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At night, the processes of recovery and renewal are launched in the body. That is why it is important to provide skin cells with ideal conditions for regeneration. Six simple tips to slow down age-related changes.
Removing makeup is far from all that our skin needs before bed, say cosmetologists Emma Hardy and Sarah Chapman, experts from British Psychologies. They are sure that youth can be extended with the help of a half-hour evening beauty ritual.
1. Proper cleansing
Just wiping your face with a cotton pad soaked in makeup remover is not enough. Thus, it is not possible to completely remove all contaminants. That is why after removing makeup, you need to proceed to the next stage of cleansing.
Take hydrophilic oil, which turns into a silky emulsion upon contact with water. As well as a cleansing cream, balm, gel or even a foam – choose the product according to the mood, sensations and needs of the skin.
A tonic will help restore the optimal acid-base balance
“Rinse off the product not just with water, but remove it with a soft towel,” advises Emma Hardy. – Start at the roots of the hair, lead the towel to the chin and further to the neck. Rinse the fabric in warm water and repeat as many times as needed. This will free your skin from toxins.
2. Use technology
Don’t like the towel idea or want a deeper cleanse? Try mechanical toothbrushes from different companies. They will gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin without damaging it.
Another option is a silicone vibrating gadget for skin cleansing. It is just as effective as brushes, but much more delicate, so it is suitable for very sensitive and thin (ageing) skin. Plus a nice massage before bed.
3. Proper p-balance
The “gold standard” for the acid-base balance of the face is 5,5. If it is higher, then alkali prevails in pH, and the skin feels tight and dry. If it is lower, then acid dominates, and this leads to oiliness and acne.
Before applying the cream, do a three-minute massage
What disturbs the pH balance? “Tap water,” Sarah Chapman replies. – Facial tonic will help restore the optimal acid-base balance. Every time after washing, wipe your face and neck with a cotton pad moistened with tonic of any cosmetic brand.
4. Healthy body – healthy skin
The condition of the skin directly depends on what happens in our body. A balanced diet with a minimum amount of fatty, sweet, salty and spicy foods will prevent irritation, inflammation and acne.
And in order for the skin to shine without cosmetics with reflective particles, it is necessary that the liver be healthy.
Try drinking two tablespoons of aloe juice every night – this herb has antibacterial, soothing, and detoxifying properties.
5. Massage the area around the eyes
Massage the area for three minutes before applying eye cream and serum.
“Lightly pinch the lower eyelid to stimulate circulation,” says Sarah Chapman. – Then press on the pulse points around the eyes. And finally, lightly pat your lower eyelid with your ring finger. It takes the puffiness out.”
6. Forehead massage
The vertical wrinkle between the eyebrows is called a corrugator. Like a spring, it tenses and contracts, becoming deeper. Every evening for five minutes, massage the forehead and the space between the eyebrows.
“Imagine that you are doing a back massage,” advises Emma Hardy. – Pinch the skin between the index finger and thumb, “roll” it up. It will hurt, but only in this way will you relieve tension and be able to smooth out a stubborn wrinkle.