Face

The first French face skincare rule is to cleanse your skin at least once a day. Some French women wash their faces twice a day and others feel that this is too harsh for their skin and prefer to do it once a day.

I live in Paris and I personally wash my face with water and a gentle French cleanser in the morning. In the evening I remove my makeup with micellar water which washes it at the same time.

Using a gentle French face exfoliator feels great afterward. It’s like you have fresh, soft baby skin again!

But beware – using exfoliators will strip your skin and you’ll lose your skin’s natural layers. French women know that too much of a good thing can be bad; exfoliating too often isn’t good for your skin long term. Think about your facial skin as an onion. The more layers you peel away, the thinner the skin is. The thinner it is, the more prone to wrinkles and sun damage it will be. You want to leave some outer layers intact, and gently cleanse them regularly.

On the other hand, moisturizing is always a good idea for your skin. Since France can have some particularly harsh winters, keeping your face moisturized with a good French face cream is a must. From day creams to night creams, French girls love to moisturize their faces and bodies.

French women like to use French serums infused with vitamins. Vitamin E eye serums and Vitamin C eye serums are especially popular in France. The Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum has exceptional reviews and it’s a best-seller in France. The brand even claims that one bottle sells every 30 seconds! This serum doesn’t come cheap, but it’s noted for removing dark spots and boosting the skin’s radiance.