To make your face glow with youth and freshness before a significant event, there is a quick and effective procedure. It is called express facial skin care. It is used when there is no time for proper skin care, and you need to look beautiful after a few hours.
Express facial skin care
Express care is carried out within a short period of time, it gives good results, and is very effective for skin biorhythms. Women often use this procedure to look attractive for a specific event.
This technique helps to improve skin quality without long and multiple sessions. However, it should not be used often and only after consulting a cosmetologist.
General features and indications
The concept of “express care” includes a sequence of necessary procedures that help
- cleanse facial skin;
- saturate the epidermis with essential vitamins and microelements;
- moisturize all layers of skin.
A single use of a mask, as well as another restorative and fast-acting drug, will not give the same visible result as express care. They select a set of special products that were developed to obtain quick results.
The difference between these cosmetics is the active substances included in their composition. They provide an almost immediate improvement in skin quality without side effects - peeling, rashes, redness.
General features and indications
The essence of cosmetic techniques, united under the name “express care,” is not the application of one cosmetic product or a cosmetic product with a fast-acting component for a short time, but the use of successive cleansing, nourishing, moisturizing and protective manipulations over a short period of time, as a result of which it is possible to achieve the desired result.
For these purposes, as a rule, special cosmetic preparations are used that were developed specifically for express care. Their distinctive feature is the active substances selected in a special way, providing a rapid visible improvement in the condition of the skin without such undesirable side effects as swelling, redness and peeling of the skin.
Carrying out procedures in beauty salons
In salons, the procedure can take from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. After the work of a specialist, the skin will be transformed
- turgor will increase;
- complexion will improve;
- the skin will become velvety and elastic;
- small wrinkles will be smoothed out.
Cosmetic programs to improve skin can be carried out after 25 years at any time of the year. Contraindications include:
- presence of large pores and acne;
- excessively dry and tired skin;
- pronounced aging of the facial skin.
During the session, cosmetologists use
- cleansers – masks, tonics, scrubs, gels, peeling;
- alginate masks;
- serums;
- cream masks;
- hardware technique.
The sequence of activities is selected by a cosmetologist, who takes into account the individual characteristics of the skin. However, cleansing is a must.
Cleansing
Skin cleansing is the initial stage of cosmetic manipulation. For surface cleaning they can use
- brushing;
- brossage, a procedure with mechanical peeling;
- ultrasonic cleaning.
Brush attachments made of pumice, natural bristles or sponges have a special effect. Different devices are used for each skin type. This is especially true for sensitive skin. Usually, when treating the face, you are not limited to one attachment.
The ultrasonic method has advantages׃
- dead cells are removed;
- During the session, lymphatic drainage occurs, which helps rid the skin layers of toxins;
- microcirculation in the deep layers of the epidermis improves.
As a result, wrinkles are smoothed out, the face glows with youth and freshness. The method is very “soft”, as it does not injure or stretch the skin.
Alginate masks
Such masks solve cosmetic problems, lighten age spots, nourish and tighten the skin. They are universal, as they are based on natural ingredients - seaweed. Good for the skin, do not cause allergies or flaking.
In addition to tightening, alginate mixtures help
- cope with dry skin;
- accelerate the slow metabolic process at the cellular level;
- increase the permeability of the epidermis to oxygen cells;
- strengthen collagen compounds and elastin fibers;
- make vascular networks, stretch marks and the appearance of cellulite less noticeable;
- tighten pores.
It is very difficult to apply alginate masks yourself. The mask should be applied almost instantly to the face, including the eyelids. Eyes must be closed. The mask “sets” very quickly and resembles rubber in consistency.
It is better to trust professionals who have the skills and experience in handling such cosmetics. It is quite difficult to carry out such a procedure at home.
Serums
Serums are concentrated active substances that effectively act on the skin. Manufacturers produce them encapsulated, in ampoules or bottles.
Used with such cosmetics׃
- natural solutions that are used in the form of compresses;
- creams;
- gels.
Cosmetologists often add serum under an alginate mask. In this case, the effectiveness of both means increases. A cosmetologist chooses one or another serum to solve a specific problem during an express care procedure.
Cream and non-woven masks
These masks contain components that help to deeply moisturize the skin, saturate it with useful substances and speed up the recovery process. They are used in beauty salons during express procedures.
For example, a rejuvenating mask can saturate the skin with proteins, amino acids, extracts and extracts from plants or algae. Also include biological material from oysters, coenzyme Q 10 and other components to activate rejuvenating processes.
The composition of the non-woven mask includes
- vegetable proteins;
- hyaluronic acid;
- herbal extract;
- collagen;
- peptides and other active substances.
The mask is used to combat problems specific to a certain skin type.
Cleaning
Of course, before starting express care for rejuvenation and restoration, you need to carry out cleansing procedures. Here, superficial skin cleaning is used, for example, brushing or ultrasonic cleaning. For brushing, a device with special brush attachments is used that cleans the face with a light peeling effect. When using ultrasonic cleaning, micromassage is performed; the use of ultrasound allows for such cleaning, ridding the epidermis of impurities, toxins, and subcutaneous fat. This procedure does not cause negative consequences in the form of redness and swelling, but on the contrary, after the procedure, small wrinkles are quickly smoothed out.
Hardware methods used in salons
The most common and effective is microcurrent myostimulation. It is used when other methods do not give good results.
There is an increased contraction of facial facial muscles. The result is that the oval of the face becomes stronger and takes on a clearer shape. Turgor also increases and small wrinkles are smoothed out. The use of hardware techniques gives better results compared to classic massage, since it forces all muscle groups to work.
The effectiveness of microcurrent therapy lies in the fact that cells are affected by low-frequency impulses. They increase the potential of cellular material, launching regeneration processes in them.
Also, during a myostimulation session, protein synthesis improves and lipids are broken down. As a result, the skin tightens and becomes elastic. Expression wrinkles become less pronounced.
Express facial treatment at home
Sometimes lack of time does not allow you to visit the salon. A woman simply does not have time to visit a cosmetologist. In this case, restorative procedures can be done at home. The technique is the same
- it is necessary to remove dead cells;
- cleanse and moisturize the skin;
- apply nourishing and rejuvenating creams;
- use lifting drugs.
The procedure is carried out independently in three stages. First, the skin must be cleansed with peeling. Then apply a tightening or nourishing cream. After this, pay attention to the area around the eyes.
To cleanse the skin you can use
- enzyme peeling;
- cleansing mask;
- peeling, which contains fruit acids;
- gommage mask;
- cosmetic scrubs.
Enzyme peeling is used to remove excess sebum, remove dead cells from the surface of the skin and even out its texture. After using it, the skin becomes velvety and even tone.
Peeling also prepares the skin for further procedures - nutrients and moisturizing substances penetrate the skin more deeply after its use.
Every cosmetic company produces cleansing masks, scrubs and other facial skin care products. You just need to choose the drug that best suits your face type and also matches your age.
Masks
Choosing a mask is an important step in improving skin quality. In young women, it quickly takes on a healthy and radiant appearance. Mature skin requires more care. Particular attention should be paid to the periorbital area.
If for some reason there is no eye mask, you can use green tea tincture. However, you should choose varieties that do not contain fragrances or fragrances. The tea is brewed and cooled. Cotton pads are dipped into the infusion and lightly squeezed. Then they apply it to the eyelids.
It must be remembered that you cannot move, sit or stand with a mask on. It is best to take a lying position, in which the skin will not be pulled back under the influence of the cosmetic product, and the facial muscles will be as relaxed as possible.
Cosmetic preparations differ in the time of use and frequency of use. First, you need to study the composition of the mask and make sure that the expiration date has not yet expired.
The mask is applied to the face after cleansing. Do not apply a mask to the eyelids or under the eyes. The only exceptions are specially designed masks for the periorbital area. Before applying any “unfamiliar” mask, it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test.
Besides masks
Mineral treatments help quickly tidy up your facial skin. To carry them out you will need two containers (for cold and hot water), two towels.
Stages of this technique:
- Before starting the procedure, a nourishing cream is applied to the face. It should be appropriate for your age and skin type;
- Hot mineral water is poured into one container, cold water into the other. The water should not be too scalding or icy. This is harmful to the skin of the face. The temperature should be comfortable;
- One towel is soaked in hot water, the other with cold. Apply them to your face one by one. The procedure must be repeated 10 times. Each “entry” should not exceed one minute.
A procedure using a change in temperature and mineral water improves the condition of the epidermis. The skin is smoothed, tightened, and its color improves. The effect of this method is up to 12 hours. It is best used when you need to look fresh and attractive during one evening.
Concentrated serums
Serums are a concentrate that contains a large number of active substances of different directions. Professional products are produced in the form of small ampoules or capsules. These products are added to face care creams, which makes the product more effective. Often the serum is used before applying an alginate mask. The greenhouse effect created by it allows active substances to penetrate deeper into the skin and enhances their effect.
