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Body Skin Care Tips

We try to take care of our facial skin every day, because it is important for us to see a fresh, healthy image in the mirror. The fact that the skin of the body also needs care, we remember only when there is tangible discomfort: dryness, tightness, peeling, allergies.

The skin is the largest organ (it accounts for approximately 16% of the total human weight), which performs especially important vital functions: thermoregulation, protection of internal organs and the accumulation of nutrients (in fatty tissue). Give him the protection and care he needs.

The importance of daily body care

The division of the skin into sections – face and body – is not entirely correct, however, it is in these areas that the skin has the greatest differences. The skin on the face is thinner, delicate, sensitive, requires a delicate attitude towards itself, and cosmetics for the body are absolutely not suitable for it. The skin in other areas is rougher, with fewer sebaceous glands and more sweat glands, often covered with a protective cover of hair and less sensitive to external stimuli.

The needs of the skin change under the influence of many factors, one of them is the change of seasons. In winter and summer, for example, the air temperature and humidity are very different, and the skin has to adapt to external climatic conditions, reacting to irritants with increased sensitivity, dehydration, decreased turgor and loss of tone. However, the formulas for “summer” and “winter” funds will differ:

Autumn and winter

• Cold wind, high humidity, low air temperature dry the skin, causing irritation, itching, peeling. The protective functions of the skin decrease, sensitivity increases and a feeling of discomfort appears.
• Add more foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins to your winter diet, and nutrients with active restorative formulas to your beauty routine.

In spring and summer

• The sun, high air temperature, external pollution (dust, gas, etc.) – all this is the cause of oxidative processes that destroy skin cells.
• Summer basic care should be aimed at restoring and strengthening the protective barrier of the epidermis, intensive hydration and softening, antioxidant support, UV protection and prevention of photoaging. Do not forget about the high need to use cosmetics for and after sunburn, if you go on vacation.

Despite the fact that the skin of the body is covered with clothing for most of its life, it is also subject to the negative effects of the environment and needs regular maintenance care, which should be aimed at moisturizing, nourishing and cell renewal.

Comprehensive body skin care at home

You can provide sufficient body skin care on your own at home – the procedure will not take much time. A complete basic routine consists of several mandatory steps:

Purification

Cleansing is the first and essential step in any beauty routine. It is with him that the path to health and beauty of the skin begins. Therefore, you should take a shower twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. Basic care products can only be applied to previously cleansed skin (sebum, sweat, cosmetic residues) for better penetration of the active ingredients into the deeper layers and to avoid an allergic reaction.

Exfoliation and self-massage

Deep skin cleansing will help stimulate cell regeneration. The human epidermis is completely renewed in 30-40 days, during this period the stratum corneum thickens and inhibits the process of renewal of new cells. To remove dead skin particles, use a body scrub or peeling 1-2 times a week. Self-massage during such procedures improves blood circulation, tone and relief of the skin.

humidification

The skin is 85% water: the dermis is 70%, the epidermis is 15%. Therefore, hydration is simply necessary for her health. Remember that it is necessary to moisturize the skin of any type, especially oily and problematic. Formulas based on hyaluronic acid and other hydrofixators prevent transepidermal moisture loss and prevent cell dehydration. Also, do not forget about the drinking regimen and consume the daily rate of clean water.

Food

In addition to hydration, skin cells need nutrients (vitamin A, E, C, B, zinc, copper, antioxidants, etc.) to maintain barrier functions, strengthen the lipid mantle, remove toxins, restore and heal tissues. The nutritional formula is based on lipids (fats), however, the textures of the products may have a light texture and not leave a mask feeling after application. Often formulas for body products include both moisturizing and nourishing ingredients.

Use Lipikar Lait Dry to Very Dry Skin Milk based on Shea Butter (10%), La Roche-Posay Thermal Water (60%), Niacinamide (2%) and a combination of protective lipids (3%).

Sweat protection

In the modern world, it is impossible to imagine morning care routines without an antiperspirant (limiting the production of sweat in the apocrine glands) or deodorant (eliminate the smell of sweat without affecting the level of sweating).

Recommendations for skin care of individual parts of the body

The skin in different parts of the body differs in different density, the number of sweat and sebaceous glands, hair follicles. Therefore, skin care on different parts of the body will also be different.

Face

The face is our calling card, so it is necessary to take care of the delicate skin of this area regularly and responsibly. Remember to protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation and the negative effects of free radicals on cells.

A daily routine aimed at cleansing, renewing, moisturizing and nourishing cells will help prolong the beauty and tone of the skin for a long time, protecting it from premature aging.

Read more in the article 10 golden rules for daily skin care.

Neck, décolleté and chest

The neck, décolleté and chest are a continuation of our face. The skin in this area is just as delicate, thin and sensitive and requires delicate care. Moisturizing, smoothing, nourishing, firming, antioxidant, revitalizing formulas – choose care based on the needs and age of your skin.

Use La Roche-Posay Thermal Water for instant hydration, softening, firming, protecting and antioxidant skin support.

Arms

Hands are the same open area of ​​the body as the face. The skin on the hands is thin, practically devoid of sebaceous glands and prone to dehydration and dryness. Numerous aggressive external factors, such as wet cleaning or washing dishes, irritate the skin of the hands. To keep her healthy, use nourishing or moisture-retaining formulas.

If the skin on the hands is very dry and hypersensitive, choose a narrowly focused active cosmetics, for example, use Lipikar Xerand – a regenerating cream for very dry skin of the hands with allatoin and La Roche-Posay Thermal Water. The cream restores the hydrolipidic barrier, protects against dehydration, softens, soothes and protects reactive hand skin.

Skin life

To keep your belly skin firm and supple, incorporate body care products with dense, nourishing textures and formulas based on collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, lipids and antioxidants into your basic routine. During pregnancy, the skin on the abdomen is stretched, its structure is deformed, and the condition changes. Systematic care will help to avoid the occurrence of stretch marks, strengthen the epidermis and strengthen its barrier functions.

Thighs and buttocks

The main problem of the hips and buttocks area is uneven relief, dryness and a decrease in skin turgor. To restore the tone of the tissues will help care aimed at lymphatic drainage (self-massage, scrubs with large particles). As a result of increased blood flow to the thighs and buttocks, nutrients are better supplied to the cells, the skin condition noticeably improves: the contours of the figure become clearer, the skin is smoother and toned.

Legs and feet

The skin on the legs is characterized by increased dryness – in this area there are practically no sebaceous glands. Therefore, the main emphasis in care should be directed to deep cleansing and further hydration and nutrition. Use peels and scrubs – exfoliation will speed up the process of skin renewal, in turn, a basic nourishing or moisturizing body product will strengthen the hydrolipid mantle, protect against dehydration, soften and soothe the epidermis.

On the feet, the skin is renewed faster and has a high density due to the keratinized layer of cells growing on top of each other. Regularly exfoliate the dead layer, moisturize and soften the skin of the feet. If you do not pay due attention to this area of ​​the body, the skin will become rough, deep cracks will appear, and an inflammatory process may develop.

Features of body care depending on skin type

Any skin needs: cleansing, moisturizing, antioxidant protection. Regular care can provide tremendous support to cells, strengthening the epidermis, enhancing its protective functions and preventing premature aging. Which cosmetic formula is right for you depends mainly on the type and needs of your skin. It is in properly selected care that the effectiveness of the use of certain means is laid.

Normal

The skin is smooth, clean, matte. The pores are invisible, rashes rarely appear, there is practically no oily sheen on the face, as well as a feeling of tightness after washing. You can support such skin by regular cleansing, exfoliation and cell renewal, moisturizing and softening the skin.

Dry and dehydrated

Dry skin is thin, often sensitive, after washing there is a feeling of tightness, irritation and discomfort often appear. Dry skin is a static state of tissues that normalizes with properly selected care aimed at deep hydration. Any type of skin can become dehydrated – that temporary condition in which the epidermis suffers from a lack or intense loss of moisture. With the timely normalization of the hydrobalance of cells, the problem will be solved. Means based on powerful hydrofixators, moisturizing and softening components are suitable.

Oily

This type is characterized by increased secretion of sebum, enlarged pores and a tendency to the appearance of imperfections. To regulate the production of sebum, clean and narrow the pores, products with matting, sebum-regulating formulas that support the normal microflora of the skin will help. Do not forget about sufficient hydration: dehydrated oily skin reacts to a lack of moisture with increased sebum secretion in order to moisturize the epidermis and strengthen the lipid barrier. Choose non-comedogenic cosmetics.

problematic

Skin prone to acne (pimples). Breakouts are not uncommon. Problematic skin has the characteristics of an oily type against the background of regular rashes (pimples, blackheads, comedones). Care in this case should be aimed at controlling the production of sebum, narrowing the pores and fighting acne bacteria. Often, these formulas are based on probiotics to normalize the microflora of the skin and strengthen its immunity. Also, pay attention to the label “non-comedogenic”.

Combined

In the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), the skin has the characteristics of an oily type, on the rest of the face it is normal or dry. A 2 in 1 treatment is suitable: a mattifying and moisturizing formula at the same time will help minimize shine and prevent dehydration of the dry area.

Hydreane Legere daily moisturizer for normal to combination sensitive skin or Hydraphase Intense Legere intensive moisturizer for dehydrated to combination skin is suitable.

Sensitive

Reactive skin with a tendency to irritation, allergic reactions, dermatitis. Care for this type should be especially delicate: choose hypoallergenic formulas based on natural ingredients, exclude formulations with parabens, fragrances and preservatives. To cleanse sensitive skin, choose pH-neutral soothing and firming products designed to restore the hydro-lipid mantle and the protective functions of the epidermis.

Baby Body Care Tips

Caring for the delicate skin of a child is one of the reasons for the worries of young parents, because the comfort and tranquility of the baby directly depend on it. Adult formulas will not suit sensitive children’s skin, so choose special care for your child that meets all the needs of a hypersensitive type.

Here are some tips for caring for baby skin:

• Use baby products for everyday care with hypoallergenic formulas without alcohol, parabens, dyes, fragrances and preservatives – the skin of the child is very sensitive and its first years of life are prone to allergic reactions;
• Due to the low production of sebum (before a certain age, the skin of a child does not have an acidic pH), choose formulas with a neutral pH;
• Weak work of the sebaceous and sweat glands is the main cause of increased dryness and vulnerability of the skin in children. Choose gentle lipid-based formulas for cleansing.

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10 basic rules for skin care of the body and face

Summing up, we recall that it is possible to prolong the beauty and youthfulness of the skin only with a comprehensive and regular approach. This means that on an ongoing basis, the skin should receive full care according to its needs. The main components of such care: a properly selected daily routine, a balanced diet and adherence to 10 useful rules that should become a habit.

Rule 1: Protect your skin from UV radiation

To keep your skin healthy, don’t go out in the sun without protection. Apply an appropriate UV protection cream with SPF for your skin type. Update protection as needed. During the hottest hours of the day, shade is highly recommended. When on vacation, always use sun and after sun products. In a big city, apply a day cream with SPF or use a light sunscreen fluid as a base for make-up.

Rule 2: Use gentle skin soap

Does your skin get dry after showering? Switch to the use of gentle cosmetics with hypoallergenic formulas. When using too aggressive products, the skin is dehydrated and feels uncomfortable. The best beauty product to use is a lipid-enriched, pH-neutral soap.

Rule 3: In the shower!

For the skin, a shower is better than a bath, after which the epidermis becomes drier and a feeling of tightness appears. Wash in warm, not hot water. Those who cannot imagine their life without a bath can take it periodically, but not longer than 15-20 minutes, a couple of times a week.

Rule 4: Wipe your skin gently

Rinse your entire body well before getting out of the shower to completely wash off any detergent residue. Then gently pat your legs, chest, arms, etc. dry with a towel. Do not rub or injure the skin – the remaining moisture will be absorbed or evaporated.

Rule 5: Moisturize your skin daily

Get into the habit of moisturizing your skin daily. After a shower, blotting your body with a towel, apply a cream suitable for your skin type – this will restore the hydrolipidic film of the epidermis. Remember that all skin types need hydration.

Rule 6: Dress warmly in the cold season

Have you noticed that in winter the skin becomes more sensitive? Low temperatures outside, like wind and sun, dry out the skin. In winter, the skin is also affected by constant temperature changes: from indoors to outdoors. In autumn and winter, discomfort, tingling and tightness of the skin often appear. Particularly affected are open areas of the body – the face and hands.

Rule 7: Drink enough water

In order for the skin to remain in good shape, the body needs a sufficient amount of fluid. Drink water, about 8 glasses a day. A glass of water after sleep, green tea for breakfast, mineral water during the day, herbal tea at night, thus consuming the daily amount of water.

Rule 8: Eat a balanced diet

A balanced diet is good not only for the body, but also for the skin. Eat five antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables daily. This will allow you to maintain the beauty and health of the skin.

Rule 9: Get enough sleep

If you get enough sleep, your skin will glow with health. To stay healthy, your body needs a certain amount of sleep – 7, 8, 9 hours – the need for sleep is genetically determined.

Rule 10: Quit smoking

Smoking has a very harmful effect on the skin: the complexion becomes dull, cellular metabolism is disturbed, dryness and premature wrinkles appear. That’s a good reason to break a bad habit, don’t you think?