Skin regeneration: how to restore the skin after acne. Skin restoration after winter

In winter, the ability to self-protection is reduced even in oily skin. Not to mention dry. Among the main reasons, cosmetologist Irina Vavaeva (Lancôme) names cold, sudden changes in temperature, dry indoor air and short daylight hours. “Due to the violation of the protective functions, the ability of the skin to retain moisture decreases, which means that the renewal processes slow down. The skin literally hibernates, ”the specialist sums up. Soft exfoliators, hyaluronic acid (for moisturizing), oils and vitamins (stimulate recovery and nutrition) can awaken it.

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Without thorough cleansing, no care product will work. Therefore, cosmetologist Elena Abramova (Aromatherapy Associates) always practices a two-stage cleansing. First, milk or micellar water to remove makeup and sebum. Then a gel, mousse or foam cleanser to get rid of any remaining impurities. Cosmetologist Yulia Korshunova (Medik8) approves her colleague's approach. “Gels and foams “open up” the skin, preparing it for the effects of serums and creams,” she explains. Peeling, suitable for skin type, stimulates renewal. But you should not use it more than twice a week: this can lead to redness, increased sensitivity and reduced skin elasticity.

High humidity

Hyaluronic acid products help increase moisture content. Look in the ingredient list for Sodium Hyaluronate. The closer to the top of the list, the more of this substance in the composition. Vitamin C and retinol help fight dull complexion. But it is worth remembering: both components increase the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. After them, it is absolutely necessary to use sunscreen, otherwise you can "earn" age spots.

Defense mechanism

It is not for nothing that all aggressive cosmetic procedures are recommended to be done before February. In March, the sun is already very active. The sunscreen should be a permanent final step in the morning care. Julia Korshunova recommends the so-called "physical filters" for spring. As a rule, they are formed by oxide of zinc, titanium, iron, etc. They are found, for example, in all mineral powders (Ultra CC Powder Pure Mineral, UltraCeuticals; Powder-Me, Jane Iredale, Matte Foundation, i.d bareMinerals).

night owls

During the day, the skin throws all its strength into protection. And at night, the processes of renewal and elimination of toxins are activated. Therefore, night cosmetics should not be neglected. They speed up recovery and help the skin get rid of everything unnecessary.

Support Group

If the skin is one of the organs of our body, then it is obvious that its appearance reflects the state of the organism as a whole. That is why cosmetics alone are not enough to restore her after the winter. The first thing to do is to consult a doctor so that he picks up a vitamin complex. Secondly, it is good to make it a rule to drink a glass of freshly squeezed juice every day. Orange and grapefruit will make up for the lack of vitamin C. Carrot, beetroot, apple and celery juice - stimulate the cleansing of the body. In addition, it is useful to include in your menu a cocktail that is 50% boiled water at room temperature, 50% lemon juice. Last and most important, take care of your gut microflora. Stress, an unbalanced menu and some medications disrupt it. But not only our immunity depends on this, but also the condition of the skin! Kefir, fermented baked milk, yogurt and other fermented milk products drunk before bedtime will not only make up for the lack of beneficial bacteria, but also relieve tension, and also enrich the body with easily digestible calcium. It is better to carry out such “colonization” every day for a month.

Designed to restore the skin

These products do an excellent job of restoring the skin after the cold. After a maximum of a month of their daily use, it will become much more elastic, radiant and hydrated.

At the heart of the rejuvenating course 1-Month Youth Treatment Abeille Royale, Guerlain- mother's milk. It is produced by the shoulders of 200 Guerlain beehives, located in the ecologically clean place of La Ferté Saint-Aubin in Sologne. This component, rich in minerals and trace elements, protects cells from oxidative stress, nourishes them and stimulates rapid and high-quality recovery. Using the tool is a pleasure! Pure royal jelly is encased in golden pearls. They need to be added to the activating cream and, after waiting ten minutes, apply to the skin. The composition remains active for a month.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum stimulates self-cleansing and renewal of the skin during sleep. The complex of antioxidants neutralizes up to 90% of free radicals, while the high concentration of hyaluronic acid moisturizes and provides optimal conditions for skin regeneration.

Clinique Superdefense SPF 20 Daily Defense Moisturizer prevents skin damage and enhances its ability to fight the first signs of aging. Barley and wheat germ extracts restore its protective barrier.

Givenchy Vax'in Vital Energy Infusion Mask contains Phaeodactylum microalgae extract, which helps to remove waste products of cells and instantly restores a healthy look to the face. To fully restore the skin after the winter, it is worth using this tool every day for a week. The complex of san-chi plant extract and hypotaurine protein activates self-healing and cell protection. And Rhodiola rosea extract energizes the skin, eliminating all visible signs of fatigue.

La Prairie Cream Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal with revitalizing extracts of three alpine plants helps the skin adapt to changes in temperature, and also neutralizes the damage caused by psychological stress. In addition, the product stimulates skin renewal, intensively moisturizes it and refreshes the complexion from the first application.

The Body Shop Night Serum Oil absorbs many times faster than classic oil and nourishes the skin much more intensively than regular serum. Still: here is the highest concentration of wheat germ oil from all the products of the Vitamin E line - the brand's bestseller. In addition, the composition includes jojoba, marula, sunflower, soybean and sesame oils. The manufacturer recommends using the product in the evenings, but those with dry skin can also apply it in the morning under a moisturizer to get their face in order faster.

Professional approach, or support from Foggy Albion

In England, of course, there is no winter like ours. But due to the proximity of the ocean, the weather there changes several times a day. Who better than British cosmetic brands to understand what the skin is experiencing due to a sharp change in climate? Fans of active ingredients in concise bottles will appreciate the Vitamin Charge procedure on Medik8 cosmetics. It gently exfoliates the skin, evens out the complexion and stimulates cell renewal. And promises a complete recovery in just four sessions. And for those who love sensual textures and relaxing aromas, Aromatherapy Associates treatment with a mass of essential oils, flower juice and plant extracts is suitable. “I recommend it in preparation for spring. Fragrant oils in exquisite jars give you harmony with yourself,” says Zhanna Kolesnikova, Director of the Department of Perfumes and Cosmetics at the Central Department Store, where this professional brand has been represented since mid-February.

Let's start pre-spring care with soft facial scrubs or peels that will help get rid of dead skin cells and give it a fresh and healthy look. It is enough to do scrub masks once every 7 days and preferably on well-steamed skin (if possible, carry out the procedure in a bath). But you can stand at home under a hot shower for a while. You can also make a decoction of chamomile, string, sage and green tea (all in equal proportions) and breathe over it, covering yourself with a blanket (remember how in childhood when you were sick). Then apply the scrub on the steamed skin. Massage into skin and rinse well. Be sure to soften your face with cream.

You can also make your own scrub at home.

Recipe 1. Salt scrub.
Pour into a bowl 1 tbsp. a spoonful of medium-sized salt, add egg yolk to it and 1 tbsp. a spoonful of linseed oil. Mix everything thoroughly. Apply the scrub with light movements, without rubbing into the skin of the face (otherwise you can scratch the skin). After a few minutes of light massage, wash off the scrub with warm water. Then rinse your face with cool water.

Recipe 2. Oat flake scrub
Pour crushed oatmeal (3 tablespoons) with a small amount of milk or cream. Mix everything and let it brew for half an hour. Apply to face and massage for about 5 minutes. Then wash off with warm water. After, cool.

Now let's see how we can moisturize our skin.
1. Mint infusion will perfectly refresh dry skin. To prepare the infusion: 2 tbsp. Spoons of mint pour boiling water and let it brew for half an hour. Wash your face with this infusion morning and evening. Also, the resulting broth can be frozen and wipe the skin of the face with mint cubes.

2. A decoction of parsley or celery. Smoothes the skin and eliminates peeling. Grind fresh herbs, pour boiling water, let stand for a while, then strain. This decoction can also be frozen and rubbed on the skin.

3. Honey water - well softens the skin of the face and makes it velvety to the touch. You need 1 tbsp. dissolve a spoonful of honey in a glass of warm boiled water. Use as a tonic and wipe the face.

No less effective means of facial skin care are masks. Especially those masks that are made from natural ingredients. So, for example: a vitamin mask. Suitable for dry skin. For cooking, you need freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Strained juice wipe the neck and face. And mix the pulp with raw yolk and sour cream. We apply the mask on the face (including the neck) for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm water. To fully restore the skin after the winter, you will need to conduct a course of such nourishing masks (about three weeks of daily use).

A special mask made from flax seed will help get rid of the transparency of the skin. 2 tbsp. Spoons pour two glasses of water (certainly cold). Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Strain the resulting mass, cool and apply (in a warm form) for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Daily use for two to three weeks is also recommended.

You need to consume vitamins, more fruits, drink juices, yogurts, green tea. Be sure to include fish in your diet. With these simple recommendations, your skin will shine with a healthy glow at any time of the year!

Spring has come, it's time for flowering and beauty, therefore, girls, today we will talk about how to restore facial skin after winter. After all, every woman during this period wants to look attractive, young and well-groomed, with impeccable makeup and glowing healthy skin.

But after winter days, the skin of the face looks tired and dull, because the air is always dry indoors, and frosty outside. Under the influence of temperature changes, our skin loses its elasticity and luster, redness and peeling appear, so you need to make every effort to find freshness and smoothness of the skin. How to restore radiance to the skin of the face, and what methods exist for this?

Ways to restore the skin of the face

There are basic procedures, performing which, the skin of the face will always be beautiful, healthy and retain youth:
mandatory cleansing;
proper hydration or nutrition;
timely protection from external factors.

Facial cleansing

To cleanse the face of keratinized particles, there are peels or scrubs. These funds can be purchased at the store in finished form, or you can cook at home and use immediately. But before peeling, do not forget about important rules: it is not performed in the morning and is prohibited if the skin has redness or inflammation. In the spring, peeling should not be abused, the skin at this time is very dry and thin - it will be enough 1 time in 5-6 days.

Here are some natural scrub recipes:
salt scrub - mix equal amounts of fine salt and flax oil, add 1 yolk. Massage the skin for a few minutes
oat scrub - grind 3 tablespoons of oat flakes, mix them with 1-2 tablespoons of milk, and leave to brew. Apply and massage for 5 minutes

Skin hydration

Good hydration for the skin will provide herbal infusions and decoctions. Suitable infusion of mint, parsley or celery. To do this, pour the grass with boiling water and let it brew. You can freeze the resulting broth and wipe your face with ice cubes in the morning.

But the best means for moisturizing and nourishing after winter frosts are natural masks, and you can cook them yourself.

The basis of the masks includes cream, vegetable oil, honey and yolk. These natural products nourish and restore the skin of the face, and it remains velvety and radiant for a long time.

Nourishing masks:

honey mask - 1 spoon of honey, juice of a quarter of a lemon, 1 teaspoon of olive oil. The exposure time is 20 minutes.
Cream based - 1 spoon of fresh cream, half a spoon of glycerin, 1 egg, juice of 1 lemon. Apply for 15 minutes
Yeast mask - prepare a mass of 1 tablespoon of soft yeast, warm milk and honey. Keep on face for 20 minutes

Facial skin protection

The face is always open and therefore requires protection in any season of the year. In winter, it is necessary to use protective creams that protect the skin from the cold and keep it in good condition. Creams with natural oils and vitamins are suitable, which will prevent dehydration and eliminate redness. If, after frosty air, the skin of the face turns red, you will need anti-inflammatory creams based on chamomile or calendula.

It is also necessary to protect the skin in spring and summer, when the sun's rays are very active. The best solution is to choose sunscreens - in the spring, a cream with light protection - SPF 15, and in the summer you need to choose a cream with UV protection within SPF 30.

To restore the condition of the skin of the face after frost and cold, you do not need special skills or expensive tools. Do not be lazy to cleanse the skin, nourish and moisturize it with natural masks and infusions, protect it from the sun and bad weather, and the skin of the face will always be radiant, clean and healthy.

Now that it's time to restore the skin after winter, many women find it difficult to choose the right skin care methods. There are a lot of tips, but which ones will really help? We talk about 6 myths that prevent proper skin care after winter.

Myth 1. No sun means no sunscreen.

Many believe that if it is winter outside and there is no sun, then the skin does not need protection from ultraviolet radiation. But cosmetologists have their own view on this problem. UV radiation affects us all year round, and this can be one of the factors in the appearance of skin irritation. Even if there is no solar disk in the sky, ultraviolet rays are still present, and their effect on unprotected skin can be quite detrimental. Therefore, in winter, do not forget:

• use a cream with a low SPF;
• apply cream under the foundation for makeup;
• purchase special day creams that already have an SPF filter.

Myth 2. A lot of oily cream on the face - reliable protection from cold and wind

The skin of the face must be protected from cold and wind. For this, special creams saturated with fats are suitable. But do not get carried away with them, as excessive application of the cream can cause some skin problems:

• the skin will not be able to breathe;
• blockage of pores will occur;
• there will be bags under the eyes.

Myth 3. Skin moisturizer is not for cold weather.

After winter, you can and should use a moisturizer. Extra moisture is simply necessary for our skin at this time of year. Only apply the cream when we are sure that we will not have to go outside in the next 5 hours.

A moisturizing cream will perfectly cope with the tasks assigned to it:

• skin cells will receive life-giving moisture;
• natural oils in the cream will provide the cells with good nutrition;
• the water balance will be restored in the skin.

Myth 4. Spring is coming - we say “no” to freckles

Is it worth using skin whitening products in the spring, when the sun is actively warming and freckles appear on the face no less actively? The cosmetic industry produces a lot of drugs that claim to successfully fight age spots on the skin. But if you think that you do not need freckles, it is best to choose suitable whitening procedures in advance and carry them out in the winter.

In order for spring to become the best time of the year, and not turn into a war with freckles, you must:

• when going out, use sunscreen;
• always have foundation or powder on hand;
• in winter, undergo a course of special medical procedures with the use of brightening agents.

Myth 5. The longer the day, the less sleep.

Many believe that if the day is getting longer, and nature wakes up early in the morning and goes to bed late in the evening, then a person should reduce sleep time. That's just the whole body, including the skin, such changes can bring not good, but harm:

• irritability gradually accumulates, fatigue appears;
• the skin acquires a gray tint, loses its characteristic luster;
• unsightly circles form under the eyes;
• intensifies;
• dizziness occurs.

To avoid such phenomena, it is better to observe a sleep schedule.

Myth 6. Expensive skin cream will solve all problems.

Indeed, to date, many cosmetic lines have been developed that offer special cream compositions that help to cope with many skin problems. But our skin is a part of a multifunctional organism, all internal changes are reflected on the skin, as in a mirror, so you need to take care of every cell of the body from the inside. Not all substances can be obtained from food. So, for example, the body does not synthesize bioactive micronutrients that help protect the skin from aging and adverse environmental conditions.

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By spring, we usually get tired of winter. Lack of light, vitamins, temperature changes - all this adversely affects not only the state of mind, but also on our body, primarily on the skin of the face.

Of course, the winter period has its advantages - at this time you can carry out a number of cosmetic procedures that are not carried out in the summer due to strong solar activity: peeling, polishing, laser and phototherapy, and other procedures. But you still want to meet spring with the least losses in your appearance. How to help your skin after winter?

The main enemies of the skin, from which there is no escape, are heating and all kinds of heaters and air conditioners. Due to dry and hot air, the skin is severely dehydrated and acquires a wrinkled, bumpy appearance and an ugly earthy hue, it becomes rough to the touch. There is such an identity in cosmetology: beautiful skin = hydrated skin . Moisturizing solves most skin problems: it gives the face a radiant color, smoothes fine wrinkles, makes the skin supple and toned.

Skin hydration

At home, homemade masks are most often used to moisturize the skin. Suitable for almost everyone raw potato mask. No matter how trite it may sound, but the effect is visible immediately. So, three medium-sized potatoes on a grater like potato pancakes, squeeze the juice a little and put it on your face for 20-25 minutes. It is advisable to cover the face with a bandage from above. There may be some tingling at first, but it quickly goes away. The face after the mask becomes fresh, elastic and acquires a healthy color.

Another option on the topic of potatoes - boil a couple of potatoes in their uniforms, make mashed potatoes, add a tablespoon of starch and 2 tablespoons of milk. Apply to face and leave on for 15-20 minutes.

Very useful to use oatmeal instead of scrub. But they should not be poured with hot water, but with warm water so that they are not completely soaked. After gently massaging the face along the massage lines, you can leave it for 5-10 minutes as a mask.

These masks are suitable for any skin type, especially as an express care before the celebration.

When it comes to store-bought moisturizers, it's important to know that just because the label "moisturizing mask" on a jar (no matter how much the jar costs) doesn't mean it will hydrate from the inside out. First of all, the manufacturer tries to give us a purely tactile, superficial sensation, which is often the result of just softening, not moisturizing. Therefore, do not be lazy and look in the list of mask ingredients for substances such as aloe, cucumber, urea (urea), fruit and other acids (fruit acid, mandelic, lactic acid), hyaluronic acid (sodium hialurunat), NMF (natural moisturizing factor). The closer to the top of the list these components are, the higher their concentration in the mask, which means the more benefit the product will have.

Please note that for combination and oily skin it is better to use masks in the form of a gel, and for dry skin - cream masks.

Vitamins for the skin

In addition, after winter it is not bad to “feed” the skin with vitamins. Serums are perfect for this. Serum is best used at night on a cleansed face or under a cream. If you prefer to use a serum under a cream, you should choose both a cream and a serum of the same brand - the effect will be more noticeable.

In modern cosmetology, preparations with acids are widely used - most often glycolic, as well as with almond and lactic (separately or in a mixture). The composition of products for home use usually includes a low percentage of acid, but even this is enough to give the skin elasticity, partially solve the problem of rashes and blackheads, and significantly improve the complexion. The beneficial effect of acids on the skin of the face is due to the fact that, having a very small molecule, acids are able to penetrate the epidermis and have a beneficial effect on internal processes in the skin: strengthen collagen fibers, accelerate cell regeneration, increase the production of hyaluronic acid. But with the use of these drugs, you should hurry: acids increase the photosensitivity of the skin, so it is not recommended to use them in the summer. When using acid products, always use sunscreen. Remember the simple formula: acid at night, sunscreen for the day .

Starting a set of restorative procedures at home or in a salon, check if you need to do a hygienic one. Such a procedure will additionally cleanse the pores, prevent unnecessary inflammation, and subsequent results will be more visible, and the procedures will be useful.

Hardware methods of face care

Today, all kinds of hardware methods of facial care are becoming more and more popular. In this diversity, it is worth starting small. A good help in skin care in the spring (however, this can be done as a course at any time of the year) will be such procedures as biomechanical stimulation (BMS), microcurrents, phonophoresis.

- this is a mechanical effect on the muscles in order to obtain special - psychophysical - effects. BM stimulation creates excess pressure in the tissues, as a result of which blood flows more intensively to the skin and improves cell nutrition. The result - the skin of the face brightens and turns pink, freshness and vigor are felt.

Microcurrents — one of the most relevant procedures at any time of the year, especially in spring. With special metal conductive electrodes (they resemble cylinders in shape), the cosmetologist treats the face along the massage lines according to a special scheme, while the eye area can also be treated (which is important, since a very narrow range of manipulations can be performed with the eyes, and in turn, microcurrents affect them magically - lighten dark circles, reduce crow's feet and fine lines). By increasing muscle tone, it allows you to achieve a pronounced effect of lifting the face and body without plastic surgery. After exposure to microcurrents, the second chin noticeably decreases, the folds in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle are smoothed out. Due to the activation of intracellular processes of collagen and elastin synthesis, the smoothness and elasticity of the skin increases, the amount of moisture normalizes and turgor is restored, which helps to delay the appearance of wrinkles as much as possible and eliminate existing ones. The result of skin tightening is long lasting. Due to the mild effect, the use of this technique is possible at any age.

Ultrasonic phonophoresis - This is a common method of physiotherapy and hardware cosmetology, based on a combination of ultrasound exposure and special medical or cosmetic products. Under the influence of phonophoresis, cell metabolism, lymphatic drainage and local blood circulation are activated. Ultrasound accelerates regeneration processes, reduces swelling, has anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects, increases the adsorption properties of the skin, as a result of which the introduction of medicinal substances into tissues allows them to more intensely affect the skin. Active substances penetrating during phonophoresis accumulate, forming a “skin depot”, from which they gradually enter the blood.

From manual salon techniques it is worth choosing comprehensive care aimed at skin remodeling (skin renewal due to the gradual effect of cosmetic preparations and cosmetic manipulations), chiromassage (one of the most energetic types of massage, in which, in addition to excellent cosmetic effects - smoothing fine wrinkles, improving complexion, normalizing the functioning of the sebaceous glands - it also relieves headaches, improves overall well-being and mood).