Proper facial skin care - advice from a cosmetologist

From this article you will learn:

• What skin types exist and how to correctly identify them
• What are the stages of facial skin care?
• What are the recommendations of specialists for caring for different skin types?
• How to properly care for your skin at different ages

There is not a single woman who has never had problems with her facial skin. Adolescence, as a rule, leaves its mark in the form of pimples and acne, and not all representatives of the fair sex go away after this period. However, even after 30 years there are no less problems. Women psychologically do not want to accept the first wrinkles, because they always want to look perfect. Ultraviolet rays, exhaust fumes, and dust also adversely affect the skin of the face. The skin protects our body, but it itself needs protection. Therefore, knowing how to properly care for your facial skin, you will maintain youth for many years and prevent the appearance of the first wrinkles.

Stages of daily facial skin care at home

An important rule that every girl must follow is: you cannot skip facial care procedures; you must carry out a set of activities every day.

Remember that you should select cosmetics, both decorative and skincare, that are suitable specifically for your type. You should not chase fashion brands and popular brands. First of all, pay attention to the composition of the product. The presence of only natural ingredients without artificial ingredients indicates the high quality of the products, regardless of their cost.

The basic facial skin care system includes several stages: cleansing, toning, moisturizing and nourishing. This integrated approach allows:

• Remove dirt.

• Reduce inflammation and acne.

• Tighten pores and reduce the number of blackheads.

• Tone the epithelium and prevent the first signs of aging.

• Replenish lost micronutrients.

A basic set of products may consist of:

• Cleansers – gel, foam, milk.

• Toning product – lotions, tonics, thermal and micellar waters.

• Products for moisturizing and nutrition - creams, gels, serums, fluids.

Try to avoid using soap when washing your face. It dries out quite a lot, which leads to contraction and loss of beneficial microelements.

Learning to read the composition

In order for the product to be comfortable to use, its composition must be balanced: not just stuffed with useful ingredients, but also pleasant in texture, shelf stable for a long time, and have a light, unobtrusive aroma. To do this, chemists and technologists think through all the components and their various combinations. And after developing a product and releasing it, they are required to indicate the entire composition on the label. All components are listed in descending order: from highest percentage to lowest.

What do we usually see in the lineup?

Surfactants (surfactants)

. Their task is to rid the skin of dirt, which is why they are always included in cleansing cosmetics. Surfactants can be mild or aggressive, and you should be wary of the latter.

Remember them and try to avoid: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) together with Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, surfactants ending in Sarcosinate or Succinate. Cocamidopropyl Betaine, as well as surfactants ending in glucoside, are common allergens.

Active Ingredients:

the same ones that are responsible for the promised effect of the product. Usually these are proven working substances:

• titanium dioxide, zinc oxide: Sanskrin; • vitamin A: evens out skin color and renews it; • vitamin C: fights pigmentation; • hyaluronic acid: moisturizes and retains moisture; • peptides: fight signs of aging; • AHA acids: accelerate skin cell renewal; • salicylic acid (BHA): fights inflammation; • niacinamide (vitamin B3): smoothes wrinkles, has anti-inflammatory properties; • panthenol (vitamin B5): promotes skin healing; • dimethicone: softens the skin.

It is not so important where the active ingredient is located; as a rule, it works even in minimal concentration. If you purchase products with intense anti-aging ingredients, be prepared for the fact that the effect will not appear immediately.

Preservatives

— they do not allow harmful bacteria, fungi and microbes to multiply and extend the life of any product. Here is a list of preservatives that are best avoided in your cosmetics: formaldehyde, 2-bromo-2-nitro-1, 3-propanediol, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM ​​hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, methylisothiazolinone (MI), methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI), benzisothiazolinone, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate.

What if the label says “no preservatives”? Then, with a high probability, the manufacturer uses antibacterial components that are not officially considered preservatives. This clever trick works with audiences who are wary of parabens. Let's talk about them separately.

Parabens

- are they so harmful?
At one time they were accused of causing breast cancer, however, this was not confirmed in further studies. In 2022, it was even prohibited to write about their “harmfulness” on packaging. Parabens are not as scary as they are written about.
Fragrances

, of course, are used to impart pleasant aromas to products. They can be identified by the inscriptions parfume or fragrance. Some perfume compositions may cause allergies. These include Linalool, Geraniol, Menthol, Cananga Odorata or Ylang-ylang oil, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citral and others. Be careful.

Cleansing

• For those with a dry skin type, cleansing products such as milk or foam are perfect. The products have a gentle cleansing effect while maintaining the necessary moisture balance.

• For girls with a normal type, most cosmetic products presented in the beauty industry can be used. The main thing is to choose a product without fragrances and parabens.

• Girls with combination and oily skin types can choose gels for cleansing. The texture of these products not only removes impurities, but also regulates the secretion of the sebaceous glands.

To achieve maximum effect, I advise you to use narrowly targeted products. Universal products for makeup removal and cleansing also perform their functions, but often have less positive impact. You should choose separate products for makeup removal and cleansing. Makeup remover products are aimed at removing decorative cosmetics, regardless of type. While care products effectively cleanse the skin of impurities and are aimed at solving specific types of cosmetic imperfections.

Use scrubs with caution.

Scrubs are a well-known tool for perfect skin. However, a scrub with large particles of irregular, pointed shape can significantly damage delicate skin. You should be especially careful when choosing a scrub not only for sensitive, but also for problematic facial skin, which also needs gentle cleansing. Give preference to delicate scrubs and peels, such as the 5-in-1 Perfect Skin Product. Small scrubbing particles, charcoal in its composition and the versatility of this product make it simply an indispensable assistant!

Toning

It is a mandatory step in home skin care. To perform this function, you can choose a tonic or lotion. The products have a similar consistency and care, and also have the same effect - they remove residual cleanser, soothe and restore moisture balance, and also prepare the surface for the application of a nourishing product.

Hydration and nutrition

Many girls believe that moisturizing is only necessary for dry skin types. I hasten to refute this opinion. Every type needs hydration. Products for saturating the epithelium with moisture have different designs - creams, serums, fluids.

When choosing the right product, you should also consider the time of use. You should choose different products for morning and evening care. They contain different components that are needed at certain times of the day.

Also consider the time of year. In winter, gusts of cold wind and severe frosts have a negative impact. As a result, dryness, chapping and flaking appear. For winter, choose nutritional products containing vitamins A and E, which are important for regeneration.

In the summer, you can give preference to lighter textures - fluids. The weightless product is quickly absorbed without leaving any excess, so when sweating on a hot day you will not feel an unpleasant “soapy” sensation on your face. Don't forget about sun protection. Use creams with an SPF filter above 10 to preserve youth and protect it from photoaging.

Dry skin - care features

Due to the weak secretion of sebum, pimples and blackheads almost never appear on it. If they do occur, it is usually in the form of isolated rashes. Dry skin has very small pores that are practically invisible, so it does not have an oily sheen.

Its owners, as a rule, need a large amount of moisturizers. After washing, especially with soap, dry skin “tightens.” She is very sensitive and easily irritated by aggressive products or procedures.

Dry skin is susceptible to various dermatological diseases. From frost and heat it becomes inflamed and peels.

Ideal products for dry skin:

• Gentle cleansers that combine cleansing and moisturizing. These can be thicker, creamier formulations or light foaming products.
• Moisturizers that restore and nourish at the same time.
• Non-retinoid anti-aging products containing growth factors and peptides to prevent aging.

Recommended treatments for dry skin:

• Mesotherapy – injections of vitamins and nutritional components. Allows you to fight dryness and prevent early wilting.
• Plasmolifting is the introduction of the patient’s own plasma taken from his blood. It has a regenerating effect and inhibits age-related processes. The procedure makes the skin smoother and healthier.
• Face masks , including water-based ones, have a rejuvenating and moisturizing effect.
• Dysport and Botox will help in the fight against wrinkles. For dry skin, botulinum toxin-based treatments should be started as early as possible to prevent the aging process.
• Restylane, Juvederm and Sculptor fillers will remove wrinkles. With this type of skin, their use should begin at the first signs of aging.

Mesotherapy
Proper care will eliminate dry skin and slow down the aging process.

Deep cleansing

Depending on the severity of the contamination, the amount of inflammation and the presence of other imperfections, experts offer various peeling methods. Mechanical, chemical, laser, ultrasound - you can visit all these procedures in a beauty salon. When making an appointment, be sure to consult with a specialist. A cosmetologist will help you choose the optimal course and type of formulations to use.

Scrubbing and peeling can be done at home. To clean the surface of keratinized particles of the epidermis, you can use gentle products containing small abrasive particles - ground fruit seeds, nut shells or coffee beans.

How to buy a quality product?

Remember that all products should be purchased only from trusted stores in order to protect yourself from counterfeits (which can even be life-threatening!). All skincare cosmetics can be purchased at the ParisNail multi-brand store, because we provide the best conditions:

• all products are certified, and we guarantee their originality and quality, since • we work with suppliers directly; • we have many options for delivery and payment terms; • we deliver orders all over the world!

In addition, ParisNail is also a licensed manicure school with famous teachers. Our graduates today are highly paid masters in demand in the most famous salons.

If you want to learn everything about the art of manicure and not just follow trends, but also create them, then come to our manicure courses!

What else you should know about how to maintain healthy skin

• Don't forget that the foods you consume affect not only your body, but also your skin. Try to consume as little high-calorie and fatty foods as possible. Give up bad foods and habits - soda, fast food, chips, alcohol, smoking. Try to eat small meals and eat foods containing vitamins and other useful microelements.

• Do facial exercises and massage. Performing exercises helps accelerate microcirculation, and also makes the facial muscles more elastic and strong, which prevents the first signs of aging. Just a few simple exercises in the morning and evening, and you will notice how your skin tightens, its tone increases and its color improves.

Why is it important to be able to read cream labels?

So, you came to the store. There are dozens, even hundreds of jars in front of you. A consultant comes up and strongly advises you to choose this one. You agree, buy the product, bring it home, start using it and... don’t see any effect! And this is even in the best case! At worst, inflammation, redness, and acne appear on the face. It's a shame. What to do? Go to the store and select the next product at random or on the advice of the seller (who may be competent)? Agree, this is financially and energetically expensive!

Therefore, you need to be aware of the needs of your skin and be able to read the ingredients on labels - what if the ingredients of the cream include a substance to which you are allergic?

Professional facial skin care with Alpika cosmetics

Thanks to cosmetics from you you can perform professional skin care at home. Each of the products in the line is aimed at solving specific imperfections. The ingredients included in each product are carefully selected and combined to enhance the effect of the procedure. Thanks to proper calculation of the combination of the amount of each ingredient, the product cannot have a negative effect.

The variety of Alpika products includes cleansing, care and nutrition products. Compositions for multi-acid peeling, means for correcting rosacea and hyperpigmentation, treating acne and post-acne, as well as care for women of every age group.

Age labels for cosmetics

Taking into account the age-related characteristics of the dermis, as the body ages, skin care also changes. It is as follows:

1. After the 25-year period, the body begins to age, and although the initial external signs of the maturation of the dermis will not be noticeable soon, it is time to take care of the prevention of aging. Antioxidant support is required, and the skin must also be powerfully hydrated. From this period you will need products to moisturize your eyelids. Young skin makes the most of its resources and renewal is going well, so you need to moisturize and systematically cleanse the skin.
2. After the age of 30, the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, collagen and other elements in the body decreases. Skin care cosmetics are needed to maintain the density, firmness and elasticity of the skin. By the age of 35, wrinkles and signs of dehydration become visible, and the dermis loses its tone. It is necessary to strengthen antioxidant protection, add protection from UV rays and anti-aging formulas based on hyaluronic acid and collagen elements. Labeling on the packaging of a cosmetic product is 30+ and 35+.
3. After 40 years of age, the time comes for a powerful fight against changes in the body. It is clear that the skin has aged, pigment spots appear, the oval of the face is deformed, deep folds and a network of fine wrinkles around the eyes and near the mouth are noticeable, and the elasticity of the skin decreases. It is important to use moisturizing, nourishing, ultraviolet protection and products that enhance skin turgor. The markings on the packaging of a cosmetic product are 40+ and 45+.
4. After 50 years, it’s time for hormonal adjustments. Almost all the substances that maintain youth and tone of the dermis are no longer synthesized themselves, and they must be replenished using drugs for compensatory care. At this age, gravitational ptosis, that is, sagging skin, is noticeable. In addition, density is lost, the dermis becomes dry and hypersensitive. The complex of care procedures should include strong anti-aging formulas that replenish the lack of moisture and collagen elements at the cellular level. Labeling on the packaging of a cosmetic product is 50+, 55+ and 60+.

If you can’t choose the products yourself, it would be right to seek advice from a cosmetologist.