Over the years, the skin loses its firmness, elasticity, wrinkles and folds appear. The fair sex is trying to do everything to delay the manifestation of visible signs of aging. It is a pity that sometimes even the regular use of expensive cosmetics does not give the expected and lasting effect. Why is this happening?
What triggers rapid skin aging?
Many factors affect the condition of the skin. That means:
- 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;
- taking certain medications.
Let's try to understand what needs to be changed in life, which habits to get rid of and which ones to acquire in order to maintain the smoothness and beauty of the skin for as long as possible.
A healthy lifestyle
No matter how trivial it may sound, but first of all, you need to give up bad habits. Smoking and alcohol definitely do not promote health, and any problems with the body immediately affect the condition of the skin. He becomes dehydrated and looks dull and flabby.
Make sure you pay attention to how much pure water you drink. Coffee, tea, sugary drinks and even freshly squeezed juices will not replace regular water. You need to drink at least 1. 5 liters per day. The amount depends on the body weight.
Try not to overeat: get up from the table when there is still a slight feeling of hunger. This is especially true of an evening meal.
Get 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 of the good, dream and in no case try to delve into the unsolved problems. Peace and quiet should be your faithful companions before bed. Remember that the regular lack of sleep will very soon manifest itself in a decrease in the skin tone of the face and the whole body.
Walk outdoors as often as possible. On any occasion, get out of the city, into nature: it will surely benefit. You will come home with a healthy blush and a twinkle in your eye.
Face massage and gymnastics
Facial massage and gymnastics work wonders. With regular use of these methods, the skin turns in a few weeks. The fact is that during the healing sessions, 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 your face and wash your hands with soap. With gentle touches of the fingertips, strictly follow the lines of the massage, pressing lightly on the skin. Your movements should resemble tapping. The massage will be most effective if you apply the serum or treat your face with green tea-based ice cubes.
After about a week, the skin will be transformed, it will become more elastic and even. In addition, massage helps to cope with swelling.
Creams, serums, lotions for skin care
We can safely say that cosmetics are one of the most popular ways to transform the skin of the face. It's easy to explain: I bought the coveted jar and use it for your health. But such funds do not always give the expected effect. Women are buying more and more products, including skin care products, but the problems remain. In this case, you should contact a beautician who will help you choose a care system. But only some of the fair sex decide to do this.
If you have the time and desire to make anti-aging products with your own hands, then it's best to start with simple recipes. We propose you one. Measure each dessert spoon of cocoa butter and sea buckthorn butter. Mix 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 cellophane or parchment. After about 15-20 minutes, the remnants of the product must be removed with a napkin.
You can alternate this cream with industrial ones. And be sure to observe the reaction of the skin, as even completely natural products are not suitable for everyone. They also have an allergic reaction.
Smoothing face masks
Cosmetologists recommend including masks in regular skin care. Fortunately, now their choice is great, you can get it for all tastes and budgets. Or try making your own smoothing and anti-aging products. The main advantage of these products is their naturalness. We offer several proven mask recipes.
- Mask with oil and banana.
There are only two products in this recipe: banana and butter. Peel and blend the banana first. Take a spoonful of each ingredient and mix. Spread the mixture all over your face and leave for 15-18 minutes. Remove the mask with a cotton swab dipped in warm water, then wash with warm water, wipe the skin with an ice cube and apply moisturizer.
- Starch masks.
With the help of starch, you can quickly put the skin in order: smooth, make it soft and silky. If you've never introduced this product into homemade mask recipes, be sure to experiment. We are sure that the result will surprise you.
- Banana starch mask.
Mash half a banana into a gruel and combine with a spoonful of potato starch. Spread the resulting mass in a thick layer on the face using your fingers or a spatula. For the 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 spoonful of starch and sour cream, mix and pour a teaspoon of apple juice. Apply the mixture on your face. After 18-20 minutes, wash off with warm water. The mixture has a tonic, firming effect, perfectly smoothes the skin. Perform beauty treatments a couple of 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 a single product: avocado, which, even alone, has a beneficial effect on the skin. Turn part of the fruit into gruel and apply an even layer to the skin all over the face, including in the eye area. After 30 minutes, remove the gruel with a cotton swab and wash off.