Today we are even more aware of our skin. I remember going to Florida, playing all day on the beach, and getting sun burnt. It hurt, but we didn’t worry too much about it. Twenty years later, doctors are telling us that once you are sun burnt, you cannot repair the skin. The sun has a harsh bite to it. Time to cover up and take care of the skin. Whether it be to protect our skin from the sun, or whether we choose colors of clothing by our skin color, taking care of our skin is central. The French take a lot of care of their skin. It goes with the perfume, the makeup, the beauty products - a culture of beauty and luxury that began with Louis XIV. But they also sell really good products to care for the skin. A favorite product is Caudalie “Crème Sorbet Hydratant” or “Moisturizing Sorbet” for “Peaux Sensibles” or “Sensitive Skin.” But the French also talk a lot about what is good for the skin, especially cooking and eating food or having good hygiene habits. They have an expression that is used to describe someone who is confidant and comfortable with themselves. They say, “Il est bien dans sa peau.” or” Elle est bien dans sa peau.” Literally, it translates as “He is good in his skin.” or “She is good in her skin.” With all this talk about skin, food, and sports it’s so much easier to develop good habits. One feels as if one has a positive choice to make. The word in French for skin is "la peau.” Here are some words and expressions when talking about skin and health :
J’ai une peau sèche. J’ai besoin d’une crème hydratante.
I have dry skin. I need some moisturizing lotion.
Elle fait du bronzage. Elle prend des risques.
She tans herself. She takes risks.
Il utilise du savon et de l’eau chaude pour laver son visage. Sa peau a besoin de beaucoup de soin.
He uses soap and warm water to wash his face. His skin needs a lot of care.
Il fait du soleil en Floride. Ils vont voyager en Floride. Ils doivent faire attention à leur peau.
It is sunny in Florida. They are going to Florida. They must take care of their skin.
Elle utilise trop de maquillage. Ce n’est pas bien pour la peau.
She uses too much makeup. It’s not good for the skin.
J’aime bien les produits de Caudalie. Cela c’est bien pour la peau.
I like the Caudalie brand of products. They are good for the skin.
Ici, on mange beaucoup de fruits, on fait du sport, et on dort bien. C’est bien pour la peau.
We eat a lot of fruit, do sports, and sleep well. It’s good for the skin.
He has a thick skin.
Il a la peau dure.
Voilà, C’est ma peau. C’est Mon choix.