Proper facial skin care - advice from a cosmetologist

From this article you will learn:

• What skin types exist and how to correctly identify them
• What are the stages of facial skin care?
• What are the recommendations of specialists for caring for different skin types?
• How to properly care for your skin at different ages

There is not a single woman who has never had problems with her facial skin. Adolescence, as a rule, leaves its mark in the form of pimples and acne, and not all representatives of the fair sex go away after this period. However, even after 30 years there are no less problems. Women psychologically do not want to accept the first wrinkles, because they always want to look perfect. Ultraviolet rays, exhaust fumes, and dust also adversely affect the skin of the face. The skin protects our body, but it itself needs protection. Therefore, knowing how to properly care for your facial skin, you will maintain youth for many years and prevent the appearance of the first wrinkles.

Stages of daily facial skin care at home

An important rule that every girl must follow is: you cannot skip facial care procedures; you must carry out a set of activities every day.

Remember that you should select cosmetics, both decorative and skincare, that are suitable specifically for your type. You should not chase fashion brands and popular brands. First of all, pay attention to the composition of the product. The presence of only natural ingredients without artificial ingredients indicates the high quality of the products, regardless of their cost.

The basic facial skin care system includes several stages: cleansing, toning, moisturizing and nourishing. This integrated approach allows:

• Remove dirt.

• Reduce inflammation and acne.

• Tighten pores and reduce the number of blackheads.

• Tone the epithelium and prevent the first signs of aging.

• Replenish lost micronutrients.

A basic set of products may consist of:

• Cleansers – gel, foam, milk.

• Toning product – lotions, tonics, thermal and micellar waters.

• Products for moisturizing and nutrition - creams, gels, serums, fluids.

Try to avoid using soap when washing your face. It dries out quite a lot, which leads to contraction and loss of beneficial microelements.

Additional care

Daily care is necessary for any skin, but sometimes these procedures are not enough, and the skin needs more. Of course, if you have problems, you need to contact a cosmetologist or dermatologist so that the doctor can prescribe treatment and procedures specifically for you.

But if you want to pamper your skin “at home,” masks, peels and patches are good options.

Be sure to read the instructions and follow the manufacturers' recommendations so as not to harm your skin. Masks and patches cannot be kept longer than the specified time, otherwise there will be the opposite effect. And peelings, scrubs and masks should not be done more often than the manufacturer recommends (usually 2-3 times a week).

Face masks

Masks can be used for a variety of skin needs: nutrition, hydration, cleansing, etc. They are usually done in a cycle (8-10 procedures) to achieve the best effect. In this case, it is more profitable and convenient to purchase a mask in a jar. And for one-time “SPA treatments” (or if you want to try different masks), it’s easier to take disposable fabric ones.

Express mask Vichy (Vichy) Liftactive for the face hyaluronic (jar)

– for all skin types, including sensitive. The mask is enriched with the highest content of hyaluronic acid (1%), known as the “elixir of youth”. Vichy Liftactiv Specialist Hyalu Mask provides the necessary level of hydration in the cells of the epidermis, prevents the feeling of tightness, increases the elasticity of the skin, tones and gives the face a rested look.

Sebum-regulating alginate mask Salizink (1 piece)

– for oily and combination skin with tea tree oil and willow extract.

Mask Librederm Hyaluronic ultra-hydration (5 pcs)

– 5-7 minutes after application, the mask begins to plasticize, becomes “rubbery,” decreases in volume, and “fixes” the contours of the face. The water- and air-tight film prevents the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the epidermis, promoting deep hydration and significantly increasing skin tone.

Mask La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense moisturizing soothing (2 pcs)

– intensely moisturizing soothing mask HYDRAPHASE INTENSE MASQUE for dehydrated facial skin based on La Roche-Posay Thermal Water. Intensely moisturizes thanks to a combination of low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid, Structrin, Shea butter and waxes.

Librederm Seracin sebum-regulating mask (5 pcs)

– has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, dries out visible elements of acne, pimples, and reduces redness.

Vilenta Animal Wild Tiger-rr face mask with taiga berries and verbena (1 piece)

– intensively affects the skin, tones and gives energy. Actively stimulates cell regeneration, effectively relieves signs of fatigue. Allows your skin to look fresh and vibrant for a long time. Thanks to its unique recipe, the mask has an express effect.

Vilenta mask 7 days Light medium with white tea and pear (1 piece)

– intensively moisturizes the skin, increases its firmness and elasticity, charging it with youthful energy. Shea, macadamia and jojoba butters fill the skin with nourishing elements, leaving it soft and smooth. Pear perfectly softens the upper layers of the epidermis, accelerates the regeneration process and refreshes the skin.

Antioxidant mask Librederm Vitamin E moisturizing (tube)

– with regular use, the mask deeply moisturizes, accelerates regeneration processes, increases skin turgor, prevents the formation of fine wrinkles, tones the skin, and improves complexion.

Vilenta mask 7 days Proper Sunday with blue agave and lotus (1 piece)

– Blue Agave has regenerating properties, restores freshness to the skin, making it more hydrated and smooth. Lotus gives the skin elasticity, stimulates cell regeneration processes, and helps restore skin elasticity.

Double Dare mask OMG! SOS Detox for deep cleansing and nourishing of the skin, two-component (2 pcs)

– Step 1. A sheet mask that produces lush foam when applied to the face; bubbles form. These detox bubbles cleanse, remove all impurities and nourish the skin with oxygen. Step 2. Collagen shot. The fabric mask enriches the skin with a complex of nutrients, hydrolyzed collagen, as well as organic natural extracts. This stage fills the skin with a healthy glow and gives elasticity.

Facial scrubs

Scrub Natura Kamchatka Active detox

– by deeply cleansing pores, it makes them less noticeable and effectively prevents inflammation. Thanks to the natural ingredients included in the scrub, the skin becomes smooth, even and radiant.

Cream-scrub Librederm Seracin cleansing with eco-granules

– cleansing is achieved thanks to biodegradable silica granules and crushed tea tree leaves, and a plant complex with zinc and sulfur regulates the sebaceous glands and has an antiseptic effect.

Avene scrub for sensitive skin

– the composition includes microgranules made of polyethylene and jojoba wax. They delicately exfoliate dead cells and open the pores, which facilitates the penetration of active ingredients through the epidermal barrier and promotes the free release of sebum.

For the eye area

Care (remedy) Vichy Mineral 89 for the eye contour, restoring and strengthening

– a product with a record concentration of thermal water* VICHY [89%] of volcanic origin, enriched with 15 minerals, normalizes the pH balance, strengthens and protects the skin. The product also contains natural hyaluronic acid and pure caffeine.

Cream La Roche Posay Hyalu B5 for eye contour against wrinkles and signs of fatigue

– a moisturizing and regenerating formula with two types of pure hyaluronic acid (low molecular weight and high molecular weight) and vitamin B5 helps improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin around the eyes.

Petitfee Agave Cooling Hydrogel anti-aging hydrogel eye patch (60 pcs)

– patches of a beautiful lilac color will give the skin relaxation, a cooling feeling of comfort, help eliminate circles and bags under the eyes, make the look more fresh and open, and erase traces of fatigue from the face.

La Miso Snail hydrogel patch mask for the skin around the eyes with snail mucus extract (60 pcs)

– snail mucus extract, which is part of the patches, fights the aging process, provides intensive renewal and restoration of the skin around the eyes.

You can find even more facial skin care products not presented in this article in our Catalog in the “Facial Cosmetics”

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Cleansing

• For those with a dry skin type, cleansing products such as milk or foam are perfect. The products have a gentle cleansing effect while maintaining the necessary moisture balance.

• For girls with a normal type, most cosmetic products presented in the beauty industry can be used. The main thing is to choose a product without fragrances and parabens.

• Girls with combination and oily skin types can choose gels for cleansing. The texture of these products not only removes impurities, but also regulates the secretion of the sebaceous glands.

To achieve maximum effect, I advise you to use narrowly targeted products. Universal products for makeup removal and cleansing also perform their functions, but often have less positive impact. You should choose separate products for makeup removal and cleansing. Makeup remover products are aimed at removing decorative cosmetics, regardless of type. While care products effectively cleanse the skin of impurities and are aimed at solving specific types of cosmetic imperfections.

Toning

It is a mandatory step in home skin care. To perform this function, you can choose a tonic or lotion. The products have a similar consistency and care, and also have the same effect - they remove residual cleanser, soothe and restore moisture balance, and also prepare the surface for the application of a nourishing product.

Recipe for a moisturizing and cleansing linden mask for dry skin

First, prepare a linden infusion. Pour 1 tbsp. l. dried linden flowers with half a glass of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for half an hour.

Another ingredient that is necessary for this product is oatmeal. To get it, simply grind oatmeal in a coffee grinder. Take 1.5 tbsp. l. oatmeal and dilute with strained linden infusion so that you get a dough that is a little thicker than for pancakes. Add 1 more tbsp to it. l. olive or other vegetable oil.

If possible, add 2-3 drops of vitamin A and E in oil to the mask. Apply the mixture for 15-20 minutes, then wash your face with lukewarm water.

Hydration and nutrition

Many girls believe that moisturizing is only necessary for dry skin types. I hasten to refute this opinion. Every type needs hydration. Products for saturating the epithelium with moisture have different designs - creams, serums, fluids.

When choosing the right product, you should also consider the time of use. You should choose different products for morning and evening care. They contain different components that are needed at certain times of the day.

Also consider the time of year. In winter, gusts of cold wind and severe frosts have a negative impact. As a result, dryness, chapping and flaking appear. For winter, choose nutritional products containing vitamins A and E, which are important for regeneration.

In the summer, you can give preference to lighter textures - fluids. The weightless product is quickly absorbed without leaving any excess, so when sweating on a hot day you will not feel an unpleasant “soapy” sensation on your face. Don't forget about sun protection. Use creams with an SPF filter above 10 to preserve youth and protect it from photoaging.

Nourishing curd face mask for dry skin

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l. fat homemade cottage cheese;
• 1 tsp. flaxseed oil (can be replaced with melted cocoa, coconut or shea butter) or fish oil;
• 1 tbsp. l. strong liquid and strained brew of classic black tea;
• 1 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed cucumber juice or juice from parsley leaves;
• 1 tsp. dried and ground in a coffee grinder the peel of any citrus (tangerine, orange, lemon, grapefruit).

Combine and stir all ingredients into a homogeneous mixture. Fish oil can also be used from capsules; to do this, pierce the capsules with a needle and squeeze out the required amount of fat.

Apply the resulting mixture to your face and leave for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with plain water. In addition to nutrition, the product can slightly whiten the skin. Well suited for rosacea - dilated capillaries.

Deep cleansing

Depending on the severity of the contamination, the amount of inflammation and the presence of other imperfections, experts offer various peeling methods. Mechanical, chemical, laser, ultrasound - you can visit all these procedures in a beauty salon. When making an appointment, be sure to consult with a specialist. A cosmetologist will help you choose the optimal course and type of formulations to use.

Scrubbing and peeling can be done at home. To clean the surface of keratinized particles of the epidermis, you can use gentle products containing small abrasive particles - ground fruit seeds, nut shells or coffee beans.

What else you should know about how to maintain healthy skin

• Don't forget that the foods you consume affect not only your body, but also your skin. Try to consume as little high-calorie and fatty foods as possible. Give up bad foods and habits - soda, fast food, chips, alcohol, smoking. Try to eat small meals and eat foods containing vitamins and other useful microelements.

• Do facial exercises and massage. Performing exercises helps accelerate microcirculation, and also makes the facial muscles more elastic and strong, which prevents the first signs of aging. Just a few simple exercises in the morning and evening, and you will notice how your skin tightens, its tone increases and its color improves.

Exercises for the face and neck

1. To tighten the cheeks , we stretch the lips as we do for a kiss - with a “tube” and move them as far as possible to the right side. Then, keeping the lips in this position, we turn the neck to the right. After 5 seconds, we return to the starting position. We do the same lip movements and turn the neck to the left side. We repeat the exercise 10 times on each side.
2. To lift the lower part of the face , we move the lips inward, behind the lower line of the teeth, while also straining the chin and pulling it up so that the lower jaw protrudes. After 5 sec. we return to the starting position. We repeat the exercise 10 times.
3. For the muscles of the neck and chin , against the double chin and sagging cheeks - pull the chin forward, while placing the tongue behind the upper teeth, the mouth is closed. At the same time, we press the chin from below with two thumbs and stretch out the lower lip. You need to feel the tension in your lower face and chin. We hold the muscles in this tension for 10 seconds. and relax the muscles. The exercise is performed 10 times.
4. Against wrinkles between the eyebrows - extending the middle and index fingers parallel, connect them and press them along the eyebrow growth line. Gently pull the skin of the face under your fingers up and to the side, as if stretching the area between the eyebrows. At the same time we try to close our eyebrows, which fails because... We don't let you do it with our fingers. You need to feel the muscle tension. Keep the muscles in this tension for up to 10 seconds. and relax. We repeat the exercise 10 times.
5. For the neck muscles - place your hand on the chest and lightly pull the skin down, while stretching your neck up and smiling broadly with your lips closed. This is the basic pose. Next, slowly turn your head to the left, while nodding your head. We do the same to the right. We repeat the exercise 5 times in each direction.
6. For elastic cheeks - open your mouth the way we open to pronounce the letter “O”, while slowly lowering the lower jaw to the limit. Using your index fingers, lightly press the apples of your cheeks. Without closing your mouth, you need to tense your muscles as if you want to smile. We tense our muscles in a “smile” for 30 seconds, then relax. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
7. For clear cheekbones , we stretch our lips as if we are going to pronounce the letter “I”. Holding the apples of the cheeks from “I” with your middle fingers, we try to say: “U”, while stretching our lips forward as much as possible. We hold our lips in this position for 10 seconds and return to the “I” position. Repeat 10 times.
8. For a clear contour of the lips , we tighten the lips in a “ducky” manner, leaving them in this position for 10 seconds, then we move on to the widest grin possible. Hold your lips in this position for 10 seconds. We repeat the cycle 10 times.
9. For a clear oval face , open your jaws and purse your lips. In this position, we push the lower jaw forward as far as possible. We linger at the point of maximum tension for 10 seconds, and then return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
10. To tone the chin , clasp the front of the neck with your palms, as if trying to strangle yourself. Slowly tilt your head back, linger at the maximum point for 10 seconds, and slowly return back. Repeat the exercise 10 times.

Now you can start washing. Remember that an excellent finishing step for washing is a contrast rinse: alternately rinse your face with warm and cold water. This procedure activates blood flow. The procedure should begin and end with warm water. You can use ice cubes. Pre-freeze pure mineral water without gas, or a decoction of herbs in ice trays and wipe the face and area around the eyes every morning. *see publication: masks and creams around the eyes

Attention! If your skin is prone to rosacea, contrast rinsing is canceled.

Professional facial skin care with Alpika cosmetics

Thanks to cosmetics from you you can perform professional skin care at home. Each of the products in the line is aimed at solving specific imperfections. The ingredients included in each product are carefully selected and combined to enhance the effect of the procedure. Thanks to proper calculation of the combination of the amount of each ingredient, the product cannot have a negative effect.

The variety of Alpika products includes cleansing, care and nutrition products. Compositions for multi-acid peeling, means for correcting rosacea and hyperpigmentation, treating acne and post-acne, as well as care for women of every age group.

Age labels for cosmetics

What are the criteria for choosing skin care products at different ages and why can’t you use a cream labeled anti-age if you are over 20 years old?

Taking into account the age-related characteristics of the skin, as the body matures, skin care will change:

• At 20+ years of age, the body’s natural aging process begins, and although the first external signs of skin maturity will not be noticeable soon, now is the time to take care of aging prevention. Skin at this age needs antioxidant support and intense hydration. From the age of 25, you should include eye moisturizers in your beauty routine. Young skin makes the most of its own resources and renews itself well, so moisturizing and regular cleansing will be enough to maintain its tone.
• At the age of 30+, the body already noticeably decreases the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, collagen and other elements necessary to maintain the density, firmness and elasticity of the skin. By the age of 35, age-related changes become noticeable: facial wrinkles, dehydration creases, skin loses tone. It is recommended to enhance antioxidant support, add UV protection and include anti-aging formulas based on hyaluronic acid and collagen in your beauty routine.
• At 40+ years of age, the time comes to fully combat age-related changes. By the age of 45, many people experience such noticeable manifestations of skin maturity as pigmentation, deformation of the oval of the face, deep creases and a network of fine wrinkles in the eye and lip area, and decreased skin turgor. At this age, the cosmetic bag is replenished with products containing retinol, peptides, and rhamnose.
• At 50+ years of age, a period of age-related hormonal changes in the body begins. Almost all elements that maintain youth and skin tone stop natural synthesis and must be replenished with the help of appropriate compensatory care. The contours of the face begin to change, gravitational ptosis appears, the skin becomes thinner, loses density, becomes dry and sensitive. Compensatory care includes powerful anti-aging formulas that replenish moisture and collagen deficiency in skin cells.