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Delicate and velvety, soft and supple, clean and fresh, without wrinkles and enlarged pores, well-groomed and literally radiant from the inside – it seems that such skin only exists in pictures. But it’s not! We find out how to make the skin of the face perfect – well, if not perfect, then at least better than it is now.
How to achieve perfect facial skin: basic rules of care
There is no identical skin – which means that the answer to the burning question of how to achieve perfect facial skin will be different for everyone. Cosmetics will help to achieve success, but she, according to leading expert of the brand Helena Rubinstein Tatyana Panteleeva, “is able to make the skin perfect only with regular use and provided that it is correctly selected. The care ritual must meet the needs of the skin, fully protecting, restoring it and preventing the appearance of age-related changes.
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Purification
Cleansers should not only suit your skin type, but also take into account its condition. Due to seasonal features of the environment (in winter, for example) or overwork of the body (due to stress and lack of sleep), even normal skin can suffer from dryness. In summer, on the contrary, high temperatures provoke fat content. Dullness, dehydration, sensitivity, uneven tone are also a reason to reconsider the choice of cleansers.
Morning cleansing should be different from evening. According to Alexey Mironenko, Training Manager Biotherm Russia, if in the morning one gel or foam is enough for washing, then in the evening you will also need a make-up remover. In addition, before going to bed is the best time to apply a cleansing mask. You can’t do it every day (and you don’t need to), but 1-3 times a week is fine.
Cleansing foam Pureté Thermale, Vichy
Removes impurities without drying effect. Not only cleanses the skin, but also moisturizes and softens it.
Micellar make-up remover for dry and sensitive skin, L’Oréal Paris
Does not dry the skin and very thoroughly cleanses, softens and soothes it. The formula is fragrance-free, which is important for those who are embarrassed by overly strong fragrances. Glycerin, which is part of the composition, helps to retain moisture in the skin.
Gel oil for removing makeup and cleansing the skin of the face Absolue, Lancôme
When applied to dry skin, it transforms into a silky oil that thoroughly and gently removes impurities and waterproof makeup. And after washing off the gel with water, you will find that the skin has become clean, soft and supple.
Exfoliation
Scrub for all skin types “Apricot”, Garnier
One of the most favorite in the editors of Healthy-Food. Apricot kernel particles gently exfoliate, glycerin moisturizes, perlite absorbs excess sebum and helps to narrow pores, salicylic acid eliminates imperfections, citric acid accelerates skin renewal processes, and soybean, apricot kernel oils and vitamin E soften and protect the skin.
Cleansing sugar scrub, L’Oréal Paris
How to give the skin of the face a beautiful well-groomed look at home? Use this scrub with 3 natural sugars and kiwi grains at least once a week. Suitable for all skin types, it contains emollient, soothing peppermint oil. The skin after the scrub becomes clean, fresh and matte, black dots are less noticeable.
Soft scrub, La Roche-Posay
The scrub is soft and gentle, gives comfort, but at the same time does an excellent job of exfoliating, cleansing and smoothing. The composition contains perlite (it absorbs excess sebum) and glycerin, which retains moisture in the skin.
Food
Face cream Aqualia Thermal, Vichy
The cream works great both as a make-up base and as a moisturizing, nourishing agent. Eliminates the feeling of tightness, gives comfort and helps to accelerate the synthesis of lipids. Active ingredients, including thermal water, moisturize and soften the skin, help restore the protective barrier.
Transforming Radiance Cream “Luxury Nutrition”, L’Oréal Paris
Dull dry skin will be transformed beyond recognition with this cream, because it has everything it needs: peony extract that gives natural radiance and promotes hydration, neocalcium that enhances protective functions, and natural pink pigments – they instantly improve the complexion.
Sun protection
Until now, there are girls who do not use sunscreen. Some believe that this is superfluous (“I’m not going to the sea”), others are afraid that “you won’t get a tan with them.”
We have dispelled the first myth more than once. As for the second – yes, with creams and sprays with SPF 50 you sunbathe more slowly. But the tan goes on smoother and lasts longer. “This is because the skin is not stressed and melanocytes produce high-quality pigment, which is evenly distributed in the epidermis,” says expert dermatologist Garnier Marina Kamanina. – Those who refuse sun protection run the risk of tanning in chunks, because melanin is produced in an emergency mode and is distributed over the skin in fragments. Unprotected skin itself becomes dry and dull.
The rules for perfect skin include the mandatory use of sunscreen. Those who apply them regularly win twice: they protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation and get a seductive light tan.
Anti-aging face cream Anthelios Age Correct, SPF 50, La Roche-Posay
Ambre Solaire Expert Protection Sunscreen SPF50+, Garnier
The formula is suitable even for sensitive skin. It contains hyaluronic acid and a complex of filters that reliably protect against ultraviolet radiation. The cream is easy to apply, spreads quickly over the skin, prevents the appearance of wrinkles and age spots.
Life
But it is better to refuse alcohol and refined sugars: they only accelerate skin aging.
How to make your face perfectly groomed in the salon
As we have already found out, you can achieve perfect facial skin only by properly caring for it. Perhaps not only at home, but also in the salon: modern cosmetologists offer a lot of effective procedures. Let’s take a look at the most popular ones.
Thermolifting
Photorejuvenation
Known as IPL therapy or IPL rejuvenation. The cosmetologist works on the skin with a laser to activate the production of its own collagen and speed up the process of cell renewal. The procedure helps to give the skin an even tone, get rid of age spots and freckles, redness, traces of broken blood vessels – all this, of course, makes it younger and more beautiful.
Peeling
What to do to get perfect skin? Peels! But only according to indications and only after consultation with a doctor. Exfoliation is one of the fastest ways to improve complexion and make skin more even and smooth. The name of this procedure comes from English to peel – “to peel, peel”. And this is its essence: to exfoliate old cells of the epidermis and stimulate the formation of new ones.
Is it possible to bring the skin to perfect condition with the help of homemade masks?
To have perfect skin, homemade masks alone, of course, are not enough. But you can supplement them with cosmetic care – why not? Here are some home remedy recipes.
Moisturizing Mask
You will need:
1 Art. l cream;
1 yolk;
1 tsp carrot juice.
Grind cream with yolk and mix with carrot juice. Apply the mixture on the face and neck and hold for 15 minutes. Remove the mask with a cotton pad soaked in vegetable oil and rinse your face with rosehip broth at room temperature.
You will need:
1 potato, boiled in uniform;
1 Art. l. grated apple;
1 Art. l of milk.
Peel potatoes, mash, mix with applesauce and milk. Apply to face and wash off with warm water after 20 minutes.
Restoring mask
You will need:
1 tsp dry mustard;
1 tsp boiled water at room temperature;
2 tsp any unrefined vegetable oil.
Dilute mustard in water, add oil, mix well. Apply the mask on your face, after 5 minutes rinse with warm water and rinse your face with cool water.
Of course, the most practical advice on how to bring the skin of the face into perfect condition at home will be given by a beautician at an individual consultation, because each of us has our own ideal. In the meantime, our test will help you navigate the selection of the necessary care: check what cosmetics and what procedures your skin lacks.