There are practically no people with one distinct skin type: most often on the so-called T-zone of the face (forehead, nose, chin) it is fatter and denser than on the cheeks. Cosmetics are sometimes needed to solve various problems, and they need to be dealt with one by one, in descending order of relevance. For example, first cure acne, then moisturize the skin, and so on. Incorrectly selected cosmetics at any stage can nullify all the efforts of the previous step.
The smartest thing you can do for the health and youth of your skin is to undergo a full diagnosis from a cosmetologist and get recommendations on care products from a professional.
Change cosmetics too often.
You only need to change cosmetics in two cases: if the expiration date has expired and if the cosmetologist advised you to buy another product (and explained why).
All other reasons should not influence the choice, even if a friend recommended a mind-blowing new cream or you saw an amazing discount in a store or a colorful advertisement on TV. And the opinion that the skin can “get used” to a specific product and it will stop working has no scientific confirmation.
Application technique
Cosmetologists recommend: Apply cream along massage lines to protect facial skin from stretching.
At the same time, a daily light facial massage will tone the skin and prolong its youth.
Focus on each area of the face . Apply the cream to your face gradually with smooth movements, focusing on the algorithm described below.
Scheme for applying cream to the face:
- From the central point of the forehead, arched lines go towards the center of the temples.
- The lines of the area around the eyes are located along the upper eyelid from the inner corner of the eye to the outer. And in the opposite direction along the lower eyelid - to the nose.
- The line of the nose area leads from top to bottom, from the top of the bridge of the nose to the tip of the nose. Then, from the line of the bridge of the nose to the base of the wings of the nose and smoothly to the middle of the ears.
- From the center of the upper lip to the earlobe.
- From the center point of the chin in the cheek area.
- From bottom to top, from the middle of the chest, the lines diverge in different directions up to the shoulders
Correct application of the cream on your face will protect you from skin stretching and unnecessary wrinkles , as well as better absorption of the cream.
Apply night face cream right before bed.
We got home after work, on the way we went to a training session in the fitness room, and then dinner, cleaning, homework with the children... Before you know it, it’s time for midnight again, all you have to do is quickly wash your face, apply cream and go on a date with your pillow.
However, it is better to apply the cream one and a half to two hours before bedtime. There are several reasons for this:
- this way the cream will be absorbed into the skin of the face, and not into the pillow;
- in the morning there will be no swelling or edema;
- cell and tissue repair will begin before you even go to bed.
By the way, cosmetologists collectively call “beauty sleep” a couple of hours before midnight. It is at this time that important regeneration processes occur in the skin. The cream helps these processes start earlier, even if you haven't gone to bed yet.
Kinds
“Your” night cream should solve current problems (smooth out wrinkles, relieve inflammation, etc.), not cause adverse reactions (rash, peeling, itching), have a pleasant consistency and be quickly absorbed. By the way, the ideal consistency is a very subjective concept, since some girls and women are looking for light products, while others like rich formulas.
The main tasks of night cream
Oily skin needs a night care product - but let it not be a thick cream, but a gel or emulsion with vitamins and zinc.
There are several types of night creams, each of which solves specific problems. Let's look at them:
- Nourishing night cream - contains oils and valuable components, prevents dryness and flaking. It should definitely be in the arsenal of skincare products after 25 years; if the skin is dry, the nourishing product can be used earlier.
- Restoring formulas - contain amino acids, estrogens, vitamins, plant extracts, kelp. Their use is aimed at restoring overall tone and increasing skin elasticity.
- For wrinkles - such night creams are used after 35-40 years; they contain substances that stimulate the production of elastin and collagen fibers.
Types of creams
Also, the products on sale are divided into several categories based on skin type and can be intended for dry, normal, combination, or oily epidermis. There are rulers for aging and problem skin.
Nourishing night creams often contain propolis, beeswax and apilac. Before using such a product, make sure there are no allergic reactions to bee products.
Using a facial scrub too often.
Each of us wants to become the owner of smooth and soft skin, but we definitely shouldn’t scrub our cheeks and nose with a scrub every time we wash our face. This can seriously damage the lipid protective layer of the skin, and instead of the desired smoothness, you can get acne and inflammation. For acne, exfoliants should generally be used extremely carefully: soft, gentle options, such as special peels, are suitable.
For oily skin, it is optimal to apply the scrub twice a week (after completely cleansing the face according to all the rules!). And in the case of dry skin - once a week and a half.
Cleansing
Be sure to remove your makeup before going to bed. Clogged pores can lead to various cosmetic problems such as acne and dull complexion and premature aging. After the makeup remover procedure, wash with gel or foam to remove residual makeup.
Rarely change your pillowcase.
Your pillowcase may look spotlessly clean even a week after changing, but know that by the second day of use, it will begin to pick up bacteria and dead skin cells (as well as all your wonderful skincare products that should only be on your face).
If you continue to sleep on the same pillowcase, then all the “dirt”, of course, will move back to the skin, cause irritation and cause the same acne. To prevent this from happening, the pillowcase should be changed every third day (read more about the rules for changing bed linen in our material).
For the same reasons, it is advisable to do the same with a face towel, even if it seems to you that it has not yet become very dirty.
Choice
The results depend on the right choice of night cream.
Read reviews of new products from manufacturers and choose your favorites. Choose creams based on your age. For example, lifting and enhanced rejuvenation are not suitable for young girls. When choosing, consider your skin type. The packaging indicates what skin type this cream is intended for. Read the ingredients carefully. If you find only chemicals there, discard such creams. Night creams contain vitamins, water, glycerin, collagen, chamomile, ceramides, coenzyme Q10 and other beneficial substances. By the way, coenzyme Q10 is a powerful protection against wrinkles. It is advisable that both night and day creams be from the same manufacturer. It is better to choose night creams not in jars, but in tubes with dispenser tips. The likelihood of bacteria entering them is much less. If you are using night products for the first time, it is better to check for an allergic reaction: to do this, apply a little cream on your wrist and watch the skin reaction.
Constantly powder your face to remove oily shine.
A shiny face will lead anyone to despair, because against such a “brilliant” background any makeup looks dull. Powder solves the problem for a while, but the problem remains and only gets worse. Constant application of even the lightest powder leads to clogged pores, and the skin begins to react with even more active sebum secretion.
It is much better to use mattifying wipes: they not only remove shine, but also cleanse the face of sebaceous secretions and dust.
Moisturizing with serum
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This may surprise some, but serum is considered the main stage of skin care in the evening. Serum is a product with a high concentration of active ingredients that help enhance basic care and solve specific problems. It should contain highly effective components that will help the skin recover, moisturize it and help prevent aging.
Depending on your skin's needs, choose a serum with a lifting effect or a treatment for hyperpigmentation or acne.
Do not wash your face after showering.
It seems that “the chimney sweep washed and washed clean and clean,” so why wash again? Then, your wonderful shampoo and conditioner probably contain parabens, silicates and various other substances that make hair manageable and smooth, but they are not at all beneficial for the skin. After a shower, you should at least wipe your face with toner before applying a moisturizer or nourishing cream.
The difference between young skin and mature skin
Unfavorable environmental conditions help to protect young skin. Girls are recommended to use a product with antioxidant protection and use creams with nourishing and moisturizing functions.
For mature skin, cosmetologists and dermatologists advise using creams that fight wrinkles, sagging, pale color, pigmentation and other age-related imperfections.
The concentrated composition and rich texture of creams penetrates deep into the layers of the epidermis of mature skin and restores them.
Useful video
Watch a visual video about massage lines on the face:
Everyone can afford a high-quality and effective product, because good products can be found in any price range. An inexpensive product is not always of poor quality, just as an expensive one does not always give a magical effect. But, nevertheless, well-known brands provide more guarantees than others , since they have serious testing capabilities and use high-quality materials.
Be beautiful and take care of yourself regularly!
Features of application to the neck and eye area
The neck area also needs nutrition and hydration, but for some reason it is not given due attention, but a woman’s neck is the personification of femininity and grace.
Moisturizers are applied to this area along massage lines from bottom to top from the collarbones and shoulders.
Around the eyes, lines go from the outer corner of the eye to the inner, then to the area of the upper eyelid and again to the outer corner of the eye. This most delicate area deserves the most careful care.
For the skin around the eyes, specially developed creams are used to provide special protection for particularly sensitive skin . Only smooth and careful movements can reduce the formation of facial wrinkles and stretch marks. It is especially important to pay attention to this for young girls in order to delay skin aging for as long as possible. The choice of eye care product is based on the problem that needs to be eliminated, age and skin type.
Be sure to select all products individually for your skin type.
Now there are all kinds of testing methods if any difficulties arise. It is best to purchase products through a pharmacy chain , as they contain a gentler composition with a minimum of allergens. It is best if the product contains natural ingredients. It is worth paying attention to the expiration date and storage conditions, as well as the annotation, the language of which should be clear to you.
