The step by step to have a flawless face
Showing off a radiant face is not an easy task. It requires certain basic facial cleansing habits and routines that we should not overlook, since the sun, tobacco, stress, poor diet, alcohol, low hydration and not sleeping Well these are just some of the factors that are constantly damaging our skin.
What Should I apply daily? What What things should I NOT do for any reason? The Central Klinic doctor, Alejandra Ríos, answers these and more concerns by providing the best tips for facial care.
It is important that before any cleaning habit we are clear about what we are doing. type of skin we have, since depending on that we must take certain precautions.
In the day
Face care begins from the moment we get up until we go to bed, and that is why it is important to take the time to have our beauty and care ritual first thing in the morning.
The first thing you should do is wash your face only with water, this if your skin is dry or combination. If your skin is oily, you can also use a cleansing gel for oily skin, always in a small amount. If your skin is very sensitive and with superficial capillaries, thermal water is better.
Then it is important to apply a moisturizing cream or emulsion depending on each person's skin type. In case of very dry skin, you can apply a serum beforehand. After that, always apply factor 50 sunscreen, regardless of whether there is no sun and repeat it every three hours.
Once you have done this, you can now apply the makeup. All this responds to the basic things we must do. If your skin is very oily or you sweat a lot, you can spray your face with thermal water during the day.
At night
When it is night, our skin has received everything that damages it during the day. For this reason, it is important that before going to bed you never forget to do the following step by step, otherwise, over time, your face will suffer the consequences and it will be noticeable. its deterioration.
1- You must apply the emulsion or cleansing milk in 3 central facial points: in the center of the forehead or between the eyebrows, on the nose and in the center of the chin. With the three middle fingers of both hands, massage in the direction of lymphatic drainage, from these points towards the area in front of the dark circles and downwards on the neck.
2- Wet a couple of cotton balls with water and squeeze them. Pass them over your face with the same previous movements, this to extract the remains of dirt. If you like, you can add a mild tonic lotion, such as rose water.
3- Apply a serum. It is always good to apply a serum at night since it contains a high percentage of active ingredient. Ideally antioxidant.
4- Finally apply a cream that nourishes or repairs. Active ingredients that contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, retinol, etc...
How to complement beauty routines
In addition to maintaining a daily morning and night facial cleansing, Dr. Ríos tells us about certain practices that help us complement our routines.
‘’A good alternative is to apply a rejuvenating mask with an active ingredient, containing, for example, Neoendorphin, which helps improve damaged skin, promotes cell renewal and rejuvenates the skin.
It is important that the mask is on. refrigerated and then leave it on the face for about 30 minutes. This type of masks can be purchased in pharmacies, says the specialist.
In addition, it suggests that once a week you can apply a gentle exfoliant to damp skin, with a rotating massage with the balls of your fingers, focusing especially on the nose. Finally, home cleansing routines complement perfectly with masks. ‘’’These can be honey with natural yogurt and a few drops of lemon to deeply cleanse and whiten,’, says Dr. Ríos.
As for facial treatments, there are several and the important thing is to do them in a center that is certified. certificate. Among the most popular we find oxygen therapy, microderm, vitamin shock and facial cleansing with a collagen veil.
Some extra recommendations
In addition to with all of the above mentioned, Doctor Alejandra Ríos makes some recommendations and warns about certain habits that can work against us.
‘’Never go to bed without removing your makeup. Also, do not do homemade skin cleansing with local steam, since it dilates the capillaries a lot and if the skin is sensitive they can break. Also, do not apply masks directly to the skin with unprocessed plant elements, such as vine milk, because it is a very strong acid and can even burn the skin, says Dr. Alejandra Ríos. .
On the other hand, it is essential to drink plenty of fluids during the day, ideally more than two liters of water, as well as as well as having an anti-inflammatory diet that includes abundant vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grain products, white meat, nuts and olive oil.
Finally, do not forget to take all the necessary measures to protect yourself from the sun, do not smoke, avoid stress and have the necessary hours of sleep.
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