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To "survive" the harsh winter season, our skin needs a special diet rich in fats. And body cream is an indispensable tool during this period. It is able to make the skin soft and silky. Of course, if you know how to handle it correctly.

When to apply

Apply body creams to dry or slightly damp skin after a shower or bath, in which case the product will successfully restore the hydrolipidic mantle of the skin. It is important to remember that the composition of each cosmetic product is unique, as well as your skin's reaction to it.

How to apply

If you regularly do home peeling of the body, which is recommended to be carried out 1-2 times a week, then after it you must definitely apply a body care product. But if you are using an oil-based peel, then the application of a cream is not necessary after it.

“The conflict between the mineral oil contained in the peeling and the organic oil contained in the cream cannot be ruled out,” warns Larisa PLIEVA, cosmetologist, leading specialist of the Janssen Cosmetics training center. "This can cause the cream to roll off on the skin."

Where not to apply

Do not apply nourishing body cream to the neck and face. The face is more aggressive from the environment. Therefore, for the face you need to use your funds. Moreover, body creams often contain oils that are photosensitizers and when applied to the skin of the face, such a cream can provoke the appearance of pigmentation on it.

Don't be afraid of silicone

In body creams, it is a chemically inert ingredient, it does not irritate the skin and allows you to achieve smooth skin. It is important to remember that silicone can only provide a temporary superficial improvement, and natural oils and fats containing essential fatty acids are needed to eliminate dry skin.

Personal schedule

How often you use body cream depends on your skin type, how often you are used to using the body care product and how uncomfortable your skin is without it. If the skin is normal, then the cream is recommended to be used after each water treatment. If the skin is dry (especially during the cold period), it is better to use the cream daily in the morning and in the evening.

Dry body skin is a rather unpleasant and common problem that causes discomfort. Dry skin can be a congenital phenomenon, or it can manifest itself throughout life as a result of exposure to certain factors. In addition to dryness and dullness, red flaky areas may appear on the skin of the body, and in general it loses its firmness, elasticity, ages quickly and looks rather unsightly. In addition, excessively dry skin is always accompanied by severe itching. What to do with dry skin of the body?

With normal skin, the sebaceous and sweat glands, in the course of interaction, form a thin film on the surface of the skin, which protects the epidermis from negative external influences (temperature changes, excessive and frequent exposure to hot water, etc.). This process, under the influence of some factors, can be disrupted, which results in dehydration, loss of firmness and elasticity, and dry skin.

Dry skin (xerosis) is mainly a temporary phenomenon and appears due to any reason, the period of exacerbation is observed most often in winter. However, dry skin can be troublesome and uncomfortable throughout your life. This problem extends to the abdomen, arms, and lower extremities. But this distribution is very arbitrary.

Changes in lifestyle, nutrition, skin care with active use help get rid of dry skin of the body.

Causes of dry body skin.
In addition to a genetic factor, many others are to blame for the appearance of dry skin on the body, in particular:

  • Hormonal disruptions.
  • Dry air (heating in winter, air conditioning in summer).
  • Hot showers, hot baths dry out the skin and deprive it of its protective film of fat.
  • Insufficient use of pure water leads to its deficiency in the body, and, as a result, to dehydration of the epidermis.
  • Climate.
  • Unbalanced and unhealthy diet, long-term rigid diets.
  • Bad habits (smoking, drinking carbonated drinks, including sweets, coffee, tea in large quantities).
  • Prolonged exposure to the sun (tanning, solarium).
  • Skin diseases disrupt the production of ceramides responsible for water balance (psoriasis, eczema, keratosis, diabetes mellitus, atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, allergies).
  • Genetic predisposition.
  • Using soap (it dries out the skin).
  • Too frequent use of aggressive cosmetics for cleansing and exfoliating the skin (scrubs), or the complete absence of this procedure in the care.
  • Metabolic disease.
  • Lack of vitamins in the body (especially E and A), as well as hypovitaminosis.
  • Long-term antibiotic treatment (after such therapy, a course of vitamins and treatment of the stomach are required, which will have a positive effect on the skin).
  • Frequent stress.
In cosmetology, there are two types of dry skin:
  • The presence of good tone, when the skin is sensitive to irritants, sometimes unpleasant itching is observed, while the skin has not lost its elasticity, smooth and matte without deep and numerous wrinkles. Often observed at a young age, regular and careful care is required, mandatory protection from ultraviolet radiation.
  • Dry skin with reduced tone is characterized by very thin skin around the eyes and in the area of ​​the nasolabial fold, wrinkles are intensively formed. Conventional cosmetics are useless in the care, deeper procedures are required.
Determining which type is yours is quite simple, you just need to press a little with your fingertips on the skin. With a quick recovery (smoothed out), you have nothing to fear.

Treatment of dry skin of the body.
If dry skin appears against the background of a change in climatic temperature, as a result of prolonged sunburns and stays in a solarium, dry air in the room, then in such cases it is necessary to limit or completely stop sunbathing, use air humidifiers in the apartment, at work.

Be sure to daily moisturize the skin of the body twice a day.

If the problem of dryness and itching of the skin arose against the background of your active weight loss or insufficient drinking during the day, it is recommended to follow a drinking regimen, drink at least one and a half liters of clean drinking water per day. Remember, strict diets lead to a deficiency of proteins and trace elements in the body, and weight loss drugs remove excess fluid from the body. Hence, the skin loses its tone, elasticity and firmness, aging faster.

In women, a similar problem during menopause is solved by the appointment of hormone replacement therapy.

In general, dry skin can occur as a sign of very serious diseases, so if dry skin is accompanied by redness, itching, insomnia, the appearance of ulcers or wide areas of peeling on the skin, you should not hesitate and consult a specialist. Only after a full examination, analyzes, specialists (allergist, cosmetologist and dermatologist) will be able to identify the cause of the dryness of the epidermis and prescribe the optimal treatment.

It is important to give up bad habits, improve your diet, you need to eat more foods that contain a lot of vitamin E (fatty fish and seafood, high-fat dairy products, nuts, vegetable oils, legumes, spinach and broccoli).

With this problem, it is recommended to abandon hot baths. Preference should be given to a warm shower or bath and no more than fifteen minutes, in order to avoid degreasing the skin. As hygiene products, it is advisable to choose shower gels or cream-based liquid soaps, which contain many ingredients with moisturizing properties. It is advisable to use such means no more than once every seven days.

Basic rules for dry skin care.
Care for excessively dry body skin should be regular and include gentle exfoliation (exfoliation and scrub no more than once a week) and moisturizing (cosmetic oils, milk, lotion, body cream) immediately after hygiene procedures and at night. By the way, with dry skin after water procedures, you do not need to wipe it off with a towel, but only slightly get wet so that a certain amount of moisture remains. After that, it is advisable to apply cosmetic oil to the body, it is an excellent strong moisturizer and perfectly retains moisture in the tissues. And before going to bed, you can use a lotion with a high content of ceramides, phospholipids and fatty acids.

Be sure to wear protective cosmetics at any time of the year.

Since dry skin is very sensitive to various irritants, accordingly, it is advisable to give preference to clothing exclusively made from natural breathable fabrics (except wool), exclude synthetics, guipure, etc. It is important to choose the right clothes for the season.

With severe itching, cold compresses help well, hydrocortisone ointments or creams reduce inflammation.

Very good for the skin moisturizing body masks, which should be done twice a week, baths with herbal decoctions. Such procedures will not only moisturize, soothe and cleanse the skin, but will also stimulate its regeneration.

Dry skin of the body, treatment with folk remedies.

Bath recipes.
Add a decoction of flaxseed to a bath with warm water (five teaspoons per liter of water, cook on fire for fifteen minutes, insist, strain) and chamomile (recipe on the back of the package). Add broths to water. The duration of the procedure should be no more than fifteen minutes.

A glycerin bath is ideal for restoring dry skin. Add half a glass of medical glycerin in liquid form (sold in a pharmacy) to a bath of warm water.

Heat a liter of milk, but do not boil it. Dissolve 200 g of honey in a water bath. Gradually combine honey and milk, add two teaspoons of almond oil into it and pour into the bath.

Wrap three tablespoons of oatmeal in a gauze bag and tie. This bag must be secured to the bathroom faucet so that water flows through the oatmeal when you open it. Take a bath in this water for fifteen minutes.

Peeling recipes.
Combine four tablespoons of honey (preferably in liquid form, or melt) and a tablespoon of salt, add a tablespoon of any vegetable oil (flaxseed, olive, etc.) to the composition and stir thoroughly. Apply the composition with light massaging movements on the skin of the body, after standing for five minutes, rinse.

Mix in a tablespoon each of oatmeal and almonds, grind everything with a coffee grinder. Next, mix the mixture with two tablespoons of sour cream. After taking a shower, apply the mixture to the skin, rinse off after five minutes. Towel dry (lightly) and moisturize the skin.

Recipes for moisturizing body masks.
After taking a shower or a warm bath on the body, it is recommended to apply a mixture of two tablespoons of honey (preheat in a water bath) and the same amount of olive oil. Let the mixture stand for twenty minutes, then rinse. Such a mask, in addition to nutrition, removes toxins.

Combine a glass of mineral water with 50 ml of milk. With such a mixture, it is necessary to rub the body for twenty minutes, then rinse. The procedure promotes collagen production.

Chop the pulp of one avocado, add the pulp of chopped banana to it. Add half a glass of cream, 100 grams of butter to the mixture and add a couple of drops of rose oil at the end. Beat everything, apply to the body after taking a bath and leave for fifteen minutes, then rinse with a washcloth. This mask not only nourishes, but also effectively cleanses the skin.

It is useful to moisturize the skin with natural products after bathing. For example, moisten a cosmetic napkin (large) in milk (you can use aloe juice, kefir) and apply to the body. The duration of the procedure is fifteen minutes.

For deep nourishment of the skin of the body, a mask of an oil solution of vitamin E and water is recommended (the vitamin can be replaced with peach, apricot, almond oil, avocado oil).

If you have tried all of the above methods, but there is no improvement, but, on the contrary, the condition has worsened, contact your doctor.


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    • In dermatology, there is a special term used to refer to dry skin - xeroderma, or xerosis. Due to the many inconveniences associated with this symptom, a person inevitably faces the question - "What to do?" Dry skin is not only an unpleasant feeling of tightness, but also constant peeling, scratching, cracking, itching and even pain.

    What is the difference between dry skin and normal and oily skin?

    There are 3 types of skin: normal, oily and dry. The fourth type is also distinguished: combination skin, in which there is an excessive secretion of fat in the T-zone of the face, and on the cheeks - on the contrary, insufficient. On the body, in this case, increased fat content is observed on the back, neck and chest, and dry - on the limbs and abdomen.

    During normal functioning of the sebaceous glands the fatty secretion produced by them forms a thin, invisible hydrophobic film on the skin surface. This natural barrier has many functions: it prevents the evaporation of moisture from the epidermis, thereby contributing to the natural hydration of the skin, softens the skin and gives it elasticity, protects it from the penetration of microbes and maintains its normal microflora, protects it from the effects of temperatures.

    For oily skin glands secrete excess fat. The skin looks scruffy, shiny, its pores are enlarged, and the effect of "orange peel" can be observed. With this type, acne and comedones are more common, since the pores are clogged with sebum mixed with dust, sweat and dirt.

    Dry skin needs additional hydration, since the secretion of the skin it produces is not enough for natural protection. Without it, the skin loses its elasticity and firmness, becomes dull, peeling appears on it and dead grayish-white scales of various sizes are separated - from very small flour-like to fine-lamellar ones. It is susceptible to early formation of wrinkles, burning and chapping, microbial contamination. The surface of dry skin is rough and rough to the touch, flexion surfaces are prone to redness and cracking, and cracks can be both superficial and deep. Most often, severe dryness is observed on areas of the skin unprotected by clothing: hands and face, and in summer - on the legs and shoulders.

    Dry skin is very sensitive to the influence externalfactors- weather, contact with water and household chemicals, cosmetics - therefore it needs gentle cleansing and intensive nutrition and moisturizing. It must be protected from inflammation, because with xeroderma, the ability of cells to regenerate is reduced.

    Causesdrynessskin

    The causes of dry body skin can vary. Insufficient skin moisture can be based on both exogenous (external) and endogenous (internal) causes. TOendogenousfactorsrelate:

    • genetic predisposition. Light-skinned and fair-haired people have dry skin more often than others;
    • sleep disorders;
    • improper nutrition;
    • chronic kidney disease;
    • hepatitis, liver cirrhosis;
    • chronic intoxication;
    • malignant tumor;
    • blood diseases;
    • almost all skin diseases;
    • old age - about 80% of people over 70 complain of dry and itchy skin.

    Amongexogenousallocatethe followingfactors:

    • improper daily care. For dry skin, the effect of surfactants, which are contained in soaps, shower gels and shampoos, is detrimental, as they disrupt the function of the sebaceous glands;
    • exposure to aggressive chemicals - peels, masks, as well as cleaning products;
    • climate - humidity and air temperature, wind, sun rays, rain and snow;
    • other negative factors - tobacco smoke, jet lag, etc.

    What to do with very dry skin?

    First of all, you should identify the reasons by visiting a dermatologist. The doctor, after examining and collecting an anamnesis, will either make a diagnosis or send to an appointment with a gastroenterologist, neurologist or endocrinologist. If a specific cause is identified, the question of what to do with dry skin will be resolved by treating the underlying disease. Otherwise, if the reason for the insufficient work of the sebaceous glands does not depend on the disease, but is due to individual characteristics, symptomatic treatment should be carried out.

    The firstmeasure– this isrevisionnutritionandwaterregime. The diet should include foods rich in vitamins A, B and E. The menu should include sea fish, nuts, cereals, prunes, liver, dairy products, beef, eggs. You also need to drink 1.5-2 liters of water daily. It is necessary to maintain water-lipid balance, normal hormone synthesis and, consequently, the work of the sebaceous glands. In winter and autumn, it is useful to additionally take vitamin complexes.

    Dermatologists also advise making some changes to your daily life. So, the setting is useful humidifiersair in the apartment and office. This will help keep your skin from drying out. It is recommended to keep healthy image life, minimize or quit smoking and drinking alcohol, exercise regularly.

    There is a separate problem of personal hygiene: what to do with very dry skin, what products to use? After all, shower gels, soaps and shampoos with surfactants (surfactants) cause tightness, itching and dandruff. Try to buy detergents not from perfume stores, but from pharmacies. The pharmaceutical market offers a variety of products for gentle cleansing and care for dry skin. For example, gelforsoulandshampoo do not contain alkali. But they contain valuable deresined naphthalan, which soothes irritated skin, burdock root extract and a complex of vegetable oils that protect the skin from drying out.

    Careperdryandsensitiveskinfaces carried out with the help of a special milk, gelfoamsormousse cleaning elements of which remove dust and dirt from the surface of the skin, but at the same time do not destroy the lipid layer. They may contain oils and plant extracts. Works well as a cleanser micellarwater. It contains many active elements, designed not only for cleansing, but also for care, moisturizing, softening the skin, getting rid of redness and flaking. After the main step, it is recommended to complete the cleansing with an herbal lotion that deeply cleanses the pores. Lotionfordryskinfaces should be made on the basis of water (in no case alcohol), and the composition may contain extracts of lingonberry, kelp, tea tree, aloe vera, fucus and other plant components.

    But the most important thing to do with dry skin is to regularly moisturize and soften it with creamsandointments... Topical care products usually include fats (vegetable or animal), vitamins and plant extracts. The composition of creams and the concentration of nutrients in them should be as close as possible to the physiological lipids of normal human skin. The fatty base serves to create a protective barrier, and natural ingredients help to normalize metabolism and regenerative processes in the skin.

    Anti-dry skin medications should be prescribed based on gravityxerodermapatient, security, hypoallergenicandportabilityfunds. It must be remembered that with age, the condition of the skin also changes, the work of the sebaceous glands can change from ageordue tohormonalchanges(pregnancy, menstruation in women, prostate diseases in men), therefore, care products should be selected taking this factor into account. It is also important to consider the weather conditions. In winter, more oily creams are prescribed, in summer - light ones that do not cause clogging of pores.

    If xeroderma is characterized not only by tightness, but also by itching, scratching and cracking, a more serious therapy is selected: creams should contain natural medicinal components: selenium, zinc, tar, salicylic or lactic acid, urea, etc. Creamfordryskin contains deresined naphthalan, almond oil, d-panthenol, urea, salicylic acid and Japanese Sophora extract. Thus, "Losterin" fulfills the requirements for complex treatment of xeroderma: soothes, relieves itching, normalizes metabolism and blood circulation in the skin, nourishes, regenerates and creates a hydrophobic film that does not allow moisture to evaporate from the stratum corneum. In addition, Losterin cream is quickly absorbed and does not leave an unpleasant oily feeling on the skin.

    Dryleatherfaces requires a lot of attention, also because it is prone to rapid fading and the formation of wrinkles. Help to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands creamswithhyaluronicacid, peptides, vitamins, antioxidants, oils. Taken together, creams for dry skin care contribute to the rapid healing of microcracks, smoothing out superficial wrinkles and preventing their appearance, restoring the lipid barrier and moisturizing. Due to its natural composition, the absence of fragrances and dyes, the cream "Losterin" can also be used for facial skin care.

    In autumn and winter, when the skin is exposed to the aggressive effects of cold air, wind, snow, rain, it is useful to use maskswithnutritiousoils, vegetableextractsandantioxidants.

    To protect the skin from dry indoor air, it is necessary to use thermalwater. Thanks to the minerals and trace elements in its composition, it relieves the feeling of tightness and helps to restore the protective barrier of the skin.

    In addition, dermatologists advise taking bathsandbaths with the addition of sea salt, decoctions of plantain, chamomile, oak bark, willow bark, yarrow, birch buds, burdock roots, etc. Marinebaths have a keratolytic effect and saturate the skin with iodine, zinc, potassium, and herbal baths help to normalize metabolism. And here solarbaths owners of very dry skin are not shown: under ultraviolet rays, it quickly burns and becomes thinner. With solar activity, you must use creamwithUv- filters.

    Whatit is forbiddenmakeatdryskin

    Thin and sensitive skin can easily be harmed by improper care, for example, by disrupting the function of the sebaceous glands, which already produce insufficient lipid secretion. This effect is observed after saunas or receptionhotbathswithordinaryalkalinesoap. Hygiene products and hot water destroy the protective layer of fat and the skin is quickly dehydrated. If you have dry skin, take a warm shower with dermatological hygiene products.

    A moisturizer is essential for moisturizing your skin, but it is only beneficial if applied correctly. So, it is strictly forbidden to use a moisturizing creamononebasisorwithhyaluronicacidsmallerhowper 30 minutesbeforeexit outside. In winter, water molecules on the surface of the skin will freeze and expand, tearing it apart. In summer, on the contrary, evaporating water will lead to the formation of microburns.

    There is a misconception that very fatty creams, for example, forchildren, - the best remedy for nourishing dry skin. However, it is not. Baby creams contain an increased amount of lipids, which is good for a child, but harmful for an adult, as they disrupt skin respiration, clog pores and cause inflammation and acne. Very greasy creams are best used to moisturize the heels, knees and elbows.

    It is not recommended for owners of dry skin to engage in swimming in the pool due to chlorinated water. If you still need to swim, it is recommended that you apply a moisture-resistant sunscreen to your body before entering the water, take a cool shower after swimming, and then moisturize your skin with a suitable product.

    Also not worth using scrubsforcleansingskin... The result will not be the "radiant effect" promised by the advertisements, but redness and sores.

    Physiotherapyatdryskin

    Physiotherapy treatments may be helpful for dry skin. Widely applied mesotherapy- introduction of a vitamin solution into the deep layers of the skin. It normalizes metabolic processes, nourishes cells and protects them from dehydration, maintains youthful skin. The injection cocktail is enriched with magnesium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur.

    This procedure is similar to biorevitalizationskin- the introduction of drugs with hyaluronic acid. The procedure helps to moisturize the skin and restore its structure, normalize the state of collagen and elastin fibers.

    Microcurrenttherapy- one of the most popular procedures for normalizing metabolism in dry skin. Exposure to weak electrical impulses stimulates blood circulation and lymphatic drainage and repairs damaged cells. The result of microcurrent therapy is similar to the effect after healthy deep sleep. The optimal course is 10 procedures.

    In most cases, dry skin does not signal any disease. However, in cases where dry skin appears:

    • unexpectedly, for no reason;
    • during menopause;
    • with regular redness, skin rashes, itching;
    • together with a disease of the internal organs;

    you need to consult a doctor, as it may be necessary to prescribe specific external agents, without which xeroderma will develop to more severe stages (with extensive redness, peeling and deep cracks).

    There are two types of oils that can be used in body care - herbal oils and essential oils. Vegetable oils are cold pressed from nuts, seeds, grains and seeds of the plant. The composition of these oils is close to the composition of subcutaneous fat, so they are easily absorbed, assimilated and practically do not cause allergic reactions. The most popular body oils are almond, argan, karite, jojoba and macadamia.

    Essential oils are obtained from plant parts that contain volatile odors. For cosmetic purposes, essential oils are most often used not in pure form, but as additives. The most versatile and popular are lavender, ylang ylang and tea tree oils.

    For the body, oils can be used during massage, after water procedures, for wraps. Since all oils have different properties, they must be selected depending on the purpose.

    Cosmetic and essential oils should be properly stored in an airtight container in a dark place - sunlight and oxygen cause oxidation. The shelf life of open clean oil is no more than a year.

    If you purchase a ready-made mixture of oils, pay attention to its composition - the closer the ingredient is to the top of the list, the higher its content in the product.

    Body oils after shower

    Before applying the oil to damp skin after a shower, warm it up in the palms of your hands. Massage the oil in small portions. Use a terry towel to wipe off excess oil. This way you will avoid the inconvenience associated with the sensation of oil on your skin.

    Olive oil is a versatile home remedy that can be used to care not only for the body, but also for the face and hair. It contains a large amount of vitamins that have a rejuvenating and regenerating effect on the skin and hair. Olive oil accelerates skin regeneration, increases its elasticity, smoothes wrinkles.

    An excellent nourishing body mask is obtained by mixing in equal proportions olive oil and pulp of berries, fruits or vegetables.

    Castor oil is obtained from a poisonous plant - castor oil plant. It improves skin elasticity well, eliminates dryness and flaking, lightens freckles and age spots.

    Sea buckthorn oil contains a record amount of vitamin A, which helps to rejuvenate and increase skin elasticity. In addition, sea buckthorn oil helps to treat some skin diseases, such as eczema, lichen scaly, lupus, dermatitis.

    For rejuvenating aging skin of the body, try a mask of 2-3 egg yolks and 2-3 teaspoons of sea buckthorn oil.

    Coconut oil has been known for its unique properties since the days of Cleopatra. It is especially valuable for its fatty acids, due to which this oil has good emollient, nourishing, soothing and antimicrobial properties. After applying coconut oil, a thin film forms on the skin that protects against moisture loss.

    Peach oil is very light and nutritious. It helps smooth out wrinkles, removes flaking and tightens the skin. Peach oil is suitable for very thin and sensitive skin, it can even be used for lips and eyelids.

    Almond oil restores elasticity and firmness to the skin. It is often advised to use it to eliminate skin irregularities and to prevent stretch marks.

    All oils described can be used either in pure form or in mixtures. To soften the skin, for example, you can prepare a remedy with 110 ml of jojoba oil and 10 ml of wheat germ oil. A mixture of 100 ml of almond oil, 100 ml of shea butter and 30 ml of olive oil has strong nutritional properties. Mixtures of oils are stored for no more than 3-5 months.

    Massage and body oils

    For massage and body wraps, it is best to use a mixture of cosmetic and essential oils. They have a pleasant aroma, soothe, relax and have additional beneficial properties for the skin. As a base, you can choose any cosmetic oil suitable for your skin. Select the essential oil depending on the desired effect.

    Essential oils from citrus fruits are powerful antiseptics, effectively help to lose weight and fight cellulite. Sore sensations in the muscles and a feeling of tension are relieved by ginger oil - it warms up the muscles well and relieves spasms. Jasmine oil gives you calmness and concentration.

    For stretch marks and weak connective tissue, add 40 drops of lavender oil to any base oil.

    A mixture of 35 drops of rosemary oil, 15 drops of peppermint and 25 drops of basil will help refresh the skin, improve blood circulation and give vigor.

    A mixture of 20 drops of rosemary, 5 drops of peppermint and 15 drops of lavender will help tired legs.

    The composition of 30 drops of lavender, 10 drops of neroli, 7 drops of incense and 7 drops of rose will give the skin firmness and elasticity.

    There are several recipes for losing weight and fighting cellulite:
    - 20 drops of juniper, 15 drops of cypress, 5 drops of rosemary;
    - 200 ml jojoba or wheat germ oil (base), 30 drops of fennel, 30 drops of juniper, 30 drops of cypress
    - 200 ml jojoba or wheat germ oil (base), 30 drops of orange, 30 drops of cypress, 15 drops of sage.

    With the onset of summer, every woman begins to think about her appearance. And usually the skin turned pale during the winter spoils the mood. Therefore, with the beginning of warm days, most rush to the beaches and in the solarium to get rid of the winter pallor.

    Many people believe that the more time they spend in a tanning bed or on the beach, the faster they will tan. However, this thought is not correct.

    After all, for the formation of tanning, at least a week is required, during which melanin is produced and accumulated in the skin.

    Hence, we can conclude that get a quick and beautiful tan, too intense sun exposure will not work. In this case, you will simply burn, and the skin will turn red, not tanned.

    But what to do when you want to tan quickly? Fortunately, there are tons of ways to help your skin acquire the golden hue it wants in a short time.

    (in 1 hour)?

    You can get a beautiful quick tan in a beauty salon. Today, instant tanning procedures are very popular - self-tanning showers and hand showers. The special agent is sprayed manually by the master or in the booth.

    The procedure takes about an hour, but the result appears instantly.

    This method of tanning is suitable for cases when you need to tan quickly, but not for a long time. Its disadvantage is that it is washed off very unevenly.

    (in 2 hours)?

    One way to get a quick tan is with self-tanning. This product is specially formulated to achieve a safe and almost instant tan. Self-tanning is very simple and effective to use, and quickly gives the skin a delicious rich tone. Of course, this is not quite a real tan, but it is absolutely safe for the skin, unlike the sun's rays. These products do not cause aging of the skin and, on the contrary, take care of it.

    The composition of these products contains the substance dihydroxyacetone, which, when it comes into contact with the skin, combines with the proteins of the skin, causing it to darken.

    Auto bronzer takes effect 2-3 hours after application, and the resulting tan will last at least three days.

    By the way, the earlier the effect appears, the faster the tan is washed off.

    Dermatologists consider this method of tanning to be one of the best, since the substances work only on the surface of the skin, without entering the body. Self-tanning also doubles as a body lotion, moisturizing the skin. These products can be produced in the form of sprays, creams, gels and can be purchased at any store at an affordable price.

    However, this method has its drawbacks. These products can stain clothes, can stain your skin, and have a specific odor. Sometimes it can turn out to be too yellow an unnatural shade. Self-tanning is not suitable for people with skin diseases and hormonal diseases.

    How to tan quickly with pills?

    A more reliable way to get a quick tan is with tanning pills. When choosing them, you need to pay attention to the composition. Those containing canthaxanthin, while effective, are not safe. This substance, entering the body, stains the skin and other tissues and organs of the human body. It can accumulate in the retina and cause visual impairment. Therefore, tablets with this substance are prohibited in many European countries and the United States.

    Products with beta-carotene and lycopene are considered harmless food additives that can accelerate the appearance of sunburn and intensify it.

    These ingredients are extremely beneficial for our skin. They not only color the skin, but also enhance the production of melanin, have antioxidant properties and to some extent protect the skin from burns.

    How to get tanned quickly in a solarium?

    Tanning in the solarium t You can also make it faster by using special creams containing tanning activators and accelerators.

    These products allow you to obtain a darker shade, reducing the duration of the tanning procedure. And this is not unimportant for our skin, because a solarium, like the sun, causes photoaging.

    Among the world's innovations in the field of quick tanning, one can single out a solarium with a shower. It allows you to sunbathe and shower at the same time, making your tan smoother. Wet skin tans much faster and the tone is natural.

    How to quickly tan in the sun with nutrition?

    Some products also help to get a quick and lasting tan.... Therefore, before the vacation, you can switch to a special diet. It is mainly composed of fruits and vegetables, which promote the production of melanin and protect the skin.

    The best tanning product is, of course, carrots and carrot juice.

    Carrots perfectly fix and strengthen the tan obtained in the solarium and naturally. Melon, spinach, peaches, tomatoes, asparagus and broccoli also contribute to the rapid onset of sunburn.

    These fruits and vegetables also contain many vitamins, making our skin more beautiful, allowing the tan to last longer. If you include these foods in your daily diet, you will not only get a quick and even tan, but also benefit for the whole body.

    How to tan quickly with tanning oil?

    For natural sun tanning, it is best to choose special tanning oils, which will allow you to get a tan much faster. However, the time spent on the beach should be dosed so as not to burn the skin.

    This tool is called that - oil for quick tanning, you can find it in any store.

    It is important to remember that it does not protect the skin from UV radiation or has a minimum SPF2 protection factor.

    How to tan quickly with walnut leaves?

    You can get a quick tan using folk remedies. For example, boil walnut leaves to the desired shade and mix with water.

    Dissolve the infusion in the bathroom and immerse in it for a few minutes. After a while, the skin will take on a tan tone. This tan will last for 4-5 days.