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Understanding the Skin's Circadian Rhythm During the day, the skin focuses on defending itself against external aggressors such as UV rays, pollution, and free radicals. Sebum production is more active, and the skin naturally protects itself. At night, the body and skin switch into repair mode. Blood circulation intensifies, promoting cell regeneration and collagen production, two essential processes for maintaining skin firmness and radiance. The switch to winter time, with its longer nights, is the perfect opportunity to support this restorative cycle. It's therefore essential to adjust your beauty routine according to these phases to optimize nighttime regeneration. Your Beauty...

Mental health is essential to our overall well-being, and it can be impacted by transitional periods such as perimenopause, menopause, postpartum, and menstruation. To strengthen it, it's important to adopt a holistic approach, combining diet, exercise, and skincare. These tips can not only help you better manage hormonal changes but also improve your emotional and mental well-being. 1. A balanced diet for better mental health Nutrition plays a crucial role in hormone management, mood regulation, and maintaining mental vitality. Fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants : Berries, spinach, broccoli, and carrots are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, which help protect...

In this month of October, so precious for women, we have decided to honor those for whom we wish to offer the best of committed French organic cosmetics. We interviewed Laure, our skincare consultant at the Graine de Pastel pharmacy in Toulouse for over 5 years: "Supporting and Advising on a Daily Basis" At Laboratoire Graine de Pastel, the skincare consultant plays a vital role in our relationship with our pharmacy clients. To better understand this crucial role, we interviewed Laure, who shared her experience and vision of the profession. If you are one of our loyal customers at the...

Understanding Perimenopause: How to Take Care of Your Skin and Body Perimenopause is a crucial transitional phase for the body, marked by profound hormonal changes. This process, which precedes menopause, can begin as early as age 45, sometimes earlier or later depending on the individual. During this period, estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate, impacting not only mood and energy levels, but also skin, body shape, and many other aspects of health. In this article, we offer a comprehensive guide to better understand perimenopause and tips to alleviate its effects. Hormonal Changes and Symptoms During perimenopause, the ovaries slow down the...