Pink October: 6 tips for keeping a healthy glow

Pink October is a month of awareness for breast cancer prevention. It is also a pivotal period for your complexion during which you should not neglect your beauty routines.

For 31 years, October has become a prevention month to raise awareness among women about the dangers of breast cancer and to encourage them to get screened regularly. However, October also heralds the beginning of fall. This season is not always very beneficial for your complexion, which tends to become duller, especially for women who have already undergone cancer treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.).

Why does your complexion appear duller when fall arrives?

Fall often means cooler temperatures and a temporary lack of energy. This can directly affect the natural glow of your complexion.

Less exposure to the sun

In the fall, the days get shorter and the amount of UV rays decreases. This means your skin is less exposed to the sun, which can quickly give you a duller complexion.

Fatigue that builds up

People who have to fight cancer may look less healthy, particularly due to fatigue caused by heavy treatments. The body is weakened, which can visibly dull your complexion by making it gray and less luminous. Added to this is the fall period, with the return to work and the end of vacations, which can contribute to a poor complexion.

Our tips for maintaining a radiant complexion all year round

Here are our best tips for maintaining a radiant complexion in all circumstances.

Have a healthy lifestyle

To look good, the first thing to do is to have a healthy lifestyle:

• A balanced diet : Choose balanced diets rich in omega 3 and 6. These essential fatty acids are generally found in oily fish, eggs or vegetable oils. You can even take food supplements to enrich your diet and fill certain vitamin deficiencies.
• Drink enough : To maintain healthy skin, it is essential to drink at least 1.5 L of water per day.
• Sleep at least 7 hours a night : Sleep is essential in the cycle of cellular regeneration of your skin. It is during sleep that toxins are eliminated from your epidermis. This is why it is essential to sleep well and avoid any source of unnecessary stress.
• Avoid certain bad habits : tobacco, alcohol and excessive coffee consumption are seriously harmful to your health. Their impact on the skin is often quickly visible (redness, early appearance of wrinkles and brown spots).

Moisturize your skin daily

To maintain a fresh and luminous complexion, use a moisturizer daily that is suited to your skin type. You can also use vegetable oils with your moisturizer to enjoy maximum hydration.

Do exfoliating treatments

To oxygenate the pores of your skin, do a scrub or exfoliating treatment at least once a week. This will eliminate impurities and residues that may have accumulated on your skin. Your skin will be clearer and the action of your scrub will significantly reduce the appearance of pimples on your face.

Nourish your skin deeply with a revitalizing mask

For perfectly hydrated skin, consider doing a mask once a week. You can even plan to do it right after your scrub. Generally, hydrating masks are made of clay, but they can also contain floral waters, essential oils and seaweed. Usually, a mask should be left on your face for about ten minutes, except for some that can be kept on overnight.

Our makeup tips for a luminous complexion in all seasons

To maintain a radiant complexion, makeup often proves to be a major asset. First step, think about evening out your complexion with a tinted BB cream or with a foundation whose shade exactly matches the color of your skin tone.

Next, use a corrector or concealer to hide dark circles and other imperfections. Finally, for a guaranteed healthy glow, you can apply a pink or more orange blush if you have dark skin.

You can also opt for permanent makeup to always have a perfect appearance, without having to wear makeup every day!

If you are losing your hair due to chemotherapy or treatments, you can try to thicken your eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil , or with microshading or microblading .

How to remove makeup properly

For impeccable hygiene, above all, don't forget to remove your makeup every night before going to bed. Indeed, sleeping with makeup on and full of residue will clog your pores, which can cause spots and a duller complexion. Removing makeup is therefore an essential step that you can do either with micellar water or with a gentle soap specifically for facial care.