The skin covering the face is the most exposed to dust and pollutants, elements that fill it with the impurities that irritate and make it susceptible to the development of black spots, pimples and blackheads if you do not have a proper clearance. This is because the accumulated dirt blocks the pores, which joined with sebum secretion leads to the formation of such lesions.
In this context the facial cleansing has an essential role because it removes dirt and makeup, allowing the skin to breathe and stay healthy and radiant. There are several ways to perform this routine, which include simple washing with soap and water, exfoliation and deep action treatments, which also encourages cell renewal, blood circulation of the face and nourishing of the epidermis.
Given these needs, the Cosmetic industry has developed a range of cleansing products for all skin types, which provide extra benefits, helping retain moisture, increase tissues elasticity and delay premature aging. They can be found in multiple presentations and for each type of skin.
Step by step:
After a hard day of work, the last thing you think of is to clean the face, it is common to go to bed with a dirty face, since it is believed that nothing will happen. Over time the consequences are seen, because the skin looks dull and with imperfections, which can also lead to infection due to the various elements that keep accumulating on the skin, for example:
Makeup residues
Sweat
Dust
Environmental pollutants
Natural Oils
Dead cells
Even though the next day you wash the face is not enough, because during the night it did not breathe properly or rested, therefore, it is needed to shake off the laziness and wash your face twice a day. In addition, 1 or 2 times per week it is recommended intensive treatments in the form of face packs.
If the skin is very sensitive it is recommended to use hypoallergenic products.
It is very important to avoid using products whose formulation contains:
Strong Fragrances (can cause skin irritation even in non-sensitive skins).
Alcohol (dries the skin).
Mineral oil (clogs pores).
Importance of steam:
The cleaning of the face can be facilitated and become more effective when it is exposed to steam, as it opens the pores, facilitates the exit of black spots and blackheads, purifies and hydrates the epidermis, relaxes the muscles, stimulates the glandular function, stimulates blood circulation and clears the nasal passages. To benefit from this technique we can make use of steamers, which run on electricity or batteries and are fitted with a structure in which the face is comfortably positioned.
If you do not have such a device, there’s no problem, you can use a medium sized pot, to which some herbs can be applied to the water for best results, that should be selected according to the type of Skin:
Dry or sensitive. Lavender, chamomile, geranium, rose, jasmine, orange and parsley
Normal. Lavender, rosemary, orange, mint, chamomile, geranium and rose
With acne. Eucalyptus, lemon, cypress and thyme.
Greasy. Rosemary, lemon, marjoram, eucalyptus, mint and basil.
Exfoliation
Our skin is constantly regenerating, a process that is completed within 28 days, during which some old cells are eliminated in a natural way, but others are deposited on the epidermis. If they are not removed from the skin the products applied may not be fully absorbed, making the face look dull and neglected.
It is therefore important to use exfoliating creams, allowing the removal of dead cells and other impurities, which also detoxifies and revitalizes the skin, tissue that immediately looks transparent and smoother.
The effectiveness of an exfoliation does not depend on the strength in which gets rubbed but the regularity in which it is applied, consider that its benefits are lost if not used for many months or is massaged until the skin reddens. It is advisable to use this method at least once a week; otherwise the skin is injured and loses its elasticity, while being hand in hand with your beautician so that the desired results are obtained.
Face Packs
They should be applied once a week to help keep the face healthy, soft and beautiful, because their effects reach deeper layers of skin. According to the benefits they provide are classified as follows:
Cleansers: clean pores and prevent outbreak of pimples and blackheads
Exfoliating Care: have components that eliminate dead cells
Moisturizer: retain moisture in the skin.
Purifiers: They are ideal for purifying the skin; energizing it and making it look radiant and full of life.
Special: Used for specific problems, for example, mature face or acne.
For Eyes: To help reduce eye bags, clarify dark circles and prevent expression lines and wrinkles.
Furthermore, it is important to note that toning is an important step as far as cleansing is concerned; since the products used for this purpose (tonics and astringents) contain antiseptic substances, plant extracts and essential oils to prevent infections, decrease the size of the pores and moisturize the skin. This process should be used after applying face packs and exfoliation and vaporization practices. It is also necessary to emphasize that at the end of each of the processes described above you should moisturize your skin, keeping it soft and protected against environmental aggressions and premature aging.
According to the above we realize that its worth to take a little time taking care of the face, because finally is one of our presentation letters in the eyes of others, which may reflect health or disease, as well as neatness or neglect.
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