Every representative of the beautiful half of mankind dream about, so her face looked fresh and glowing and remained so, how is it possible. But, unfortunately, nature is arranged so, that over the years, the skin loses its charm, loses its firmness and elasticity, is covered with wrinkles, becomes flabby and dull. And it is not only in the natural processes of aging, which, as is well known, it is inevitable, but also in the fact that the person is the most unprotected and vulnerable part of the human body. It always remains open, and therefore are constantly exposed to various negative factors. On the skin of the face have the effect of, and changes in temperature and adverse atmospheric phenomena and chemical substances contained in cosmetics. In addition, the condition of the skin sheets to reflect the internal problems of the body (lack of vitamins, diseases of various organs and systems). This is the reason, why is facial skin needs comprehensive care.
Oddly enough, but not every lady knows how to properly care for the face. For many skin care is limited to daily washing and applying the cream, however for the preservation of her youth and beauty this list of procedures is not enough. So, what is a comprehensive skin care, what phase it is and how to perform it correctly at home?
Comprehensive care: the definition of the type of skin
Learn how to properly care for the skin of the face and competently to choose cosmetic means, it is necessary to know its type and correct it function. For this can either be to consult with a beautician, or trying to figure out whether their dermis to do this or another type of independently, with a focus on described below are the specifications:
- Dry skin — very thin, delicate, as usual, has a matte surface and small pores. In his youth this derma looks very attractive and practically does not cause difficulties, their owner. But after 30 years of often manifested bad qualities arise from the bearing flaking and irritation. Skin of dry type is very receptive to external influences and prone to premature aging, therefore, is in the care of her is the most important thing — regularly to provide protection from the negative factors and sufficient hydration.
- Oily skin — a dense, porous. Quickly loses freshness after washing, often inflamed, sometimes flakes. For her it is characterized by excessive activity of sebaceous glands, which to a certain extent governed by sex hormones (the higher their level, the more the secrets to produce gland). With age, the level of hormones in the body decreases, and therefore the study of sebum usually returns to normal. Unlike the dry, the derma long ages, maintains the smoothness and elasticity of up to 35-40 years. The skin is oily skin type needs regular cleansing and moisture, because in case of insufficient amount of moisture in the cells of glands exocrine begin to work even harder, and metabolic processes, on the contrary, slows down. In the result, the dermis loses the ability to function normally and interact with the environment.
- Normal skin is smooth, clean, matte, contains a sufficient amount of fat and moisture, has increased sensitivity and is not prone to irritation, peeling and inflammation. This type of dermis does not deliver its owner serious problems, but it is the same as the other types, needs full care, which should include a regular cleansing, nutrition and hydration.
- The combined (mixed) skin has a heterogeneous structure and coloring, which combines the 2 types of dermis: dry (or normal) in the area of the cheeks and around the eyes and oily in the T-zone. On the fatty places has a tendency to the formation of comedones and acne, and dry — to the chagrin, peeling and premature formation of wrinkles. Care of dermis mixed type requires a lot of effort. Here it is necessary to correctly define the problem areas and find for each of them the make-up in accordance with the available problems. In addition to systematic home care, is in the combination of the facial skin needs regular implementation of the cosmetic beauty treatments.
- Sensitive skin contains very little pigment, weakly expressed in the stratum corneum, its glands secrete an insufficient amount of fat. This derma is characterized by excessive response to the impact of any adverse factors, it is prone to irritation, redness and peeling. Skin care, which has increased sensitivity, should be so gentle and careful.
If you have trouble with the definition of your skin type, perform a simple test. Clean your face using the tools to wash with a neutral pH (you can use the usual children's soap). Approximately 2 hours to attach to the skin (in the T-zone), a soft paper towel and after a few seconds to evaluate the result. If the paper remained spots of fat, then your derma refers to the fat or the combined type (in the second case, you can bother not only the sebaceous shine on the forehead, cheeks and the wings of the nose, but also feel the grip of the other parts of the face). If the napkin is clean — you majitelth dry skin, and the presence of barely noticeable traces is indicative of the needs of your dermis to the normal type.
The basic steps in the comprehensive care of facial skin
Skin care products of any type must necessarily involve several stages.
Cleansing
During the day the skin accumulating particles of dust and dirt, accumulate toxic substances from the environment and secret, secreted by the sebaceous glands. Here it is possible to add decorative cosmetics (sugar, cream foundation), which clogs the pores and prevents the normal respiration of cells. To remove it all, it is necessary to use special means, selected in accordance with the type of skin. So, for dry and normal skin will suit foam washing, which do not contain alkalis (this contributes to the disruption of the acidic environment of the epidermis), or baby soap. Fatty diminishing extent, into the dermis it is recommended to clean using make-up, which is composed of components that reduce the production of sebum. With the availability of the signs of aging, it is advisable after washing carry out the contrasting rinse the face, alternately hot and cold water. This will improve the tone of skin and the small capillaries and smooth out small wrinkles.
Equally important for preserving the beauty of the skin is a deep cleaning, design flaking (peeling) of keratinized scales of the epithelium and removal of the sebaceous plugs. Thanks to the deep cleaning improves the blood circulation of the skin, accelerated metabolic processes and normal cellular respiration. Flaking in home conditions is carried out using the scrub. Owners of dry and sensitive dermis to carry out these procedures should be no more than 1 times a week, normal — 1-2 times, and for those whose skin has a tendency to an increased greasiness, peels can be done 2-3 times per seven-day period. Before peeling, you need to steam your face and gently blot with a towel. The drug must apply with circular movements massage, and after 5-7 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water. Peeling for different types of skin is possible if you want to cook it yourself, using as the foundation of any cosmetic oils (pre-heated on a water bath), honey or cream, such as abrasives — salt, sugar, crushed coffee beans, crushed cores or shells of nuts. In the presence of extensive foci of inflammation and spider veins peeling is contraindicated.
Food
For the normal functioning of the skin and long-term preservation of its youth, it is necessary to ensure her regular food. Because the bulk of the nutrients entering the body with food, first of all need to clean up your diet to include adequate amounts of vital trace elements and vitamins. In the off-season, it is recommended to carry out preventive tricks to vitamin preparations and to eat the most fresh herbs, vegetables and fruits. As for the external power supply to the dermis here they come to the aid of special creams, serums and masks on the face, which is to be applied on a thoroughly cleansed, soft, light movements. Surplus cosmetics after a lapse of 5-10 minutes is necessary to remove the napkin, to prevent clogged pores and prevent the appearance of comedones (blackheads). In the care of problematic dermis, prone to inflammation and irritation, it is necessary to use the funds, which contain components, which have antiseptic properties.
In addition to the serums and creams are recommended to systematically (about twice a week) to make nutritious masks for the face. They can be purchased in the store, or cook for yourself. In the second case, it is necessary to use products that have nourishing properties, the cream, sour cream, egg yolks, honey, vegetable oil, fruit. The composition of the mask should be chosen depending on the type of skin and desired effect. If you have oily skin, add to the beauty of the mixture drying of the components (lemon and berry juice, apple cider vinegar, blue, or green clay). Dairy products are in this case, you must have a minimum percentage of fat. The owners of the dermis dry and normal types need to use of moisturizing ingredients (fatty sour cream, cream, pickle juice, sweet fruit). All the masks, it is necessary to apply on pre-cleansed for 20-40 minutes and then wash off with lukewarm water. After the procedure, you can wipe the face with ice and lubricate the skin cream, designed for daily use.
Rejuvenation
At the age of 25-30 years, with many women appear the first wrinkles, pigment spots and other signs of weakness of the skin. Slow down the process of aging and the removal of available cosmetic defects, it is necessary to regularly carry out anti-aging treatments. This can be a special gymnastics for the person, spot, classic or shiatsu massages. In addition, it is necessary to use special cosmetics, which contains hyaluronic acid, collagen, antioxidants and other ingredients that help to maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin. Restorative means must be chosen in accordance with your age.
General recommendations for the care of facial skin at home
To care for your skin at home is not difficult and, to some extent, even pleasant, but for that all your efforts were not in vain, it is necessary to follow a few simple rules:
- Try not to wash is not ordinary tap water, but filtered, mineral or defend. Tap water contains many impurities, which will greatly dry skin, disrupt the work of the sebaceous glands and contribute to the reduction of local immunity.
- Wiping his face with a towel, not RUB your skin, not to hurt him, and not cause irritation. Use soft towels made from natural fibers and do not forget to wash every day, or replace the other.
- Before to buy something, or otherwise caring resource for those, carefully read the information listed on the label, where is listed the composition of cosmetics and her label. Pick up creams, lotions, masks and other cosmetic preparations in accordance with your skin type and age.
- Use the creams for day and night care in his time. The fact is that each of these tools performs a specific function, for example, daily cosmetics is designed for the protection of the skin sheets during the activity of man, and night — for active nutrition the dermis in a period of rest.
- Do not forget to pay special attention to the care of centuries, and the delicate skin around the eyes. For these zones it is necessary to buy a special agent (cream, gel, serum), which has a refreshing and cooling effect, moisturizes the declining extent into the dermis and removes dark circles and puffiness under the eyes.
- After a night's sleep, do exercises for the face. Thanks to her, you will be able to maintain a normal skin tone, in the fight with the shallow-aging. After exercise is recommended to wipe the skin with ice for the determination of effect.
- Definitely rinse the decorative make-up before going to bed, because the particles clog the pores and hinder the normal breathing of cells. Make-up remover perform better using a special lotion or tonic.
- Do not use the same lines who take care of funds throughout the year — for every season it is necessary to apply different make-up. In the cold season, it is necessary to get fatty creams have a thick consistency, and in the warm — light, have the ability to quickly soak into the skin. In the period of high solar activity it is necessary before going out apply on face make-up, which contains UV filters that protect the skin veil from uv rays and help prevent the appearance of pigment spots.
- Make your skin as long as possible to stay young, fresh and beautiful, follow the diet and stick to a healthy lifestyle — get rid of bad habits, spend as much time in the fresh air, give not less than 8 hours of night sleep, is engaged in the sport.
Where exactly perform all of the above recommendations and competently perform comprehensive care of the skin of the face, then it will have a healthy, smooth and velvety without regard to its type and age. In the presence of any cosmetic problems, try to immediately perform the treatment of skin sheets, preferably with the assistance of an expert who will be able to determine the causes of the deterioration of the skin condition and will recommend the optimal ways of their elimination.