Water is very important for our skin. After 25 years of activity in the body decreases. Improper nutrition, poor ecology, a small amount of fresh air, bad habits, stress, work at the computer, improper skin care - these factors lead to skin dryness.
Proper moisturizing is a very important stage for skin care. Performing simple daily actions, you can achieve good results.
How to moisturize the skin?
1. Cream to moisturize the skin.
Cream - the main tool for the care. It provides the necessary level of moisture, maintains and restores the protective barrier, and keeps the skin healthy.
As part of the cream the level of skin moisture support:
- emollients (soften and smooth);
- humidifiers (attract and retain moisture);
- lipids (maintain the epidermal barrier);
- film formers (prevent evaporation of moisture).
Serum is a concentrated cosmetic product. This is an extra care product. In the serum, the concentration of the active ingredients is higher than in the cream, and it works harder and faster than the cream. Serums are used by courses.
Once a week, do a moisturizing mask.
They must be applied to the skin, cleansed of impurities and cosmetics.
4. Thermal water
Before applying the cream - moisten the skin with mineral or thermal water. Elements that are plentiful in thermal water are absorbed by the skin and add a positive effect. And when applying the cream - the skin does not stretch and its consumption decreases.
5. Protect your skin from the sun.
The sun's rays strongly dry the skin, which contributes to the appearance of age spots and wrinkles. If pigment spots still appear, you will be interested in our article.
A very negative tan affects areas with thin skin - the skin around the eyes!
Use SPF creams. After the beach, it is important to moisturize the skin, after washing it with salty sea water!
6. Baths with oils
Some natural aromatic oils (macadamia oil, shea, black currant seed oil, coconut) have a bright moisturizing property.
After the bath - apply a moisturizer to the skin.
7. Wash with cool water.
Wash with cool water, discard the hot bath (optimum temperature is 36-37 degrees, time 10-15 minutes, no more than 2 times a week) and shower.
After water procedures, do not rub strongly with a towel - it hurts the skin. You can apply moisturizing cream or milk to wet skin.
8. Drink enough water!
It is with the water that we drink that the skin receives the moisture needed for biochemical processes and regeneration.
Sweet carbonated drinks, juices, coffee do not replace water. The average daily rate of about 2 liters, but you need to take into account the temperature and humidity, exercise.
9. Air humidification
This will help household humidifiers, aquariums, home fountains, open containers with clean water, standing near the battery.
With a well-groomed, radiant, smooth skin, you only need to add a smile and a touch of decorative cosmetics ...