Over the years, the skin loses its firmness, elasticity, wrinkles and folds appear. The fair sex tries to do everything to delay the manifestation of the visible signs of aging. It is a pity that sometimes the regular use of expensive cosmetics does not give the expected and long-lasting effect. Why this happened?
What triggers rapid skin aging?
Many factors affect the condition of the skin. That is:
- unbalanced diet, including fried, salty, smoked, sweet foods;
- dry indoor air during the heating season;
- negative environmental factors: wind, dust, frost, exhaust gases, sunlight, and so on;
- inadequate skin care or its complete absence;
- lack of vitamins and minerals;
- stress and nervous disorders;
- take some medicine.
Let's try to figure out what to change in life, which habits to break, and which to acquire in order to maintain smooth and beautiful skin as long as possible.
Healthy lifestyle
No matter how trite it may sound, but first, you have to break the bad habit. Smoking and alcohol clearly do not improve health, and any problems with the body immediately affect the condition of the skin. He becomes dehydrated and looks dull and flabby.
Be sure to watch how much pure water you drink. Coffee, tea, sugary drinks, and even fresh juices will not replace plain water. You need to drink at least 1. 5 liters per day. The amount depends on body weight.
Try not to overeat: get up from the table when you're still a little hungry. This is especially true for dinner.
Enough sleep. In sleep, the skin renews itself, so the more we sleep, the more beautiful we become. Before falling asleep, try to think only good, dream and never try to delve into unresolved problems. Peace and tranquility should be your constant companion before going to bed. Remember that a regular lack of sleep will soon manifest itself in a discoloration of the skin on the face and the rest of the body.
Walk in the fresh air as often as possible. At every opportunity, going out of the city, to nature - it will definitely be profitable. You'll come back home with a healthy blush and shimmer in your eyes.
Facial massage and exercise
Facial massage and gymnastics work very well. With regular use of this method, the skin changes in a few weeks. The fact is that during the healing session, blood circulation and metabolic processes are accelerated. Skin cells receive more nutrients.
Light massage can be done at home. Pepper at the beginning of the procedure, clean the face and wash hands with soap. With the gentle touch of your fingertips, follow the massage lines closely, pressing lightly against the skin. Your movements should resemble beats. Massage will be more effective if you apply a serum or treat your face with ice cubes made from green tea beforehand.
After about a week, the skin will change, become more elastic and even. Massage also helps with swelling.
Creams, serums, lotions for skin care
We can safely say that cosmetics are one of the most popular ways to transform facial skin. It's easy to explain this: I bought the coveted jar and used it for your health. However, these funds do not always provide the expected effect. Women are buying more products, including in skin care, but the problem persists. In this case, you should contact a beautician who will help you choose a treatment system. But only a few of the fair sex decided to do this.
If you have the time and desire to make anti-aging products with your own hands, then it is better to start with simple recipes. We offer one of them. Measure each dessert spoon of cocoa butter and sea buckthorn butter. Stir and add 3-4 drops of an oily solution of vitamins A and E. Apply the cream immediately after cleansing to damp skin. For maximum effectiveness, cover your face with plastic or parchment. After about 15-20 minutes, the remnants of the product should be removed with a napkin.
You can replace this cream with industrial cream. And be sure to pay attention to skin reactions, because even completely natural products are not suitable for everyone. They also have allergic reactions.
Facial softening mask
Cosmetologists advise to include masks in regular skin care. Luckily, now that their selection is so great, you can pick one up for every taste and wallet. Or try and prepare your own smoothing and anti-aging products. The main advantage of this product is its naturalness. We offer several proven mask recipes.
- Mask with oil and banana.
There are only two products in this recipe: bananas and butter. Peel and mash the bananas first. Take a tablespoon of each ingredient and mix. Apply the mixture all over your face and leave it on for 15-18 minutes. Remove the mask with a cotton swab soaked in warm water, then wash it off with warm water, clean your skin with an ice cube and apply a moisturizer.
- Starch mask.
With the help of starch, you can quickly style the skin: smooth, make it soft and smooth. If you have never introduced this product into a homemade mask recipe, then be sure to experiment. We are sure the results will surprise you.
- Banana flour mask.
Mash half a banana into a pulp and combine it with a tablespoon of potato starch. Spread the resulting mass in a thick layer over the face using your fingers or a spatula. For exposure, it will take at least half an hour. Rinse the mask with water at room temperature.
- Mask with apple juice and starch.
Mark a tablespoon of starch and sour cream, stir and pour a teaspoon of apple juice. Apply the mixture to your face. After 18-20 minutes, rinse with warm water. This mixture has a tonic effect, tightens, smooths the skin perfectly. Do beauty treatments several times a week for a month.
- Avocado mask.
This mask will appeal to those who do not like to prepare multi-component products. It consists of only one product: avocado, which, even alone, has a beneficial effect on the skin. Turn the fruit into a pulp and apply evenly on the skin all over the face, even in the eye area. After 30 minutes, remove the pulp with a cotton swab and wash it.