When exposed to the sun, the epidermis thickens to protect itself from UV rays, causing the sebaceous glands to clog and sebum to build up. The skin is then smoother and free of imperfections. After summer, or as soon as sun exposure is no longer daily, we observe a rebound in sebum production and the appearance of pimples.

The different steps to avoid the appearance of blackheads after sun exposure:

Protect With an SPF of 50+, wear a hat and seek shade if possible. Remember to reapply your sunscreen every 2 hours.

To clean In the evening, we opt for double cleansing: to be healthy, the skin needs to be rid of the impurities accumulated throughout the day, but we often tend to skip removing makeup when we apply sunscreen.

In the evening, our dermatologist recommends a double cleansing with the Cleansing Oil to remove makeup, then the Mango & Avocado Soap  to rebalance the skin's pH and flora. The cleansing oil will help eliminate sunscreens, which can clog pores and cause inflammation. In the second step, the cold-process soap will allow the skin to be deeply cleansed while respecting its pH. The final step: a careful rinse by spraying a mist of very pure spring water, to eliminate limescale and chlorine from tap water, which promote acne.

Exfoliate The epidermis thickens to protect itself from UV rays, causing blockage of the sebaceous glands and sebum retention. To prevent this, our dermatologist recommends a gentle peel 2 to 3 times a week.

Cure

We apply a targeted solution to calm inflammation and cleanse the skin, like our anti-blemish solution. Above all, do not "squeeze the spots"; this will give you a false impression of effectiveness; here too, you promote infection around the spot and delay healing. Apply the Repair Cream punctually to an inflamed spot and throughout the healing process. Its formula, rich in clay and tea tree, will purify and detoxify the skin. Tamanu oil and honey will help accelerate cell regeneration.

What diet should you choose?

Dr. Sylvie Peres : Always adopt a balanced diet of animal or plant proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, favoring seasonal organic foods rich in carotenoids. By following the seasons, you will change your diet over time, which detoxifies the liver and regulates sebum production.

Have a balanced intake of omega 3, 6, and 9 by eating small oily fish (mackerel, sardines, herring) twice a week. In your meals, vary and mix vegetable oils (olive, rapeseed, flax, hemp, walnut, safflower, camelina, sesame). You cannot produce good sebum without a balanced intake of fatty acids.

Avoid milk, dairy products, and gluten, but also, of course, foods with a high glycemic index (soda, cake, ice cream); anything that promotes general or skin inflammation. For example, opt for homemade cakes with almond powder for good fats and 70% dark chocolate for a low glycemic index while still keeping the taste buds happy!

What actions should be avoided?

Dr. Sylvie Peres : Exfoliating too harshly will increase inflammation and the spread of germs from infected areas. Favor exfoliation without grains, using fruit acids.

What in-office treatments do you recommend?

Dr. Sylvie Peres : When there is no more sun exposure, it is time to do professional peeling treatments, which reduce hyperkeratinization, but also deep skin cleansings which help eliminate comedones, microcysts and other imperfections.

Makeup and acne, which products should you use?

Dr. Sylvie Peres : Choose a loose mineral powder or a fluid tinted cream suited to your skin type (combination to oily skin). Choose certified organic formulas to avoid silicones and other petrochemical ingredients that promote pore clogging and disrupt the microbiota.

Can we reuse sunscreen from last summer?

Sunscreens, like all cosmetics, have an expiration date and a best-before date after opening. The tests defining SPF (as well as stability tests) are valid for these periods, especially since sunscreens are often more exposed to heat. As a precautionary principle, it is advisable to respect these dates.