I am an esthetician. One positive thing about French skin care products is that it is all designed for sensitive skin. the other thing I notice is that the French women I know seem to be lazy about their skincare. one French woman I know brags about how she only washes her face once a day - in the morning - and that she can't be bothered to take off her makeup at night. Creeps me out. I've never had a facial in France, but from what you describe, they are giving you a facial massage (which is an important part of the facial) and that is very good because it oxygenates your skin, encourages lymphatic drainage, smoothes out wrinkles, makes you glow, keeps your skin clear etc etc...it is very beneficial. . You should be doing facial massage yourself.

Hi Adriel, I’ve heard that smoking is very common among French women. If that’s true, then it would be also one of the major causes of premature aging.

Hello Adriel as an American I strongly agree on why my skin has improved. I have been using French skincare due to all the chemicals that are allowed in US made products. Many of those ingredients are banned in the EU. I just feel safer what I am putting on my skin which will be absorbed into our bodies

The French facial- yes. Every day of the week. If your skin is well moisturized, the message works wonders. I'll be 60 this September and the only hint of wrinkles I have are right above my top lip. I am also an avid gardener but I do not use sunscreen. If your skin is always moisturized you do not need the sunscreen. I do wear a wide brim hat and sunglasses. Diet has a lot to do with how hydrated and conditioned your skin will be. Silk pillow cases help a lot, too. But that's just me. I also use oil on my face and neck.

Pharmacy products are for very sensitive skin. I would say Nuxe and La Roche Posay are still considered luxe. Bioderma is almost considered luxe. SVR and Filorga are highly respected too. Everything else is considered quality but basic (not luxury). Including Caudalie, Sanoflore, and so on. Many people buy them but most will never tell you except for the luxe ones like Nuxe or LRP. I learned quality skin care steps from Asia. And still chose to skip a few steps 😂 Here in France skin care is chaotic as you said. There's no structure. I didn’t use sunscreen, or serums until a few years ago. I had a co-worker who asked me what I did to have such radiant skin, when I told her she almost fainted and said she'd never do all that.😅

Your skin is beautiful. Keep it up. ❤❤❤

Cool topic! Can you cover perfume? What's hot? What is considered "trash?" Which country wins in perfume? Do you wear perfume at work? Do you vary it up when you're on a date or visiting family. So on and so forth.

Very informative video, and Mr. smoke, naturally, won my heart.

Hi Adriel, please show us your morning skincare routine, then your evening skincare routines! Your skin looks amazing!

Great video ) ! I smiled when you described the facial massaging, as I'll admit, it's always 1 of 1st things I mention when anyone asks my skincare 'secrets' ! People often think I'm 10 yrs younger. I practice a daily face massage routine now for about 15 yrs. It ultimately helps keep your collagen healthy, keeping the skin firm ) And like you, I'm a big advocate of daily sunscreen.

Thx dear I appreciate this video so much!

I focus alot on skincare and am often told I look younger than I am. Obviously genetics has an impact too but quality ingredients and SPF have been in my regimen for years now so I must be doing something right. Your skin looks beautiful by the way.

What a handsome kitty!

Canadian here - Great video and wow!! ✅️

I still think the French skin care is still one of the best. J’adore Clarins c’est une peux chère mais pour mon peau c’est superb……….🤗🇨🇦

As for one's facial skin, I feel a lot of it has to do with genetics, hormones, nutrition, age, environmental factors, ethnicity (when it comes to percentage of lines/wrinkles), and a few other factors like if one smokes (skin destroyer). I'm in my mid-60s and don't do the various skin routines out there and also don't wear makeup, but have clear skin which I've had basically my entire life. The only product that I have is my facial Alba Botanica Cleansing Gel to use instead of soap. One parent, who is a few years from turning 100, still has really great skin and looks 15 years younger than actual age. The other parent who passed away naturally in the mid-90 age range also had great skin. As for with me, it's focusing on consuming a decent amount of liquids and also continuing to eat really really well as I have for decades. Aging and change is a part of life and all of my family members, going decades back to the great great which I knew, just went with the flow and didn't fight it. Stress free lifestyle when it came to the whole skin thing as they didn't stress out about it. Basically eat well and keep the skin moisturized as best as possible. Greetings from Los Angeles

Since I've started to use an AHA-product once a week, I don't need any extractions.

Great video!! Do you still use Caudalie? I rather like French skincare that has pretty packaging like Lancome👍what lines do your friends use? If they think pharmacie has bottom of the barrel? Tatcha here in America is a great line with excellent ingredients and beautiful packaging too. Drugstore products uh no. I love the Nuxe honey cleanser and La Roche Posay has a fab matte moisturizer 👍👍for oily skin Toleriane double repair matte check it out. La Roche Posay sunscreens the best👍

Hi Adriel 😺 what French brand of sunscreen you do recommend? I currently use Shiseido. While here in Paris I would love to buy the product you find to be the best. Thank you so much! 🌷

I’m heading to Paris next week where would you recommend besides the pharmacy to look for skin care thx for the video love your authenticity

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As a 70-year-old American, I have great skin even though I've used all kinds of skincare--French and American alike. The best thing I did for my skin is spend 50 years using a good sunscreen as my morning moisturizer. I avoided the sun, wore hats, and still do to this day. I get my advice from American dermatologists who cut through the hype. I only listen to doctors, and the ingredients that everyone loves to vilify are absolutely not harmful, and are sometimes even necessary. While French brands may be very luxurious, they are absolutely not necessary. I'd rather spend my money on good makeup than on fancy cleanser and moisturizer.

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How do you care for your hair in France? I have type 4 curly hair ,not sure how would l find products.