According to Angela Rosen, Founder of D A P H N E Studio in New York City and PENELOPE & The Beauty Bar in Seattle, it’s important to change your skincare routine every 1-3 epidermis cycles, which each last for about 6 weeks. “When using a product for too long, skin stops responding properly to active ingredients in the products,” Angela notes.
With this in mind, the estheticians at D A P H N E Studio and Penelope & The Beauty Bar recommend updating your skincare routine in order to protect skin and keep it healthy and glowing.
Pro Tip #1: Glowing skin
“The summer heat causes skin’s oil glands to produce more sebum so I recommend switching to products that are lightweight and won’t clog pores and cause breakouts,” says Patty Huang, a Biologique Recherche skin specialist at PENELOPE and The Beauty Bar. “I like to mix certain creams such as Biologique Recherche Biomagic Mask, which is rich in clay and antioxidants to absorb excess sebum, with a serum such as Extraits Tissulaires which captures and diffuses water to reestablish the skin’s water balance. They provide light moisturization and also help with brightening, lifting, and sculpting.”
PENELOPE and The Beauty Bar’s Amina Sharif recommends double cleansing with Biologique Recherche Lait VIP O2, “Using this cleanser keeps the skin looking fresh and keeps pores clean also removes makeup without stripping your skin’s good oil. Always double cleanse and rinse off with cold water. Store Lait VIP O2 in the fridge to calm skin especially after sun exposure!”
Pro Tip #2: A summer cocktail for your skin
We all love a summer cocktail… so why not treat your skin to a soothing cocktail, too, as the temperatures rise? Jade Haifa from D A P H N E Studio recommends L’Eauxygenante from Biologique Recherche as a beach bag must-have that will keep skin hydrated and toned all summer long, “Kiwi and orange-infused L’Eauxygenante is a vitamin-packed mist that features Biologique Recherche’s exclusive oxygenating complex and edelweiss extract. The stimulating formula contains a high concentration of natural anti-free radicals to restore balance and moisture to the skin.”
Pro Tip #3: Protect from pollutants
As temperatures heat up in the summer, pollution increases as pollutants react to heat and sunlight. Sometimes pollutants are so small they can penetrate our pores which leads to a dull, tired complexion, deeper wrinkles, blemishes, and more. It’s important to protect skin from pollutants, so Sharif recommends using Biologique Recherche Fluide VIP O2, an oxygenating fluid that protects and gently firms the skin. Its anti-pollutant properties are especially important for those living in cities where pollutant levels are higher. Sharif also loves Biologique Recherche’s new Sérums de Teint, a unifying skincare product that creates a shield against pollutants and free radicals while providing a light and healthy glow, “I love to mix it with a Biologique Recherche finishing serum for great light weight, radiant coverage that lasts all day.”
Pro Tip #4: Don’t forget about your body
When you get too much sun Haifa recommends using Biologique Recherche Huile Bénéfique when you notice your skin starting to get flakey and dull. It’s a rich, luscious oil that can be used for body, hair, and face. It nourishes the skin and guards against dehydration for silky, soft, and glowing skin. It contains a treasure trove of botanical oils and flower and plant extracts to keep skin healthy.
Working out in the heat and humidity can do a number on clear skin. This is why it’s important to make sure you always exfoliate and cleanse your skin after sweating. Lotion P50 improves many common skin conditions including whiteheads and blackheads, and even prevents and treats ingrown hairs, making the product ideal for pre and post-shaving care.
