Summer is coming - a wonderful time of the year, the weather is warm and sunny outside. I want to soak up the sun and take a break from cosmetics, there is no desire to apply creams and lotions on my face. But still, one should not be naive to think that the sun's rays have their negative impact only in nature and the seashore.
In the city, the sun and dust have the same detrimental effect on open areas of the body and face. Therefore, you should think about how to protect the skin from the sun and dust.
solar radiation
To protect against it, special day creams are used, which contain components that help protect the skin from the sun, even when exposed to direct rays. Creams containing fruit acids should be avoided as they may cause hypersensitivity to solar radiation.Sunglasses can be used to protect the eyes and the skin around them, they will also save you from the appearance of facial wrinkles in the future, not to mention the fact that glasses can be stylish and fashion accessory to complement your wardrobe.
Dust and Dirt
To protect the skin from dust, it is periodically recommended to use, for example, homemade or.While relaxing in the fresh air, somewhere in nature, you can relax and not worry about how to protect your skin from dust, having a rest from everyday cosmetic procedures, but in the city you need to constantly take care of such protection. For these purposes, a cream may also come in handy, or you can apply it, which will save the pores from dust, for this it should be crumbly and light, mineral powder is best suited for these purposes.
Do you spend your summer in the city? Be careful: the dust and dirt of the stone jungle is bad for the skin and spoils the make-up. In our new material, you will learn how to resist harmful factors. environment.
Daria Sergeeva,
specialist in the field of beauty of the Japanese brand KWC.
The main weapon in the fight against harmful environmental factors is competent skin cleansing and the use of decorative cosmetics.
- Be sure to cleanse your skin twice a day: morning and evening.
City dust settles on your skin during the day and worsens its condition. Dust is a mixture of toxins and dirt that clogs pores and promotes bacterial growth, causing breakouts. Expand your arsenal of cleansers with a hydrophilic cleansing oil that easily removes makeup and sebum deposits in the pores. Also, don't forget about deep pore cleansing for clean and smooth skin. A gentle foaming agent, such as the Japanese brand KWC Cleansing Cream-Foam, will cope with this task, which cleanses the pores of impurities and gently removes dead cells from the surface of the skin.
- There are special cleansing lotions and tonics that penetrate deep into the pores, removing excess fat, which is so important for combination and oily skin.
- Any foundation consists mainly of silicone, fats and talc - these substances form a kind of mechanical barrier that protects your skin.
You just need to choose the right decorative cosmetics- strictly according to your skin type, so as not to cause a comedogenic effect (skin rashes).
It is also possible to use sprays to fix makeup. As a rule, the composition of such products includes plant extracts and glycerin, which will create a protective film on the skin, prevent moisture from evaporating from the skin and breaking makeup in the heat.
And of course, do not forget about the "magic wand" of all girls with mixed and oily skin types.
- During the day, when the skin begins to shine, it is better to blot it with matting wipes than to powder. A light touch of silk paper will not disturb your makeup.
Mattifying wipes will help remove excess oil from the surface of the skin, prevent clogging of pores and the growth of bacteria, and protect the skin from pollution on a hot summer day.
Skin care in summer is completely different from skin care in winter. In summer, we are faced with many factors that do not have the best effect on the epidermis, it loses moisture, dries out, sweats, and easily absorbs dirt. The skin has to undergo enormous stresses that make it lifeless and weakened. This is ultraviolet, wind, heat, sea salt, air conditioners in rooms and much more.
summer problems
Because of the sun's rays, skin cells age faster, wrinkles appear, especially in the corners of the eyes (from the fact that we constantly wrinkle in the sun). The skin in the summer often becomes wet, but such “moisturizing”, alas, is just a hoax. In the epidermis, the function of the sebaceous glands is activated, due to which the skin becomes rougher, thicker, thus protecting itself from the sun. If you start fighting this fat, then you can get dehydrated.
So, the three components that our skin needs in the summer are cleansing, protection and, of course, care.
cleansing
In summer, the air is not only humid and warm, but also very dusty, so bacteria multiply at lightning speed, the sebaceous glands function in an enhanced mode, and the pores become clogged. In general, this is an ideal habitat for all sorts of inflammations, pimples and acne. Therefore, thorough cleansing is necessary not only before going to bed in the evening, but also after coming from the street. The main thing is that it should not be too hard, because the skin is already subjected to excessive stress.
How to wash your skin?
It is best to use products that do not contain alkali and soap. They perfectly remove dirt, but at the same time are gentle, various mousses, foams, cosmetic milk.
In no case is it recommended to wash your face with cold running water and soap, this dehydrates the cells of the epidermis even more. But it is not forbidden to use a peeling scrub, on the contrary, it is even useful, but remember, everything should be in moderation.
Night cream should also be nutritious. A great option is a product with vitamins C and E, antioxidants and active moisturizers. Cosmetologists do not advise using “winter” creams in summer, as they are more oily and will clog pores, resulting in excessive sweating of the face.
A real salvation are moisturizing masks, which are best used twice a week. The choice of masks in the summer is huge - these are both store-bought and home-made from fruits and vegetables.
In the morning, it is useful to carry out the toning procedure - wiping with ice (you can freeze decoctions of herbs), which smoothes fine wrinkles and gives the face a fresh look. healthy look.
How to protect your face from the sun and summer dust?
There is such a term as photoaging. In summer, this enemy is especially dangerous, as it lies in wait for us not only on the beach, but simply on the street. How to deal with this enemy?
First of all, do not neglect special creams that protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. Secondly, ordinary sunglasses will come to the rescue, which will save your eyes from wrinkles and crow's feet. But it is better to forget about creams with fruit acids, as they increase the sensitivity of the epidermis to the sun.
Dust and dirt are constant companions of city life. To protect your skin from various kinds of pollution, it is recommended to use a day cream and powder, which will fill the pores and prevent dust from getting there. In summer, it is better to take loose powder or mineral powder, which does not weigh down makeup and is also easier to apply.
Protecting the skin is just as important as moisturizing and nourishing it. The skin of the face, neck and hands is especially in need of protection - after all, it is more susceptible to negative external influences than the skin of the body. However, women often find that using protective creams optional, and a nourishing cream will suffice.
If you ignore protective creams, then the skin will begin to dry and fade earlier., become flabby and covered with wrinkles. That's why protective equipment it is necessary to use them, selecting them according to the type of skin, depending on the season and climate, lifestyle and working conditions.
The function of protective is usually performed by day creams: non-greasy and bold, but there are also special ones that are designed specifically for skin protection from adverse factors- they are applied in the morning and removed only in the evening, before going to bed.
Nourishing creams are more oily and they penetrate deeper into the skin; protective creams soften only its upper layers, protect them from wind, cold, heat, dirt and dust. Day protective creams, being absorbed, eliminate oily sheen and give the skin a slight matte, so they are good to use as a base for powder.
Protective creams should always be used, but this is especially important in dry weather; when a strong wind blows; hot or cold. In winter days, it is recommended to use creams with a certain fat content under the powder: for oily skin - semi fat cream, for normal and dry - fat cream. Moisturizing creams in the cold season should not be used.
The skin is protected by a thin film formed by a layer of cream and powder.
Protective creams also play an important role in the prevention of aging., and do not think that protection is needed only from the sun: a protective cream should be applied in cloudy weather, and even at night - if you go out at this time.
Often the composition of protective creams includes hydroquinone esters, which have a whitening effect, aloe extract and other components. When using protective creams, you must take into account your skin type, and remember that decorative powder, as well as emulsions that replace it, can dry the skin. Therefore, it is imperative to apply a protective cream under the powder, especially if the skin is dry: it will protect not only from external influences, but also from decorative cosmetics.
If you apply a protective cream over a nourishing cream, then the excess of the latter must be removed with a cosmetic tissue. Too liquid cream is applied with the fingers of both hands, neat in a circular motion, but not smeared on the face, haphazardly. If the cream, on the contrary, is too thick, then the skin on the face must first be moistened - with lotion or even ordinary green tea.
Today, almost every cosmetics manufacturer, both well-known and beginners, produces similar products, so there are plenty to choose from. However, first we will talk a little about those creams that can be prepared at home without spending too much time and money.
So, for winter, a mixture of any fat cream with pork or goose fat, olive or other fatty oil. The ingredients are mixed 1:1.
Another type of protective cream that is easy to prepare is a cream for dry skin. It is necessary to take lanolin cream (2 tsp), zinc ointment and pharmacy pork fat (1 tsp each), mix thoroughly and use before going outside in the cold season.
For normal skin mixed in equal proportions olive oil, zinc ointment and spermaceti cream; for oily - corn oil, zinc ointment and boron petroleum jelly. By the way, the last two types of cream can also be used for sun protection, applying them under powder.
A special sun protection cream can be prepared with lard zinc ointment (50 g) and lard (3 g). Zinc ointment must be carefully melted, half lowering the jar into hot water, add salol to it and heat again - about 10 minutes. Then cool, stirring the mixture all the time. wooden stick. This cream is applied under powder, before going outside, and after returning, wash with warm water and soap.
To protect dry skin, another one is suitable homemade cream, very effective: it not only protects the skin, but also cares for it, making it supple and tender.
It will take 1 tbsp. badger fat and St. John's wort oil, 10 g of wax and an oil solution of vitamins A and E. All components are mixed and heated in a water bath, then the mixture is poured into a glass jar and stored in a cool place. This is a very oily cream, and it is applied in a thin layer - not only on the face and neck, but also on the hands and skin of the feet.
For any skin type, a protective cream of 3 types of oils is suitable - mango and shea butter (7.5 ml each), jojoba oil and violet extract (2.5 ml each). Mix all components and use as directed.
And now about some purchased cosmetics.
Estee Lauder offers SPF 15 Protective Moisturizer with Antioxidants. This cream solves two problems at once - it is both protective and tonal: when applied to the skin, the pigment particles in its composition begin to work - the skin color evens out, and it seems to begin to glow. At the same time, the skin is not only completely protected, but also moisturized. This cream can be used without powder or with Estee Lauder Cream Powder.
The well-known company Clinique also offers an effective protective cream - City Block Sheer Shimmer SPF 25. It protects the skin from the sun, maintains its healthy appearance and improves metabolic processes. This cream combines for the first time natural ingredients providing protection against UV radiation and free radicals.
The cream is almost invisible on the skin - it is almost transparent, and it can be used even by men. In addition, it is suitable for any type of skin, including sensitive ones - the cream acts as a barrier that protects the skin from environmental influences. Makeup applied over this cream is long lasting and long lasting. Even oily skin feels great with City Block Sheer Shimmer SPF 25 because it won't clog pores.
Lancome, whose products are also known and loved by millions of women from all over the world, offers a skin protection kit - protective cream and lip gloss.
The cream moisturizes the skin, protects it from sunlight, prevents the appearance of wrinkles, is resistant to moisture - even salty sea water and does not interfere with tanning. The aroma of the cream is fresh and subtle.
Lip gloss is so effective that it protects skin cells at the DNA level. Lancome Soleil DNA Guard set is really high quality new formula skin protection.
Uriage cosmetics are made from unique thermal water, which has a high content of nutrients, so it not only protects, but also moisturizes and soothes the skin. One of the creams offered by Uriage protects not only the face, but also the skin of the hands and the whole body. This cream Barjederm - it protects the surface of the skin and restores its structure in the deeper layers. The cream can be used not only under powder or makeup, but also for protection in hazardous industries or at home.
There are also less expensive protective creams - for example, Garnie's Skin Naturals protective and moisturizing cream for normal and combination skin. It is an effective long-acting protective cream: it is applied all day long - it moisturizes and gives the skin a matte finish.
Mary Key offers two types of liquid protective day cream with vitamins and plant extracts. The first - for dry and normal skin, acting for 6 hours, the second - for normal and oily, acting for 8 hours. The cream is easy to apply, stays firm and gives the skin smoothness and naturalness.
Protective creams must be used: protecting the skin from harmful effects and preventing the penetration of toxic and destructive substances from the environment, they allow it to "breathe" freely, retain moisture in it and prevent premature aging.
Women living in big cities protective creams are constantly needed: not only toxic dust flies in the air of megacities, but also soot and suspension containing heavy metals, and there is nothing to say about car exhausts.
Summer protective creams neutralize the effect of the sun's rays on the skin, help it withstand temperature extremes, maintain optimal moisture and promote an even, beautiful tan.
Winter creams create a thin film on the skin that does not interfere with its full breathing. Using protective creams, you provide your beauty with constant and reliable support, and you will feel calm and confident under any circumstances.
Return to the beginning of the section Facial care
The face for most women is perhaps the most important part of the body. It receives maximum attention, and it should always look perfect. At the same time, the face is open at any time and in any weather, which means that it is the skin of the face that is most susceptible to the adverse effects of external factors.
Protection for the skin of the face is an indispensable condition for its beauty and youth. Various skin protection products are precisely aimed at preventing overdrying and maintaining its elasticity for as long as possible.
The simplest and most common such remedy is day creams. As a rule, they have a lighter structure than fatty nourishing night products, and they do not penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, but act mainly in its superficial part - soften, moisturize and prevent drying, protect from dust and dirt. In addition, they often serve as a base for makeup. Day creams designed for oily skin have a mattifying effect, eliminating oily sheen.
Day creams are applied in the morning, about half an hour before going outside. It is especially important to use them in hot and windy weather and, of course, in cold, frosty weather. All skin types are sensitive to frost. In winter, it is recommended to use oily day creams for dry and normal skin, and bold ones for combination and oily skin. During this period, in no case should you neglect regular nourishing masks(at least once every 10 days). Owners of dry and normal skin can try masks made from vegetable oil (olive, corn, peach). For this not a large number of oil is heated in a water bath and applied to the face with a cotton pad or swab. After 15 minutes, the oil should be washed off and washed with herbal decoction.
A layer of powder applied over a day cream forms a kind of protective film for the skin along with it. It should be taken into account that in winter time under the powder is not recommended to use creams containing a large amount of water. Before applying powder, excess cream must be carefully removed with a napkin.
If you are constantly working at a computer, protection for the skin of the face is even more necessary, as in such conditions the risk of premature aging increases. In addition to the use of protective day creams and moisturizing night creams, regular (about once every 2 hours) irrigation of the skin of the face is recommended. For this, special sprays with thermal water are used. They perfectly moisturize the skin without damaging the makeup, and sometimes they can even “fix” it. If the face is not made up, you can irrigate the skin with ordinary mineral water or wipe it with a cloth soaked in it. Skin protection products can be not only external. Eating tomatoes and cabbage will also help protect your face from harmful computer radiation. A similar effect has green tea(You need to drink at least 2 cups a day). In addition, make sure that the air in the working rooms is not dry and stagnant. Regular ventilation is required; if possible, you should use special humidifiers.
Facial skin protection under the hot sun is critically needed. A suitable skin protection product is selected based on individual characteristics (the naturally lighter the skin, the higher the SPF should be). Cream, oil or spray is applied to the entire face (but not close to the eyes) in sufficient quantities. Reapply every 2 hours. And, of course, the golden rule is always relevant - to avoid exposure to the sun during its maximum activity - from 12-00 to 16-00. By the way, sunscreens for facial skin sometimes need to be used in winter - for example, in ski resorts.
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The skin must be surrounded by constant care, as it is a natural protective shell that provides us with a comfortable existence in the external environment. Most of our skin, one way or another, is closed from cold, precipitation, the influence of chemical agents and radiation with the help of various items of clothing. The only part of our body that constantly remains open is the skin of the face, which is why our efforts and attention should be directed to preserving its natural protective properties.
The attractiveness of the external appearance is perhaps the main component of the acceptance of a person in society. Of particular importance are beauty and external signs of health, which are largely visually assessed by the condition of the skin of the face. Thanks to cosmetology, a woman today has in her arsenal tools that make it possible to maintain a fresh and radiant look for many years. But apart from cosmetic preparations, which should moisturize, nourish and protect the "beautiful mantle", do not forget about nutrition, hygiene and elementary rules of behavior that protect us from the effects of the external environment.
A person is constantly faced with the aggressive influence of many factors, which can be both of natural origin and the result of industrial activity. And yet, the skin of the face must be protected primarily from the following negative influences, which are harmful in themselves and enhance the influence of others:
Thermal radiation. Causes perspiration, which promotes the dissolution of various chemicals and their closer contact with the dermis. Heat also improves blood circulation in all layers of the skin, which speeds up the absorption of chemicals. Cold. Dries out the skin and causes microscopic cracking. Ultraviolet radiation. It provokes burns and other disorders of the skin, such as: Melanoma. Wrinkles. Freckles. Age spots. Vitiligo. Benign neoplasms.
Also ultraviolet radiation enhances the absorption of chemicals and their negative effect on the body.
Daily care of the “beautiful mantle” should be as natural for a woman as brushing her teeth. Remember to follow the following rules, and you can protect yourself from serious troubles such as premature aging and cancer.
Moisturize your skin.
Keeping the dermis hydrated is essential for its protection. Skin that is properly hydrated retains its suppleness and does not crack or flake.
Drink plenty of water. In the hot season, you can moisturize the skin of the face with mineral water or diluted milk from a spray bottle. Use a moisturizer or lotion after every wash. Choose products without sodium lauryl sulfate, as this ingredient removes natural oils needed by the skin. In the cold season, moisturizers are applied at least an hour before leaving the house. With significant temperature drops (more than 10 degrees), they are generally excluded and replaced with nutrients.
Washing is necessary to remove dirt, sebum, pathogenic bacteria and dead cells. However, any cleansing of the skin is stressful for her, so for best results, follow these rules:
Use mild detergents and moderately hot water. It is not recommended to wash with warm water, as it deprives the dermis of tone. After washing, rinse your face thoroughly with cool water to remove soap residue and raise skin turgor. Dry your face with wet motions to avoid stretching, then apply cream.