How to properly moisturise your skin in summer ☀️

With the arrival of sunny days, we all dream of a radiant complexion, fresh skin, and a natural glow. But summer can also be a challenging season for the skin — it becomes more fragile and dehydrated faster than we realize.

When the sun comes out, we al l dream of a radiant complexion and fresh, naturally glowing skin. But summer can also be a difficult season for the epidermis: between UV rays, high temperatures, perspiration, salt water and air conditioning, the skin becomes fragile and dehydrated faster than we think.

The result: it becomes tighter, more sensitive, less supple, loses its radiance and can even react with blemishes. So moisturising your skin in summer is essential to keep it comfortable, radiant and healthy.

Here's a complete and accessible guide to understanding how to moisturise your skin properly in summer, with the right gestures, the right products and a few tips to adopt without moderation.

Understanding summer dehydration: why the skin suffers in summer

Before talking routine, it's important to understand what the skin goes through during the hot months:

- UV rays weaken the skin barrier, reducing its ability to retain water.

- Perspiration eliminates part of the protective hydrolipidic film.

- Salt water dries out and irritates the epidermis.

- Air conditioning absorbs ambient humidity, drying out the air and the skin at the same time.

Cleanse your skin without damaging it

Cleansing is essential, especially in summer. The aim is to gently remove accumulated impurities (sweat, sebum, sun filters, pollution) without disturbing the skin's natural balance.

Use our Hydra Écume Oxygenating Cleansing Foam: enriched with remineralising and oxygenating active ingredients, it gently cleanses the skin.

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Opt for ‘layering’ moisturisation

Effective moisturisation requires several thin layers of complementary products rather than a single thick treatment. This method, inspired by Korean routines, allows for better absorption without a greasy effect.

The key steps:

- A suitable serum: choose one concentrated in hyaluronic acid; this attracts water and retains it in the epidermal cells.

L'Élixir des Vagues is a real hydration booster enriched with hyaluronic acid that instantly and lastingly plumps and smoothes the skin.

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- A moisturising cream: It seals in moisture and strengthens the skin barrier.

Crème des Vagues is light and velvety, melting into the skin and immediately quenching its thirst.

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Soin des Vagues is a 3-in-1 Universal Moisturising Fluid, which moisturises the skin of the whole family and soothes feelings of discomfort. Its ultra-fresh sorbet texture is perfect for summer.

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- Eye contour care: very fine and sensitive, this area also needs targeted moisturising.

Regard des Vagues is a radiance-boosting eye contour treatment that decongests, refreshes and intensely moisturises.

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Tip: apply your skincare products to slightly damp skin to help them penetrate.

Never go without sun cream

Exposure to the sun is one of the main factors in dehydration and premature skin ageing.

Here are a few golden rules:

- Use a facial sun cream with SPF 30 to 50, even in town.

- Opt for light, non-comedogenic textures enriched with moisturising active ingredients.

- Reapply every 2 hours or after every swim.

Moisturising from the inside out: the importance of water and food

Drinking enough is the first beauty reflex in summer.

Recommendations:

- Drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day, more if it's hot or you're physically active.

- Choose water-rich foods

- Eat omega-3 to strengthen the skin barrier.

- Limit alcohol and sugary drinks, which encourage dehydration.

Incorporate targeted weekly skin care

 Once or twice a week, do a scrub to remove impurities and help cell renewal, and a mask to intensely moisturise your skin.

- Gommage des Vagues is a Hydra-Fresh Exfoliating Cream that gently eliminates dead skin cells and impurities while filling the skin with moisture.

- Nuit des Vagues is a Hydra-Restoring Night Mask that works throughout the night to leave skin supple and soft from the moment you wake up. You can also use Soin des Vagues as a moisturising mask.

Bonus tips for fresh, hydrated skin all day long

- Keep a moisturising mist in your bag for a refreshing break.

- Use a jade roller to stimulate circulation and relax the features.

- Choose light, non-comedogenic make-up enriched with moisturising ingredients.

Moisturised skin means happy skin

Moisturising is the basis of any successful skincare routine, and even more so in summer. It's not just a question of comfort: it's the best protective shield against external aggression, an ally against skin ageing, and the secret to a radiant complexion.

So this summer, adopt the right gestures, pamper your skin with our Algologie skincare products, drink water, and let your natural radiance shine through!