Being exposed to the negative effects of the external environment every day, the skin of the face becomes less elastic. The appearance of wrinkles and dull color signal the need to maintain the local immune system.
Being the first barrier to aggressive factors, facial skin requires help with cosmetics. Lack of care will affect the appearance and the appearance of foci of inflammation.
In addition, age-related changes in the skin affect external attractiveness. You can slow down natural processes by starting to take care of your facial skin after 25 years.
Facial skin needs constant care
Features of facial skin care if you are over 26 years old:
- Don't be lazy and cleanse your skin thoroughly.
- Facial massage helps smooth out wrinkles, normalizes the sebaceous glands, and increases the elasticity of the skin.
- Do not use soap, or use it as little as possible
- Eat right:
- Include avocado in your diet. It contains a huge amount of vitamins and fatty acids.
- Drink more green tea. Buy high-quality Chinese green tea: it is higher in price, but cannot be compared in quality and taste with cheap bagged tea.
- Clean drinking water is very useful , but know when to stop. Excessive water consumption can cause swelling and swelling.
- Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables . Nuts are healthy, especially walnuts.
IMPORTANT! Many women diligently take care of their face, but forget about the neck and décolleté area. But it is these parts of the body that quickly fade and can reveal your true age!
Oily skin type
Its main advantage is that it is much less susceptible to aging than dry or normal.
CAREFULLY! Oily skin needs to be cleansed more often, but under no circumstances should you use substances containing alcohol. From such procedures, the sebaceous glands begin to work more actively and the shine will increase.
For proper cleansing, wash your face twice a day and use soft products: gels or foams. It is better to wash your face with cool water, as hot water stimulates the sebaceous glands. It is useful to use essential oils: grapefruit, lemon, geranium, rosemary.
When washing your face, you can use cosmetic ice with a decoction of herbs: it gives a calming effect.
After washing, wipe your face with lotion or toner.
For deeper cleansing, use peelings 2-3 times a week. Remember that after such procedures the skin becomes very vulnerable, so it is better to do them before bed to allow time for recovery.
Oily skin also needs hydration, so be sure to use a day and night cream. A properly selected product regulates the balance of fat and removes excess shine.
Dry type
Dry skin is prone to early aging, it is sensitive and often flakes. Wrinkles appear on it early. After 25 years, the skin loses moisture and this process only intensifies with time.
Use special products to wash your face. Regular gels and foams are not suitable, choose moisturizing milk.
After washing, be sure to wipe your face with toner. Herbal tonics are very useful.
If you use a scrub, it should be gentle so as not to cause inflammation. Excessively large particles can create microtraumas, so choose a scrub with small granules or a scrub mask.
Apply moisturizer daily. You can apply the cream to dry and flaky areas several times a day.
Pay attention to sun protection. Frequent exposure to sunlight accelerates the appearance of the first wrinkles. You can apply sunscreen directly on top of your day cream.
Problem skin
If you periodically experience rashes, peeling, and redness, then your skin is of the problem type.
For care, it is not enough to cleanse and moisturize; first of all, you need to find out the reasons for this reaction and, based on this, select the right care.
Choose a cleanser depending on your problem , for example, do not choose a cleanser containing alcohol if your face is flaky.
It is advisable to seek help from a cosmetologist. Depending on the result of the examination, you may need the help of a specialist in another profile: gynecologist, endocrinologist, urologist.
It is very important to adjust your diet, give up coffee, eat less sweets, and not overeat.
Combination skin
This type combines oiliness and dryness.
To wash your face, use water at room temperature; it tightens pores and reduces flaking. Use a scrub once a week. Pay attention to oily areas of the skin and be more careful with dry areas.
Take steam baths a couple of times a month. Steam cleanses pores well and makes blood vessels work. Do this procedure before going to bed.
ATTENTION: use a different product for each area, that is, apply cream for oily skin to oily areas (t-zone) and use moisturizer for dry areas.
At each time of the year you will need special care:
- In winter, your skin may become flaky, so use products designed for dry skin.
- In the summer, use products to care for oily skin, as the heat causes excessive sebaceous secretion.
Normal type
It is elastic and does not have an oily sheen, is constantly renewed, there are no wide pores or blackheads, and it reacts less to external influences.
Women with normal skin spend less time on care. But with age, even they need to pay more attention to their face.
You can wash your face with soap, but it is better to use gel or milk. Use water at room temperature. Then you can wipe your face with an ice cube.
Do not choose a cream that is too greasy, as it will create a film and clog the pores. Stick to a liquid moisturizer with a light texture.
Morning
Option 1 for Sunny weather
Step 1 - Sunscreen with SPF
This is a very important step in skin care. The sun's rays are able to penetrate deep into the skin, which contributes to the destruction of intercellular material, which leads to early wrinkles. In addition, the sun's rays are absorbed by skin cells, including melanin, which leads to age spots. And the worst thing here is that the DNA of skin cells changes due to the influence of the sun, which can lead to cancer.
Thus, sunscreen helps prevent terrible consequences and preserve the skin.
I use Clinique Mineral Sunscreen Lotion For Body SPF 30 for my face. It is quite moisturizing and provides excellent sun protection. The composition of the body cream is absolutely identical to the face cream, but the packaging size is larger. True, I have a suspicion that Clinique is withdrawing this cream from sale and I will soon have to look for a replacement.
Step 2 - Primer and Makeup
Sometimes makeup doesn't last long in hot weather. In such cases, I additionally use a primer on top of the cream. The primer provides extra moisture and keeps makeup in place all day.
My favorite is Smashbox - MOISTURIZING PRIMER PHOTO FINISH PRIMERIZER RUB 2,990.
Option 2 for weather and time of year without sun
Step 1 – Retinoid Serum Every Other Day
If I use Vitamin C in the evening, I can add a retinoid in the morning. Retinoid is another form of retinol, but it's less irritating to the skin and, according to the Ordinary, helps produce collagen as well as regular retinol. To further combat wrinkles, I use this serum, but only in sunless weather.
The Ordinary – Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion ≈990 rub.
Step 2 - Oil
My skin is prone to dryness. One moisturizer may not be enough to cope with this, so I add oil to my care. What I like most about Marula oil is that it has no scent. And so it is not too different from other oils. I apply just a few drops to my skin before moisturizing.
The Ordinary - 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil ≈1010 rub.
Step 3 - Moisturizer
I'm using Trilogy again. But you can choose any one that suits you.
Homemade masks to preserve a youthful face
The ingredients for such masks are usually inexpensive, and the effect is comparable to expensive salon procedures.
Toning masks for all skin types
- Finely chop the parsley and pour boiling water over it. Strain the broth and spread the remaining pulp over gauze. Place the mixture on your face and leave for half an hour.
- Grate the fresh beets as finely as possible. Add the yolk and one spoon of sour cream. Mix and apply on face for half an hour. Do it no more than twice a week.
- Summer mask. Combine a cup of water and mint in a blender. Place in the freezer for ten minutes and then apply to your face. After ten minutes, rinse with water.
Nutritious
- Mix 100 g of honey and a small crushed lemon. Use this mask 15 minutes before washing.
- Take cucumber peels and place on your face for 20 minutes. There is no need to wash your face after using this mask.
- Freeze watermelon juice. Rub your face with this cube and wash off the mask after 10 minutes.
Cleansing and nourishing
- Steam a tablespoon of oatmeal with hot milk. Apply the lukewarm mixture to your face and leave for 10-15 minutes.
- Take fresh juice of 1-2 tomatoes and mix with oatmeal. Leave the mask on your face for half an hour.
- This unusual type of mask very effectively tightens pores. Apply a thick layer of sauerkraut to your face. Rinse off with lukewarm water after 15-30 minutes.
How to care for the skin around the eyes after 25 years?
The skin around the eyes is very delicate and is where wrinkles begin to appear first. If you are already 28-29 years old, then you should pay more attention to caring for this area.
- For cleansing, choose makeup remover milk or vegetable oils, such as almond.
- Moisturize - the pores on the skin around the eyes are not so wide, and you need to choose a product that can penetrate thin skin.
- Use moisturizing masks. Try the well-known fresh cucumber mask or honey mask.
Skin toning
The second stage is toning. Facial care after 25 years includes the mandatory implementation of such a procedure. You need to study the composition of the tonic or lotion used. If it contains alcohol, then the product is not suitable for people of this age, because it dries out the dermis very much, causing harm to it. Tonics can be:
- professional (can be purchased from a cosmetologist, pharmacy or specialty store);
- made independently from medicinal herbs and phytocomponents (handmade tonics).
In terms of time, toning is performed faster than the cleansing procedure. Basically, you just need to soak a cotton pad in the toner solution and wipe the surface of the skin.
How to choose the right cream?
Proper care needs to be provided, and it is very important to choose a product that is right for you. Remember that expensive does not mean quality. As an example, we tried to select several budget funds:
- Soufflé “Creamy” ChokoLatte - suitable for dry, rather even very dry skin. If your skin is constantly flaking, especially in winter, definitely try this option! The disadvantage is that it leaves a greasy sheen, but it can be easily removed with a napkin. Price - 240 rub.
- Himalaya Herbals Nourishing Cream - suitable for any skin type. A decent option for every day. Absorbs well and does not leave a film on the face. Sold in large and small jars. Not tested on animals, contains only plant ingredients. Price - 120 rub.
- “Clean Line” is basic care for the face and body - the advantage of this product is that it is also suitable for body care. A significant advantage is accessibility; cosmetics of this brand are sold in all stores. Price - 150 rub.
- Planeta Organica face cream fluid - suitable for oily skin. Does not leave an oily sheen and tightens pores. Can also be used for combination skin. Price — 339 rub.
- Ives Rosher - Gentle Face and Body Cream with BIO Chamomile extract. Suitable for normal skin. Has a pronounced herbaceous odor. Absorbs within 15 minutes. Price — 219 rub.
- Night face cream “One Hundred Beauty Recipes” “Lifting and Nutrition” . Smoothes out the first small wrinkles. Completely absorbed in about three minutes. Ideal for winter when the air in the apartment is dry. Price - 127 rub.
