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What you can learn from the French when it comes to skin care

Posted by Lara Schimweg on March 16, 2020

Was du dir von den Franzosen in Sachen Hautpflege ruhig abschauen kannst

Skincare tips with the ease of French living

The French like to use healthy skincare products, meaning those without fragrances, harsh cleansers, etc.

Less focus on trends and quick fixes

Glassiness: Pimples or pustules don't necessarily have to be seen as flaws.

Who isn't familiar with those pictures of French apartments: sun-drenched high ceilings and a wonderful terrace. And right in the middle of it all, a group of French women, creating a beautiful picture with their no-makeup makeup look and red lips.

5 tips that will significantly improve your skincare routine. 1. It shouldn't smell too sweet. Tip: Fragrance-free creams. 2. Daily sun protection 3. Rich lip care Suggestions for you 4. Beautifully messy hair in no time: Tips for your hair 5. Mild makeup removers

Nowhere else in Europe is there such a relaxed attitude towards fashion and beauty. Everything is meant to look as if you just rolled out of bed in this outfit. You've thrown on a few chic clothes, tucked a basket bag under your arm, and are heading out to the market to buy fresh vegetables and a baguette. What a dreamy feeling! Even if it sounds a bit like reading a fairytale. But why not bring a little bit of lighthearted reverie into your everyday life?

And here's how it works:

This effortlessly chic look, by the way, always starts with a very healthy skincare routine for the French. Because that's the key to a beautiful no-makeup makeup look. Here in Germany, we only go to the pharmacy when we're sick or have a skin problem, to find a suitable product for our "flaws."
Many French people buy their skincare products at the pharmacy . These are pharmacies, set up like a drugstore. Safe skincare is important to them. They want products containing only good ingredients that will keep their skin healthy in the long term.
They're not fans of quick fixes at all. And they steer clear of beauty fads. A small blemish isn't seen as a flaw. It would never ruin a French woman's day. They prefer to focus on healthy skincare. Ideally, this includes plenty of natural ingredients to ensure healthy and strong skin in the long run.

So that you can learn a little something from the French:

5 tips that will take your skincare routine a whole lot further.

1. It shouldn't smell too sweet.

The French prefer to buy fragrance-free creams rather than creams that smell too strongly of flowers or perfume. This is much healthier for your skin, as it doesn't tolerate synthetic or even natural fragrances very well . Some sensitive skin types can even react with rashes or itching. Even healthy skin can develop a contact allergy. And since the French want healthy and strong skin, they opt for fragrance-free skincare products whenever possible.

If you think that sounds boring, just think about your favorite perfume. Your favorite perfume isn't masked by other fragrance components from creams, serums, or lotions. You smell exactly the way you want to smell, and you also have healthy, strong skin.