Prepare your skin for summer with Pauline, Training Manager

Summer is just around the corner, and it is essential to prepare your skin for the season by enhancing its radiance and texture. Glycolic acid, a chemical exfoliant, is an effective active ingredient to improve the skin before sun exposure. Discover our interview with Pauline, our training manager, on how to incorporate glycolic acid into your summer skincare routine for both the face and body, while ensuring protection against sun damage.

Why is it particularly important to prepare your skin before summer?

The philosophy of Laboratoire ENEOMEY is to naturally reactivate the skin’s mechanisms by eliminating dead cells and stimulating cellular activity.

Preparing your skin before summer is essential for several reasons:

| Cellular renewal: Exfoliating the skin helps eliminate dead cells, making it smoother and more radiant.
| Prevention of dark spots: A well-prepared skin is less prone to pigmentation spots caused by sun exposure.
| Hydration: Well-nourished and hydrated skin resists dehydration caused by the sun and chlorine.
| Reduced sensitivity: Preparing the skin strengthens its protective barrier, making it less vulnerable to sunburn.
| Even tanning: Exfoliated skin allows for a more even tan.
| pH balance: Preparing the skin helps maintain a balanced pH, essential for protecting the skin barrier.

In summary, preparing your skin before summer enhances its radiance, strengthens its resistance to the sun, and promotes an even tan while reducing the risk of damage.

Prepare your skin for summer

How does glycolic acid work at the cellular level?

Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugarcane. It easily penetrates the skin due to its small molecular size. It works by breaking the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the epidermis.

This chemical exfoliation stimulates cell renewal, allowing the skin to shed dead cells and reveal a younger, more radiant complexion. Additionally, glycolic acid boosts collagen production, which helps improve skin firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Thus, glycolic acid is a key active ingredient in stimulating cellular renewal and enhancing skin quality.

Effects of glycolic acid on the skin

A pioneer in integrating glycolic acid into its peels and dermo-cosmetic treatments, Laboratoire ENEOMEY has become, over more than 30 years of experience, an expert in formulating AHA-based skincare products.

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How to determine the ideal glycolic acid concentration for the face?

For sensitive skin or those new to chemical exfoliation, it is best to start with low concentrations, around 8%, such as the STIM RENEW 8 treatment. If your skin is more tolerant, you can opt for higher concentrations, up to 30%, such as STIM RENEW 15 and 30.

The goal is to gradually increase the concentration over time to avoid irritation, especially as summer approaches.

If you are looking to treat specific concerns:

| For dark spots: choose treatments with associated depigmenting active ingredients, such as LIGHT RENEW GEL.
| For acne: prioritize treatments that combine glycolic acid with purifying actives, such as PURIFY GEL.

When and how should glycolic acid be integrated into a skincare routine?

Glycolic acid should be applied in the evening after cleansing the skin. This allows it to maximize its effects overnight, when the skin is in a regenerative phase.

Once applied, it is essential to: