Acne and sun: how to prevent the rebound effect at the start of the school year?

Every year, it's the same thing: you come back from vacation with pretty, tanned, matte, flawless skin. A few days later,acne rears its ugly head again! This phenomenon, common in oily and acne-prone skin, has a name: therebound effect. But there's no question of giving way to shine and pimples: we explain how to prevent the return of skin imperfections and keep your skin looking perfect, even after a holiday in the sun.

The rebound effect is directly linked to sun exposure, which is why it frequently appears at the end of summer or at the start of the school year, after a holiday at the seaside for example. While it is most visible on oily skin, which is already prone to imperfections, it can also occur on all skin types.

• Dry skin will become even drier, with increased discomfort (tightness, fine lines, lack of suppleness, flaking...),

• Sensitive faces are likely to experience a period of hypersensitivity, with redness and skin reactions at the slightest annoyance,

• Combination to oily skin types, meanwhile, will see the return of imperfections: blackheads and acne are likely to appear on your face... in even greater proportions than before the vacations!

Explanations:

While the sun is responsible for a number of harmful effects on the skin - it's worth remembering that a very high level of sun protection is more than recommended before any exposure - it also has a drying effect on the skin. This is particularly interesting for acne-prone skin, which will see the number of imperfections drastically reduced in summer. Its anti-inflammatory effect will also slow down acne flare-ups and make your face look clearer: what more could you ask for!

The other side of the coin? As UV rays are perceived as an aggression by your body, it will activate its defense mechanisms. In the event of repeated and prolonged exposure to the sun, the skin will thicken to make it less vulnerable, and pores will tighten. As a result, sebum, the oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands, can no longer flow normally. And three or four weeks after the end of the vacations, the rebound effect sets in: acne reappears, microcysts and blackheads multiply, and this summer's pretty skin already seems a long way off...

But is this phenomenon inevitable? Not at all! You'll see that it's possible to anticipate it, and support your skin from the end of summer with anti-imperfection treatments to keep it clear and pimple-free.

A high SPF sun care product will of course protect your skin from sunburn, dryness and skin cancer. But by forming a protective layer on your face, it will also limit the sun's aggressive effect. Your skin will then be less tempted to defend itself, which will have a direct impact on the number and intensity of imperfections a few weeks later.

And there's no question of skipping the sunscreen step just because it makes your face even shinier: we've developed very light formulas especially for oily skin, which protect against UV rays without stimulating the sebaceous glands. Fluide Solaire Visage SPF50+, for example, is a must-have for all seasons!

To keep skin beautifully clear and eliminate excess sebum, thorough cleansing twice a day is essential. Boréal Radiance Micro-Peeling Foam eliminates impurities and refines skin texture in a single step. Its melting texture is a concentrate of gentleness that makes cleansing a real pleasure.

For more specific action on the pimples, blackheads and dilated pores that have been ruining your life since the start of the school year, consider the SolutionAnti-Imperfections serum from the Eclat Boréal range. Easy to apply (thanks to its dosing pipette), it has a non-greasy, gel-oil texture that will treat problem areas with great effectiveness!

Let's not forget themoisturizing step, essential for all skin types, even oily skin. Moisturizing Gelée Ice Source moisturizes on the surface and in depth, while providing long-lasting mattifying action thanks to the absorbent powders in its formula. Apply in the morning and evening, using gentle circular movements, and enjoy its refreshing marine fragrance. An excellent make-up base!

If you need a little more comfort, Smoothing Cream Northern Light combines hydration and radiance while smoothing skin texture, fine lines and wrinkles. Its creamy, slightly apricot texture is rapidly absorbed, leaving a velvety, matte finish.

Acne flare-ups fade on their own after a few weeks, so there's no need to rush to the dermatologist, especially as there are some very effective home care products to keep your skin healthy.

To eliminate imperfections and say goodbye to blackheads, you need to rely on very specific active ingredients, adapted to your skin type, which will reduce sebum production, tighten pores, mattify skin and calm inflammation. Fruit acids, for example, are unrivalled for resurfacing the skin and eliminating pimples and scars.

For the products in the Eclat Boréal range, we have relied, as always, on natural active ingredients from the Far North, withSiberian Olive andsalicylic acid of plant origin. The former thrives in the expanses of the Taiga, and its small, vitamin-rich berries will bring radiance and boost cell regeneration. The second has a keratolytic, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory action that helps improve the quality of your skin day after day.

With this skincare routine, your face will regain its clarity and luminosity in a single step, and the rebound effect will soon be a thing of the past!