A holiday works wonders for your mind, but your skin sometimes goes through a lot. Hours in the sun, a refreshing dip in the sea or pool, more frequent showers, and perhaps some air conditioning on top of that. Wonderful for you, but less than ideal for your skin barrier.
Do you notice that your skin feels drier, tighter, or more sensitive after your holiday? That’s not surprising at all.
🌞 Sun
UV radiation can stress the skin and contribute to dryness and sensitivity. That is why a good SPF is important not only during your vacation, but every day that you are exposed to the sun.
🏊 Chlorine
Swimming in a pool can also dry out the skin and cause a tight sensation.
🌊 Seawater
Salt water can make your skin feel drier or tighter after swimming. Especially when you dry off in the sun afterwards.
🚿 Showering more often
After a day at the beach, swimming, or working out, we’re more likely to hop in the shower. Understandable, but washing frequently can put extra strain on the skin barrier, especially when you shower with hot water or use an aggressive cleanser.
After the summer, your skin needs one thing above all else: back to basics.
Cleanse your skin gently and avoid water that is too hot. Then, give your skin a good dose of hydration with a nourishing body lotion or body butter.
Our tip? Apply your body care while your skin is still slightly damp after showering. This gives your skin the care it needs right away.
And don't forget your SPF. Even as summer gradually comes to an end, sun protection remains important.
You don't need to overload your skin with all kinds of products after your holiday. Often, a simple routine is exactly what it needs:
gentle cleansing → thorough hydration → protection
This gives your skin barrier the support it needs again and helps keep your skin soft, supple, and comfortable.
Because even though your holiday is over? Fortunately, your self-care doesn't have to stop.
