During winter, the skin loses its moisture, often starts 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 renew your complexion 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 a procedure cannot do it.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 revitalization program at home.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 review your daily routine.Fresh and glowing skin will only show 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 necessary antioxidants, which increase the protective functions not only of our skin, but of the whole organism.After all, it is in the spring that the body needs all these microelements in large quantities to make up for the deficiency created during the winter.
- In order for the skin to respond quickly to aesthetic procedures, it must be sufficiently hydrated from the inside, which means that it is necessary to consume daily fluid intake (on average, 2-2.5 liters per day).
Everything else is a matter of technique.Give yourself just 25-30 minutes of care every day, and amazing results are guaranteed!
Rejuvenating scrubs – skin cleansing
Cleansing the skin of the body must be regular and the skin of the face daily.In the morning, be sure to wash your face with cool water.In the evening, take the time to remove the makeup from your face and take a shower.Vegetable oils have an excellent cleaning effect.Scrubs are used for deeper cleaning.
But don't forget that no matter how much we clean the skin externally, it won't be shiny and beautiful if you have health problems that should be solved before the cleaning program.Gentle daily cleanser: Take a cotton pad and soak it in warm water, apply vegetable oil to it and remove makeup in circular motions.When the cotton pad gets dirty, replace it with the next one.And so on until your face is clean.You can use grape seed almond and olive oil.
- Face scrub:Mix 2 heaped teaspoons of oatmeal with 2 teaspoons of cream.Apply the mixture to the skin in light circular motions to exfoliate the dead particles, then rinse 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 of ground coffee (or crushed sea salt) with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (cold pressed).The mixture should be like thick clay.Apply a thick layer to the skin and rub lightly in circular motions.The procedure can be performed once a week.This rub should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for no more than two weeks.
Antiaging toners, lotions and compresses
At this stage, natural lotions and compresses are used to help renew the skin and give it a radiant look.
- Cucumber Lotion:grate 2 medium cucumbers, add 1 teaspoon of glycerin and 100 milliliters of vodka or diluted alcohol.Place in a dark place for infusion for a week.Then stretch and use it daily, wiping 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 swab and leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash it off with cool water.Perform the procedure daily to soften and hydrate the skin.Suitable for both oily and dry skin types.
- Stimulant:Pour 2 tablespoons of dry mint (or 4-5 tablespoons of fresh mint) into 500 milliliters of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes.After it has cooled, 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 toner can be used daily.it is especially ideal for oily skin.It helps to smooth fine wrinkles and gives a healthy skin.The tonic should be stored in a cool, dark place.
- Mineral compress:Heat the mineral water to 40-50 degrees, soak a small towel and place it on your face and neck for 20-30 minutes.Compresses are made in a course of 10 procedures.They help to remove swelling, enrich the skin with beneficial substances and make it velvety.
Rejuvenating masks for face and body
This is an essential element in an at-home skin rejuvenation program.The masks, in contact with the skin for 10-20 minutes, help saturate the skin with nutrients and vitamins.They penetrate the deep layers of the skin, nourishing it from the inside.Therefore, the effect of the masks is more noticeable, especially if you do them 1-2 times a week.But without proper cleansing, masks are ineffective and sometimes harmful, as application to "dirty" skin can cause irritation and an allergic reaction.
- Mask for the restoration of fat metabolism:mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 yolk and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (you can add 1 teaspoon of honey instead of lemon juice).Apply this mixture with massaging movements to the skin of the face and neck.After 15-20 minutes, wash off the residue with warm water.
- Mask that restores healthy skin color:take equal parts of plantain, currant, strawberry, linden and straw leaves.Grind and mix.Next, pour 4 tablespoons of the herb mixture with a small amount of boiling water until you get a paste.When the mixture cools, apply it on your face and neck and leave it for 15-20 minutes.Rinse off the mask with cool 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 lukewarm water.
- Full Body Lifting Mask:Take 20-30 milliliters of almond oil, beat lightly, 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 beat the butter - it is saturated with oxygen and turns out to be a very powerful antioxidant.
Refreshing baths
Rejuvenating baths help speed up all metabolic processes in the body, including stimulating blood circulation.This makes the skin look smooth and supple.
- Bath with essential oils: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.Bathe for 15-20 minutes and then take a warm shower without soap or gel.
- Citrus juice bath:Pour 1 glass of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice into warm bath water.You don't 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 let it stand for 15 minutes.Strain the infusion and pour into a warm bath.Take 15-20 minutes.In order for the skin to respond quickly to aesthetic procedures, it must be adequately hydrated from the inside, which means that you should drink 2-2.5 liters of water daily.
If you want to have a quick and long-term rejuvenation effect at home, then you should give up:
- skin whitening or freckle removal.
- bad habits, especially smoking.
- tanning: even the first spring sun can cause a burn on "tired" skin after winter.So when you go out on a sunny day, be sure to use sunscreen.