Ready for summer with Clarins

As soon as the first magnolias bloom and the sun is so warm that we can finally take off our thick winter jacket, we start to look forward to summer and want to wear light clothing. Can you hardly wait to finally wear clothes without tights and shorts again? Maybe you're one of those people who are worried about whether their legs are really presentable. I can reassure you and say: Yes, definitely. You are beautiful just the way you are. If you want to do something good for your skin now, you will find suitable products - for example from Clarins - that emphasise your natural beauty. So you can feel good all round and start the summer relaxed.

Most of us dream of firm, smooth thighs. Unfortunately, this is not always the case for women. It is estimated that up to 90% of women worldwide have cellulite. In our ultimate anti-cellulite guide, we've already told you about a few methods that won't make orange peel skin disappear, but will generally tighten your skin and make you feel better. But, with or without cellulite - what counts in the end is that you feel good and this little ritual with Clarins Body Fit can help you achieve this. Because a little self-care never hurts.

1. Sport: I try to start the day with a little round of yoga. It doesn't always work, but when I do, I feel all the better for it. Jogging is also on the programme from time to time. The most important thing for me is that I feel fit and clear my head. 
2. Dry brushing: Before I hop in the shower, brushing is on my programme. Blanca has already explained in detail in her article how dry brushing works and what it's all about. 
3. Body Fit Active: After showering, I massage in Body Fit Active from Clarins. The new, pale pink gel cream is absorbed immediately and does not dry out the skin. I particularly like the fresh, aromatic scent and the cryo effect, which provides immediate cooling, which is certainly even more pleasant in summer. My skin immediately feels firmer and is wonderfully cooled for more than 15 minutes. 
4. Baume Corps Super Hydratant: I also apply the super nourishing body lotion to particularly dry areas of the body such as the shins, knees and elbows. In addition to moisturising shea butter, it also contains other extracts of natural origin, such as organic raspberry water, tamarind fruit acid and organic oat sugar, which make the skin beautifully supple.

Clarins Body Fit is composed of carefully selected extracts in a formulation containing 96% ingredients of natural origin. Four opposing ingredients combine with the [SKIN SMOOTHING POWER COMPLEX] to effectively target the three types of fat cells involved in the formation of stubborn love handles and visibly improve the appearance of the skin.

• Celosia extract helps to limit fat storage.
• Scabiosa extract (organic plant) favours the reduction of fat deposits.
• Quince leaf extract favours the disappearance of stubborn love handles.
• Organic water mint extract helps to inhibit oxygen deficiency in the tissue and contributes to firming the skin.

Daneben versorgt das Gel deine Haut optimal mit Feuchtigkeit und nährt sie sichtbar.

• Biologisches Aloe Vera-Extrakt, trägt zur Feuchtigkeitsversorgung der Haut bei.
• biologisches Kokosnussöl hat zusätzlich nährende Eigenschaften

To multiply the effectiveness of Body Fit Active against stubborn love handles, the experts at Clarins have developed the ‘Méthode d'Auto-Modelage Drainante Spa@home’ in four steps that you can carry out at home. This is how it works:

• Warm up: Pour a hazelnut-sized amount of gel into your hands and warm it between your palms. Place one leg on a stool or other stable surface.
• Apply: Spread the gel by making gentle stroking movements with both hands from the ankles to the waist. Repeat this process.
• Relieve: Use both hands to perform a drainage-stimulating pressure massage on both sides of the ankle and work your way up to the waist. Repeat the sequence six times and then switch to the other leg. 
• In addition: If you have time grasp the knee with both hands and perform drainage-stimulating pumping movements in the hollow of the knee with your fingertips. Repeat this three times. Then place both hands flat on top of each other and perform a drainage-stimulating pressure massage in the groin area. Repeat this three times as well.

Before you show off your legs and arms to the sun and those around you, Clarins self-tanner can help you make them look sun-kissed now. Simply for the feeling and the need not to compete with the first vanilla ice cream after the long winter. Carolina tested the Clarins Self Tan Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster Body. You can easily mix it with your body lotion and then apply it as usual. 4-6 drops - depending on the desired intensity - are enough. 

Important: Before applying Clarins Self tanner, exfoliate your skin thoroughly. This removes dead skin cells and ensures an even complexion. You should then wash your hands to avoid any nasty surprises.

While we tend to struggle with dry skin in winter, our skin demands lighter textures in summer. Just in time for spring, we have the popular Double Serum in Light Texture in the shop. This is not only suitable for oily and combination skin, but is also recommended for all other skin types in summer. I love the light texture of the Double Serum Light Texture with Lightweight Tri-Oil Technology. This is a trio of oils that are 100% natural in origin. This 50% lighter texture glides over the skin, melting into it instantly and leaving no oily feeling. This weightlessness is simply perfect for summer.

I'd say summer can come. Or what do you think? 

💋, Susanna