Summer is a time for sun and adventure, but it can also be challenging for our skin. Find out how Prounol's natural lanolin can effectively moisturise and protect your skin against the heat, wind and air conditioning!
Intense UV radiation, hot winds and dry air can all dry out the epidermis, leading to discomfort and irritation. This guide will show you why Prounol pure lanolin is the perfect summer skincare companion, explaining how it works on different parts of the body, protects against moisture loss, and helps keep skin smooth, elastic, and healthy all summer long.
Summer Skin Challenges
The hot months can take their toll on your skin. Here are the main factors that can negatively affect your skin's condition in summer:
- Sun: UV rays can cause sunburn and dry out your skin. Prolonged exposure weakens the skin's protective barrier, leading to moisture loss and making your skin feel tight and rough.
- Wind: Summer winds, especially near the coast or in mountainous areas, can 'suck' moisture from the skin. It acts like a hairdryer, drying out the surface of the epidermis and causing irritation, chapped lips and dry cheeks.
- Air conditioning: Although it provides welcome relief in the heat, air conditioning circulates very dry, cold air. Spending many hours in air-conditioned rooms results in rapid moisture loss from the skin. Dry air damages the epidermis's hydro-lipid coat, causing water to evaporate more quickly. This explains why people working in offices with air conditioning often have rough skin.
- Dry air: High temperatures often go hand in hand with low humidity. Dry, hot air (both outdoors and indoors) causes the skin to lose moisture much faster. The epidermis can peel and an unpleasant tightness can be felt.
In addition, frequent contact with chlorinated pool water or salty seawater can increase skin dryness in the summer. These factors disrupt the skin's natural protective layer and require increased moisturising care.
Lanolin - effective and safe summer care
Lanolin is a natural wax found in sheep's wool that has been used in cosmetics for years thanks to its exceptional moisturising properties. But why is it so effective in summer? Firstly, it deeply moisturises and lubricates dry skin, creating a protective layer on its surface that prevents excessive water loss. It acts as a natural emollient, softening the epidermis, helping to retain moisture and restoring skin elasticity. Secondly, lanolin protects against external factors by covering the skin with an invisible film that protects it from the drying effects of wind or dry air. Importantly, lanolin is a mild and safe ingredient. Its structure resembles the lipids in our skin, so it is well tolerated, even by those with sensitive skin. It is a hypoallergenic raw material that very rarely causes allergies and can be used from birth. When using pure lanolin, it does not contain any irritating additives or fragrances, making it ideal for the care of delicate skin in children and adults in the summer. In short, lanolin effectively moisturises the skin while being safe for the whole family to use — the perfect combination for summer.
How can lanolin be used on different parts of the body in summer?
Lanolin Prounol is a highly versatile cosmetic that can be used from head to toe in the summer. Here are a few examples of how lanolin can help care for different areas of the body in warm weather:
- Lips: sun and wind can often cause chapped lips. Lanolin is an excellent moisturiser that regenerates chapped lips, providing a natural alternative to traditional lip balm. Simply apply a small amount to your lips to protect them from drying out and becoming chapped. Apply lanolin to your lips during the day, especially when going to the beach or windy places, and apply a thicker layer at night for intensive regeneration.
- Hands: Dry skin on your hands is not just a winter problem. In summer, frequent hand washing, air conditioning or outdoor work can also dry them out. Lanolin softens and smooths rough, cracked skin, creating a protective barrier that prevents moisture loss. Massage a small amount of Prounol lanolin into the backs of your hands and around your knuckles whenever they feel dry. For an intensive treatment, apply lanolin as a hand mask overnight (you can wear cotton gloves to avoid staining your bed linen).
- Heels and feet: Walking barefoot or in sandals on the beach can cause the skin on your heels to become calloused and cracked. Lanolin is ideal for treating dry, cracked heels as it deeply moisturises and softens the hardened skin on the feet. For best results, apply lanolin to your heels in the evening after bathing, then put on light cotton socks and leave them on overnight. Your feet will be noticeably smoother and softer in the morning.
- Face: Although we tend to reach for lighter creams in the summer, pure lanolin can be a lifesaver for very dry skin or dry patches on the face. If the sun and wind have dried out your cheeks, nose or lips, for example, apply a small amount of lanolin to these areas in the evening. It will help to soothe any tightness and speed up the regeneration of dry skin, creating a protective film that prevents further moisture loss. (Note: avoid applying to oily or clogged areas – lanolin is quite thick and works best on dry areas.) In the morning, your complexion will be softer and calmer.
- Elbows (and knees): These are areas where the skin is often thick and dry, regardless of the season. They can also become calloused and cracked in summer, for example from sunbathing or swimming. Lanolin quickly softens rough elbows, making them smooth and relieving irritation. It is worth rubbing a little lanolin into the skin on your elbows after a shower to leave them soft and supple. You can apply lanolin to any area of the body as needed, especially dry or irritated areas, so feel free to use it on your knees or anywhere else where the skin needs extra moisture.
- Nail Cuticles: Are your cuticles dry and hard? Lanolin moisturises and makes them more elastic. Massage a small amount into the cuticles around your nails before bed to prevent them from peeling and cracking. Many people notice that regular lanolin use significantly improves cuticle condition — it's a home remedy for soft, well-groomed cuticles. As an added bonus, lanolin will also nourish your nails, strengthening them with its lipid components.
Summary
This versatile, natural cosmetic is a must-have for summer. Prounol Lanolin will help keep your skin moisturised, soft and soothed despite the heat, sun or wind. Although it is a small jar, it can work wonders for your skin, taking care of it from head to toe safely and effectively. Combining daily summer skincare with the power of lanolin ensures that your skin will remain healthy and radiant, even on the hottest days! However, it's important to note that lanolin only protects against moisture loss. For full and effective protection, you should also use creams with a UV filter that protect against solar radiation.