French women have always been famous for the ‘je ne sais quoi’ – No matter what age they are, they are always looking young, elegant and full of energy, and their skin – simply radiant and plump. It makes us wonder, why, and how?
Well today, we got the opportunity to speak with our Founder, Manon Vernay, to unveil the French skincare secrets, as well as how these have been infused in our French Australian natural skincare products. Take out your notepads and pens now.
“Growing up in France, here is what a lot of French women do, including my mum too,” Manon said.
Have a Regular Skincare Routine
“As a minimum, this includes cleansing, moisturising, and sun protection. Regular exfoliation and face masking with natural ingredients, such as green algae and French clay, are also recommended to keep your skin clean, hydrated and glowing. Repeat this, and your skin will constantly be in a healthy cycle that removes dirt and sebum, and regenerates with healthy skin cells.”
A Healthy Diet
“Your skin is also the reflection of what you eat, so how healthy you are inside gets reflected on your outside. A balanced diet that is rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fatty fish, and antioxidants is very important.
We mostly eat a Mediterranean diet, which I believe has skin-friendly nutrients and reduces inflammation. Also when I lived in France, we rarely ate fast food. Of course we eat butter and patisserie a lot (who could say no to these!), but there are a lot less fast food chains and junk food in France than in Australia. French people prefer real food. Cheese counts as real food to us too ;)”
Hydration
“Drinking plenty of water throughout the day is essential for keeping the skin hydrated from the inside out. I thought it was just a saying but some research by French media has confirmed this is what people are doing and it works.”
Quality Skincare Products
“In this day and age, there are too much pollution and environmental stressors going on, so it is essential to use skincare products with high-quality ingredients and gentle formulations that can make your skin naturally stronger. Serums, moisturisers, and anti-aging products containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, and plant extracts are popular. This is what we have infused in our skincare products too.”
Sun Protection
“I grew up with most women using sunscreen daily to prevent damage and premature ageing from the UV lights. The sun in France is not as bad as Australia so skin cancer is less on people’s mind, but they still wear sunscreen everyday for beauty purposes.”
Last But Not Least, A Healthy Lifestyle
“Sufficient sleep, stress management, and regular exercise – These are all parts of balanced health as a whole for us. Live well, live happily, and your skin will be happy too!”
Discover our Hydrating Moisturiser and learn more about how we combine the French skincare secrets with the Australian natural ingredients to create the ultimate anti-aging face moisturiser that revitalises and rejuvenates your skin.
