Back to Glow: My Post-Summer Skincare Ritual

Summer always leaves its mark. And I don’t just mean that golden hint of a tan that clings on no matter how hard we try to keep it. I’m talking about what the eye can’t see: skin that’s more dehydrated, uneven in texture, with a lingering tightness… After weeks of sun, chlorine, salt and endless nights, skin is left calling for help. Literally.

So it’s time — and I genuinely want — to give my skin what it’s craving: extra care and consistency. I’ve returned to my routine with a new facial ritual that blends performance with pure sensorial pleasure.

The star of the show: Japanese brand SENSAI, with five products I’m hoping will help transform my skin. The secret lies in the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology, indulgent textures, and a hero ingredient that has become an icon for the house: Koishimaru Silk, renowned for its ability to awaken the skin’s natural production of Hyaluronic acid. And yes — the difference is visible.

Every single day, morning and night, consistency is key to getting my skin back on track. Here’s exactly how I do it.

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Step 1: Double cleanse, fresh skin

SENSAI’s Saho ritual begins with a double cleanse — the ultimate secret to making any treatment that follows truly work.

First, the SILKY PURIFYING CLEANSING OIL, a silky oil that dissolves make-up, sunscreen and excess sebum without disturbing the skin’s natural hydration, thanks to Koishimaru Silk Extract, Ginseng Extract and three botanical oils.

Then, the SILKY PURIFYING CLEAR GEL WASH, a refreshing gel that lifts away water-based impurities and dead cells with its Skin Brilliance Technology, leaving skin clean, smooth and beautifully soft.

The result? Skin that feels truly cleansed, radiant, and perfectly primed to soak up everything that follows.

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Step 2: Energise, nourish, awaken

With skin prepped, it’s time for the most sensorial part.

I start with CELLULAR PERFORMANCE EXTRA INTENSIVE ESSENCE, a featherlight essence that melts in instantly, flooding the skin with energy and freshness. It’s like pressing reset — skin looks brighter, more awake, and with that healthy post-holiday glow that felt like it had disappeared.

I follow with CELLULAR PERFORMANCE EXTRA INTENSIVE CREAM, a rich, silky cream that delivers deep nourishment while working on firmness and elasticity. What I love most is the instant sense of comfort, as if the skin is being gently ‘plumped’ from within.

And because the eyes don’t lie — especially after long sun-drenched days (and short nights) — I finish with CELLULAR PERFORMANCE EXTRA INTENSIVE EYE CREAM. Its creamy-yet-light texture leaves the eye contour supple, luminous and rested.

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The takeaway: to care is to glow

We often forget that skin has memory — what we do today will show tomorrow. This ritual is helping me not only to repair the traces of summer, but also to savour daily care as a small personal luxury.

Five steps, five minutes, and skin that once again feels like silk — quite literally.

And yes, September might just be the new January… at least for your skin.