After the holidays, our bodies need a well-deserved break.
At the end of the year, we generally tend to over-solicit it (too much of everything!), but these excesses are not without consequences for our physical and emotional health.
The internal clock is disrupted because we haven't slept enough and/or at the right times, especially as stress and nervousness (even if it was the impatience to open a Christmas present!) disrupt the normal sleep cycle.
Meals that are too hearty (and also eaten too late or eaten too long) have made our metabolism heavier and encouraged weight gain.
The emunctory organs (kidneys, liver, lungs, intestines and skin) have had to work much harder to eliminate waste properly; they can be saturated and slower to perform this essential work.
In January, our vital energy now needs to be stimulated, as we still have to face the winter season with its batch of microbes and sharper cold (which can alter the skin's natural barrier).
To maintain your vitality, look after your skin and stay in good physical and mental health, it's important to adopt a healthier lifestyle and establish good habits...
The benefits of winter rest in January
In January, get in tune with the natural world around you: nature itself goes into a state of rest in winter, what we call “vegetative rest”. Plants stop growing, some animals hibernate and slow down their vital functions to protect themselves from the cold.
Likewise, your body and mind need a break after the intense demands of the past few weeks, to boost your energy and better resist winter viruses.
Your body, skin and mind need more attention and gentleness to regenerate, protect and even store energy.
There are a number of very simple, but no less impactful, actions you can take to replenish your reserves, make up for fatigue and kick-start your body's natural processes: now's the time to make good resolutions to take care of yourself every day!
Capitalize on your sleep
The ideal length of sleep for a healthy adult is between 7 and 9 hours, but it also depends on how tired you are.
If these ideal targets are not properly met, you may feel drowsy during the day, and even experience a drop in motivation (lower light levels and shorter days contribute to this lack of energy).
It's all the more important to get a good night's sleep, since it promotes recovery
and toxin elimination, helps combat stress and regulate mood, boosts memory and cognitive functions, regulates our general metabolism (hormones, blood sugar levels, etc.), stores heat and, ultimately, enables us to be fully effective during the day.
If you're having trouble falling asleep and waking up: have you ever
tried a dawn simulator?
Some lamps reproduce natural sunlight, synchronizing your alarm clock with the dawning of dawn, or your sleep with a soft, muffled light that promotes well-being.
And to help you get back into a more regular rhythm and regain control of your nights, you can use the explanatory booklet published by the French Ministry of Health and Sport (it can be downloaded free of charge).
It contains a wealth of advice, including a useful “sleep diary” to help you
useful for identifying any sleep disorders:
https://sante.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/Sommeil_un_carnet_pour_mieux_comprendre.pdf
Isotonic seawater cure
With a Biocean Isotonic seawater cure, you boost your vitality and support the work of your emunctory organs, enabling them to fully play their role in eliminating waste.
It's the ideal supplement for every difficult change of season, especially as the “isotonic” version is suitable for all ages and physical conditions.
Thanks to its salinity close to that of blood plasma, isotonic seawater enters into synergy with the body and is fully utilized.
It helps to make up for mineral deficiencies (it contains over 90 essential minerals and trace elements that can be directly assimilated), prevents dehydration, regulates stress and fatigue and revitalizes the body...
The formula is available in 1L bottles or easy-to-use ampoule boxes for your morning well-being routine.
Be gentler on your skin in winter
In winter, skin deserves special attention, as it is weakened by the intense cold and sudden changes in indoor/outdoor temperatures.
As in summer, it tends to lose more water, so it can suffer from a state of dryness that can be severe, while promoting rashes, overheating (tingling or burning sensations) and even the return of
for the most sensitive skin.
To soothe and regenerate the skin, and prevent erythrosis (a type of rosacea caused by overly dilated blood vessels, leading to redness on the cheeks and nose), it needs to be sufficiently nourished and protected.
Let's not forget that the skin is also the first line of defence against microbes and infections!
Adopt the right gestures to protect it
Avoid chafing, which can irritate the skin, by wearing loose-fitting clothing
and using soft towels to dry it after washing.
If you're too keen to keep warm, you often forget that heating causes greater water loss, as the air also becomes drier, so it's a good idea to regulate the thermostat and turn it up gradually if necessary to avoid sudden temperature swings.
Similarly, avoid excessively hot baths and showers, as they weaken the hydrolipidic film and cause the skin to lose even more lipids, which are invaluable at this time of year to protect against the effects of the sun ; to protect against the cold.
Morning and evening, don't forget to moisturize: it's the best way to preserve it! To help you take good care of your skin in winter, Oceau Marine offers a whole range of skincare products to suit your current needs.
Relax Isotonic is a remineralizing cream that will naturally replenish your skin's water needs and recharge it with essential minerals and trace elements.
And to soothe the skin while cultivating your mental well-being, I suggest you discover our new wellness accessories that promote relaxation and maximize the effect of your seawater treatments:
https://www.oceaumarine.fr/gammes/accessoires-bien-etre-pour-la-peau-visage-
corps
