During the long winter, the skin loses moisture, often begins to peel and looks unhealthy.As a result, wrinkles appear.To help your skin regain its glow and glow, start an at-home rejuvenation program today!
You can refresh your complexion and put the skin of your entire body in order in a beauty salon, but this requires a lot of free time and a lot of money, because one procedure cannot do this.As a rule, the salon offers a long course of 10-15 procedures for 1.5-2 hours every day or every other day.We offer you a home rejuvenation program.Its advantage is that it does not require large expenditures of either money or time.But first, check if your body is ready for rejuvenation.
- If you sleep less than 7-8 hours a day, you should reconsider your daily routine.Fresh and glowing skin will only appear if you get adequate rest every day.
- We need to eat more fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, dairy products: they are rich in vitamins, beneficial microelements and essential antioxidants, which increase the protective functions of not only our skin, but the entire body as a whole.After all, it is in spring that the body needs all these microelements in large quantities to compensate for the deficiency created during the winter.
- In order for the skin to respond quickly to cosmetic procedures, it must be sufficiently hydrated from the inside, which means that it is necessary to consume liquids daily (on average 2-2.5 liters per day).
Everything else is a matter of technique.Give yourself just 25-30 minutes of treatment every day and amazing results are guaranteed!
Rejuvenating scrub: skin cleansing
Cleaning the skin of the body should be regular and that of the face daily.In the morning, be sure to wash your face with cool water.In the evening, take the time to remove make-up from your face and take a shower.Oils of plant origin have an excellent cleansing effect.Scrubs are used for deeper cleansing.
But do not forget that no matter how we clean the skin on the outside, it will not be bright and beautiful if you have health problems that are advisable to solve before the cleansing program.Gentle daily cleanser: Take a cotton pad and soak it in warm water, apply vegetable oil and remove makeup in circular motions.When the cotton pad gets dirty, replace it with the next one.And so on until your face becomes clean.You can use olive and almond oils made from grape seeds.
- Facial scrub:Mix 2 heaping teaspoons of oatmeal with 2 teaspoons of cream.Apply the mixture to the skin with light circular motions to exfoliate dead particles, then wash off with warm water.It is recommended to use the scrub once a week (for dry skin - once every two weeks).
- Body scrub:Mix 6 tablespoons finely ground coffee (or crushed sea salt) with 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (cold-pressed).The mixture should be like a thick clay.Apply a thick layer to the skin and massage lightly in a circular motion.The procedure can be performed once a week.This scrub should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for no more than two weeks.
Anti-aging tonics, lotions and compresses
In this phase, natural lotions and compresses are used which help to refresh the skin and give it a radiant appearance.
- Cucumber Lotion:grate 2 medium cucumbers, add 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 100 ml of vodka or diluted alcohol.Place in a dark place to infuse for a week.Then filter and use daily, drying your face and neck after washing.Suitable for all skin types.The lotion should be stored in the refrigerator.
- Tea Lotion:Dissolve 2 tablespoons of honey in 2 tablespoons of strong tea leaves.Apply the lotion to your face with a cotton ball and leave for 10 minutes, then wash off with cold water.Perform the procedure every day to soften and moisturize the skin.Suitable for both oily and dry skin types.
- Tonic:Pour 2 tablespoons of dried mint (or 4-5 tablespoons of fresh mint) into 500 ml of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes.After cooling, add 4 teaspoons of boric alcohol, 2 tablespoons of calendula tincture, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or wine vinegar to the infusion.Shake well.The tonic can be used daily;it is particularly ideal for oily skin.It helps smooth fine wrinkles and gives a healthy complexion.The tonic should be stored in a cool, dark place.
- Mineral pack:Heat mineral water to 40-50 degrees, soak a small towel in it and place it on your face and neck for 20-30 minutes.Compresses are done in a course of 10 procedures.They help remove swelling, enrich the skin with beneficial substances and make it velvety.
Rejuvenating masks for face and body
This is an indispensable element in a home skin rejuvenation program.Masks, in contact with the skin for 10-20 minutes, help saturate the epidermis with nutrients and vitamins.They penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, thus nourishing it from the inside.Therefore, the effect of masks is more noticeable, especially if you apply them 1-2 times a week.But without adequate cleansing, masks are ineffective and sometimes harmful, as applied to "dirty" skin they can cause irritation and allergic reactions.
- Mask that restores fat metabolism:mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (you can add 1 teaspoon of honey instead of lemon juice).Apply this mixture with massaging movements on the skin of the face and neck.After 15-20 minutes, rinse the residue with warm water.
- Mask that restores healthy skin color:take equal parts of plantain, currant, strawberry, linden and yarrow leaves.Grind and mix.Then pour 4 tablespoons of the herb mixture with a small amount of boiling water until you get a paste.Once the mixture has cooled, apply it to your face and neck and leave to act for 15-20 minutes.Rinse off the mask with cold water.
Hand masks are also useful:
- Firming mask:Mix 2 tablespoons of raw pumpkin puree with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of milk.If you have dry skin, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, if your skin is oily, add 1 teaspoon of aloe juice.Apply to face for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
- Full body lifting mask:Take 20-30 ml of almond oil, whisk, then apply to clean skin all over your body, including your face and neck.After 15-20 minutes, take a contrast shower.It is necessary to whip butter: it is saturated with oxygen and turns out to be a very powerful antioxidant.
Regenerating baths
Regenerating baths help accelerate all metabolic processes in the body, including stimulating blood circulation.This makes the skin smooth and elastic.
- Essential oil bath:in water at a comfortable temperature, dilute 3 tablespoons of sea or table salt, to which add 5 drops of grapefruit, orange and patchouli essential oils.Take a bath for 15-20 minutes.
- Clay bath:take 400 grams of blue or white clay and dissolve it in warm water.Take a bath for 15-20 minutes, then take a warm shower without soap or gel.
- Citrus juice bath:Pour 1 glass of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice into the warm bath water.There is no need to rinse after such a bath.
- Herbal bath: 50 grams of Chinese lemongrass branches and leaves, 15 grams of chamomile flowers, pour 500 ml of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes.Strain the infusion and pour it into a warm bath.Take 15-20 minutes.In order for the skin to respond quickly to cosmetic procedures, it must be sufficiently hydrated from the inside, which means you need to drink 2-2.5 liters of water per day.
If you want to achieve a quick and long-term rejuvenating effect at home, you will have to give up:
- whiten skin or remove freckles;
- bad habits, especially smoking;
- tan: even the first spring sun can cause sunburn on "tired" skin after the winter.Therefore, when you go out on a sunny day, be sure to use sunscreen.