Cleansing toning moisturizing nutrition. Genetics, calmness and constant care: the cosmetologist reveals the secrets of beauty of the presenter Ekaterina Andreeva

The face is perhaps the main indicator of our health, mood, lifestyle and, most importantly, age. This business card every woman.

Of course, facial skin requires regular and systemic care. It should become a habit, like brushing your teeth daily, exercising, eating right.

After all, we understand that if we pump the press once every three weeks on occasion, then we are unlikely to achieve desired result. So it is with our face. They need to be dealt with, they need to be worked on. Proper facial skin care will bring worthy results: the skin will be young, healthy, radiant and always in good shape.

What is Proper Care? It is understood as the following sequence of actions: cleansing, toning, moisturizing, nourishing and protecting.

cleansing

The skin of our face is constantly exposed to destructive influences. environment. Airborne dust particles and harmful substances are easily captured by the fatty film of the skin. In the same way, the pores are clogged with the remnants of cosmetics that are not removed from the face in time. All this has a negative impact on the beauty and health of our skin. That is why it is so important to thoroughly cleanse the skin of the face. Moreover, cosmetologists recommend doing this twice a day: in the morning and in the evening.

Skin cleansing is best done with special cleansers. you: lotions, gels, foams for washing, which contain a small amount of alkali and include moisturizers, vitamins and plant extracts. They gently cleanse the skin of the face, prevent the destruction of the acid mantle and protect against harmful effects environment.

Our SELFIE Lab mask kits contain a tissue with a cleansing lotion in compartment No. 2, the formulation of which is our own development. It removes make-up well, deeply cleanses the skin of the face, which ensures better penetration of nutrients at the next stage - the application of a cosmetic mask. Each mask has its own formulation of cleansing lotion. It is important to note that our lotions include a number of active ingredients that have a rejuvenating effect on the skin already at the cleansing stage.

Toning

The next important step proper care behind the skin, after cleansing is toning. Its tasks: to soften the negative effects of cleansers, restore the pH of the skin and prepare it for next stage of care.

As a rule, when cleansing the face, the protective layer of the skin is violated. To restore the protective barrier - the hydrolipidic layer of the skin, helps tonic. It restores the normal acidity of the skin, improves blood microcirculation and provides oxygen access to the cells of the epidermis, thereby making our skin more elastic, fresh and smooth.

It is important to understand that tonics containing alcohol should not be used, since alcohol aggressively affects the skin and further leads to even stronger activation of the sebaceous glands.

Also, do not skip the toning step. If a cream is applied immediately after cleansing the skin, then the skin begins to react aggressively to nutrition and secrete sebum. This can lead to increased oiliness of the skin.

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Cleansing and toning

If you have skin problems - dryness, irritation, peeling, etc. - do not rush to buy another expensive cream, but first analyze your skin cleansing method. If you regularly destroy the protective lipid layer, and even apply toxic substances to the skin that damage cells and prevent them from restoring the protective mantle of the skin, then it becomes irritated, dry, and flaky. If you apply too fatty products, which do not cleanse the skin well enough, then it will be dull, “unclean”. Tonic that contains alcohol can dry out the skin, and those ingredients that do not completely evaporate from the skin, but remain on it, can cause allergic reactions and irritation.

On the contrary, proper skin cleansing can minimize the use of moisturizers and significantly reduce the need for color cosmetics. A reliable protective layer of the skin that prevents access to microbes and allergens and preserves moisture in the skin is the basis of healthy and beautiful skin, without which any effort to improve it appearance will be doomed to failure.

Washing with tap water and soap is tolerated only by young and oily skin. Tap water has a lot of irritants in it, and soap lowers the natural pH level, leading to dry and flaky skin. For face care, use "soft" soaps with the addition of cream or moisturizing ingredients - if you are already used to soap. If your skin (even oily or problematic) becomes dry and flaky after washing, try other cleansing methods.

Owners of delicate and sensitive - dry and normal - skin, as well as ladies of Balzac age, it is better to use special products - cleansing lotions, foam, gel and etc.

Foams for washing

The consistency of the foam for washing resembles liquid soap, in fact, these are synthetic detergents (surfactants - surfactants). Generally speaking, surfactants can be very harmful to the skin, especially those that penetrate well into it - lauryl sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, etc.). They give a thick foam, remove dirt well, but at the same time damage the lipid layer of the skin and living cells. Surfactants less harmful to the skin have now been created, such as laureth sulfates, derivatives coconut oil(cocamidopropyl betaines), non-ionic surfactants. Unfortunately to do detergent absolutely safe for the skin is impossible, since its purpose is to dissolve fat, and fat forms the basis of the skin's protective barrier. However, those surfactants that do not penetrate deep into the skin and are well washed off from it cause the least harm. Of course, at the same time they must also effectively remove dirt. Most often, this goal is achieved by combining several surfactants.

Foams often contain additional ingredients for skin care, such as plant extracts, vitamins, antioxidants, but often their amount is so small that they do not play any significant role and serve only to attract the attention of buyers.

Cleansing lotions - rinse-off

Cleansing lotions have become a very popular way to cleanse the skin. Unlike beauty lotions, which must be left on the skin, cleansing lotions are labeled "rinse-off." They do not contain surfactants, however, they are able to dissolve grease, effectively remove dirt and cosmetics.

The best lotions are easily washed off the skin with plain water (although some may leave a greasy film). As in foams, a variety of components can be added to them: polysaccharides, synthetic polymers, silicones, propylene glycol, proteins, vegetable oils, etc.

Cleansing creams

Creams designed to moisturize and cleanse the skin are called cleansing creams. They consist of water, mineral oil, waxes with various additives. The classic cleansing cream consists of beeswax, mineral oil and boric acid. Cleansing creams are mainly used to remove makeup from the face and are designed to care for dry skin.

cleansing oil

This is a mineral oil with the addition of vegetable oils. Softens well, but not suitable for people with oily skin. After its application, it is often necessary to wipe the skin of the face with a tonic.

Tonics - alcoholic and non-alcoholic

Tonics are liquids containing ethanol(alcohol tonics) or other alcohols and solvents (non-alcoholic tonics). In the past, when cold creams and cosmetic oils, tonics were needed to remove the oily film from the skin. It was believed that it helps to narrow the pores, improve skin tone. Now that there are cleansers that rinse off the skin without leaving a greasy residue, tonics have lost their meaning. Moreover, many doctors believe that rubbing the face with a cotton ball or ball can injure the skin. However, tonics can be useful after cleansing lotions, milks, or oils that leave a greasy film on the skin.

Many tonics contain exfoliating additives (glycolic, lactic, salicylic acids, fruit extracts), astringents (usually witch hazel extract) and other additives (aloe gel, plant extracts, antioxidants, vitamins). In tonics for dry skin, glycerin, allantoin, hyaluronic acid and other moisturizers. That is, tonics not only cleanse the skin, but also care for it.

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If you want your skin to be healthy, you must, and most importantly, take care of it daily. You have to get used to it, the way we used to brush our teeth!

In addition, a lot depends on the diet, on physical activity and also on whether you are getting enough sleep.

And if you really want your efforts to bear fruit, you must follow these rules:

Cleanse your skin in the morning and evening with products appropriate for your skin type.
Regularly visit a beautician after the age of twenty-five.
Learn to take care of your skin.
Avoid the sun.
No smoking.
Drink 8 glasses of water daily.
Do a face mask once a week.
Remember that methodical daily work brings excellent results.
Exercise daily.
Neglect of skin care is the main cause of premature aging.

Components of daily skin care for the face and neck.

Morning care.

Cleansing.

Regardless of your skin type, daily skin cleansing is essential. To do this, you should use special cleansing preparations in accordance with the type of skin.

After removing the cleansing preparation from the skin of the face and neck, it is necessary to wipe it with a tonic using a cotton swab.

Applying a nourishing day cream.

The cream is applied to the face and neck with light tapping movements. Day creams are easily absorbed. Excess cream should be removed with a cosmetic tissue.

Applying protective creams.

The cream is applied to pre-moistened face skin. The main task is to protect the skin from environmental influences and UV radiation.

Skin cleansing.

Human skin absorbs oxygen, so it must be absolutely clean. Most women use cosmetics, so it is very important to thoroughly cleanse the skin. Cleansing - The best way protect the skin from the appearance of comedones, blackheads, etc.

Fat, covering the skin with a thick layer, attracts dirt well, so it is necessary to remove excess fat daily. Otherwise, problems cannot be avoided. Acne occurs as a result of excessive activity of the sebaceous glands, when the fat clogs the pores. But not only this is the reason why microbes begin to penetrate the skin, there is a constant process of replacing old dead cells with new ones in the skin.

You need a cleanser that effectively unclogs your pores without drying out your skin or disrupting your oil/water mantle.

It is best to use a cleanser made with cactus or lemon extracts.

It is necessary to do every evening with cleansing preparations, depending on the type of skin.

The next step in daily skin care is refreshment, which is necessary after cleansing. With the help of a tonic, the remnants of the cleanser are removed and an even deeper cleansing of the pores is performed.

The tonic also improves blood circulation, especially if it is made with mint and honey. This ideal remedy for very dry sensitive skin. Tonic firms the skin and tightens pores, especially under the eyes and around the mouth.

Skin nutrition.

With age, under the influence of external and internal causes, as well as due to disruption of the sebaceous glands, the first signs of aging appear on the skin. The skin loses its ability to retain moisture and the loss of nutrients increases. As a result, wrinkles appear on dry areas of the skin, the skin becomes inelastic and dry, prone to peeling.

Our body needs nutrients, just like the skin needs "sustenance" and must be "fed"

It is best to apply a nourishing cream on already thoroughly cleansed and moisturized skin. In order for the cream to be completely absorbed, you should massage your face well with light movements in the direction from the center. This procedure helps to relax tired muscles during the day and improves blood circulation.

The technique of applying the evening cream is the same as the day cream, but it is applied in a thicker layer for 20-30 minutes.

Then the excess cream is removed with a cosmetic tissue.

This evening procedure is best done 2 hours before bedtime.

This is a misleading opinion that since the cream is evening, it can be left on the skin of the face and neck overnight. A layer of cream left on the skin impairs gas exchange in tissues, metabolic products that are not excreted through the skin have a toxic effect on lymphatic drainage and blood circulation in the superficial capillary network, resulting in swelling of facial tissues.

Applying a mask.

The skin actively absorbs substances from its surface, therefore, for its proper nutrition, it is necessary to make cosmetic masks that not only cleanse the skin, but also stimulate blood circulation, improve the skin's ability to absorb nutrients. Masks are recommended to be done no more than 2-3 times a week.

Masking technique.

Before the procedure, it is necessary to remove the hair from the face with a special bandage. Then apply a cleansing preparation to the skin of the face in accordance with the type of skin and rub it with light movements of the fingers, massaging the skin for 3-5 minutes. After removing the drug from the skin, apply the scrub, distributing it over the skin of the face and neck. For 2-3 minutes, massage along the massage lines with light in a circular motion leaving it on the skin for 10 minutes. After removing the scrub with a damp sponge, wipe the face with tonic.

After cleansing the skin, a mask is applied to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips, 2 mm in size. (Special creams and masks are used for the eyelids). The procedure for applying the mask is best taken in a supine position for 20-25 minutes, after which the mask is removed with a damp sponge, wiped with tonic and applied day or evening cream, depending on the time of day and skin type.

If you have dry skin, you can use a moisturizing cream instead of a nourishing cream.

A good moisturizer performs several functions at the same time: it prevents the loss of moisture from the surface of the skin, provides it with additional nutrition, facilitating the absorption of oxygen by the skin; forms a protective film on the skin, thus protecting it from environmental influences.

Skin needs to breathe, so moisturizer should not clog pores. It should help the skin maintain its natural balance of fats and moisture, so that it remains tender and soft.

Properly cleansing, toning, and moisturizing your skin every day will ensure that your skin is healthy, no matter what your skin type is.

Cleansing lotions or creams remove oil, sweat and dirt accumulated during the day from the surface of the skin. Tonics tighten pores. A moisturizer leaves skin soft and smooth. Regular skin care will not only get rid of blackheads, pimples and other skin problems, but will also help fight the signs of aging. Cleansing, toning and moisturizing your skin will only take you a few minutes a day. And as a result, your efforts will be repaid a hundredfold.

1. Moisten a soft cloth or a piece of towel with warm water and gently, without pressure, rub your face in small circular motions for 45 seconds. The heat and moisture will help open your facial pores for better cleansing.

2. Apply a small amount of cleanser to the tips of your index and middle fingers and massage it into your skin for 30 seconds. Rinse with a soft cloth moistened with warm water.

3. Pat your face dry with a clean towel to absorb excess moisture. Do not rub the skin as this may cause irritation.

4. Moisten a cotton swab with facial tonic and wipe it all over your face. Continue rubbing the toner into your skin until the cotton ball is dry.

5. Now, put some moisturizer on the tips of your index and middle fingers and gently massage your face with your fingers. Continue rubbing the moisturizer into your skin until it is completely absorbed.

6. Perform this facial cleansing, toning and moisturizing procedure twice a day - in the morning and in the evening - to maintain the health and beauty of the skin.

Every woman wants to look well-groomed and stay young for as long as possible, especially now, when the cult of beauty is literally haunting us. Active and intrusive advertising offers new cosmetical tools, but does not teach how to properly care for the skin of the face. In this issue, we will try to figure it out.

The most important moment

The basis of proper facial care is healthy lifestyle life. Facial skin reflects the general condition of the body. If you do not get enough sleep, then even the most expensive cream will not help from bruises under the eyes. In the presence of problems with the intestines and the gastrointestinal tract, acne and acne will not keep you waiting.

Due to lack motor activity and fresh air, the epidermis becomes dull and flaky.

Daily skin care is unthinkable without proper nutrition. A balanced and useful menu will help solve many problems. Sometimes acne, blackheads, swelling appear due to the use of salty, fatty, fried foods. The skin can react with a rash to chocolate or smoked semi-finished products. As soon as you begin to eat healthy and properly, a noticeable improvement in the condition of the skin will come very soon.

It must be remembered that daily facial care must be competent and correct. A good beautician will teach you how to properly care. You need to check your face regularly to make sure there are no problems.

Facial care rules can be divided into 4 main categories: cleansing, toning, moisturizing and nourishing, protection. Let's take a closer look at each stage.

cleansing

Proper facial care begins with cleansing. This important procedure must be done in the morning and evening. Under no circumstances should it be missed.

Dust, dirt, exhaust fumes, microbes - all this settles on the face during the day. If you do not clean your face in a timely manner or do it not thoroughly enough, then black dots and rashes will quickly appear.

Without cleansing the skin of the face, creams, masks and other products will not be absorbed, but will remain on the surface, thereby provoking acne.

At night, the face rests, but by morning it collects dust particles and the remnants of the products that you used the day before. Therefore, in the morning, the face must also be thoroughly cleansed. The cleaning process must be carried out in stages. Here's how to do it right:

If you use decorative cosmetics, then first remove it with a make-up remover. To do this, you can use gentle purchased products such as cleansing milk or micellar water. And you can successfully do with any vegetable oil or greasy baby cream. These products are equally well suited for removing makeup.
When removing makeup, in no case do not rub your face hard, especially the area around the eyes. Wet a cotton pad with the product and simply apply for a few seconds to the eyelids or lips. And only after that, easily wipe off the remnants of cosmetics.
Do not use toilet soap to clean the skin. Due to the high content of alkali, it dries the skin, which subsequently emphasizes its sagging.
After removing makeup, proceed to washing. The water temperature should be comfortable. Remember that too hot water damages the skin, enlarges the pores and causes laxity. It is best to wash with slightly cool water.
Do not apply cleanser directly to your face. Squeeze a little into the palm of your hand, lather, and then apply the finished foam to your face along the massage lines. Rinse off such a product must be thoroughly. Its residues provoke blockage of pores.
At the stage of cleansing, you can use all kinds of brushes, sponges, sponges for the face. All these devices will gently massage the skin and improve blood circulation. But watch your skin. Perhaps, it is for your skin type that such an effect will be too aggressive.

Toning

After cleansing is complete, you need to move on to the next step - toning. It helps to remove the remnants of cleanser and makeup from the face and restore the acid-base balance of the skin.

Various facial tonics and lotions are well suited for toning. You can make them yourself. Herbal decoctions do an excellent job with this task. Herbal preparations with chamomile, mint, thyme and celandine have positive influence on the condition of the skin.
For the best effect, you can freeze such infusions in ice molds and wipe already clean skin with them. This procedure is very useful for the face, it tones and tightens the skin, relieves inflammation and redness. No need to use alcohol tonics, they dry the skin and can provoke an allergic reaction.

Hydration and nutrition

Moisturizing is a must as part of your skincare routine. In the absence of a sufficient amount of moisture, the epidermis becomes dry, loses its brightness and color, wrinkles appear.

The main skin care when moisturizing is the correct drinking regimen. You must drink at least 2 liters of pure water per day. It is good to start your day with a glass of water on an empty stomach. It is better if it is slightly warm water with lemon. No drinks and teas will replace ordinary water. So watch this moment.
Depending on your skin type, choose a cream or gel for moisturizing your face. For dry skin, oily creams are great, which penetrate the skin cells and nourish them from the inside.

For oily skin, it is better to use a face gel. It will moisturize and not leave a greasy sheen, which appears very quickly on such skin. Moisturize oily skin is also necessary. If this is not done, then the sebaceous glands begin to actively produce sebum, which causes acne and comedones to form.

Moisturizing serums and creams are used to care for the area around the eyes, depending on the type of skin.

Useful nourishing masks for the face and the area around the eyes, it is quite possible to cook at home. Look for these recipes in other articles on our website.

Quality facial care is not possible without nutrients. They saturate the cells with essential substances, helping them stay hydrated. Nourishing creams For the face, it is better to apply at night. So they can be completely absorbed, and in the morning it remains only to blot your face with a napkin.

Protection

A very important factor in competent facial care is protection. External factors negatively affect the condition of the skin. We regularly expose it to wind and cold, dry air and the scorching sun. Keep in mind that protection is a mandatory step. What should be done?

In the hot season, the sun is aggressive towards the human body and face. The scorching sun's rays destroy the lipid barrier, dehydrate the skin and increase the level of melanin in the human body.

Scientists have proven that excessive tanning leads to premature aging and can cause skin cancer. To protect yourself, use sunscreen. If you plan to be in direct sunlight for more than 3 hours, you may need to reapply the product.

Do not forget to monitor the protection of the neck and décolleté area, since it is this area that gives out the true age.

For protection in the summer, it is necessary to take care of the face not only with the help of cosmetics, but also use the elements of the wardrobe. Wide-brimmed hats and baseball caps will not ultraviolet rays contact with skin and hair. Good sunglasses will protect your eyes and the delicate skin of your eyelids. They will eliminate the need to squint in bright light, which will slow down the appearance of expression lines.

In winter, the face needs protection not only from the cold and wind, but also from the sun. In winter, you also need to use sunscreen. In severe frost, use creams that contain lanolin. This natural remedy protect against frostbite.

Proper facial skin care will protect against adverse external influences: the scorching sun, frost, strong wind, cold rain. Basic facial care includes 4 main stages, which we described above. In addition, facial skin care procedures include massage, peeling, skin cleansing.

Affordable Care

How to take care of your skin at home? Various folk recipes will help you with this. The products that are used in the preparation of homemade tonics, masks, scrubs are available, cheap and absolutely safe for health.

So, home care involves the use of scrubs and skin masks, which must be done at least 2 times a week.

Scrubs clean off dead skin particles, make the surface of the epidermis smooth and clean, which allows the skin to fully breathe and absorb more nutrients. Masks made from natural ingredients can be nourishing, moisturizing and cleansing. All products prepared at home have an excellent caring effect.

Remember that the main thing in facial care is regularity and a clear sequence of actions. Try not to forget about yourself, devote quite a bit of time and attention to your beauty and health.