During the long winter, the skin loses moisture, often begins to peel and looks unhealthy.As a result, wrinkles appear.Start an at-home rejuvenation program today to help your skin regain its glow and radiance!
You can refresh your face and tone the skin of your whole body in a beauty salon, but it requires a lot of free time and a lot of money, because one 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 home rejuvenation program.Its advantage is that it does not require large expenses, such as 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 reconsider your daily routine.Fresh and glowing skin will appear only if you get proper rest every day.
- We should eat more vegetables and fruits, nuts, seeds, dairy products - they are rich in vitamins, useful trace elements and important antioxidants, which increase the protective functions of not only our skin, but the whole body as a whole.After all, in the spring, the body needs a large amount of all these micronutrients to make up for the deficiency caused in the winter.
- In order for the skin to respond quickly to cosmetic procedures, it must be sufficiently hydrated from the inside, that is, it is necessary to consume daily fluid intake (on average 2-2.5 liters per day).
Everything else is a matter of technique.Just take care of yourself for 25-30 minutes every day and amazing results are guaranteed!
Rejuvenating scrubs - skin cleansing
Cleaning the skin of the body should be regular, and the skin of the face should be cleaned daily.Be sure to wash your face with cool water in the morning.In the evening, take the time to remove the makeup from your face and take a shower.Vegetable oils have an excellent cleansing effect.Scrubs are used for deeper cleaning.
But remember that no matter how we clean the skin from the outside, it will not be bright and beautiful if you have health problems that are recommended to be solved before starting the cleaning program.Gentle daily cleanser: Take a cotton pad and soak it in warm water, apply vegetable oil and remove makeup in circular motions.When the cotton pad becomes dirty, replace it with the next one.And so on.until your face is clean.You can use olive and almond oils from grape seeds.
- Facial scrub:Mix 2 teaspoons of oatmeal with 2 teaspoons of heavy 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 - every two weeks).
- Body scrub:Mix 6 tablespoons of finely 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 scrub should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for no more than two weeks.
Anti-aging tonics, lotions and compresses
At this stage, natural lotions and compresses are used to refresh 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.Put it in a dark place to brew for a week.Then filter and use daily, wipe 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 for 10 minutes, then wash it off with cool water.Perform the procedure daily to soften and moisturize the skin.Suitable for both oily and dry skin types.
- Tonic:2 tablespoons of dry mint (or 4-5 tablespoons of fresh mint) are poured into 500 milliliters of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes.After cooling, add 4 teaspoons of boric alcohol, 2 tablespoons of calendula tincture, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or wine vinegar to the infusion.Shake well.Tonic can be used daily;especially ideal for oily skin.It helps smooth out fine lines and gives healthy skin.Tonic should be stored in a cool, dark place.
- Mineral compress:Heat the mineral water to 40-50 degrees, soak a small towel in it and put it on your face and neck for 20-30 minutes.Compresses are prepared in a course of 10 procedures.They help to eliminate swelling, enrich the skin with useful substances and make it velvety.
Rejuvenating masks for face and body
This is a must-have in an at-home skin rejuvenation program.Masks that are in contact with the skin for 10-20 minutes help to saturate the epidermis with nutrients and vitamins.They penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and thereby nourish it from the inside.Therefore, the effect of masks is most noticeable, especially if you do it 1-2 times a week.Without proper cleaning, masks are ineffective and sometimes harmful, because application to "dirty" skin can cause irritation and an allergic reaction.
- A mask that restores 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 on the skin of the face and neck with massaging movements.After 15-20 minutes, wash off the residue with warm water.
- A mask that restores healthy skin color:take equal parts of plantain, currant, strawberry, linden and yarrow leaves.Crush and mix.Then pour 4 tablespoons of the herbal mixture with a small amount of boiling water until you get a paste.After the mixture cools down, apply it on your face and neck and keep it for 15-20 minutes.Wash 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 your skin is dry, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, if your skin is oily, add 1 teaspoon of aloe juice.Apply on your face for 20 minutes, wash with warm water.
- Lifting mask for the whole body:Take 20-30 milliliters of almond oil, whisk it, then apply it on clean skin all over the body, including the face and neck.Take a contrast shower after 15-20 minutes.You need to whip the butter - it is saturated with oxygen and turns out to be a very powerful antioxidant.
Rejuvenating baths
Rejuvenating baths help speed up all metabolic processes in the body, including stimulating blood circulation.It makes the skin smooth and supple.
- Bath with essential oils:dilute 3 tablespoons of sea or table salt in water at a comfortable temperature, add 5 drops of grapefruit, orange and patchouli essential oils to it.Take a bath for 15-20 minutes.
- Clay bath:Take 400 grams of blue or white clay and dissolve it in hot water.Take a bath for 15-20 minutes, then take a warm shower without soap and gel.
- Citrus Water Bath:Pour 1 cup of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice into a warm bath.It is not necessary to rinse after such a bath.
- Herbal bath: Pour 50 grams of branches and leaves of Chinese lemon, 15 grams of chamomile flowers, 500 milliliters of boiling water and let it stand for 15 minutes.Strain the infusion and pour it into a hot bath.Take 15-20 minutes.In order for the skin to quickly respond to cosmetic procedures, it must be sufficiently hydrated from the inside, that is, it is necessary to drink 2-2.5 liters of water per day.
If you want to get a quick and long-lasting effect of rejuvenation at home, then you will have to 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 be sure to use sunscreen when going out on a sunny day.