Facial cleansing is a key step in home careconditions. It is impossible to properly care for your skin if you do not regularly cleanse it of dead cells, makeup residue, dust and other impurities. If you are lazy to do this, pimples, blackheads and acne will become your constant companions. How to cleanse your face to protect it from imperfections?
Means for daily cleansing of the skin of the face
You need to wash your face at least two or three times a day.day. Train yourself to repeat this procedure in the morning and evening to cleanse your skin before applying makeup or removing decorative cosmetics. However, you can’t limit cleansing to just washing your face – be sure to use a toner. If you doubt the need to use it, do a simple test. Wash your face with your favorite product and then treat your skin with a cotton pad soaked in a toning lotion. After wiping, the pad will be dirty-gray – these are particles of dust, decorative cosmetics and sebum that the cleaning solution did not have time to “pull out” from the pores.
- Shower gel
The most common form of the product isface cleansing. Washing gels usually differ depending on the skin type they are intended for. Sebum-regulating products are produced for oily skin, while moisturizing products are produced for normal and dry skin. The gel should not contain parabens, mineral oils, or formaldehyde, as these components cause pimples and blackheads. The gel is spread over the skin and foamed with fingertips or a special sponge for washing. Rinse off the product only with warm water, as hot water activates the sebaceous glands, which worsens the condition of oily skin. When buying a gel in a store, pay attention to the content of the following components. Glycolic acid exfoliates dead cells, returning the skin to a healthy color and natural glow. Salicylic acid dries out inflammation and has an antibacterial effect. Vitamin C is a unique natural lifting agent that helps reduce expression wrinkles in the corners of the eyes and lips. If you are allergic to store-bought cosmetics, you can make your own face wash at home using regular toilet soap. Grate 2 bars of "Children's" or "Glycerin" soap, dissolve them in 300 g of boiling water. Add ½ cup of chamomile decoction and stir. This gel can be considered universal and can be used for any skin type.
- Antibacterial soap
How to cleanse your face until it’s squeaky clean?Wash your face with soap, but not with household soap, as some Internet forum users advise. It causes peeling, redness and pustular rashes. For example, use Clinique soap, which is suitable for your skin type. It treats acne, lightens red spots from pimples and pushes out impurities from pores.
- Daily scrub
An excellent solution for problematic skin prone toto excessive oiliness and the appearance of comedones. In a scrub suitable for frequent use, you can find polymer particles of a small fraction that do not scratch or injure the epidermis. It is good if the exfoliant contains tea tree or rosemary essential oil - they have a lasting matting effect.
Deep skin cleansing with peels
It is necessary to clean it once or twice a month.deep layers of the skin – clogged pores look unsightly and often become inflamed. Chemical peels based on fruit acids and exfoliants with large particles of apricot kernels or walnut shells cope well with this task. It is not recommended to use acid peels on dry or sensitive skin – chemical burns may occur, which will be very difficult to get rid of. Exfoliation of the epidermis with fruit acid products is usually performed by a cosmetologist in a salon. However, today you can find kits suitable for home use on the Internet and in professional cosmetics stores. They usually include a deep cleansing gel for washing, a mask and a rich nourishing cream. After cleansing your face, you will apply an acid mask to it, which dissolves impurities and removes them from the pores. After 10 minutes, it must be washed off, and the skin must be soothed with a rich cream. Chemical exfoliation can be replaced with natural masks made from citrus fruits or pineapple. Apply thin slices of lemon, grapefruit or lime to cleansed skin for 5 minutes. If your face starts to sting unbearably, you can wash off the fruit acid earlier. Be sure to use sunscreen before going outside for 3-5 days after the procedure, otherwise pigment spots will appear on your face. Mechanical face cleansing is possible using a scrub made from seeds or shells. Such an exfoliant can only be used on thick, oily or combination epidermis, as it is very traumatic for thin skin. To combat pimples and acne, prepare a scrub from sea salt. Mix 2 tbsp. coarse sea salt with 2 tbsp. olive or sunflower oil, add a few drops of cedar essential oil and apply the mixture to your face with massaging movements. Rinse with cool water after 2-3 minutes. Sensitive skin can be easily exfoliated with an oatmeal scrub. 100 gr. Grind the oatmeal in a blender, add 50 g of sour cream and mix thoroughly. Rub the resulting mass into the skin with your fingertips, leave for a few minutes. Rinse, pat dry your face with a terry towel.
Mechanical facial cleansing is the cardinal method of fighting inflammation
Once a month girls with problematicepidermis should be mechanically cleaned. The procedure is quite simple and you can easily repeat it at home, saving on a beauty salon. Pour 3 liters of boiling water into a basin, add 10 drops of any essential oil or eucalyptus alcohol tincture to the water. Cover yourself and hold your face over the steam for 10-15 minutes, closing your eyes so as not to burn the cornea. Wrap your fingertips with gauze soaked in medical alcohol. Squeeze out ripe pimples, acne and "blackheads" one by one, pressing sharply on them. After you finish cleaning, wipe your face with a pore-tightening lotion containing salicylic alcohol. If the problems with the epidermis are so large-scale that washing and scrubbing alone are not enough, it makes sense to seek help from a cosmetologist who will help you choose products from pharmacy cosmetics. Sometimes only they can soothe problematic facial skin. We recommend reading:
