Each of us has our own skin cleansing ritual – someone loves to use beauty gadgets, others are crazy about waterless washing. Find out where the roots of your beauty habits lie with Wday.ru.
Historical information
Europe
Clarisonic expert Anna Yezhova says that soap has only recently become the easiest and most inexpensive way to cleanse skin in Europe. “In the XNUMXth century, such luxury was not available even to queens. Legend has it that the Queen of Spain Isabella of Castile washed only twice in her life: at birth and before her wedding. In the Middle Ages, however, the situation became much better. Cleanliness began to become fashionable, and soap shops appeared one after another. Different countries had their own recipe for the manufacture of this product. In Germany, it was made from fats (lamb, horse, lard was used), but in Spain and France – from olive oil. But even in these times, soap was considered a privilege of the nobility, common people were content with ashes and ashes, ”she says.
If a hundred years ago it was necessary to wash off rice powder and lipstick from beeswax from the face and soap solved the problem for one or two, then it is already more difficult for him to cope with modern makeup: foundation, blush, cream with SPF, and everyone has long-lasting texture. Add environmental pollution to this cocktail, because the ecology in megacities is far from ideal. Anna advises to cleanse the skin from modern cosmetic products with beauty gadgets with a brush. Clarisonic is now actively used in Europe, and for many girls its name has changed from its own into a household name – all cleaning brushes have suddenly become “Clarisonics”.
Asia
QNET Global Skin Care Expert Sunny Shaper says that Asian women in the South Asian region have used turmeric extract, lime-infused coconut oil, yogurt milk, and minced vegetables for their facials for centuries. Also, crushed herbs were traditionally applied to the face, then rinsing them off. Now, with the development of the beauty industry, women have switched to modern care products. “We have a cosmetic line Physio Radiance, where cleansing is given the main place, there are only five products,” says the expert.
Natalya Krestinina, the official representative of the Japanese brand of organic cosmetics Black Paint in Russia, says that in the Asian system of facial skin care, the cleansing stage takes the first place, because without it the rest of the care becomes ineffective. “Especially if we are talking about the XIX-XX centuries. ekah – the golden age of geisha in Japan. Flawless smooth skin without blemishes is a requirement for “flower women”. The effect was achieved not only by daily heavy makeup, but also by special skin care. Now, for deep cleansing of pores in Asia, they use solid soaps based on saponified oils and completely natural ingredients.
Difference in the stages of cleansing
Europe
Anna Yezhova says that the entire European ritual fits into one stage. “I took my favorite cleanser, applied a few drops, washed my face – and then say thank you. Until recently, the main problem of cosmetologists was the fact that many girls could fall asleep with makeup on their faces. Now, however, the situation is changing for the better, but there is still work to be done in matters of purification, ”she says.
Asia
Natalya Krestinina believes that perfectly smooth skin of Japanese women is not only a gift of nature, but also a daily ritual of skin care. “Every self-respecting Japanese woman spends at least 15 minutes cleansing. Multi-step skin care is very common in Asia. The ritual takes place in at least three stages: make-up removal, cleansing, soft scrub. The latter is most often done with the help of natural sponges for konnyaku – they gently exfoliate the keratinized cells of the epidermis, while not injuring it at all. After cleansing the skin, Asian women use three more steps in skin care (and sometimes five or seven), namely restoration, nutrition and protection. It turns out a five-step or more care, with the help of which the skin receives all the necessary substances, is regularly renewed. If you have patience and properly care for your face, focusing on the ancient beauty rituals of Japanese women, then soon acne, enlarged pores and a dull complexion will cease to bother you.
Change of care according to seasons
Europe
Anna Yezhova advises the basic rules of cleansing for the European type: “If your skin is prone to dryness and is very sensitive, then it is better to choose mild products with nourishing and soothing ingredients. And the owners of oily skin will appreciate gels and foams, which not only cleanse well, but also contribute to the regulation of the sebaceous glands. And do not forget that the skin around the eyes is ten times thinner than the skin of the face in other places, choose for it special cleansers that have certainly passed ophthalmological control, ”says the expert.
Asia
Sunny Shaper says that there is no spring season in the South Asian region, there are only two – a dry season and a rainy season. Basically, women in Southeast Asia are worried that their skin is not hydrated enough, their face and neck lack the necessary oily substance. In dry seasons, it is recommended to drink more water, use an effective moisturizer, sun lotions that help moisturize and at the same time protect the skin from modern conditioning, keeping it dry enough. Nowadays, living spaces and offices in South Asia are fully equipped with humidifiers, which is why effective skin care products are required to properly protect the skin from excessively humid air.
Natalia Krestinina believes that in spring and summer it is important to pay attention to the composition of sunscreen products: they should not contain petroleum jelly, mineral oils and other comedogenic components.
Cleansing and age
Europe
Natalia Krestinina says that any becomes drier, dehydrated, the production of necessary substances (squalene, hyaluronic acid) decreases. In this regard, a very important stage is the nutrition of the skin and already delicate cleansing. Especially popular are products containing low molecular weight substances (essential oils, squalane), the use of unconventional ingredients (placenta, stem cells). Of course, with age-related changes in the skin, the number of steps of care increases, a large role is given to nourishing masks, serums.
Asia
Sunny Shaper says that Asian women use more and more products with more oils and moisturizers as they age. Particular attention is paid to the area around the eyes to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. The neck area also needs extra care. For best results, skin-specific products are used. The women of the region regularly do facial treatments, do facial yoga and visit beauty salons. When it comes to treatments for young women, most Asian women have combination skin types and are advised to use water-based or gel-based products to help manage oiliness.