This article is a translation of the original French article “Évitez ces 5 erreurs beauté à la plage” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
Avoid these 5 beauty mistakes at the beach for radiant skin all summer
Spending time at the beach is a real joy, but sun, sand and salt can quickly turn it into a nightmare for your skin if you don't take certain precautions. Here are the most common beauty mistakes and how to avoid them.
1. Forgetting to hydrate in depth before sun exposure
The sun dries out the skin, making it more vulnerable to wrinkles and tightness. For in-depth hydration, consider booking a Hydra-Radiofrequency session before you go on holiday. This non-invasive treatment restores the skin's water reserves and stimulates natural collagen production, which is essential for preventing skin ageing accelerated by UV rays.
2. Using unsuitable products
At the beach, avoid products containing photosensitising ingredients such as retinol, AHAs/BHAs or essential oils, which can cause pigmentation spots and irritation. Opt for a non-comedogenic sunscreen suited to your skin type, and simplify your routine: a light hydrating serum such as the Pepto-Collagen Firming Serum and an SPF are enough in the morning.
3. Applying too little sunscreen (or not often enough)
Applying a small amount of cream just once in the morning is not enough. You need to reapply every two hours, and after every swim, even with a waterproof cream.
4. Neglecting after-sun care
This is the mistake many people make. After a day at the beach, your skin needs repair and nourishment. Use the Mesotides® Age Recovery Cream: its formula, rich in regenerating actives, soothes, intensely hydrates and helps repair UV damage, while preserving the skin's elasticity and youthfulness.
5. Wearing make-up in the sun
Make-up at the beach is often superfluous and can clog pores, especially combined with heat and perspiration. If you can't do without it, opt for a tinted BB cream with built-in SPF, but focus instead on beautiful bare skin that is well protected and hydrated.
