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You always want to look good. But sometimes the reflection in the mirror is not pleasing: the skin looks dull, wrinkles are visible … How to improve the complexion and skin tone, give it an inner glow, and in general, is this possible at home? We dot all the “i” right now.
Causes of a dull complexion
There are many reasons, but the main ones are as follows:
irregular exfoliation;
clogged pores;
age-related changes (aging);
weakening of the protective barrier of the skin;
lack of sleep and constant stress;
insufficient UV protection;
improper care.
Another important factor is lifestyle. The healthier and better it is, the better the skin looks. But lack of sleep, bad habits, abuse of nicotine and alcohol, as well as lack of physical activity contribute to the dullness of the face.
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How to improve complexion at home
Daily Care
Daily care is the key to our radiant appearance. It is very important to remember that every stage is important in this matter.
Purification
Many women are wondering – how much in the end do you need funds for cleansing? We at Healthy-Food believe there are at least two – one for removing make-up, the other (gel, foam or mousse) for cleansing. Which ones to choose? Let’s talk about our favorites.
Cleanse + Radiance Micellar Rose Water, Skin Naturals, Garnier
The product is enriched with rose water and perfectly copes with make-up removal of the face, eyes and lips.
Cleansing gel for washing Normaderm Phytosolution, Vichy
Suitable for problem skin. Contains minerals and a probiotic derivative to reduce oily skin day after day. Protects against the appearance of imperfections.
Toning
Let’s be honest, many people skip this step. Perhaps because they consider it optional and do not want to waste time. Meanwhile, ignoring toning is a big mistake. It helps the skin get rid of the residues of cleansers and prepares it for subsequent care, increasing its effectiveness. Many tonics have an additional moisturizing effect, normalize pH. Let’s talk about our favourites.
Perfectly cares for the skin, moisturizes and gives a feeling of comfort after application. This is the perfect ending to a skin cleansing routine.
Tonic lotion for normal and combination skin Biosource, Biotherm
Allows you to achieve optimal results at the final stage of cleansing, toning and refreshing the skin. The result is a radiant complexion.
humidification
After cleansing and toning the skin, a moisturizer is usually used. Often, serum is also applied before it. But the cream is a mandatory basic care product. High-quality hydration is the key to good skin tone. To improve complexion, creams often include the following ingredients:
hyaluronic acid;
vitamins C, E, group B;
antioxidants;
peptides;
proxylan;
sun filters, etc.
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Cream for dry and sensitive skin “Moisturizing expert. Moisturizing Care, L’Oréal Paris
The cream contains a hydrofixing agent glycerin in combination with rose and blackcurrant oils. It provides intense hydration, protects the skin from dryness, gives radiance.
Day Moisturizing Face Cream “Youth Glow 25+”, Garnier
The cream fights dullness, the first small wrinkles, stimulates the natural radiance of the skin. The formula is based on plant cells of youth and invigorating caffeine extract.
Food
We mention this point not by chance. Sometimes just moisturizing is not enough for the skin. If the skin is very dry, dehydrated and needs to be restored, a nourishing cream becomes a real salvation for it.
Moisturizing face cream Ultra Facial Cream, Kiehl’s
It occupies one of the first places in the ranking of popular brand funds. The cream prevents moisture loss, provides intensive and long-lasting hydration of the skin throughout the day, as well as tangible protection in adverse climatic conditions. Gives a feeling of comfort and softness. Has a light texture.
Day cream for face and neck “Luxury nutrition. Nutritional care. Light texture, L’Oréal Paris
Proper diet and vitamins
Add more physical activity to your life: move, exercise, walk more.
Review your diet and include foods rich in proteins, calcium, phosphorus and proteins: fish, legumes, red meat, greens, etc. Eat at least five servings of colorful fresh vegetables and fruits per day.
Drink plenty of pure non-carbonated water.
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Getting rid of bad habits
Be sure to try to improve your sleep patterns. The night is for the body to recover. Your skin will thank you.
Moreover, pay attention to the microclimate of the room: if the air is too dry, then by morning the level of skin moisture will decrease significantly. Korean scientists even conducted a special study on this topic. As you know, lack of moisture leads to dull skin, so if the air at home is very dry, take care of additional moisture during the evening care.
And finally, forget about smoking and alcohol. Their harm is obvious: skin dullness, dryness, loss of tone, elasticity. Even if you give up these dubious pleasures for just a couple of weeks, the result can be a pleasant surprise!
Home treatments
Rubbing the face with ice
Brew chamomile, cool the broth and pour into ice molds. Freeze. In the morning, after washing, quickly walk with a cube of such ice along the massage lines. Contraindication – a tendency to rosacea and redness.
Self massage
An effective and effective way: when applying a cream or rubbing the skin with a tonic, move with soft circular movements along the massage lines of the face. Give yourself just a few minutes and you will notice that the complexion will change for the better.
Folk remedies and masks
We have repeatedly offered recipes for lovers of homemade masks. We will not repeat ourselves, we simply recommend reading our articles on this topic.
How to refresh the complexion at the beautician
galvanic currents;
all kinds of peelings;
ultrasonic face cleaning;
microcurrents.
Prevention to maintain a healthy complexion
It is much easier to normalize complexion at home and maintain it day after day if you follow daily beauty rituals.
Daily in the evening, cleanse the skin of makeup and impurities, and in the morning of sebum (the work of the sebaceous glands does not stop at night).
Once every 2 weeks, perform an intensive skin cleansing procedure to free the epidermis from dead cells.
For hydration and nutrition, choose products designed for dull skin that needs energy.
Use moisturizers and nourishers that suit your skin type.
Don’t ignore serums. They are designed to combat specific problems, including dullness.
Pamper your skin with masks 1-2 times a week: moisturizing, nourishing, cleansing.