Les indispensables soins à mettre dans sa valise

For many of us, the month of May is idyllic: between public holidays and spring sunshine, it's the perfect opportunity to get away for the weekend.

But before you can enjoy your holiday, you have to pack! But this is the moment you've been dreading, not knowing what to pack so you don't miss anything without taking on too much.

Today, TERRAKÉ helps you in this moment by focusing on a very specific part of your suitcase: the toiletry kit. Of course, the products you take with you depend on the type of trip you're planning: relaxation, sun, beach or hiking, mountain etc...

TERRAKÉ gives you its 5 essentials for an efficient, lightweight toiletry bag that adapts to all types of travel. Extra tip of the day: Coline, TERRAKÉ Marketing Manager, gives you her personal tips!

1. An effective, appropriate cleaner

After a beautiful day in the sun, spent sightseeing or sunbathing, it's time to thoroughly cleanse the skin to remove impurities, excess sebum, perspiration and all the toxins accumulated during the day.

To do this, we recommend you take along a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type. And since being on weekend or vacation is no reason to abandon good habits, continue to wash your face morning and night.

2. Your favourite exfoliator

As you've probably guessed by now, this second essential is just like the first. Clean, exfoliated skin is more likely to tan quickly and evenly! What's more, cleansing and exfoliation are essential to prevent irritation and imperfections due to skin imbalance, when the skin is not cleansed regularly.

So slip your favorite exfoliant into your toiletry bag, and opt for a gentle one. If you're going away for a short time and don't want to weigh yourself down, you can do it before you leave.

3. A moisturizing cream to protect your skin

The must-have item in your toiletry bag is, of course, moisturizer! Between the sand, the heat, the chlorine and the salt, going away for the weekend is no picnic for your skin! To prevent irritation and premature skin ageing, good moisturizing is essential on a daily basis. Here too, we prefer a moisturizing cream that's adapted to your skin type and has already been tested and approved. There's no need to take the risk of trying out a new product, just go for the essentials! So, morning and night, apply a moisturizing cream all over your face, neck and décolleté. Your hydrolipidic film will be reinforced and your skin protected! As you can see, moisturizing is the key to healthy, supple, smooth skin and a beautiful tanned complexion!

4. Sun care

Whether you're heading for the mountains, the sea or visiting a capital city, it's vital to protect your skin. The sun's rays can be very harmful to your skin, and are often the cause of real sunburn. What's more, UVA rays are the main cause of skin ageing, so sunscreen is your best ally in keeping your skin looking young and beautiful!

During your exposure, remember to keep well hydrated. Then, after your shower, apply a body cream to rehydrate your skin after exposure. This way, your tan will last longer.

5. A repairing eye contour cream

While the skin around the eyes is around 10 times thinner than the rest of the face, the same applies to the lip contour. These areas are exposed to a variety of external aggressions, which dry out and tighten the skin, causing expression lines to appear and deepening the fine lines already present on your face.

In short, it's important to take care of your eye and lip contours. Conveniently for our topic of the day, a single product is sufficient for both areas. In fact, an eye contour cream can also be applied to the lip contour. So slip your usual eye contour cream into your toiletry bag.

Coline's advice

To help you prepare your suitcase, Coline, TERRAKÉ Marketing Manager, gives you her advice.

"In my opinion, it's better to use an enzyme exfoliant. That way, you can exfoliate your skin without further damaging it if it's sunburned or irritated by wind and cold.

You can also slip a fabric mask or eye patch into your toiletries bag. Quick, easy to use, lightweight, this type of mask takes up very little space and is accepted on planes—in short, it has everything going for it!

Finally, my last piece of advice would be to only take products that you have already tried, to avoid any risk of allergic reactions and ensure you have a pleasant stay!