Facial skin care at home
Beautiful and healthy facial skin requires proper care. In order for age-related changes to occur gradually and slowly, you will need to follow daily recommendations for facial skin care at home:
Skin care is important
- Individual selection of cosmetics based on skin type and age. If you cannot decide on your own which decorative products and cosmetics to buy, then you can contact a cosmetologist who will competently select the necessary facial care products;
- It is necessary to maintain consistency in the use of cosmetics. Cleanse your skin every morning and evening using gels or foam cleansers. After applying toner without alcohol, then cream or serum. Always remove makeup before going to bed with special liquids;
- Apply cosmetics correctly. Creams and serums should be applied to a damp face so that the product is better absorbed. Apply moisturizing cosmetics to the face and neck with light massage movements. Do not apply several layers of foundation, as it closes all the pores and the skin does not breathe, quickly becomes clogged and dirty. You can even out the tone with light mattifying creams and powder.
On a note. The quality of the cosmetics used affects the condition of the skin. Therefore, you should give preference to proven and good means. If rashes or irritation appear after using a cleansing gel or cream, it must be changed.
In addition to the basic rules for using cosmetics, the key to beautiful skin are:
- Healthy lifestyle;
- Proper nutrition;
- Fresh air;
- Gymnastics for the face;
- No bad habits (smoking, alcohol);
- Condition of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Evening out complexion using cosmetic procedures
No, not the advertised BB-glow. By the way, the procedure is just a marketing ploy. At first the effect is really visible.
A couple of months pass and the skin color may acquire a gray or even greenish tint.
Let's talk about methods that actually work, and, most importantly, with a positive outcome.
Cryomassage
What to do if you have an uneven complexion with redness - go for an ice massage. Or rather, liquid nitrogen. Although both are cold. Low temperatures eliminate acne, wrinkles and age spots, and also tighten pores. And without chemicals.
In general, get into the habit of wiping your face with an ice cube every morning.
A. You will wake up instantly.
B. Skin tone and elasticity will increase, wrinkles will smooth out. And you no longer have to type “even complexion cosmetology” into a search engine.
It is carried out using injections or laser. The procedure is based on hyaluronic acid. The component retains moisture in the dermis, due to which an even tone is achieved. Moisturizing, elasticity and antiage effect included.
There are many varieties - from diamond to light chemical. In the case of the first peeling, the skin is thoroughly exfoliated using attachments sprayed with diamond chips, while in the second peeling, the skin is exfoliated using a chemical burn. It just sounds scary. Light chemical peeling affects only the upper layers of the epidermis and the skin quickly recovers. Even despite such aggressive influence.
Just check out the contraindications. And it’s better to sign up for a salon.
Characteristics of ideal skin
On a note. The condition of the skin of the face can be used to judge a woman's health. Age-related and hormonal changes significantly affect the appearance of the face.
How to make your skin perfect
There are 3 main types of skin:
- Normal. Rare skin type. Characterized by smooth, elastic, firm skin with a pinkish tint. Thanks to proper blood supply and optimal chemical composition, the skin rarely experiences peeling, redness, and the aging process begins later;
- Combined. This type occurs in most women. The skin may look healthy, but from time to time certain areas are subject to rashes and increased oiliness. Acne and blackheads often form on the nose, near the mouth and on the forehead;
- Dry. Skin manifests itself differently at every age. At a young age, it is smooth and delicate in appearance, but the first wrinkles form on it first. Dry skin becomes dull and pale over time due to loss of tone and elasticity. After washing, there is a feeling of tightness; after drying, peeling is noticeable in some areas. Dry skin is considered hypersensitive;
- Fat. The skin type occurs in young people during hormonal fluctuations and in adults with problems with the digestive, endocrine and nervous systems. Due to disruption of the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands, increased secretion of sebum occurs. Blackheads, enlarged pores and intense shine are noted all over the face.
On a note. To properly care for your face, you need to determine your skin type and choose the right cosmetics.
Signs of ideal skin:
Normal facial skin type
- Even tone and complexion;
- The skin is elastic and radiant;
- Smooth skin without cracks or roughness;
- Elastic - the ability of the skin to recover to its original position after eliminating the impact that caused folds or wrinkles;
- No defects (acne, blackheads, pigmentation, peeling, redness, enlarged pores, oily sheen, scars).
On a note. Teenagers often get acne. This is due to hormonal changes. The process is natural, but you need to monitor the condition of the skin. Masks made from apple cider vinegar have an excellent healing effect.
What is the problem
The skin may be without obvious acne or inflammation, but up close you will notice an uneven texture and small bumps that spoil the whole look. Dermatologist Samantha Bunting is sure that acne has nothing to do with it - you yourself are ruining the quality of your skin by choosing the wrong products. “This is the most common scenario that I see in the clinic almost every day,” says Samantha, “the pores are clogged because the girl used the wrong products. Moreover, most often the ones who spoil their skin are those who adore the beauty industry: they use a lot of cleansing balms, comedogenic oils and long-lasting foundations in pursuit of the glass skin trend - ideal radiant skin.”
How to make your face smooth and clear
How to make your face perfect at home
On a note. Regular and proper facial care will make the skin smooth, clean, and velvety.
Instructions for skin care at home:
- Choose a cleanser. You can choose gels or foams to suit your skin type or choose for sensitive skin. The product should be soft;
- Cleanse your face twice a day. In the morning and evening you need to wash your face using special products. If your skin quickly becomes oily during the day, you can wipe it with a toner or wash your face with cool water;
- Use only clean towels. After washing, you can dry your skin with a paper towel or cotton pad. Maintaining hygiene will avoid redness and irritation on the skin;
- Apply moisturizing or nourishing creams. In summer and winter, the set of creams should be different. During periods of active sun, it is necessary to use creams with SPF of 15 or higher (sunscreen). In winter, preference is given to nourishing and oily products to protect the skin from frost and wind.
- Do peeling. After using scrubs and peeling, the skin becomes cleaner and smoother. The cleansing procedure with these products should be carried out no more than once a week. If your skin has acne, then the scrub may worsen the skin condition. After peeling, be sure to apply moisturizers;
- Make masks. Nourishing, lifting, toning masks help skin cells regenerate. It is recommended to do masks in the evening before going to bed. It is allowed to carry out the procedure 1-2 times a week. You can use store-bought fabric masks, clay, or make them yourself.
Homemade face mask recipes:
Face masks
- Olive oil, potatoes, parsley. Prepare mashed potatoes, finely chop the parsley. Place 1 tablespoon of puree, a teaspoon of parsley and the same amount of olive oil into a bowl. Mix everything until smooth. Apply the mask to the area around the eyes and leave for 15 minutes. To get a positive result, you should make a mask every 2 days for a month;
- Honey, lemon. Melt a tablespoon of honey in a water bath, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Take clean gauze and soak it in the honey-lemon mixture. Apply gauze to your face and wait 20 minutes. This will even out the tone and make the skin smooth;
- Egg. Beat one egg white until foam forms, apply to the face, wait until the mask dries. Afterwards, rinse it off with warm water. Protein has a tightening effect.
Homemade vitamin masks are natural, safe for health, do not take much time to prepare and do not require serious material costs, but with constant use they give good results.
Interesting. A girl or guy will be able to achieve the desired result with an integrated approach to skin cleansing and care.
Recommendations
It is easier to prevent health problems than to treat them. This also applies to facial skin. General recommendations on how to prevent skin problems that lead to unevenness and roughness:
- Cleanse your face daily after applying cosmetics. Don't leave makeup on overnight. This clogs the pores, blocks the access of oxygen, which leads to the appearance of pimples and blackheads. Advice: use special cleansers .
- Protect. After cleansing, treat the skin with a special product that restores pH. Advice: use cosmetic toners.
- Apply cream. Under the influence of aggressive environmental conditions, the skin loses moisture and beneficial components. You can replenish them with moisturizing and nourishing creams. Advice: choose a cream according to your skin type .
- Do not overdry. Many girls manically get rid of the slightest shine on their face with the help of special cosmetics, powder, and correctors. With such manipulations, the skin loses not only sebum, but also moisture. As a result, it takes on an unhealthy appearance.
Advice from experienced cosmetologists
How to quickly tighten your facial skin at home
Professional cosmetologists believe that the main rule for facial care is regularity. In order to have clean and healthy skin, it is not necessary to constantly visit beauty salons and undergo expensive procedures. Tips from cosmetologists on how to make your face clean and smooth at home:
- We must give up junk food. A balanced diet will have a positive effect on your face and, as a bonus, will make your figure slimmer;
- Mineral water can be used to tone the skin. If your skin is oily, it is recommended to wipe it with mineral ice cubes daily;
- Every day, self-massage your face while applying the cream for 5 minutes. This will protect the skin from wrinkles;
- Lead a healthy lifestyle and avoid stressful situations.
On a note. Simple recommendations and following simple rules for facial skin care at home will always allow you to look beautiful and well-groomed, even without decorative cosmetics. An active lifestyle, proper nutrition, and adherence to daily rituals will allow you to look younger than your age for a long time.
What procedures to do
Samantha Bunting advises supplementing proper home care with a procedure from a cosmetologist - microneedling, during which a mesoscooter with thin needles will be passed over your face. It just sounds scary: the punctures are microscopic, so you won’t even feel them, and the small marks from the needles will completely disappear the next day. But even after one procedure, you will notice that the skin texture has improved, and enlarged pores have become visually less noticeable.
We figured out how to even out the complexion, working not only with foundation.
Professional care (6 procedures)
A professional cosmetologist can best tell you how to remove acne marks from your face. Only salon procedures can really quickly and effectively eliminate all the consequences of acne.
It is impossible to restore scarred skin at home. At home, you can only improve the situation, but completely getting rid of these formations is possible only by using the methods of modern aesthetic cosmetology and plastic surgery.
In salon conditions, the following procedures are carried out to combat acne marks:
- Chemical peeling. This procedure allows not only to remove dead skin particles, but also to restore the natural complexion, including after scar changes. This procedure should be carried out by an experienced cosmetologist who has completed specialized courses in working with appropriate drugs. To eliminate age spots, you will need to undergo a course of 2-3 procedures. Small scars can be removed after 4-5 sessions. The interval between procedures must be at least 14 days.
- Microdermabrasion. Just like chemical peeling, it allows you to remove keratinized particles of the upper layer of the epidermis and restore facial tone. The procedure involves mechanical cleaning, so it is not suitable for thin and sensitive skin. A special device removes the top layer of the epidermis. A decrease in the number of pigment spots is observed after the second procedure. You can get rid of minor scar changes in 5 sessions. The interval between procedures is 14-21 days.
- Cryomassage of the face. This rather pleasant procedure not only refreshes the skin and gives it a rested look, but also helps reduce the intensity of the appearance of age spots. After 2-3 procedures their number decreases. And after 5-7 sessions, you can notice the restoration of an even skin tone and natural complexion.
- The use of hyaluronic acid and plasma lifting. The introduction of these substances allows not only to restore the natural complexion, but also to perform contouring. The advantage of these methods is the ability to eliminate scars that form after acne.
- Using a laser. Modern medicine offers laser removal of age spots and scars. This procedure has a minimum number of contraindications and can be used not only for the face, but also for other parts of the body.
- Open surgical plastic surgery. Used to remove deep scars that cannot be eliminated by other methods. In this case, an excision is made within the healthy tissue, after which a cosmetic suture is applied. The facial area is intensively supplied with blood, so within two weeks the scar site will have smooth skin and no traces of surgical intervention will remain.
Cosmetologists recommend starting the fight against facial skin changes with the least invasive methods, such as peeling and cleansing. And only if they are ineffective, move on to surgical methods of treatment.
You can fill scars with filler (hyaluronic acid filler). But the effect is temporary, after a while it is worth repeating the procedure. This could be Bellafill. The result lasts up to 4-5 years.
Plastic surgeon Brian Windle
What are the consequences of acne?
Before you declare a fight against unsightly manifestations, you should know what the consequences of pimples, rashes and acne look like on the skin. In appearance they are divided into 3 types:
- Pits (atrophic formations)
- Scars (hypertrophic manifestations)
- Keloid formations (scars)
If you notice an unsightly mark on your face, it is best to immediately begin removing it. The longer a scar remains on the body, the more difficult it is to get rid of it. You should choose specialized cosmetics only after consulting a dermatologist and cosmetologist (or at least one of these specialists), and you can use natural home remedies yourself.
Other secrets
To answer the question of how to make your face thin, you need to figure out how to properly sculpt your face. You can immediately buy all the products you need to create skillful makeup, or first try replacing them with eye shadow. Other important points - when narrowing the face, highlight either the eyes or the lips; the lines of the lips and eyebrows cannot be rounded. Foundation, blush, powder should only be matte. Happy experiments!