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Do not think that this task is solved elementarily. In addition to cosmetics and procedures, patience will be required. We consulted with an expert and share our knowledge. A list of useful cosmetics is attached.
What is skin tone
You cannot answer this question in one sentence, because the concept of tone includes three parameters that depend on the state of the main proteins of the dermis:
turgor – that is, the ability to resist deformation;
hydration – the level of moisture in the epidermis;
the speed of metabolic processes – it affects the complexion and smoothness of the skin.
“Close to tone is the concept of “density”, that is, the thickness and strength of the skin,” says Vichy expert Ekaterina Turubara. – Density is very dependent on the hormonal balance in the body. For example, a drop in estrogen levels inevitably causes degradation of matrix proteins, a decrease in elasticity, and tissue atony.
In general, tone is a general well-being of the skin: a beautiful appearance, softness, normal cellular metabolism and free breathing of tissues.
How to check skin tone
There are several tests that can be used to determine if your skin has lost tone or not. Elena Eliseeva recommends such a check.
Pinch yourself on the skin on the back of your hand, forming a crease with your fingers (not your nails!) Does it smooth out almost immediately after you let go of the skin? So it’s all right. After a couple of seconds, is there still a trace of the grip on the arm? We must take action. If, after 5-6 seconds, the trace is still noticeable, the measures should be serious, comprehensive.
Pinch your cheek at the level of the zygomatic arch. If “patting the cheek” is easy, the skin is grabbed and held without difficulty – this indicates that the tissues have lost their density (this happens at the age of 45+ and is accompanied by a change in the contour of the face) or the overall skin turgor is reduced (it does not depend on age) .
How to improve skin tone
It seems that there is not a single problem related to the condition and quality of the skin that can be solved by bypassing moisturizing. Inadequate hydration of both the epidermis and the body as a whole is one of the main causes of loss of skin tone. How to raise it? First of all, eliminate the lack of moisture.
1. Strengthen the barrier functions of the skin, to avoid transepidermal fluid loss. When the integrity of the stratum corneum is broken, the water quickly evaporates.
How to improve facial skin tone with daily care
So, we learned that the skin needs to be moisturized not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Have you poured yourself a glass of water yet? Then you can start talking about cosmetics.
Skin toning products do several things
Explore lines that promise to restore skin tone and elasticity. As a rule, such products contain several categories of substances.
1. Hydrofixator – the first thing you need atonic flaccid skin. Among them:
hyaluronic acid;
chitosan;
algae extracts;
aloe.
2. Antioxidants – antioxidant supplements. As a rule, they have tonic properties. These include:
vitamin C;
phloretin;
vitamin E;
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3. Drainage components important for night care. They will help to avoid swelling:
caffeine;
aescin;
dextran.
It is effective to use several moisturizers at once: cream, serum, mask. And do not forget about regular renewing care – exfoliation with scrubs or peels.
How to restore tone to the skin of the body
Dealing with the problem of lethargy of the skin of the body is somewhat more difficult than with the face. Different areas of the body have their own characteristics and require a specific approach. More effort and time will be required, but the result will please.
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Massage
Few things can compare in efficiency with the touch of human hands, provided that these are the hands of a competent master. Massage improves blood circulation, metabolic processes, tissue nutrition and, as a result, improves skin tone.
Cold and hot shower
Dousing with cool water stimulates blood flow and metabolic processes, “invigorates” the skin, which has a beneficial effect, including on its tone.
Scrub and peeling
Exfoliation is an essential step in skincare.
Gel and cream
Cosmetics for body modeling strengthens tissues.
Anti-cellulite products improve microcirculation and remove excess fluid.
Nourishing creams and oil-based milks increase skin elasticity.
Strengthening the muscles, you increase the tone of the skin of the body
If you decide to seriously get down to business, then you will have to strengthen the muscles. After all, if the muscle corset is weakened, the tissues lose their tone and sag. Give yourself at least minimal physical activity – let it be simple walking.
Overview of effective skin tone products
Creams
Facial emulsion Aqualia Thermal, Vichy purposefully works on sustainable skin hydration and even distribution of moisture in the tissues.
An isotonic cocktail of mineralizing thermal water and vegetable mannose sugar restores skin balance.
A cocktail of vitamins (E, B3 and ceramide 3) increases the barrier function of the skin and the ability to regenerate.
As a result, well-moisturized skin acquires elasticity and tone.
Cream for normal and dry skin Substiane Riche, La Roche-Posay works to increase tone and density, eliminate dryness and dehydration, as it contains oils and patented molecules that stimulate skin cells.
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Anti-Wrinkle 35+ Moisturizing Day Cream, Garnier proves that the solution to the problem of loss of tone begins with high-quality hydration and stimulation of cellular processes. This mission is carried out by “plant cells of youth”, hydrofixators, caffeine and tea leaf extract.
Serums
Serum concentrate, intensively moisturizing the skin and smoothing texture, Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate, Kiehl’s – “liquid serum” technology gives this product the ability to overcome the stratum corneum of the epidermis and retain moisture in the deeper layers of the skin. As a result, the skin becomes firm and elastic. Contains 15% vegetable glycerin and shiso leaf extract.
Advanced Génifique Youth Activator, Lancôme with seven pre- and probiotics restores the skin microbiome, restores freshness, radiance, tone and reduces wrinkles.
Antioxidant serum for oily skin Phloretin CF, SkinCeuticals – Signature trio of antioxidants will protect the skin from stress and environmental toxins, i.e. improve its appearance and visibly increase density.
Masks
Night cream-mask for the face “Hyaluron Expert”, L’Oréal Paris – spheres with low molecular weight (fragmented) hyaluronic acid penetrate the epidermis and seem to straighten the skin from the inside, filling it with moisture. Hence – tone, volume, elasticity.
Mineral soothing mask with vitamin B3, Vichy – the product returns comfort to the skin, promotes elasticity and density, fills with moisture and refreshes.
For body
Body Milk Life Plankton Multi-Corrective Body Milk, Biotherm with thermal plankton, as well as oils of olive, apricot kernel, passion fruit and shea nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier, is easy to apply and suitable even for sensitive skin.
Firming Body Milk “Ultra Elasticity”, Garnier contains seaweed extracts and phyto-caffeine, which means it removes excess fluid and stimulates the production of collagen in the skin. The result is predictable – elasticity and smartness.