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Glowing with happiness is not a figure of speech. Positive emotions top a dozen recommendations that are important to follow in order to always look fresh.
1. Sleep at least 8 hours
And at night and preferably in complete darkness. At night, the body is engaged in “repair and restoration” work, and this concerns the skin not least.
Sleep is one of the main assistants of beauty and youth. Especially if you sleep on silk.
At night, the youth hormone somatotropin and the biological clock hormone melatonin are actively produced, which has antioxidant activity and slows down the aging process.
Night restorative care Idéalia, Vichy
Stimulates the recovery processes in the skin, even if you do not have enough sleep. Contains thermal water, hyaluronic acid, apricot kernel oil, vitamin B3.
2. Buy a silk pillowcase
Last resort – satin. “There are fewer wrinkles on such bedding, so there are no characteristic marks left on the skin,” explains Vichy expert Ekaterina Turubara. “Linen and cotton gather into folds, which often form the characteristic morning creases on the skin.”
Face cream “Luxury food. The lightness of silk, L’Oréal Paris
Moisturizes and nourishes due to squalane, glycerin, soy proteins, jasmine extract and yeast, makes the skin pleasant to the touch, gives a feeling of comfort.
3. Remove makeup before bed
Every evening. Even if there is no strength. Otherwise, recovery processes are difficult. “Pigments and sunscreens, which are part of makeup, are not needed by the skin at night, they deprive it of the possibility of normal gas exchange and excretory functions,” explains Ekaterina Turubara. “In addition, rubbing against bedding fabric drives pigments and foundation ingredients into pores, causing them to clog even with non-comedogenic textures.”
Micellar water with oils, Garnier
Removes even stubborn makeup without drying out the skin. In addition to micellar water, it includes argan oil.
4. Drink water
The required daily rate of pure non-carbonated water is 30 ml per kilogram of body weight. By the way, insufficient fluid intake, paradoxically, is one of the causes of puffiness, not to mention the dull complexion and wrinkles of dehydration.
Skin beauty starts with hydration. And from the inside too.
Juice, coffee, soup and other liquids are not included in the daily drinking norm. Only pure non-carbonated water.
Moisture Genius Facial Fluid, L’Oréal Paris
Provides intensive skin hydration for 72 hours thanks to hyaluronic acid and aloe juice.
Intensive moisturizing regenerating gel Hydrating B5 Gel, SkinCeuticals
Enriches the skin with moisture and helps to retain it, strengthens the skin’s protective barrier with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, a component of natural moisturizing factor (NMF).
5. Turn on the humidifier often
Of course, if you live by the sea, you already have the best humidifier in the world. But if the noise of cars wakes you up in the morning, it is better to get a special device. After all, the skin is saturated with moisture not only from the inside, but also from the outside. A natural consequence of a low level of air humidity is dehydration, dryness, wrinkles, dull color.
Light cream for normal skin Aqualia Thermal, Vichy
Mineralizing thermal water, plant sugar mannose and hyaluronic acid retain moisture in the skin for 48 hours.
6. Exfoliate regularly
The fatter the skin, the more often you need to help it renew itself by removing the stratum corneum of keratinocytes. Dry skin also needs regular exfoliation. Exfoliation stimulates blood circulation and optimizes metabolic processes in the skin.
Salon peeling helps to get rid of dullness, fine wrinkles, hyperpigmentation. Peeling at home will cleanse the skin, even out the tone, give radiance.
Soft scrub, La Roche-Posay
Suitable for regular gentle cleansing of the most sensitive skin. Contains glycerin, exfoliating particles.
Sugar Facial Scrub “Cleansing”, L’Oréal Paris
Clears pores, reduces blackheads. It has a pleasant warming effect. Ingredients: white, yellow and brown sugar, mint oil, kiwi seeds.
7. Get outdoors more often
Of course, with proper protection from the sun or frost. Aerobatics is jogging or fitness in the air. True, if you have to sweat, be sure to remove makeup and use a tonic before class. And after training, wash your face and apply a moisturizer.
Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50 PA+++, Kiehl’s
Protects the skin from premature aging, helps to resist the effects of negative environmental factors thanks to titanium dioxide (physical filter) and vitamin E.
8. Inspect the refrigerator
The diet should include foods that are good for the skin.
Vegetables and fruits – at least 5 servings (pieces) per day. The undisputed favorites of the skin are tomatoes, rich in lycopene, and bell peppers, the champion in vitamin C content.
Oily fish is a source of super-important omega fatty acids.
Vegetable oils contain the antioxidant vitamin E, the same omega fatty acids and a host of other biologically active substances.
Fermented milk products with probiotics support a healthy microbiome and immunity.
Nicoise salad and grilled fish are the perfect dinner.
And now we list the most harmful products for the skin.
Sugar is the cause of glycation, damage to collagen fibers.
Salt retains fluid.
Excess saturated fat (fatty meat) does not have the best effect on blood vessels.
9. Don’t Forget Face Masks
At least once a week, arrange a day of beauty and relaxation for yourself – with a bath, scrubs and masks. In combination with good cosmetics, such a spa session will bring tremendous benefits to the skin.
Mask “Moisturizing + freshness”, Garnier
Provides a refreshing and soothing effect, intensely moisturizes.
Nourishing mask for skin transformation Absolue Precious Cells, Lancôme
Nourishes and moisturizes the skin, improves complexion, gives the skin radiance and a pleasant aroma. The composition is enriched with rose water, rose extract and petals, hyaluronic acid.
10. Smile more
On the one hand, this is elementary gymnastics for facial muscles, which is necessary so that the corners of the lips and eyes do not fall. On the other hand, there is biofeedback: if we smile, our mood improves. This is a scientifically proven fact.
Well, in addition to a smile, it is useful to make a habit of daily or regular (several times a week) fitness for the face.
Eye Care Collagenist Pro-Xfill, Helena Rubinstein
Gives an instant visible lifting effect, makes the skin around the eyes more elastic.
Antiglycation cream for the skin around the eyes AGE Eye Complex, Skinceuticals
Proxylan, blueberry extract and vitamin C restore collagen and elastin, eliminate glycation products and restore even skin tone and radiance.
11. Quit Smoking
All smokers are well aware of the consequences of their bad habit, but not everyone is in a hurry to part with it. Meanwhile, as a result of smoking:
the vessels narrow and become more fragile, which worsens the complexion, dark circles form under the eyes;
accelerate the aging process;
constant intoxication undermines the antioxidant defense system of the skin.
If you quit smoking, the negative effects of this habit will gradually disappear.
Soothing intensive care for the face and eye contour Toleriane Ultra Nuit, La Roche-Posay
Fights the effects of free radicals, reduces irritation, detox complex (carnosine and vitamin E), neurosensin, allantoin, thermal water soothe and strengthen the skin’s defenses.