is a must! The scrub will allow you to remove all dead skin and have skin ready to welcome a nice tan! And long-lasting of course! At Madame la Présidente, we are all fans of coffee grounds scrub! To scrub your entire body, we recommend:
- 10 tbsp. coffee grounds
- 8 tbsp olive oil
Mix these 2 ingredients and hop in the shower! In addition to having an effective scrub, olive oil will nourish and soften your skin.
2. A natural self-tanner
If you have fair skin, you probably understand the urge to use a self-tanner before lounging on the beach. Here's a tip to get a light tan naturally! Take a nice ripe apricot and crush it with 2 teaspoons. Let it macerate and filter this preparation.
3. Sunscreen: A holiday essential
On the beach, don't forget the sunscreen! Nobody wants to look like a lobster on the first day of vacation. Apply sunscreen with the right SPF before each exposure to the sun and reapply after each swim. Your skin will thank you!
4. How to protect your hair from the sun
And your hair? We protect it too! Swimming pool, sea water, sun: a cocktail that can make your hair dry and rough. Use a hair sun oil to protect it from the aggressions of the sun and sea water. A few spritzes of oil, a bun on your head, and off you go! When you return from the beach, opt for a gentle shampoo to wash your hair more frequently without damaging it.
5. Protect your hair from the sun in style: Straw hat and wax turban for a perfect summer look!
To protect your hair and avoid sunstroke, wear your most beautiful straw hat and get ready to enjoy the sun! We also love the wax turban! After applying oil and making a bun, add a beautiful colored turban before going into the water. Yes, even in the water, we stay stylish!
6. Essential Hydration: Drink water regularly for healthy skin under the sun
It's the sound of water that you need to drink as soon as possible! Don't forget to hydrate! With sun exposure, your skin dries out quickly and your body needs a lot more water. HYDRATION before, during and after the beach!
7. Hair hydration recipe
After a day in the sun, your skin needs hydration. An after-sun cream will nourish and refresh your skin. Here's a recipe to make your own homemade after-sun:
- 5 large spoons of aloe vera gel
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp carrot oil
- 1 tbsp. monoi oil
With the scent of monoi, it's a delight for your skin!
8. Enjoy!
Laugh, dance, sunbathe and let your hair waltz before the start of the school year! When you return from vacation, your hair may need a boost after the excesses of summer. Nourish it deeply with Resolution No. 1 and detoxify it with Resolution No. 2 to start again with renewed vigor!
1. Why is it important to exfoliate before sun exposure?
Exfoliating before sun exposure helps remove dead skin and give you a more even and long-lasting tan.
2. What is the best homemade scrub recipe for summer?
A great homemade scrub recipe is to mix 10 tablespoons of coffee grounds with 8 tablespoons of olive oil.
3. How to prepare a natural self-tanner?
Crush a ripe apricot with 2 teaspoons, leave to macerate and filter to obtain a natural self-tanner.
4. Which sunscreen should I choose for the beach?
Choose a sunscreen with a protection factor suited to your skin type and reapply after each swim.
5. How to protect your hair from the sun and sea water?
Use sunscreen oil for your hair, tie it in a bun and wear a hat or turban for optimal protection.
