In theory there is no need for basic body care to differ much across the year - regular cleansing and moisturising of the skin is just as important every day. The exception, however, should be the summer season, when compulsory sun protection has to join our body care! Anyone who has ever suffered sunburn knows how important it is to use creams with a high sun protection factor and to avoid direct exposure to the sun. But even when we manage to avoid it, holiday activities can give our skin a hard time in many ways. So how can we take care of it after coming back from holiday?

The sun is not the only factor that dries out, dehydrates and irritates our skin. Contact with sand, which for the skin is like millions of exfoliating particles, with salty sea water (and with chlorinated pool water too), not to mention more frequent hair removal, a change of diet or a greater intake of various dehydrating drinks... ;) All this can mean that after the holidays the skin of the whole body demands more care and special attention from us. It is then worth both extending our routine with additional steps and applying ourselves to it a little more diligently!

The transitional period between summer and autumn (just as in the other direction, between winter and spring) is a time when, because of increased skin dryness, it can be particularly useful to introduce regular exfoliation of dead skin into your permanent care routine. This not only improves circulation and increases the absorption of skincare products, but also evens out skin tone, which after the holidays may incidentally help a little with correcting an uneven tan ;) If, on the other hand, you use this solution all year round, at this point we feel obliged to stress something that may seem obvious to you, but we prefer to err on the side of caution:

- If the skin is irritated or even burnt, we absolutely give up using (undeniably irritating) exfoliating products and treatments until it has healed!

- If the skin is visibly peeling - most often after sunburn - we likewise give up any additional exfoliation, as well as any picking (brrr!). Skin that is "coming off" should only be thoroughly moisturised and oiled :)

If, however, the skin is simply dried out, dull or grey, then exfoliating it (preferably no more than once a week) is absolutely advisable. For this it is worth reaching for our Coffee or Cucumber exfoliating soap, our bestselling nourishing Plum sugar scrub, or opting for regular dry body brushing, which also effectively removes dead skin and works as a mechanical scrub.

The most important thing in body care all year round, but especially after the summer season, is moisturising. Regular use of a body lotion supports the natural protective mechanisms of our skin, helps maintain the hydrolipid balance by limiting transepidermal water loss, and makes the skin soft, smooth and firm, giving it glow and a healthy tone. And on top of that it can become a pleasant, relaxing ritual, especially when the chosen cosmetic pampers our senses - which is why at Ministerstwo we do everything we can to make our products effective, pleasing to the eye and beautifully scented!

In the body lotion category, our range offers you as many as eight exceptional products in three different forms. Let us look at them one by one:

Moisturising body lotion Algae + Panthenol

Smelling of fresh air and sea breeze, its blue colour recalling a cloudless sky, this vegan body lotion comes in a large but light and handy 250 ml tube. It is irreplaceable in the care of irritated skin, including after hair removal or sunburn. Thanks to the panthenol of the title (provitamin B5) and inulin it soothes perfectly, calms irritation, supports epidermal regeneration and brings the skin relief. The presence of that exceptional moisturising ingredient, pentavitin (about which you can read more here), gives a long-lasting, strong increase in hydration, effectively reducing dryness, roughness and flaking of the skin. The soothing and moisturising action of the lotion is also helped by the revitalising complex of five sea algae, to which it owes its name. Together this all provides exceptionally gentle yet effective care for the skin of the body - nourishing it, smoothing it, giving it the right level of lubrication and a feeling of softness and immediate regeneration. Do not be misled by its light formula and express absorption, it is a genuinely strong contender for the driest skin! Our absolute number one in summer and post-holiday body care.

★★★★★ The lotion is great, I ordered a second tube straight away. It moisturises very well, soothes irritation, even a rash, it does not absorb quickly and does not get sticky. The scent, although "marine", is very delicate and pleasant. - Urszula, Warsaw

★★★★★ I have just scorched my back at the lake and I remember how wonderfully this lotion helped me last year... - Joanna, Łódź

★★★★★ The lotion absorbs very quickly - tried after sunbathing, it soothes the skin wonderfully, especially the spots I forgot about and which got hit harder by the sun. - Lena, Warsaw

★★★★★ The consistency is wonderful, very velvety and light, while the formula itself is rich and absorbs into my skin quickly, in a rather dry way, leaving a comfortable feeling of hydration and getting rid of the sensation of tightness. I was tempted by this product in the autumn as a novelty and after coming back from a holiday by the Mediterranean it was a great product for calming and intensively moisturising sun-scorched skin. I definitely have to admit that the combination of algae and panthenol is excellent. On top of that my skin is affected by atopic dermatitis and eczema, and this is one of two creams that does not sting my skin! That is the greatest phenomenon for me! And the consistency itself, as I mentioned, is velvety, and it is also so nicely cooling and soothing. I cannot stop saying only good things about this cream, because it is genuinely good and has proven itself with me. The tube is also very handy, soft and dispenses the product well :) - Wiktoria, Katowice

Nourishing body lotion Saffron

A light, even slightly runny lotion with a citrus-oriental scent of essential oils of mandarin, lemongrass, lavender, rosewood and patchouli, closed in an elegant 160 ml glass jar. Full of natural, nourishing oils packed with vitamins - safflower, sea buckthorn, peach kernel, sweet almond and raspberry seed... Enriched with a composition of ten exotic, antioxidant-rich extracts, vitamin E and propanediol for effective skin regeneration. It spreads easily, absorbs quickly and leaves no noticeable film on the surface of the skin, while nourishing perfectly, moisturising effectively and making the skin smooth and elastic. What more could you want?

★★★★★ Wonderful in every respect! I have never had such a good body lotion. Above all it is not sticky, it moisturises just right, and on top of that it soothes itching or burning of the skin. - Joanna, Poznań

★★★★★ I ordered the saffron body lotion for the first time, but I already know it will not be the last. It spreads wonderfully, absorbs quickly, the skin is delicate and moisturised, and the scent is incredible. - Izabela, Gniezno

★★★★★ An absolutely brilliant lotion - not too light, not too heavy and with a wonderful, long-lasting scent. I definitely recommend it! - Marta, Jaworzno

★★★★★ What is this marvel?! No questions :) it absorbs in a flash, it does not leave the layer that annoys me, it is efficient, it smells beautiful, and best of all the skin is soft and moisturised. And genuinely so. After washing, the skin is still soft and moisturised. - Monika, Warsaw

Daily 3-in-1 lotion for face, body and hands

This is an economical option for the whole family (children from the age of 3 too!), served in a handy pump bottle of as much as 500 ml. Its light consistency and the scent of tropical mango, pineapple and papaya (which long after the holidays still brings back memories of sunshine, fresh fruit and ice cream eaten by the ton...) mean that even the most reluctant little ones happily let themselves be creamed. The lotion effectively moisturises, nourishes, softens and smooths, and is genuinely efficient! We recommend it especially to those of you who value multifunctionality and ease of use.

Regenerating stick balms

Loved both by us and by you in the autumn and winter season as a rescue product for hands chapped by the cold and for cheeks freezing on the ski slopes, at the end of the summer season they work perfectly in the care of feet irritated by sand, with particular attention to cracked heels. We love keeping them by our beds and using them already under the duvet, relieved that foot care in this form requires neither dirty hands nor, even worse, getting out of bed to wash them and awkwardly crossing the flat on already creamed feet ;) There are as many as four different scent versions to choose from - sweet Plum, gingerbread-like Chococinnamon and fruity, vegan (!) Banana, 75 grams each!

Nourishing body lotion bar Saffron

This little yellow round bar weighing 75 grams combines the virtues of the saffron lotion with those of the regenerating stick, and all of it in a less-waste form, without plastic packaging and with a slightly larger application surface - just right for caring for larger areas of skin all over the body. The ideal choice for people who are still on the move after the holidays and need a light, handy product... As well as for those who prefer the citrus-oriental notes of natural essential oils to sweet aromas.

Whichever of them you choose for yourself, each will effectively take care of your skin after summer and prepare it for the equally demanding autumn and winter season. And to finish, allow us to remind you that the skin should also be diligently moisturised from within! Hands up, who has already drunk their daily portion of water today? :)