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 radiance and glow, start an at-home rejuvenation program today!
You can refresh your skin and put the skin of your whole 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 it.As a rule, salons offer a long course of 10-15 procedures for 1.5-2 hours per day or every other day.We offer you a rejuvenation program at home.The advantage is that it does not require a large expenditure 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 radiant skin will be visible only if you get proper rest every day.
- We need to eat more vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds, dairy products - they are rich in vitamins, beneficial microelements and important antioxidants, which improve the protective function of not only our skin, but the whole body as a whole.After all, in the spring the body needs all these microelements in large quantities to compensate for the deficiencies created throughout the winter.
- In order for the skin to quickly respond to cosmetic procedures, it must be sufficiently moist from the inside, which means that it needs to take your daily fluid intake (on average, 2-2.5 liters per day).
Everything is a matter of technique.Give yourself just 25-30 minutes of care every day, and amazing results are guaranteed!
Rejuvenating scrub - skin cleansing
Clean the skin of the body should be regular, and the skin of the face every day.In the morning, make sure you wash your face with cold water.In the evening, take the time to remove the makeup from your face and take a shower.Oil of plant origin has an excellent cleansing effect.Scrubs are used for deeper cleaning.
But don't forget that no matter how we clean the skin outside, it will not be radiant and beautiful if there are health problems that are advised to be solved before the cleaning program.A gentle daily cleanser: Take a cotton pad and soak it in hot water, apply vegetable oil to it and remove makeup using a circular motion.When the cotton pad gets dirty, replace it with the next one.And so on until your face is clean.You can use olive and almond oil instead of grape seed.
- Face scrub:Mix 2 teaspoons of oatmeal with 2 teaspoons of heavy cream.Apply the mixture to the skin using light circular motions to exfoliate dead particles, then wash with warm water.It is advisable to use the scrub once a week (for dry skin - once every two weeks).
- Body scrub:Mix 6 tablespoons of finely ground coffee (or crushed sea salt) with 1/4 cup of extra-virgin (cold-pressed) olive oil.The mixture should be like thick clay.Apply a thick layer to the skin and gently rub in a circular motion.This procedure can be carried out 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
At this stage, natural lotions and compresses are used to help refresh the skin and give it a radiant appearance.
- Cucumber lotion:grate 2 medium cucumbers, add 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 100 milliliters of vodka or liquid alcohol.Place in a dark place to infuse for a week.Then filter and use every day, wipe your face and neck after washing.Suitable for all skin types.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 pad and leave it for 10 minutes, then wash it off with cold water.Do 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 milliliters 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.Tonic can be used every day;it is especially suitable for oily skin.Helps to smooth fine wrinkles and give healthy facial skin.Tonic should be stored in a cool and dark place.
- Mineral compresses:Heat the mineral water to 40-50 degrees, soak a small towel in it and place it on your face and neck for 20-30 minutes.Compression is done in a course of 10 procedures.They help remove puffiness, enrich the skin with beneficial substances and make it velvety.
Rejuvenating mask for face and body
This is a must-have item in an at-home skin rejuvenation program.The mask, in contact with the skin for 10-20 minutes, helps to weave the epidermis with nutrients and vitamins.They penetrate into the inner layers of the skin, thereby nourishing it from the inside.Therefore, the effect of the mask is most noticeable, especially if you do it 1-2 times a week.But without proper cleaning, the mask is ineffective and sometimes dangerous, because use on "dirty" skin can cause irritation and allergic reactions.
- The mask 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 a massaging motion on the skin of the face and neck.After 15-20 minutes, rinse the residue with warm water.
- Masks that restore healthy skin tone:take equal parts of banana leaves, currants, strawberries, linden, and yarrow.Grind and mix.Then pour 4 tablespoons of the herbal mixture with a little boiling water until you get a paste.When the mixture has cooled, apply it on your face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes.Rinse off the mask with cold water.
Hand masks are also useful:
- Tightening 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 on the face for 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
- Lifting mask for the whole body:Take 20-30 milliliters of almond oil, beat, then apply to clean skin all over the body, including the 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 strong antioxidant.
A rejuvenating bath
A rejuvenating bath helps speed up all metabolic processes in the body, including stimulating blood circulation.This makes the skin look smooth and elastic.
- Bath with essential oils:in water at a comfortable temperature, dissolve 3 tablespoons of sea or table salt, to which add 5 drops of grapefruit, orange and patchouli essential oils.Bathe for 15-20 minutes.
- Clay bath:take 400 grams of blue or white clay and dissolve it in warm water.Bathe for 15-20 minutes, then shower with warm water without soap or gel.
- Citrus juice bath:Pour 1 glass of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice into warm bath water.No need to rinse after such a bath.
- Herbal bath: 50 grams of branches and leaves of Chinese lemongrass, 15 grams of chamomile flowers, pour 500 milliliters 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 moist from the inside, which means that you need to drink 2-2.5 liters of water every day.
If you want to get a quick and long-term rejuvenation effect at home, then you need to give up:
- whiten the skin or remove freckles;
- bad habits, especially smoking;
- tanning: even the first spring sun can cause burns on "tired" skin after winter.So, when going out on a sunny day, make sure you use sunscreen.