Because we know you don't want to weigh down your pool bag, which already weighs three tons, with your swimsuit and wet towels, and that communal showers aren't the place where you want to take time out and pamper yourself, we're going to suggest a simple but effective routine with 5 high-performance, lightweight products.
Chlorine, salt, humidity and water don't always go well with soft skin and shiny, silky hair. In fact, it's often the time and care we have to devote to our skin and hair that can make us give up the fabulous mental and physical sport of swimming in the pool. At Yodi, we love to pamper ourselves, but we think it's important to do it quickly and well.
What we want: no preservatives on the skin to irritate us, no allergenic fragrances, no sulfates or silicones but glycerine, cold-processed products that retain their properties and organic oils. And above all, little or no plastic: effective, concentrated, high-quality products for after-swimming pleasure.
In the shower: Our after-pool face and body cleansers
Café Scrub Intense - 2 in 1 Exfoliating extra rich body soap
12 € This exfoliating soap is your best friend for exfoliating, cleansing and deeply nourishing your skin. It will completely free your skin of all its toxins. Its grainy composition means it won't wear out too quickly, which is important when you put it in a wet environment such as a communal shower. We invite you to transport your soap in an airtight box.
Sensitive Karité - Nourishing superfatted soap bar
10 € This soap is the all-rounder for dry, sensitive and irritated skin. It is surgras, i.e. full of glycerine and oils, and is handcrafted in France by our soap-maker. It is dermatologically tested to suit all skin types and is fragrance-free. It contains grapeseed oil and shea butter. In the hand, it's a melting soap with a creamy lather that leaves skin clean and soft. It wears out faster than an industrially-produced hard soap, but your skin will thank you. Yodi's anti-waste tip: when your soap is almost finished, put it in a sisal net and use it like a glove. You'll never throw away small pieces of soap again!
Our choice of post-pool shower face wash.
Super-sensitive: yes, our face is, especially after a bath! We come out of the water with our faces better drained, whipped up by the fresh water and invigorated, but also reddened and fragile. The ideal is to remove traces of chlorine, but without attacking the skin. So our reco is all about gentleness. For your face cleanser, choose a product with a PH close to that of the skin, so as not to irritate your hydrolipidic film. Avoid perfumes, but don't give up on sensoriality. Our new 3 Oils powder is a real revolution. It's silky and comfortable, removes make-up and cleanses thanks to a high percentage of organic oils, it lathers lightly, it's creamy... we love it. And with no preservatives or water, it's light and convenient to carry. We admit it: we sometimes use it for the body too. With less than a gram per application, it'll stay in your gym bag for a while.
Facial Cleanser Powder - Dry Skin - Trio of Oils
20 € It's important to cleanse the face after your pool session to remove all traces of chlorine, bromine, salt... This cleanser is concentrated in ORGANIC plant oils: argan oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil and prebiotics, to protect and nourish the skin. The 30g powder bottle replaces a 150ml liquid cleanser, making it ideal for transport.
Our choice of shampoos for color-treated, highlighted or shower-dried hair
Hair is complicated at the pool, especially in winter. We've had our fill of humidity during our hour-long swim, and maybe even a sauna afterwards, and our hair isn't too happy about it. Smothered under a cap and still a little wet, it quickly becomes electrostatic. After the pool, you don't want to rush them. It's best to avoid silicones and sulfates, preferring a color-protecting shampoo. Our locks don't like to turn green. So we choose a shampoo that's adapted to our hair type and very gentle. Ideally, you should respect the PH of your scalp, as hair takes on all its strength at the roots.
Powder shampoo - Dry and colored hair - Nutritive Argan
20 € Like the facial cleanser, this shampoo is in powder form. Just put it in contact with water to obtain a shampoo with as much foam as you want. It contains pea protein to protect the ends and aloe vera to protect the hair color. Without preservatives and water, its natural fragrance is also allergen-free. Since it contains no water, it is also much lighter than a conventional shampoo bottle. YODI's advice: in case of very dry or curly, frizzy or frizzy hair, don't hesitate to use a treatment, choose the natural one. Our Ideal Aloe Argan Mask will be nourishing and moisturizing with a good coconut scent. If your scalp tends to be oily, choose the Douceur de Lait d'Amande Shampoo instead.
After the shower: our body, face and hair care products for a feeling of well-being
It's the perfect moment to relax, even if you're short on time. Super fragrance, ultra softness, we dive in for a precious, multi-purpose oil. But not all oils are created equal. If your oil contains Coco Caprilate/Caprate at the top of the INCI list, this means that the first ingredient is a hydrogenated oil, i.e., a transformed, heated oil that serves as a carrier but has lost its properties. Choose a 100% natural, unprocessed oil that penetrates quickly and leaves no greasy residue.
Precious Nourishing Oil - Muesli & Pure Vanille
39 € You'll be hard pressed to find a better oil to nourish your face, body and hair. Its scent is a delight and its texture will delight you. Simply pour a few drops into the palm of your hand and apply to your face, massaging as you go. For the body, insistently massage your calves, thighs and arms to help them recover actively. After you've put them through their paces during your swimming session, it's important to comfort them. Using the excess oil on your hands, massage your hair points and lengths. This ritual will take you less than 5 minutes and will give you an incredible glow, a rested body and shiny hair.
At home, once or twice a week, take the time to make an Ideal Aloe Argan hair mask to nourish, strengthen and deeply repair your (mermaid-like) hair.
