Moisturizer, refreshing lip balm, gentle exfoliant, sunscreen: here are 10 Quebec products that are perfect for enhancing and soothing the skin throughout the summer season.
1. Green Apple & Eucalyptus Range – Trois fois par jour
Dive into the refreshing world of the Green Apple & Eucalyptus range, Marilou’s favourite collection. Combining the tangy notes of apple with the soothing effect of eucalyptus, these flagship products are just what you need when the heat sets in.
The complete line, which includes hand soap, a repair cream, a body lotion and home products, makes up a summer routine that is light, comforting and invigorating. It’s a unique sensory experience sure to please!
2. Body and Bath Oil – Trois fois par jour
Perfect for slowing down after a hot, busy day, this versatile treatment envelops skin in a soothing yet refreshing scent thanks to the combination of lavender and eucalyptus. A few drops in bath water or applied directly to the body are enough to recreate a spa-like atmosphere at home, all the while gently nourishing the epidermis.
3. Tanit Sunscreen
Need a soft and comfortable mineral protection that is perfect for sunny days? This non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen offers an invisible finish with no stickiness or white film. Its lightweight formula, enriched with prickly pear seed oil, also helps to preserve the skin’s radiance and suppleness on a daily basis.
4. Nordora Purifying Water
Inspired by the boreal forest, Nordora Purifying Water provides an immediate feeling of freshness. This lightweight mist acts as a finishing toner, helping to purify, hydrate and tone skin in one swipe. Its formula features white birch betulin, an active ingredient known for its antibacterial properties, which helps protect the skin.
5. Chanv Hair Serum
This hair care product based on hemp oil and grapeseed is known to soothe and revitalize dry or irritated scalps. In summer, it helps to nourish those strands that are put to the test by the sun, chlorine and salt water. Thanks to its light texture, it penetrates quickly without a greasy effect, and restores suppleness and shine to the hair without weighing it down.
6. Kariderm Lip Balm
It’s impossible to spend the summer without a good lip balm at hand. Rich in organic shea butter and vegetable oils, Kariderm’s version is perfect for regenerating the skin after a day in the sun. It locks in moisture while creating a soft and soothing protective barrier. Its mint version even provides a welcome burst of freshness.
7. Aloex Soothing After-Sun Lotion
Formulated to rehydrate the skin and calm irritation caused by sun exposure, this soothing lotion is a summer must-have. Its high concentration of aloe vera, combined with active ingredients known to promote skin regeneration, provides an immediate feeling of freshness while leaving the skin soft and comfortable, without a sticky finish.
8. Attitude Facial Scrub
Say goodbye to dullness and clogged pores with this exfoliating facial treatment. Made with gentle ingredients such as bamboo powder and sea mud, it effectively removes sunscreen residue, perspiration and dead skin cells without damaging the skin. We also like its compact and zero waste format that fits easily in a travel bag.
9. SilknSoak Steam Cubes
Transforming the shower into a real cooling experience, these steam cubes diffuse their essential oils in contact with humidity and heat. The notes of eucalyptus, minty or boreal help to clear the respiratory tract, awaken the senses and alleviate fatigue accumulated after a long day in the sun. It’s an instant refresher to help get through a heatwave.
10. Intense Care Gel Lavender Blue
Effective in relieving heavy legs and tired muscles, this treatment offers an invigorating hot-cold effect. Its formula, based on lavender, mint, cypress and juniper, stimulates circulation while helping to release muscle tension. Stored in the fridge, it is particularly pleasant to apply after an active day or sports session.
