Summer, sun, and chlorine: how they affect your skin and hair (and what you can do)

When we think of summer, we think of light, warmth, sea, freedom. But it's also the season when our skin and hair face a real biological challenge.

Did you know that the sun can accelerate skin cell aging? Or that chlorine alters the hair cuticle and makes it more fragile? Understanding what happens "on the inside" is key to taking better care of ourselves "on the outside."

What really happens to your skin in summer?

The skin is the body's most exposed organ. In summer, it faces:

• UV radiation increases the production of free radicals, damaging collagen fibers and accelerating aging.
• Sweating and heat, which cause greater transdermal water loss.
• Agents such as chlorine or salt, which alter the hydrolipidic barrier.

The result? Dryness, tightness, sensitivity, and in many cases, a "rebound effect" of acne or blemishes.

Well-cared for skin in summer isn't about applying more products, but rather choosing the right ones:

• A gentle but effective cleansing prevents imbalances.
• Smart hydration maintains barrier function.
• Antioxidants help combat daily oxidative stress.

Products such as FARMA DORSCH Radiance Serum, with vitamin C and prebiotics, or Gold Drops, with plant-based retinol, are great allies for balancing and illuminating.

And your hair? The great forgotten of summer

Hair also suffers, although we don't always notice it immediately:

• The sun opens the hair cuticle, which reduces shine and leaves the interior of the hair unprotected.
• Chlorine removes natural lipids, making hair rough and brittle .
• The sea and humidity can cause frizz and breakage.

An effective strategy includes:

• Prior protection with serums that strengthen and seal the fiber.
• Wash with mild products after sun exposure.
• Silicone-free hydration that nourishes without weighing down.

FARMA DORSCH Anti-Frizz Serum, with aloe vera, is an effective option that provides shine, protects and repairs without oiliness.

Caring for your skin and hair in summer: science, common sense, and consistency

There's no need to overcomplicate your routines with long or aggressive workouts. Just understand what your body needs and when it needs it.

Your ideal summer ritual might include:

1. Cleaning: with mild surfactants that respect the microbiota.
2. Light hydration: such as using serums or dry oils that do not saturate.
3. Double protection: internal (nutricosmetics) and external (sunscreens).
4. Night Repair: Taking advantage of the skin's regenerative peak during sleep.
5. Body care: with soothing after-sun products such as Sensitive Skin After Sun.
6. Specific hair care: before, during and after exposure.

Conscious summer with FARMA DORSCH

At FARMA DORSCH, we believe that self-care begins with knowledge. If you know how and why your body reacts, you'll be able to make smarter, more sustainable, and healthier choices.

And so, experience summer not only through beauty… but through real health and well-being.

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