In the morning, you’re in a hurry and still sleepy. You skip the shower and jump into your clothes, but fortunately, you don’t use moisturizer. And yet! However, a few simple gestures are all it takes to boost your look quickly after the shower. Here are the 10 beauty steps to take after a shower for radiant skin.
End your shower with a cold water jet
No, don’t turn it off! Yes, it’s hard, especially in the morning when you are not awake. However, this simple jet of cold water on the body after the shower is enough to release endorphins, the happiness hormones. Cold water wakes you up, firms your skin, improves blood circulation, and stimulates weight loss.
Patient drying
Do you grab a towel, scrub in a hurry, and put on a bathrobe? You’re not alone. Just think, wet areas are a perfect microbial culture, hosting bacteria and viruses in all the wrong places. Wipe the spaces between your toes, armpits, or groin if you want to avoid fungus!
Dry gently
Again, rubbing the skin goes much faster than patting it. Unfortunately, by doing so, you dry it out. If patting seems too long, rub gently with a microfiber towel, which is softer and much more absorbent!
Drink lemon juice
This beauty tip is only valid for a morning shower! When you get out of the shower, drink the juice of a lemon squeezed into a glass of warm water. The mixture fights water retention, boosts vitamin C, and detoxifies the body. It is the perfect complement to the cold water jet, in short. However, it is not recommended to do it every day, as it may damage your teeth.
Moisturize your body
Yes, every day after a shower. The water in the shower is usually chalky and aggressive for the body. So don’t limit body cream to scrubbing days: moisturize every time you take a shower, and if you’re in a hurry, opt for a light-textured, quick-drying cream.
Moisturize your hands and feet
And not with the same cream as for the body! Put to the test during the day, abused and dried out, hands and feet need to be perfectly moisturized to remain supple and soft. Once you’ve wiped them off after a shower, massage your hands and feet with a special cream, then put on your socks.
Moisturize your face
Again, with a different cream! Each part of the body has specific needs: a hand cream will be too greasy for the face, while a body cream will not be enough. Choose a formula adapted to your skin type, and don’t skip it under any circumstances after the shower.
Apply a mask
Do you dream of pure pores and a refined skin texture? During the shower, the pores dilate under the effect of steam. When you get out of the shower, they’re more than ready to be purified with a gentle mask! Gently pat your skin dry with a towel, then apply the mask. Leave on, rinse with warm water and moisturize.
Take care of your hair’s ends
Have you washed your hair? It is the perfect time to moisturize the ends with hair oil. And even if you haven’t washed your hair, why not try a leave-in treatment that can be applied quickly? You’ll boost the shine and hold of your blow-dry!
Look at yourself!
Psychologists believe that looking at yourself in the mirror naked after a shower boosts self-confidence. Without make-up, fresh and frank, our body in its glorious nakedness would allow the brain to detach itself from unattainable standards to accept who we are. And confidence means beauty. Wouldn’t that be worth a try?