She has her own rhythm of life: by observing it and the nature of the changes, we get the opportunity to make the skin more receptive to cosmetic care. And feel her grateful response.
We often use the expression “feel with the skin” because this organ is particularly receptive to absolutely everything that happens. The condition of our skin depends on the hour of the day, on the month and on the season. It is subject to natural biorhythms and is very sensitive to what is happening in our body.
The cyclical nature of its existence is very important: for example, the effectiveness of a cream can only be judged after a complete cycle of skin renewal, that is, after 28 days. Therefore, for the sake of quick results, it is not worth resorting to a new, “more effective” remedy, without having had time to see the result from the previous one: forced to urgently adapt to a new cream, the skin may “lose balance”.
Seasons
The life cycle of the skin is associated with the change of seasons. At the same time, it is a mistake to believe that heat or cold is poorly tolerated by her – rather, a sharp change or fluctuations in temperature and humidity make increased demands on the skin. The use of appropriate care products helps her adapt.
In the autumn, for example, when it is no longer masked by a tan, wrinkles, dryness, loss of tone are found. Time spent in the sun. During this period, it is best to make masks and apply intensive products, such as serums or ampouled cosmetics.
in winter the processes of metabolism and regeneration of the skin proceed much more slowly. The epidermis needs rest, so intensive care is best left until spring. Skin of any type needs nourishing creams at this time.
Spring – time of increased skin sensitivity and allergic reactions. Sometimes this is how the skin shows its fatigue from the toxins accumulated over the winter. Detox and lymphatic drainage are the most appropriate treatments for spring.
Lettom the skin must be fully equipped to resist ultraviolet radiation. Gentle cleansing, but not scrub, moisturizing and good protection will help her stay in good shape.
Month after month
The process of skin renewal and the female cycle are full of analogies. First of all, the duration coincides – 28 days. Thus, every lunar month, a woman completely renews her skin. To help this process, but not artificially force it, you can use exfoliation, once a week or twice a month.
Like the female reproductive system, the condition of the skin is directly related to the level of hormones. Every woman has experienced the activation of the sebaceous glands before the start of the cycle – masks containing clay help to cope with this.
Skin cells have so-called estrogen receptors – when hormone production decreases, the skin loses its elasticity and tone. Products containing phytoestrogens (plant analogs of hormones) partly compensate for the negative effects of hormonal aging by stimulating collagen synthesis.
Day and night
The daily biorhythm of the skin is based on the ability of its cells to recognize the level of illumination – the light of dawn mobilizes the protective mechanisms of the skin, and with the onset of darkness, all the internal resources of the cell are directed to recovery.
During the day, when all the forces of the skin are focused on protecting against the aggression of the external environment, the upper layers of the epidermis seem to shrink, thicken – the horny cells close their rows, reducing the permeability of the skin. A protective cream with moisturizing ingredients will help the skin to effectively cope with this task.
The peak activity of the sebaceous glands occurs in the morning and subsides by one in the afternoon. By this time, the hydrolipidic mantle is fully formed and, due to the acidic pH, effectively protects the skin from bacteria. Toward evening, the skin becomes more sensitive to allergens, but at the same time it becomes less susceptible to pain – this is the best time for injections, skin cleansing and epilation.
With the onset of darkness, the processes of regeneration and cellular restoration are activated. Between 23.00 pm and 3.00 am, cell division speeds up eight to ten times.
It is at night that the skin removes toxins and restores water and nutrients. The pores of the skin are open, blood microcirculation increases, which allows the cells to be better saturated with oxygen. At this time, the skin is especially susceptible to the active ingredients of the cream.
keep the rhythm
The body has subtle and effective mechanisms to protect and repair the skin. But our life is by no means ideal: lack of sleep, changing time zones, a special mode of operation when you have to stay awake at night, lead to the fact that the natural synchronization of our internal clocks with the sun and moon can fail.
“When this happens, natural cellular activity — especially DNA repair — is significantly slowed down,” explains Dr. Daniel Maes, senior vice president of research and development at Estée Lauder Corporation. “Even the slightest disruption in rhythm can reduce the activity of the recovery process and leave damage unattended.”
As a result, the skin loses its ability to recover and protect itself from harmful external factors. This is exactly the case when modern technologies come to our aid.
The main merit of the modern cosmetic industry is that the mechanisms of protection and recovery are becoming more and more clear, not only at the cellular, but also at the molecular level. This helps our skin to be supported exactly when it needs it – to synchronize the ever-accelerating rhythm of our life with the natural cycles of our body and wildlife.