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Scientists have proven that our skin ages faster in winter. Under the influence of cold, the protective layer is disturbed, dryness appears, and the recovery processes slow down. Simple steps that should be included in your daily beauty ritual will help to cope with this.
Swelling and dark circles under the eyes are far from the only consequences of disturbed sleep mathematics and improper care in the cold. Dermatologist Galina Amosova told the readers of Wday.ru how to take care of the skin in winter to avoid dryness and the appearance of wrinkles.
Dermatologist of the ICON SKIN brand of professional cosmeceuticals
The skin is a highly organized defense of the body against ultraviolet radiation, bacteria, viruses and harmful substances. Aesthetic medicine procedures can improve her condition, but chronic stress, poor diet and poor sleep have a much larger impact on her health. For those who wish to avoid premature aging and dullness of the skin, a number of simple rituals are recommended.
Rule 1. Separate day and night care
During the day, the skin is exposed to aggressive environmental factors. Therefore, day care is aimed at protecting and enhancing local immunity. At night, there is an active restoration of the dermis, oxygen exchange and cell regeneration. Therefore, caring for the skin before bedtime should prepare it for the intake of active ingredients that will accelerate the process of cell regeneration.
Purification: Use micellar water or hydrophilic oil to remove makeup from your face. The second step is to use foams with acids / enzyme emulsions / gels for daily washing. For gentle exfoliation and removal of dead cells, it is recommended to wash with enzyme powders 2-3 times a week and carry out a home peeling procedure no more than 1 time.
Toning: The tonic activator will help restore the acid mantle of the skin and restore its natural pH-balance after washing. Apply it to dry skin with a cotton pad.
Basic care: in winter, the skin especially needs hydration. At night, it is open to the intake of nutrients, so this is the optimal time to enrich and moisturize the dermis. Choose low molecular weight hyaluronic acid creams in formulations, it penetrates better into the deeper layers of the dermis.
Also pay attention to the texture of the product. Give preference light cream or fluid – nothing should interfere with the processes of oxygen and water exchange. Filming products will not only lead to swelling due to moisture retention, but will also interfere with the elimination of toxins.
Reduce puffiness and volume of bags under the eyes, reduce dark circles and smooth the skin will help products with peptides, vitamins C and E, lymphatic drainage products.
I recommend paying attention to indelible night peeling serum… This is a new generation of multi-acid products that combine the action of different acid groups (AHA + PHA + BHA). They are perfect for problematic oily skin and promote its active regeneration during sleep.
Rule 2. Gradual transition from wakefulness to sleep
Sleep disorders have been shown to directly affect skin aging. It is caused by a malfunction in the production of hormones and a change in metabolism.
Follow to restore skin health 7 tips for a gradual transition to sleep.
Avoid drinking water 2-3 hours before bedtime. This will help to avoid swelling and drooping of the lower part of the face.
For the same reason, eliminate salty foods from your evening diet.
Excessive shine and oily skin are faithful companions of a sweet tooth: sugar stimulates the synthesis of 5-alpha-reductase, which provokes the activity of the sebaceous glands. However, at night, sebum production is increased by default.
Our emotional status is very important to the skin. For relaxation, take a warm bath with natural lavender essential oil. Duration: no more than 10-15 minutes.
Clamps, tensions and spasms of the facial muscles lead to wrinkles. A relaxing massage can help prolong youth without botox.
Dim the lights and put away your gadgets 30 minutes before bed. Focus on your sensations and breathing.
Even if you are not allergic, you should not sleep with pets. At night, the skin is most sensitive and susceptible to irritants. Otherwise, instead of restoring, she will redirect energy to protection.
Rule 3. Create conditions for deep sleep
Sleep consists of three phases: rapid, deep sleep, and REM. Disruptions in their alternation directly affect aging and aging of the skin. This is due to the fact that it is the full sleep cycles that maintain the level of production of hormones necessary for skin health. Namely:
The key hormone of circadian rhythms is melatonin… It prevents the development of melanoma, is an antioxidant and photoprotector, and is effective against skin aging.
Cortisol. In large quantities, this hormone is destructive to the skin – it increases the production of sebum, causes comedones and reduces the elasticity of the dermis. But with healthy sleep, cortisol, when produced within normal limits, regulates metabolism and reduces inflammation.
When you don’t get enough sleep, insulin is produced in excess, which leads to obesity and aging. Normally, this hormone supports glucose metabolism and cellular energy.
The hormone dehydroepiandrosterone promotes the production of collagen and sebum. The latter is necessary to strengthen the epidermal barrier of the skin.
The sebaceous glands are very sensitive to androgens. They are traditionally called male sex hormones. They are activated by excess testosterone. In people with a predisposition to acne, this leads to comedones, blackheads and seborrhea.
In excess, progesterone enhances the deposition of fat in the subcutaneous tissue and retains fluid in the body. But at the same time it is necessary for the skin to maintain elasticity.
Estrogen stimulates collagen production and protects the skin from free radicals. Like progesterone, this hormone begins to decline in women after the age of 30 and directly depends on the quality of sleep.
Historically, a person fell asleep 1-2 hours after sunset and woke up with the first rays of the sun. We, the inhabitants of the urban environment, are deprived of this opportunity. At the same time, our skin is daily exposed to external aggressive factors. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the quality of sleep.