Ingrijirea in sezonul rece

Ingrijirea in sezonul rece

Atentie! Urmeaza un articol care contine: o sedinta foto de stil personal, sfaturi de ingrijire in sezonul rece, ritualul meu detaliat si argumentat, plus un concurs prin care ofer 10 invitatii la un brunch la mine acasa – adica in Moon Studio – exact duminica viitoare!

 

EN: Watch out! Coming up an article which contains: a personal style photo shooting, advice for skin care during the cold season, my detailed and explained ritual, plus a contest through which I am giving out 10 invitations to a brunch at my house- meaning Moon Studio- precisely next Sunday!  

Pentru aceasta sedinta foto am ales special un cadru care sa sugereze frigul din ultimele zile, un cadru care sa “miroasa a iarna”. Asadar, ca o scufita rosie urbana ce sunt (cel putin in aceasta postare), am sa va ofer cateva sfaturi de ingrijire in sezonul rece, ca sa faceti fata drumurilor lungi prin padure… glumesc. Sunt acele sfaturi de ingrijire esentiale, basic, pe care vi le-am promis inca de acum cateva saptamani.

Ideea e ca in timpul sezonului rece, pielea are nevoie de o îngrijire speciala, asa ca accentul se pune pe HIDRATARE. Aerul rece usuca foarte tare pielea; chiar si in casa (la bunicuta… doamne, nu ma pot opri cu glumita asta…) pielea se deshidrateaza mai usor, pentru ca iarna avem grija sa fie cat mai cald in camerele in care locuim. Nu-i asa, Radu? (ca sa nu zic “Nu-i asa, Lupule?” – promit ca a fost ultima pe tema asta). In plus, substantele nutritive din alimentele pe care le consumam sunt mai putine. Sa le luam pe rand:

TEN

• Evita in sezonul rece scruburile si nu exfolia tenul foarte des.
• Opteaza pentru un demachiant tip lapte, apa micelara are o structura mai lejera, mai potrivita cand afara este cald.
• Crema cu factor de protectie nu este un produs ce se foloseste doar vara. Iarna, zapada si gheata reflecta foarte puternic razele solare, chiar si cand afara este innorat. Razele periculoase de care ne ferim vara au aceleasi efecte negative asupra pielii si in timpul iernii.

CORP

• Alege geluri de dus si sapun lichid pentru maini care sunt cat mai hidratante si foarte important – care au pH echilibrat.
• Este mult mai bine sa aplici laptele de corp / loțiunea sau uleiul imediat după baie, când pielea mai este încă puțin umedă, componentele din laptele de corp acționează mult mai eficient, uleiul se absoarbe mai repede, pielea va fi mai bine hidratata.
• Pentru ca in timpul iernii organismul acumuleaza kg in plus – sarbatori, miscare mai putina, mai multe alimente bogate in calorii, bauturi calde care sunt bogate in zahar si grasimi (inca o ciocolata calda si inca o ciocolata calda si inca o ciocolata calda…), nu ar fi rau sa aplici de cateva ori pe saptamana si o crema anticelulitica, mai ales daca e una care incalzeste pielea…
• Pielea mainilor se usuca si se crapa mai usor iarna. Poarta de fiecare data manusi, ai grija la apa prea fierbinte atunci cand te speli si nu uita sa ai mereu la indemana o crema hidratanta pentru maini: in geanta (cum am si eu in imaginile de mai sus), pe birou, in baie, pe noptiera…

ALIMENTATIE

• In sezonul rece trebuie sa consumam cel putin la fel de multa apa ca si vara pentru a preveni deshidratarea pielii! 35-40ml/ kg corp
• Iarna este foarte important sa avem o dieta bogata in vitamine, in grasimi sanatoase si cu cat mai putini carbohidrati
• alimentele bogate in Vitamina D au un efect benefic asupra frumusetii pielii (somon, ton, lapte de vaca sau de soia, galbenus de ou, ciuperci…)
• vitamina C este un antioxidant puternic care protejeaza membrana celulelor de factorii externi nocivi si ajuta la refacerea colagenului (pe langa citrice, kiwi, ardei gras, broccoli…)
• Zincul ajuta pielea atunci cand intervine oboseala si stresul, o regenereaza, ii reduce inflamarea si o vindeca (carne vita, nuci caju, seminte dovleac, ciocolata neagra…)
• Vitamina A regenereaza celulele pielii si incetineste aparitia ridurilor (ficat, morcovi, citrice, cartofi dulci, dovleac…)

Si acum, pentru ca sunt ambasador elmiplant de aproape 2 ani, pentru ca mi-e casa plina de produsele lor, pentru ca le-am testat luni de zile pe fiecare in parte si am deja preferate, sunt cel mai in masura sa va vorbesc despre ele. Asa ca am sa va detaliez ce produse folosesc fix in acest moment al anului, ca sa vedeti cum incerc sa satisfac toate cerintele mai sus mentionate:

Pentru TEN: Mai intai de toate demachiere atenta cu lapte demachiant SKIN MOISTURE pentru ten uscat si sensibil cu extract de bumbac. Apoi pentru hidratare folosesc elmiplant SKIN MOISTURE cu extract de nufar 100% natural. In plus, pentru protectie solara folosesc crema antirid Hyaluronic 3D care are SPF 15 si – my fav –  serum concentrat multi COLLAGEN. E foarte foarte bun.

Daca tenul vostru devine sensibil in timpul iernii, va recomand elmiplant CARE LAB sensitive, crema calmanta si hidratanta disponibila exclusiv in farmacii (ca de altfel intreaga gama CARE LAB).

Pentru CORP: Laptele de corp nutritiv reparator, cu extract de mac si uleiul de corp elmiplant body senses, pe care il aplic pe pielea umeda, imediat dupa dus. Iar ca si crema anticelulitica, nu am gasit nimic mai un decat crema cu piper, care incalzeste puternic pielea. O laud absolut peste tot pe unde se iveste subiectul celulita. Legat de ingrjirea mainilor, in momentul acesta am 3 creme de maini de la ei, pe care le plasez strategic in diferite locuri (in baie, pe noptiera si in geanta). Eu am pielea mainilor incredibil de uscata si, intr-adevar, nu obisnuiesc sa folosesc manusi si tot ce scrie mai sus la categoria “sfaturi”. Asa ca incerc sa salvez situatia cu crema. Va recomand elmiplant SOS perfect hands, disponibila exclusiv in farmacii, destinata mainilor cu piele foarte uscata/ crapata, extrem de potrivita in sezonul rece.

Buuun… si acum sa trecem la concurs. Duminica viitoare, va invit la un brunch la mine in Moon Studio. Va fi o duminica a noastra, pe care sa o savuram in tihna, ca sa prindem puteri pentru luna decembrie cand toate grijirile (cadouri, bilete vacanta, mancare, liste de invitati etc) vor fi pe umerii nostri. Asa ca o duminica in care sa vorbim “de-ale fetelor” – de la ingrjirea in sezonul rece si pana la pasiunile ascunse ale fiecareia dintre noi – e mai mult decat binevenita. Cine isi doreste sa participe, rog sa imi lase un comentariu la aceasta postare, in care sa imi raspunda la urmatoarea intrebare: “Cum arata – in viziunea voastra – un brunch de duminica perfect, in compania fetelor?” Trisez, dar poate ca raspunsurile voastre imi vor da si idei bune de pus in practica saptamana viitoare.

Va astept comentariile pana joi (23 nov), cand voi face extragerea. Plus ca cine vine duminica (26 nov) la mine in vizita primeste si un cadou din partea elmiplant. Hai ca o sa fie dragut, zic.

In poze port: geaca, pulover si cizme toate H&M, blugi vintage, geanta Marc Jacobs. Iar video cu tinuta in miscare:

EN: For this photo shooting I have especially chosen a setting which suggests the cold from the past few days, a setting which “smells like winter”. So, like the urban Red Riding Hood that I am (at least in this post), I will give out some advice for skin care during the cold season, to get you through your long walks in the woods…just kidding. These are the basic care advice I promised you a few weeks ago.  

The idea is that during the cold season, the skin requires extra care, so the accent is on HYDRATION. The cold air dries the skin a lot; even in the house (at grandma’s house…God, I can’t stop with this joke) the skin dehydrates more easily, because during winter we tend to keep our rooms heated. Right, Radu?  (so I don’t say “Right, bad wolf?”- I promise this was the last one). Plus, the nurturing substances in the food we are eating are less. Let’s take them one at a time:  

COMPLEXION

• During the cold season avoid scrubs and don’t exfoliate too often.
• Choose a make-up remover with a milk like texture, micellar water has a lighter structure, more suitable when it’s warm outside.
• Sun screen isn’t just for the summer. In the winter, snow and ice reflect sun rays very strongly, even though it’s cloudy outside. The dangerous rays which we try to protect ourselves from in the summer have the same negative effects on the skin during winter.

BODY

• Choose shower gels and liquid soap which as hydrating as possible and very important- which have a balanced pH.
• It’s much better to apply body milk/ lotion or oil right after taking a bath, while the skin is still moist, the ingredients in the body milk act more efficiently, the oil absorbs much quicker, the skin will be more hydrated.
• Because during the winter, the body accumulates extra fat- holidays, less work out, more foods with many calories, hot beverages which are rich in sugar and fats (another hot chocolate and another one and another one…), it wouldn’t be a bad idea to apply some anti-cellulite cream a few times a week, especially if it’s one that warms the skin…
• The hand skin dries out faster. Wear gloves every time, watch out for too hot water when you wash and don’t forget to keep a hydrating cream at hand: in your bag (like I do in the pictures above), on your desk, in the bathroom, on the nightstand…

FOOD

• In the cold season we have to drink at least as much water as in the summer to prevent the dehydration of the skin! 35-40ml/ body kg
• In the winter it is very important to have a diet which is rich in vitamins, in healthy fats and we as few carbs as possible
• Food which is rich in vitamin D has a good effect on the beauty of our skin (salmon, tuna, soy or cow milk, egg yolk, mushrooms…)
• Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant which protects the cell membrane from dangerous external factors and helps the reconstruction of collagen (besides citrus fruits, kiwi, bell pepper, broccoli…)
• Zink helps the skin when fatigue and stress occur, regenerates it, reduces its swelling and heals it (veal meat, cashew nuts, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate…)
• Vitamin A regenerates the skin cells and slows down the appearance of wrinkles (liver, carrots, citrus, sweet potatoes, pumpkin…)

And now, since I have been the ambassador for elmiplant for almost 2 years now, because my house is filled with their products, because I have tested them each for months and I already have favorites, I am entitled to talk about them. So I am about to detail the products I am currently using, so you can see how I try to satisfy all the requirements listed above:  

For the COMPLEXION: First of all careful make-up removal with the SKIN MOISTURE make-up remover milk for dry and sensitive skin with bamboo extract. Then for hydration I use elmiplant SKIN MOISTURE with 100% natural water lily extract. Plus, for sun screen I use the anti wrinkle cream Hyaluronic 3D which has a SPF 15 and – my fav –  concentrated serum multi COLLAGEN. It’s really really good.

If your skin becomes more sensitive during the winter, I recommend elmiplant CARE LAB sensitive, soothing and hydrating cream available also in pharmacies (as is also the entire CARE LAB range).

For the BODY: The hydrating nurturing body milk, with poppy seeds extract and the elmiplant body senses body oil, which I apply on the moist skin, right after the shower. And as an anti cellulite cream, I haven’t found anything better than the pepper lotion, which warms the skin strongly. I praise everywhere the topic cellulite comes up. Regarding hand care, at this moment I own 3 hand lotions from them, which I strategically place in different places (in the bathroom, on the night stand and in the bag). My hand skin is incredibly dry and, to be honest, I don’t wear gloves and everything that’s listed in the “advice” column above. So I try to save the situation with the cream. I recommend elmiplant SOS perfect hands, available also in pharmacies, dedicated to very dry hands, extremely suitable for the cold season.

Gooood… and now let’s get to the contest. Next Sunday, I am inviting you to a brunch at my place in Moon Studio. It’s going to be a Sunday just to ourselves, which we can fully enjoy, to earn some strength for the month of December when all worries (gifts, vacation tickets, food, guest lists, etc.) will lay on our shoulders. So a Sunday to talk “girl talk”- from the care during the cold season to each of us hidden passions- is more than welcome. Who wants to attend, please leave a comment to this post, where you answer the following question: “According to you, what does the perfect Sunday brunch with the girls look like?” I am cheating, but maybe your answers will give me good ideas for next week.

I expect your comments until Thursday (23rd Nov), when I will choose the winners. And who comes over on Sunday (26th Nov) also gets a gift from elmiplant. I think it’s going to be nice.

In the pictures I am wearing: H&M jacket, sweater and boots, vintage jeans, Marc Jacobs boots. And above the video with the outfit on the move.