The main problems of young skin and methods for solving them
First, let's list the main problems that young skin most often encounters:
- high skin sensitivity and general hormonal changes throughout the body contribute to excessive sebum secretion, consequently, the frequent appearance of rashes, skin irritation and acne;
- the skin can easily be spoiled by the indiscriminate and excessive use of cosmetics that are not suitable for age and composition;
- has an adverse effect on young skin and too much tanning.
Pay for quality, not for name
When choosing cosmetics, pay attention not to the brand name and packaging design, but to the composition of the products. High-quality cosmetics should not contain hazardous substances or prohibited components. It is advisable to purchase care products in a specialized store or pharmacy. At points of sale located in markets, stalls and basements, the storage conditions for cosmetics are often not observed, which means that the cream or lotion you buy may turn out to be not only unhealthy for the skin, but also really dangerous.
Tips for caring for young skin
Since young skin is often oily and prone to acne, it is recommended to gently cleanse the face once a week with peeling creams or scrubs that contain soft abrasive materials. But, if there are pustules on the face, such cleaning is contraindicated.
Peeling creams with a low content of fruit acids: malic, citric, work well on young skin.
Natural cleansing masks made from yeast, vegetables, fruits, honey, oatmeal, egg yolk, olive oil, and herbal infusions are very suitable. Egg white is a very good cleanser.
Do not wipe your face with alcohol-containing lotions, as they dry out the skin and provide rather mediocre relief from acne.
Regular use of the scrub gives excellent results
UV protection
Young skin is very sensitive to the sun's rays and therefore it is necessary to protect it with special moisturizers with UV filters. Ultraviolet radiation is one of the main causes of premature aging of the dermis. The ability of the young dermis to heal itself should be preserved for as long as possible, so it is important to regularly use sunscreen.
To moisturize the skin, it is advisable to use light hydrating creams
When choosing cosmetics, you need to follow one rule: rejuvenation cosmetics are contraindicated for young skin, they can only do harm!
Young dermis, like any other, needs to be protected from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. To do this, you need to purchase a sunscreen with an optimal level of SPF filter in the composition. And young girls who are fond of solariums and excessive exposure to the sun should know that such a hobby leads to the early appearance of wrinkles.
Therefore, when you go to take a UV bath, be sure to protect your skin with cream, so you will receive a protective barrier against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays
How to tighten pores on your face
To narrow enlarged pores, extracts contained in plants are excellent - tannin - calamus, white willow, birch, beech, witch hazel, laurel, myrtle, sage, eucalyptus, black currant leaves. By the way, many of these extracts also have antiseptic effects against acne and comedones.
If comedones do appear, you need to use special products, such as isoretinol, azelaic acid. They normalize keratinocyte differentiation and have a keratinolytic effect.
The best way to get rid of comedones is regular facial cleansing by a cosmetologist and professional peeling with fruit acids.
In case of severe inflammation, specialized medical care from a dermatologist is required, who can prescribe antibacterial therapy.
Attention! If your skin problems are not resolved within 2 weeks, you should definitely consult a specialist doctor.
However, don’t be upset if you don’t have money for expensive procedures or cosmetics: inexpensive blue clay also cleanses pores well.
Many girls claim that clay copes with the problem better than special masks from famous brands
Video - How to narrow enlarged pores on the face
Facial skin care up to 25 years
Facial care for people under 25 must be properly organized. Unfortunately, many girls, with their characteristic youthful maximalism, do not pay any attention to caring for their dermis. Apparently believing that youth itself compensates for the lack of care. Another category of young women, on the contrary, cares for their skin with excessive zeal, trying to apply as many cosmetics as possible. Both approaches are fundamentally wrong. Proper care for young skin is based on several basic principles described below.
Sunscreens for the face
Cosmetologists say that the main secret of young skin is sun protection. Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, the dermis loses elasticity, becomes covered with pigment spots, and lacks moisture. Sunscreen for the face neutralizes the effects of UV radiation, nourishes the epidermis and prevents photoaging. Cosmetics of this type are presented on the market with all kinds of lotions, cooling gels, emulsions, and elixirs.
It is advisable to apply sunscreen 15-20 minutes before going outside. Face creams, which are aimed at preventing the effects of UV rays, usually have tonic, nourishing and softening properties. Cosmetologists recommend using them not only on the beach, but also during city walks.
Principles of proper daily care for young skin
Daily care for any skin is based on the following principles - cleansing, nutrition, moisturizing and protection. You are still young and beautiful, so you do not need products that “give a healthy look,” smooth out wrinkles, tighten, and generally are intended for any drastic changes in appearance.
Your task is to preserve the freshness and elasticity that nature gives
When assessing the need for a particular product, life hack, or procedure, ask yourself the question: does it preserve or change? If the latter, then put it off for 10 years, no less. You should not use cosmetics that are not suitable for your age. Each age group of women has its own skin characteristics. Accordingly, their care should be different. Young girls are not recommended to use creams intended for women over 25 years of age. In other words, down with the care products of mothers, older sisters and girlfriends.
Constant hydration inside and out
Hydration is the mantra you should now wake up and go through life with. Humidification 24/7. The first visual age-related changes are associated precisely with the fact that the skin loses moisture. We cannot cancel this process, but it is quite possible to slow it down. You should have products with hyaluronic acid and other moisturizing ingredients on your dressing table, and a mist spray in your purse. And always remember to maintain water-salt balance. Those who are especially absent-minded and busy will benefit from smartphone reminders or special applications (iOS, Android). And to monitor the water content in the body, you can purchase a home body composition analyzer.
Daily water consumption should be at least 1.5 liters
Accurately determine your skin type
During this age period, it may undergo changes, becoming drier or, on the contrary, oily. A cosmetologist will help you find out if you belong to a certain skin type. You need to choose cosmetics strictly in accordance with the derma type of each woman.
When caring for your skin at 24 years old and at a much older age, it is worth learning one axiom - absolutely ALL skin care products should be selected taking into account your skin type
Hands off your face
Your beauty resists such powerful forces as time, gravity, poor ecology and other negative external factors, so there is no need to complicate its task and destroy the health of your skin with your own hands.
Remember the last time you touched your face - you propped your chin with your palm or scratched your nose... And before that you were holding a smartphone, or a car steering wheel, or... you never know. The main thing is that you transferred dirt to your face. Or maybe you also sleep on your stomach?
During the time of carefree youth, girls rarely think about the possible consequences of their lifestyle on the future condition of their skin. As a result, by the age of 30, the dermis may not look as wonderful as we would like.
Therefore, starting from the age of 18, it is worth considering a few practical tips:
- It is strictly forbidden to squeeze pimples. This can lead to the formation of wounds and subsequently scars.
- Stop yourself from touching your face unnecessarily.
- Do not rub your eyes even with clean hands - you can injure the skin of your eyelids.
- Buy silk pillowcases and change them 1-2 times a week - they are more gentle on your face than cotton or satin.
- After washing, lightly pat your face dry with a towel without rubbing your face.
- Develop the habit of holding the telephone receiver away from your face.
- Any mechanical manipulation of the skin should be carried out by a cosmetologist or you yourself, but only after consultation with a dermatologist and in accordance with his recommendations.
Squeezing anything on your face is strictly prohibited!
Down with bad habits
Bad habits are called that way because they damage our health. And since the skin quickly reacts to problems in the body, our beauty also suffers from addictions. After 25 years, you are already an accomplished person, you don’t need to harm yourself for teenage “reasons” (to look cool, to fit into the company, etc.), so you can relax and do only what will benefit you personally.
You shouldn’t start a new life on Monday - few people are able to make a sharp 180-degree turn, and such attempts often lead to failure. Start small. For example, if you are used to staying up all night and want to normalize your sleep pattern, first learn to go to bed at the same time, even if it is 2:30, make sure you don’t stay up until 2:35. Once you get used to the discipline, you can move your bedtime earlier. You can find many techniques on the Internet to combat bad habits - choose the one that suits you.
Regular exercise has a positive effect on facial skin
Proper nutrition and good sleep
Proper nutrition is the key to beautiful skin . Everyone knows about the positive effects of vitamins and minerals in healthy foods. And semi-finished products and fast food can ruin the stomach and, as a result, worsen the condition of the dermis.
Pay attention to quality sleep. Midnight walks and lack of sleep have a less noticeable effect on the young dermis than on the more mature one. In addition, you should carefully monitor your posture during sleep. You should not often sleep on your stomach with your face buried in the pillow. This can trigger the appearance of early wrinkles.
However, you need to provide your body and skin with proper rest.
Mandatory facial cleansing
Cleansing is the basis; without the cleansing stage, all subsequent and previous manipulations with the skin are meaningless. If you are actively experimenting with decorative cosmetics, then you cannot do without a micellar product.
Carefully read the composition of cleansing cosmetics - exclude alcohol-based products from your arsenal. Whether you're doing a multi-step cleanse or a quick wash, one thing remains the same: never go to bed without taking off your makeup. And, of course, the effectiveness of care will be higher if a doctor helps you choose a care program - with the current variety of means and their forms, it’s not surprising to make a mistake.
Various scrubs, peelings and masks are considered additional products in the care of young facial skin. Such cosmetic products will allow you to more thoroughly cleanse your facial skin and make it healthier and more radiant.
Facial cleansing, if necessary, is recommended for all skin types, including teenage and young skin. The procedure is considered safe and usually does not have any contraindications. The dermis can be cleansed either mechanically (using your hands) or using ultrasonic devices.
The cleansing process can be called “full” only after washing your face with gel or foam. They wash away makeup residues dissolved by the micellar solution from the surface of the skin. By the way, we have repeatedly emphasized that these products are not mutually exclusive, but complementary.
Proper cleansing depends on your skin type. Dry skin is cleansed with milk for dry dermis; oily or normal skin is cleansed with foams or gels for washing. Make sure that lotions do not contain alcohol, as it greatly dries out young facial skin.
Proper washing
This process has something in common with the previous point, but we want to focus on it and highlight it separately. For washing, it is important to use foam, mousse or facial gels. Ready-made cosmetic products, herbal decoctions and even mineral water are suitable as a tonic.
It is better to choose a daytime protective cream in the form of an emulsion or gel. By the way, these same products are perfect if a girl feels dry dermis in the evening. There is no need to use a special night cream at this age.
Facial skin care before and a little after 20 years involves the use of cleansers, toners and moisturizers
Selection of only high-quality cosmetics
Be careful with everything your skin comes into contact with, especially cosmetics. As a rule, makeup applied in the morning remains with us throughout the day, and all this time it affects the epidermis. Whether positive or negative depends on us:
- Buy cosmetics according to the principle “less is more.”
- For daily use, choose the lightest forms of foundation - fluid, loose powder, etc.
- Wash your makeup brushes and sponges weekly.
- Store cosmetics correctly and regularly check the expiration dates of all contents. Throw away expired products without regret - health is more valuable.
When selecting decorative cosmetics, it is very important to ensure that they are non-comedogenic. This property of the product is often indicated on the packaging.
There are cosmetics lines for young ladies. It is very good if you choose a certain line of cosmetics for yourself and use products exclusively from this series. Lotions, masks and creams will complement each other. Or you can use homemade masks from fresh fruits and vegetables.
After 20 years, you need to start using creams for the skin around the eyes. She is very gentle and, regardless of age, requires special attention and care.
Toning
Using a toner will provide you with an even and beautiful skin color. You can buy a facial toner at a cosmetics store, or you can make it yourself from natural ingredients.
Cucumber is an excellent tonic. To prepare a cucumber tonic, you need to cut it and pour half a glass of apple cider vinegar (for oily and normal skin) or vegetable oil (for dry skin). Let this mixture sit for a week and you can safely wipe your face with it instead of any store-bought toner. And if you add sour milk to cucumber, you will get an excellent bleaching agent.
Visiting a cosmetologist is mandatory
Many people unfairly believe that going to a cosmetologist is the lot of aging ladies who are struggling with wrinkles with all their might. However, it is not. Facial skin care at 20 years old can also include various salon procedures depending on the type of dermis and the presence or absence of problems with it . So, the most suitable caring procedures will be:
- Mesotherapy. It is considered another popular skin care procedure for young skin. It is the introduction of vitamins necessary for the dermis through subcutaneous injections. Mesotherapy improves blood circulation and promotes cell regeneration.
- Biorevitalization . This procedure is usually used in skin care after 25 years. But sometimes it can be prescribed for teenage skin problems that remain unresolved after the age of 18. Using injections, skin cells are saturated with hyaluronic acid.
At a young age, the biorevitalization procedure will help narrow pores and improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands
Expression wrinkles – the first wrinkles
The first wrinkles that appear on the face are facial wrinkles. And after 50 years, it’s easy to guess his character from a person’s face, because the most familiar emotion sticks to us like a mask. So it’s time to think about how you will be perceived in adulthood.
To “erase” unwanted facial expressions from your face, you can learn a relaxation technique that will help you cope with stress and relax your facial muscles. In addition, cultivate self-discipline - train yourself from time to time to listen to your feelings, whether there is a tense grimace frozen on your face. And... smile!
The more often and sincerely, the higher the likelihood that your friendly smile will stay with you for a long time.
What cosmetic products will you need?
The palette of skincare products for girls over 18 years of age should include the use of scrubs, peelings, and other things. By delicately cleansing the dermis, they remove keratinized particles from its surface.
Lovers of home care should pay attention to scrubs based on coffee, sugar, oatmeal, and sea salt. Young dermis allows the use of such substances for the cleansing process, unlike more mature skin, which will need milder products.
Peels and rolls
In addition to daily cleansing and toning, you should exfoliate with an exfoliating scrub at least once a week. It’s better to do this 2 times a week. Among the natural means at hand, coffee grounds from brewed coffee are suitable for these purposes. Mix it with a little olive oil and rub your face a little. You will get an excellent product that scrapes off the remnants of unnecessary skin.
An alternative scrubbing option is facial peeling. Its goal is not only to cleanse the dermis, but also to eliminate the remains of dead cells. It is important to remember that at seventeen years old and after 25 this procedure will be radically different. In principle, peeling is not recommended for 17-year-old girls - the skin reserves themselves will cope with the problem of cleansing. After 20 years, peelings can be used, but only gentle, superficial ones. The best option would be a periodic peeling procedure with fruit acids in the salon.
Peeling rolls are considered modern and convenient cleansers suitable for young dermis. They have a light gel or paste consistency. The product is applied to the face and after a few minutes is removed with massaging movements of the hands. Japanese and Korean peeling sheets are especially popular among modern women.
Along with the product, dead skin is removed from the face.
Cosmetic masks
Modern care cosmetics never cease to amaze with the abundance of products. Thus, fabric and application masks are replacing the usual face masks. Essentially, such masks are pieces of fabric treated with a special serum. They are considered much more effective than conventional ones, since they fit tightly to the surface of the skin, protecting it from exposure to air. This means they prevent the evaporation of beneficial substances in the composition.
Skin toning
Toning is a very important procedure for any skin type. Tonics completely cleanse the skin, refresh it and prepare it for moisturizing.
Soothing tonics are suitable for dry skin, moisturizing tonics for normal skin, and alcohol-free sebum-regulating tonics for oily skin. The skin needs to be toned daily, 2 times a day: morning and evening.
Video - Facial skin care at 18-25 years old
Improper care for young facial skin can trigger early aging processes. However, lack of care will also not have the best effect on the appearance of a young woman. Therefore, it is very important to learn how to properly care for your skin up to 25 years of age, without making fatal skincare mistakes. High-quality cosmetics in tandem with regular care will allow the skin to remain young and beautiful for a long time.
Reviews about popular creams
Women leave rather contradictory reviews about the same creams. It depends on the characteristics of the skin and the regularity of use. Some women speak well of Biocon creams, others like Clinic, PAYOT, ViShi, Nivea, Garnier or Clean Line. The main thing is to select a cosmetic product, taking into account the characteristics of the skin, its type, and age.
An important point remains the regularity of applying creams (night, day, protective). Even the use of baby cream or essential oils or Vaseline at a young age will have a positive effect on the condition of the skin after 20–30 years.
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