Taking care of your body seems like a no-brainer. These seemingly basic daily habits can be done consciously. Some of you have integrated the application of a body milk after the shower since childhood. Others have long thought that it would be time to apply a beneficial oil to have a softer and brighter skin. But do you really know the products and gestures to sublimate your body ?

You have decided to give yourself those few minutes of beauty and well-being more often. We support and guide you to achieve your goal and have a more beautiful skin.

Treat yourself to a regular body care ritual

Body care is a real ritual. By infusing it with a little self-love, you help to multiply the beneficial effects. These habits are integrated into your daily life. They are renewed every day for some actions and less regularly for others:

-        Wash in the shower, in the bath

-        Exfoliate the epidermis to have the skin soft (remove dead cells)

-        Moisturize, nourish and massage your skin with an oil, a balm, a body milk

-        Protect your epidermis from the harmful effects of the sun with an anti-UV treatment

-        Taking care of your nails and cuticles

-        Wax or shave your legs, bikini, armpits (or not, it is also a personal choice)

Does washing with a shower gel or soap have a beneficial power beyond its cleaning role? Do you have to use many care products to succeed in your body care ritual?

In reality, it's mostly due to your state of mind in the moment. You may be sensitive to energizing citrus scents or lavender relaxing scents, for example. You may be one of those who are just content with a few basics. To carry out this routine with pleasure, it is especially essential not to force yourself and follow your personal desires. If these moments do not enchant you, the pace of care will not be held in the long term.

You may be more aware of this when it comes to applying a body oil or milk. It seems less essential : you do not reveal the skin of your body to everyone ! Thus, you can possibly say to yourself in a moment of fatigue : "too bad for the moisturizer, if I have croco skin, no one will be there to see it ". 

Should we take care of our skin, our body in relation to the eyes of others ? Even if the tendency to constantly expose oneself on social networks seems to tell us yes... The answer is no. The most important thing is to provide you with real well-being. Discipline must not turn into a constraint.

Loving yourself better thanks to body care

Not taking enough care of yourself, in general, means that you don't love yourself enough. We also flee the appointment with the mirror. This is not necessarily related to the reflection returned to the ice. You can accept your body as it is, not especially want to gain or lose weight. But when we look at each other, we realize that we don't love each other deep down.

The inner malaise is transferred to the body envelope. As a result, we do not dare to agree, to offer ourselves this time to pamper ourselves. We subconsciously tell ourselves that we don't deserve it. Like the facial care routine, the body care routine must naturally find a place in your life. Because, between us, dear OYA... You're well worth it !

You can limit yourself to what is strictly necessary to maintain your skin, at least initially. Thus, we recommend for a daily body care:

-        A mild soap or shower gel adapted to your skin type

-        A milk, an oil or a special body balm

-        A sun care, in case of exposure

Daring to imagine rituals of care for the body can represent a real change. You give meaning to this parenthesis. These minutes of care become " your moment ". Create a bubble of well-being to reconcile with yourself, to compliment yourself, without feeling guilty because your todolist is not completely scratched. Little by little, these gestures become essential, and as a bonus, you love yourself a little more !

Adapt your body care for black skin

Taking into account the specificities of black skin

Black skin, at the level of the face, tends to be mixed to oily. But on the body, it often turns out to be dry, even dehydrated. The skin surface is rough, dull and without shine. It pulls and causes a feeling of discomfort, sometimes itching. Finally, for the most fragile skin, there is a predisposition to eczema. It is particularly reactive to variations in climatic conditions.

In winter, to maintain its natural hydration, black skin naturally slows down the removal of dead cells. This phenomenon contributes to its dryness and sensitivity. In summer, the epidermis remains delicate. He must deal with external aggressions: sweating, rubbing, swimming, etc. Skin cells lose more water due to heat.

Throughout the year, it is therefore recommended to nourish the skin in depth with a specific body care for black skin. You can also pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda into your bath water. This grandmother's trick helps  eliminate the drying impact of limescale on the skin.

Finally, a good internal hydration will complete these beauty gestures. 1.5 liters of water per day and a balanced diet guarantee a satisfactory level of hydration for a softer and more supple skin.

Optimize your care according to your needs

You can deepen this body care by treating your hyperpigmentation spots, whether they are of inflammatory, solar or hormonal origin. You will complete the basic ritual with an anti-stain serum. Applied before body milk, it will gradually erase them and prevent the appearance of new marks on the skin.

To optimize the nourishing action of your body care, we recommend that you perform a scrub 2 times a week. This step will prepare your skin to receive the benefits of the active ingredients. By removing dead cells, you help your skin tissue to regenerate faster and therefore fight aging (anti-aging effect). Your epidermis is incredibly soft after an exfoliation. The result is quite spectacular on rough areas, knees and elbows for example.

Finally, you can go further by ending your treatment ritual with a relaxation session. It's up to you to see if you prefer to make it before having your breakfast or rather in the evening. In an atmosphere conducive to relaxation, close your eyes.

Visualize all parts of your body. Thank them, one by one starting from the feet up: legs, abdomen, chest, arms, neck, and head.   Feel gratitude when you realize that your body has been with you every day since you were born. It allows you to accomplish everything that is important to you in life. As such, it deserves all your attention and benevolence.