Mois : septembre 2023

La peau mixte est délicate à entretenir au quotidien. Elle comporte en effet deux zones distinctes, aux caractéristiques contradictoires. La partie située au centre du visage est généralement grasse et marquée par les imperfections. À l’inverse, les joues ont tendance à souffrir de sécheresse, ce qui implique la mise en place d’une routine spécifique. Grâce à la Maison de l’Argousier, vous allez enfin connaître les secrets d’une peau resplendissante au naturel !

Sebaceous glands are more numerous on the median part of the face, the famous T-zone. In combination skin, they tend to produce excess sebum, either genetically or due to external factors such as stress, heat and pollution. The result: pores are generally dilated on the forehead, nose and chin, with blackheads and sometimes pimples. Conversely, the rest of the face is dehydrated, leading to localized tightness. It's therefore essential to establish an appropriate combination skin routine to balance sebum production, while maintaining good hydration.

Gentle double cleaning

Washing your face in the morning and evening is a marvellous ally in the fight against skin ageing... as long as you do it twice! Perfectly clean, the skin is better oxygenated and ready to receive its treatments. As the days go by, shine fades and the complexion looks more radiant.

Step 1: Make-up removal

An effective skincare routine for combination skin always begins with a make-up removal session. Whether you're into make-up or not! When you wake up in the morning, this beauty routine eliminates the excess sebum generated during the night. In the evening, it rids the skin of impurities accumulated throughout the day. For this purpose, you can use a micellar water. Its gentle surfactants regulate sebum production without drying out the most sensitive areas. Don't be afraid of oils either, which are just as beneficial if they're of plant origin. Sea buckthorn oil, in particular, works miracles thanks to its concentration of nourishing and protective fatty acids, which dissolve toxins present on the skin's surface while providing a pleasant sensation of comfort.

Step 2: Cleaning

To complete your make-up removal routine, continue with a gentle gel or bar soap for combination skin. Obtained from a blend of butters or oils, it deeply unclogs pores while respecting the hydrolipidic balance of the epidermis. Massage gently, paying particular attention to the T-zone. You can also use a cleansing oil, as long as it has a vegetable base. The most important thing is to avoid astringent products, as aggressed skin will tend to secrete more sebum to defend itself. All that's left is to rinse your face with a tonic lotion. This trick removes limescale from tap water, which is reputed to be drying.

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Essential gestures

Now that your skin has been cleansed, it's time to move on to skincare. The aim of a facial routine for combination skin is to rebalance the oil-water ratio.

Intensely moisturized skin

Of course, your skin protects itself by creating sebum. But if it's not sufficiently moisturized, it'll overproduce sebum, at the risk of clogging your pores. That's why your combination-skin skincare routine should include a moisturizer, to be used morning and night. Forget nourishing creams, which are far too rich in lipids! Instead, opt for a light-textured fluid with a non-greasy finish. Packed with water, it helps maintain optimum moisture levels in the stratum corneum, thus reinforcing the cutaneous barrier. Skin is better protected and won't need to produce excess sebum. To maximize the benefits of the moisturizing cream, La Maison de l'Argousier recommends applying a serum concentrated in natural active ingredients to the entire face beforehand. Sea Buckthorn vegetable oil is a perfect shield against moisture loss. On its own or as a serum, it activates natural hydration while eliminating shine. As an added bonus, your skin is replenished with anti-aging vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. It's instantly comforted and regains its natural radiance. Enjoy without moderation!

Targeted care

Exfoliation is the ultimate beauty routine, provided it's not too aggressive! Once a week, a micro-grain exfoliating scrub gently removes dead skin cells. In addition to improving the penetration of active ingredients, it eliminates imperfections, smoothes fine lines and brightens the complexion. Immediately afterwards, apply a purifying, mattifying clay or thyme mask to the T-zone. Simply treat the rest of the face to a moisturizing, soothing mask. For this, you can apply a thin layer of Sea Buckthorn moisturizing cream, a shrub rich in small orange berries full of virtues. To preserve the integrity of the plant's active ingredients, La Maison de l'Argousier relies on gentle, chemical-solvent-free manufacturing processes. Made from 96-98% natural and organic ingredients, not tested on animals and packaged in recyclable packaging, they take care of your skin as well as the planet. Finally, to get rid of blackheads, include an astringent and antibacterial lotion in your routine for combination skin. This solution will purify the skin and prevent localized inflammation.

Spécialisée dans les produits cosmétiques haut de gamme à base de baies d’argousier, La Maison de l’Argousier, utilise aussi l’eau végétale des baies. Cette eau, bien que moins connue que l’huile, contient pourtant de prodigieuses propriétés. Extraite des baies selon des procédés respectueux et à partir de fruits bio, cette eau, associée à l’huile d’argousier permet d’obtenir une gamme de produits qui sont de véritables alliés pour notre beauté et notre santé.

Qu’est-ce que la baie d’argousier ?

Sea buckthorn is a small fruit that is still little known in France, but which is revolutionizing the world of cosmetics. In fact, it's a veritable concentrate of highly effective active ingredients for preserving skin health and youthfulness: vitamins C, A and E, antioxidants, amino acids, trace elements, beta-carotene, essential fatty acids, vitamin F...

The benefits of sea buckthorn-based products (creams, oils and skin care waters) are numerous:

• They have anti-aging properties and help protect the epidermis from damage caused by free radicals.
• They help keep skin smooth and stimulate skin cell regeneration.
• Theydeeply moisturize the skin.
• They have protective and restorative properties and help combat skin dryness.
• They help fight spots and imperfections and have a "healthy glow effect".

The berries used in our products are organically grown. They are grown in Moldavia, a country on Europe's doorstep, and are certified by the German organization CERES Gmbh. Several ingredients are added afterwards to enhance stability and shelf life, but above all, no controversial substances. So you can be sure that only natural, sourced and ecologically responsible ingredients are used on your skin.

Qu’est-ce que l’eau végétale d’argousier ?

Like oil,sea buckthorn vegetable water is one of the components used in the cosmetics offered by La Maison de l'Argousier. It is extracted from the berries by enzymation, a process that optimally preserves the properties of the active ingredients. This process is particularly respectful, unlike others which use heat or solvents which tend to reduce the effectiveness of the ingredients.

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It should also be noted that all fruits and berries found in nature are composed of a hydrophilic (watery) and lipophilic (oily) part, although the proportions vary from one fruit to another. In the case of sea buckthorn berries, the hydrophilic part accounts for 95-98%. This combination of two phases optimizes the benefits of each active ingredient by creating synergies, thus creating the Totum.

The Totum represents all the active ingredients in the berry, and its therapeutic effect is greater than that of any one of them taken separately, as they act in interaction. To obtain La Maison de l'Argousier products, we begin by extracting the water and oil from the berries, then use them to reconstitute the berry's plant totum, which has the advantage of having a fatty acid composition very similar to that of our skin. This totum serves as the basis for all our products, considerably enhancing their efficacy.

By using La Maison de l'Argousier products, you can be sure of giving your skin the very best, and making the most of the moisturizing, regenerating, protective, repairing and anti-aging properties of the little berry. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our products or their use. We'll be delighted to help.

L’huile d’argousier est gorgée de composants excellents pour la beauté et la santé de notre peau. On utilise en effet les baies de ce petit arbuste depuis l’Antiquité (tout comme ses feuilles et ses écorces) pour leurs propriétés nutritionnelles et curatives. Voici comment intégrer l’argousier dans votre routine beauté du visage.

A natural oil with exceptional virtues

Sea buckthorn oil owes its exceptional properties to its richness in carotenoids, essential fatty acids and vitamins.

The benefits of carotenoids

Carotenoids are molecules with strong antioxidant properties. They limit the degeneration of skin cells and help combat the free radicals responsible for skin aging.

Carotenoids also help combat the damaging effects of the sun's rays, preventing the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation spots. Finally, it promotes melanin synthesis, enhancing your tan. That's why using a sea buckthorn oil facial moisturizing serum during the summer is particularly positive.

Focus on essential fatty acids

Essential fatty acids are vital for building the skin's defensive barrier, and their anti-inflammatory properties are particularly beneficial for your skin. Omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 also help reduce blemishes and combat redness, itching and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Finally, polyunsaturated fatty acids promote skin regeneration and help reduce scarring.

The role of vitamins

Sea buckthorn oil is very rich in vitamins A (retinols) and E. Vitamin A, including retinol, reduces the thickness of the stratum corneum, which improves the skin's irregular appearance and cell renewal. In fact, it smoothes wrinkles, diminishes spots, tones the skin, brightens the complexion and helps reduce acne.

As for vitamin E, it's a highly effective anti-aging weapon. It actively combats the overproduction of free radicals and protects healthy cells from oxidation, thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging. It also preserves the skin's hydration and thus its suppleness and elasticity.

A few tips for incorporating sea buckthorn into your facial care routine

Including sea buckthorn oil in your facial skin care routine is beneficial for all ages and all times of the year.

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Using sea buckthorn oil in summer

For your summer facial care routine, sea buckthorn oil can be used as a pre-sun treatment. It prepares your skin for exposure to the sun and minimizes dehydration. It will also help prevent sunburn, in conjunction with sun protection adapted to your skin type, of course.

Sea buckthorn oil can also be used as an after-sun treatment to enhance and prolong your tan. This after-sun routine also has the added benefit of countering the damaging effects of UV radiation.

An ally for mature skin

Using a sea buckthorn skin care product (anti-aging cream or moisturizing serum) morning and night will help combat the signs of aging. You can apply it morning or evening, to the face, neck and décolleté. Massage in with fingertips until fully absorbed. You can then apply your usual moisturizer if you wish.

For acne-prone skin

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, sea buckthorn facilitates the performance of specific acne treatments. It helps purify the skin and limit the appearance of pimples. So don't hesitate to use it if you have oily skin prone to blemishes. For optimum effectiveness, apply a few drops of Sea Buckthorn Oil to clean, slightly damp skin on your face and neck, and massage in gently. Pay particular attention to the T-zone and other blemish-prone areas. You can also add a few drops of vegetable oil to your usual skin care product for oily skin. This will boost its effectiveness.

If you use pure oil, it's very light and doesn't leave a greasy film on the skin. You can therefore apply make-up immediately afterwards.

For damaged skin

If your skin is prone to irritation, flaking and chapping, consider sea buckthorn for your facial beauty routine. Thanks to its emollient, repairing and healing properties, your little worries will soon be a thing of the past.

Use your sea buckthorn moisturizing cream or serum daily after thoroughly cleansing your skin. After a few days, you'll see a marked improvement in damaged areas and your skin will be intensely moisturized. If you have chapped lips, you can also apply a little oil to them before going to bed, for example. The same applies to damaged hands and feet.