Clogged pores not only look unaesthetic and make the complexion dull, but are also the main factor provoking the development of inflammation. Affordable pore cleansing products, regularly used in home facial care, will effectively eliminate black spots, prevent acne and restore cleanliness, freshness and radiance to the skin.

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Effective pore cleansing at home

The main condition for the proper functioning of cells, their regeneration and the absence of peeling and irritation is their saturation with oxygen, these processes are fully ensured by regular cleansing of the skin. Enlarged pores most often bother owners of oily skin, and the main reason for their appearance is improperly selected or not regularly used cosmetics.

To effectively cleanse the pores on the face at home, it is important to correctly draw up a skin care program, because using only a soap solution and an alcohol-containing tonic is not enough. Basic facial care should include four stages: cleansing, toning, moisturizing, nourishing and protecting. Deep cleansing and narrowing of the pores can be achieved using special masks, which are preceded by steaming procedures.

The composition of the cleanser for daily use should include components that provide an additional drying and astringent effect. Such components can be aloe, chamomile extract or lemon. It is necessary to wash with such a remedy twice a day. The final step in facial cleansing is toning. As part of tonics for oily and problem skin, a component such as zinc oxide must be present. Then, after all the manipulations, a moisturizer is applied that matches the skin type.

For deep cleansing of the pores, it is good to choose a homemade mask for yourself and do it twice a week. The “correct” mask will free the pores from dirt (black dots), toxins and accumulation of sebaceous secretion, narrow them, improving the appearance. Additional ingredients of the mask will saturate the skin with the necessary trace elements and improve blood flow.

Once every 10 days, the skin of the face must be freed from keratinized particles, for which exfoliating procedures should be carried out. It can be both professional and home peels.

The main stages of pore cleansing

To achieve a positive effect, pore cleansing must be done in a certain sequence:

1. Steaming the face.

After removing makeup, it is necessary to soften the skin of the face and open the pores, this will help hot herbal compresses or steam baths. In a hot decoction of herbs, moisten a terry towel, squeeze lightly and apply to the face. Moisten the towel again as it cools. Leave for a total of 5 minutes, for dry skin 3 minutes is enough. Or breathe over the hot steam of herbal infusion or decoction (chamomile, calendula, sage, St. John's wort). You can add 2 drops of your favorite essential oil to the infusion. This procedure is contraindicated in spider veins (rosacea), any skin diseases and high sensitivity of the skin of the face.

2. Removal of contaminants.

For this, masks or homemade scrubs are suitable. They should be done twice a week for oily and combination skin and once a week for dry and normal skin. It is recommended to wash your face after the procedure with cool water, blot your face with a towel with gentle movements.

Ready-made factory formulations can also be used as scrubs, but do not forget to select them according to your skin type. For the dry type, soft-based products are suitable that do not injure or dry it even more. For oily skin, you can take compositions with harder abrasive particles.

3. Narrowing of the pores.

A weak solution of hydrogen peroxide, aloe juice or lemon juice, green tea is good to use instead of a tonic that narrows the pores. A good effect is also given by narrowing the pores of the mask.

4. Hydration.

The final step is intensive moisturizing of the face. It is not recommended to use fatty oils or creams with a high nutritional effect in order to avoid blockage of enlarged pores.

Before using any composition, it is necessary to test the skin for the presence of intolerance and allergic reactions.

Video: We clean the pores on our own and get rid of black dots.

Homemade Deep Cleansing Recipes

Salt scrub for deep cleansing of pores.

Compound.
Salt (you can sugar, ground coffee) - 1 tsp.
Milk for make-up remover and anti-pollution (or heavy cream) - 1 tsp.

Application.
Add salt to the milk and mix thoroughly. Take the resulting product and apply with light massaging movements to a pre-steamed and moistened face, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. During application, special attention should be paid to the T-zone (nose, forehead, chin). Leave this scrub on your face for another minute and rinse with water at room temperature. In order to avoid trauma to the skin and the spread of infection, the product should not be used if there are acne and other inflammatory phenomena on the face.

Milk mask with gelatin for deep cleansing of pores.

Compound.
Gelatin - 1 tbsp. l.
Milk - 1 tbsp. l.

Application.
Mix the ingredients in a ceramic bowl and put in the microwave at maximum mode for 10 seconds. Allow the finished mixture to cool slightly to a warm state, and then apply the mass with an unnecessary makeup brush to a pre-cleaned and steamed face, paying special attention to the gnawed pores in the T-zone. Keep it on your face for 15 minutes. During this time, it will harden and turn into a dense film. It is necessary to remove it, starting from the wings of the nose. All existing pollution, even deep plugs and black dots, will remain on it. A mask with gelatin can be made differently by adding protein. Heat the milk-gelatin mixture in a water bath until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Add egg white to warm mixture and stir well. The application process is the same.

Oatmeal mask for deep cleansing of pores.

Compound.
Oatmeal - 1 tbsp. l.
Milk for dry or warm water for oily skin - 2 tbsp. l.

Application.
Pour the flakes with a liquid suitable for the type of facial skin and wait until they swell. Apply the mass with light massaging movements on a clean face, leave for five minutes and rinse with warm water. In addition to effective cleansing of pores, the mask nourishes and softens the skin, improves complexion.

Cucumber-oil mask for cleansing pores.

Compound.
Fresh cucumber - ½ vegetable.
Olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.
Sour milk - 1 tbsp. l.

Application.
Grind the cucumber on a fine grater, squeeze the juice. Add oil and milk to the resulting cucumber mass. Apply the mask on a clean face and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water is best.

Protein-lemon mask for cleansing pores.

Compound.
Fresh chicken egg white - 1 pc.
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp. l.
Tea tree oil - 2-3 drops.

Application.
Beat the protein thoroughly until foam is formed, and then add the lemon juice and the essential component. Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply on a clean face, paying attention to clogged pores in the area of ​​the nose, forehead and chin. After 15 minutes, wash off the mask with cool water, wipe with anti-inflammatory lotion.

Yeast mask for narrowing the pores on the face.

Compound.
Raw yeast - 1 tsp
Hydrogen peroxide (3%) - 1 tsp.
Milk -1 tsp

Application.
Mix the ingredients until the yeast is completely dissolved. Apply the composition immediately after cleaning with a mask and hold for 15 minutes, then wash with water at room temperature.

How to save the result

1. Avoid cosmetics that contain mineral oil, as it clogs pores and provokes their pollution.
2. Limit the use of creams on a greasy, heavy basis, it is better to give preference to intensive moisturizers.
3. Instead of the usual foundation, take the fluid on a light basis.

Following all the recommendations, your face will acquire a healthy appearance, and the pores will become perfectly clean. If, within a month of regular care and the use of deep cleansing masks, your pores are still clogged, contact a beautician. You may need the help of other specialists, since cosmetic imperfections on the face can be one of the consequences of malfunctioning of the endocrine glands and many other disorders in the body.

• Why you need to cleanse your face
• Types of cleansers
• Scrubs for sensitive skin
• Salon face cleaning

Why you need to cleanse your face

It is unlikely that we will discover America if we say that the beauty of the skin begins with such a banal, at first glance, action as cleansing.

“Our skin is constantly in contact with the environment, so we must understand that it is not sterile, but inhabited by a variety of bacteria, fungi and viruses. This is fine. The combination of microorganisms that live on the skin forms a microbiome that is individual for each.”

Even if you do not use decorative cosmetics, the following linger on your face:

remnants of cream and serum;

sebum, dead cells;

dust particles.

This "explosive mixture" does not improve the condition of the epidermis, which means that it is better to get rid of it.

“To prevent clogging of pores, the appearance of comedones and blackheads, be sure to cleanse your face regularly and thoroughly,” says Alexander Prokofiev, dermatovenereologist, medical expert for the La Roche-Posay brand.

Use cleansers twice a day. © iStock

Cleansing Rules

A few simple rules will help make the process delicate, but effective.

Wash your face no more than twice a day, otherwise the skin will begin to intensively produce sebum. Adjust the temperature of the water: ideally, it should be slightly warm. But contrasts and temperature changes may well lead to skin problems. Be sure to wash off any make-up remover, including micellar water.

After washing, gently pat your face dry with a towel without rubbing your skin. By the way, instead of a cloth towel, it is better to use a disposable paper one.

Don't forget to finish cleansing by wiping your face with tonic using a cotton pad. The tonic will remove the remnants of make-up remover, restore the pH level and narrow the pores.

Stages of cleansing

Cleansing the skin at different times of the day is not essential, but still different.

1. 1

   In the morning - minimum program: foam or gel for washing plus tonic.

2. 2

   In the evening, make-up removal is added to them. In addition, in the evening it is good to make cleansing masks.

make-up removal

Remove makeup before washing. You can do this with:

1. 1

   cosmetic milk or lotion;

2. 2

   micellar water;

3. 3

   special oil.

Makeup remover formulas dissolve make-up and remove it from the surface of the skin.

washing

If you want this process to be as comfortable as possible, choose a product according to your skin type. For dry and sensitive, cream, foam or mousse are suitable. For oily - gel.

Deep cleansing

Use clay masks and scrubs with abrasive particles no more than 1-3 times a week, depending on skin type.

Toning is an essential step in skin cleansing. © iStock

How to choose a cleanser

There are at least three selection criteria: efficiency, comfort in use, skin type. And the main one is the last one.

1. 1

   For dry skin, oily textures are suitable. Use milk or cosmetic cream with moisturizing ingredients.

2. 2

   For combination and oily skin, a gel or foam with a slight exfoliating effect is indicated. As a rule, acids are responsible for it.

3. 3

   Recently, even micellar water has been created for various skin types.

Types of cleansers

To eliminate impurities from the skin, many products of different formats have now been developed. Here are the main ones.

Foam for washing

Suitable for normal to combination sensitive skin as it contains ingredients that provide hydration without disturbing the pH balance.

For oily, combination and normal skin without signs of sensitivity, foams may be too soft, as they do not have sufficient potential for deep cleansing.

The best foams for washing, according to the editors of the site

washing

Tool name	Action	skin type
Brightening Cleansing Foam Pureté Thermale, Vichy	Gently cleanses the skin of impurities without disturbing the natural protective barrier. Restores a fresh complexion, suitable for removing make-up.	for all skin types
Gel-foam for removing makeup and cleansing the skin of the face Miel-En-Mousse, Lancôme	Upon contact with water, the gel turns into a velvety foam. Suitable for make-up removal.	for all skin types
Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash, Kiehl'S	The gel texture, upon contact with water, turns into a gentle foam that gently but thoroughly cleanses the skin without destroying the protective barrier.	for normal, combination, oily and oily skin

Micellar water

Great for removing makeup, including eye makeup. There are micellar formulas for sensitive skin.

The best micellar water, according to the editors of the site

Make-up removal

Tool name	Action	skin type
Two-phase micellar water for removing makeup Bi-Facil Visage, Lancôme	Removes waterproof make-up.	for sensitive skin
Micellar water for oily sensitive skin prone to imperfections "Clean Skin", Garnier	Has a slight matting effect.	for oily sensitive skin prone to imperfections
Micellar water effaclar Ultra, La Roche-Posay	Removes make-up from the face and eyes. Does not cause redness or tightness. Moisturizes the skin. Does not contain alcohol and oily components.	for sensitive and allergy-prone skin of the face and eyes
Micellar make-up remover Pureté Thermale, Vichy	Effectively cleanses, removes makeup from the face and eyes, soothes the skin.	for all skin types

Shower gel

Gel texture products are more suitable for combination and oily skin. They perfectly cope with pollution, remove excess sebum, provide matting.

The best gels for washing, according to the editors of the site

Cleansing with water

Tool name	Action	skin type
Soft gel-cream for washing "Absolute tenderness", L'Oréal	Effectively removes make-up and cleanses the skin, giving it freshness. Does not cause dryness.	for dry sensitive skin
Refreshing cleansing gel Pureté Thermale, Vichy	Removes all types of dirt and softens the effect of hard tap water.	for all skin types
Micellar cleansing gel, Garnier	Removes make-up, cleanses and soothes the skin.	for all skin types
Cleansing gel for washing Ultra Facial Cleanser, Kiehl's	Gently yet effectively cleanses the skin of impurities and make-up. Does not dry out, does not tighten the skin, maintains its pH balance.	for all skin types

Hydrophilic oil

The cleanser, made up of emulsifiers and oils, transforms into milk upon contact with water. Dissolves all types of make-up without disturbing the hydro-lipid film.

The best hydrophilic oils, according to the editors of the site

Oil textures

Scrub

It cleans pores well, evens out the surface of the skin, and has a noticeable detox effect. But even the softest scrub is not recommended to be used too often. The best option is 1-2 times a week.

The best facial scrubs, according to the editors of the site

Exfoliation

Skin cleansing devices

Ultrasonic gadgets can be used daily for thorough cleansing and light skin massage. For these devices, several types of nozzles have been developed that help solve different problems and are suitable for different skin types, including sensitive. “When caring for sensitive skin, it’s worth sticking to the rule “the less, the better.” And even more so it is necessary to exclude exfoliation.

For sensitive skin, a gentle cleansing is enough, and as a care, a moisturizing cream or fluid.

On the packaging, look for the label "hypoallergenic" and "suitable for sensitive skin."

Focus on the list of ingredients: the shorter it is, the less risk of irritation and redness. It is good if the formula contains thermal water, bisabolol, allantoin, squalene or its derivatives.

Keep in mind: natural oils, strong fragrances and dyes are not good for sensitive skin.

Use deep cleansing masks no more than once a week. © iStock

Salon face cleaning

In the cosmetologist's office, you will be offered several methods of cleansing at once, consider their features.

Manual cleaning

The most common method is manual cleaning. It is carried out mainly in cases where hardware methods lose in effectiveness. For example, with comedones, whiteheads, sebaceous plugs. The cosmetologist removes them using special tools, such as metal spoons and loops.

This is a mechanical cleaning, in which the beautician uses various brush heads, choosing the right one for the patient's skin type and depending on the problems that need to be solved.

vacuum cleaning

A special nozzle literally sucks out impurities from the pores.

Among the main contraindications to any type of facial cleansing:

inflammation and rashes;

diseases, including skin diseases (for example, eczema, dermatitis, herpes);

allergy;

vascular network and rosacea.

Throughout the day, the skin is exposed to various dirt, dust and small particles of the atmosphere, and as a result, at the end of the day it turns into a “dust collector”. This leads to the fact that the pores begin to clog and with a careless attitude to the skin, all this dirt develops into blackheads, pimples, black spots and various other troubles. This is why our skin needs regular cleaning.

Many female representatives regularly use various tonics for skin care and believe that this is quite enough. But it wasn't there. All this cleansing is considered superficial and it is not able to penetrate into the depth of the skin, where all harmful deposits accumulate.

Facial cleansing procedure can be done both in the salon and at home. In this article, we will talk about effective folk and cosmetic products for facial cleansing.

Folk recipes for facial cleansers

Skin cleansing with dairy products. Dairy products have long been famous for their whitening and cleansing properties. For masks, you can use both kefir and milk with yogurt. The procedure is very simple, first moisten a cotton sponge in one of the above products and wipe the skin of your face with it, after a few minutes moisten the cotton pad again and now apply the product on your face more abundantly. Then, after a while, moisten your face again with your chosen milk remedy.

If your skin is too dry, then rinse it with water after the procedure to avoid a slight burning sensation. For very oily skin, on the contrary, it is recommended to apply sour milk all night.

Bran cleansing. This cleanser is great for very oily skin types. Bran can be any, for example, rice, wheat or oatmeal. To prepare this scrub, you need to grind one glass of any bran with a coffee grinder, add a tablespoon of soda to them and mix well. This product must be stored in the refrigerator.

Before the procedure itself, take one tablespoon of a pre-prepared product and dilute it with water (if available, you can dilute it with milk) to a mushy state. Apply the scrub on your face, leave it for a few minutes, when the scrub starts to slide over your face, rinse it off with warm water.

Egg yolk. To prepare the remedy, you need to combine one yolk with two tablespoons of grapefruit juice or lemon juice.

Then soak a cotton pad in the prepared mixture and wipe your face with it. The face is wiped twice, after which the mixture is applied to the skin of the face, rubbed with massage movements until foam is formed, left for three minutes and washed off with cool water.

Soap cream for blackheads. Apply a small amount of 3% hydrogen peroxide on a cotton sponge, then lather the same swab with toilet soap, then rub the resulting cream on the sponge into the affected areas of the skin - this is the chin, nose and between the eyebrows with the forehead. You need to rub in such a way that soap foam remains on the skin. The field of the procedure is removed with a clean sponge soaked in plain water.

Such cleansing should be performed daily for 1-2 months. After that, the procedure can be done once a week. This is enough to keep your skin clear and healthy.

Vegetable oils. To prepare the cleanser, you need to heat the olive oil in a water bath, soak a cotton pad in it and wipe your face with it. Leave the oil on your face for 20 minutes, then wash it off with plain water. Such a tool well reduces various inflammatory processes on the skin.

Cosmetics: scrubs, masks and peels

Face Scrub Cream Garnier Basic Care

This product is suitable for normal and combination skin. The tool penetrates deep into the pores and thus makes a deep cleansing. The creamy texture of the scrub has an exfoliating effect without overdrying the skin. The active ingredients of this scrub are grape extract and vitamin E.

Mode of application. The product is applied to wet skin, then lightly rubbed, and then washed off with warm water. When applying the scrub, avoid getting liquid on the eye contour.

Reviews:

Natasha: I have been using the Garnier scrub for about two months and I am satisfied with the result. I use it 1-2 times a week and this is enough for deep cleansing. Before that, I tried many means, but none of them left behind positive emotions.

Tanya: After cleansing with a scrub cream, there is no feeling of tightening of the face, as is usually the case. It also moisturizes the skin well. Another plus is that the tube lasts me for a long time.

Facial scrub Pure Line

This product is suitable for normal and combination skin. The active ingredients in the scrub are apricot kernels and chamomile extract. Apricot kernels exfoliate and stimulate cell regeneration. At the same time, the skin color improves and the surface is leveled. Chamomile extract has a tonic and soothing effect.

Mode of application. The contents of the tube are applied to a wet face and neck, rubbed with massage movements, and then washed off with warm water. When applying the scrub, avoid the area around the eyes. The product is recommended to be applied no more than 2 times a week, since this amount is quite enough for a good cleansing of the skin of the face and neck.

Reviews:

Tonya: The scrub from Pure Line was a real discovery for me. Before that, I tried a bunch of products, I won’t say that I didn’t like them, but there were no super positive emotions left after them either. I couldn't even imagine that for such a price you can get a good cleanser!

Lena: I didn't think it was that effective either. My mother uses it and constantly praises this scrub. So I could not stand it and decided to check if this is true or not. After application, no irritation remains, the skin does not tighten and, most importantly, eliminates black dots!

Soft Facial Scrub – NIVEA VISAGE

Well cleanses the skin of dead cells, makes it smooth and moisturized. The active ingredient in the scrub is Panthenol. It has an exfoliating effect, stimulating cell regeneration, and also maintains their moisture level.

Mode of application. The contents of the tube are applied in a circular motion on moistened skin and washed off with warm water. When applying the product, avoid the skin around the eyes. It is recommended to use no more than 2-3 times a week.

Reviews:

Katia: I really like this brand of cosmetics. I constantly use various creams from NIVEA, so I decided to use their crab. The effect is basically normal, although I expected better.

Sveta: I liked the product, it does a gentle cleansing and at the same time moisturizes the skin. The smell is also very pleasant and slowly consumed.

What salon procedures can help?

If home facial cleansing is problematic for you, then it is better for you to seek help from a beauty salon. There are several effective skin cleansing methods to choose from, namely:

Manual cleaning

It is the most popular and effective. The master pre-steams the skin, then manually removes black dots and the foci of inflammation themselves. At the end of cleansing, a soothing mask is applied to relieve irritation and soothe the skin of the face.

mechanical cleaning

It has similarities with the previous method, but is still performed with a special tool, namely a spoon with a strainer. The advantage of this procedure is that it injures the skin less. This cleansing method is well suited for girls with oily skin and pores.

vacuum cleaning

For its implementation, a device with a special nozzle is used. This nozzle cleanses pores, sucks out impurities and removes dead skin particles. This procedure is painless, but still not capable of deep cleaning.

laser

It is the most effective facial cleansing procedure, and is also popular among women. This procedure is not recommended to be done in the summer season, as the skin of cleansed skin can be injured by ultraviolet rays.

What can be done to deep cleanse the pores of the face?

A steam bath is good. It cleanses the pores well, promotes increased blood circulation and sweating of the skin. This procedure is well suited for oily skin. It is not recommended for people with dilated blood vessels and redness on the face, as well as for diseases such as asthma and cardiovascular disorders.

At home. Recipes. secrets

Skin care is, first of all, keeping it clean.

Let's start with washing. The detergents you use are important: perhaps they are the main danger and the main cause of skin aging. Detergents for washing should be mild action. But today, by the way, water has also become a problem in big cities. Often it contains substances whose contact with the skin is undesirable. Therefore, cosmetologists even recommend using bottled, purified water for washing. But you can also use melted water - pour water from the tap into a plastic bottle and put it in the freezer. Water does not freeze to the end, the residue must be drained - this is a solution of impurities and salts with a lower freezing point. The resulting clean ice is wiped on the face in the morning, or you can melt them and use them for washing.

Water, due to its ability to be a universal solvent, perfectly cleanses the skin of dust, secretion products of the sebaceous and sweat glands, and removes dying cells of the epidermis. Naturally, washing with water is the most familiar and simple method of cleansing the skin of the face. However, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Yes, water temperature matters. You can use for washing as hot water (37-45 ° C), and warm (28-37 ° C) or cool (20-28 ° C). Hot water cleanses somewhat better, in addition, it causes a rush of blood to the skin. The negative point is that hot washings expand the pores of the skin of the face, somewhat increase the activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands, and reduce skin tone. Therefore, after hot washing, it is recommended to rinse your face with cold water.

Warm water is good for normal skin, while cool and cold water strengthens the skin and improves its tone. But you can’t wash your face with cold water all the time, as this can lead to persistent redness and even dry skin. Thus, contrasting washing gives the optimal effect: when alternating hot water with cold, the skin has a rejuvenating effect. Contrasting washes are not recommended only in case of expansion of superficial capillaries on the skin of the face, water at room temperature is better here. In addition, it is undesirable to wash your face immediately before going out into the fresh air - this can cause dry skin.

Another important point is the hardness of the water. Very hard water harms the skin, it is recommended to soften it. Mineral salts are harmful to the skin, and there are a lot of them in hard water, plus often mechanical impurities. The easiest way to soften water is to boil it and then cool it until impurities and salts settle to the bottom. You can also soften the water by adding baking soda to it (0.5 teaspoon per 1 liter of water). It is good to slightly salt the water for washing with oily skin (0.5 teaspoon of salt per 0.5 l of water). For dry skin types, it is advisable to add herbal infusions recommended for softening to the washing water. We'll talk more about this below.

Soap

The main point of using soap is its ability to dissolve fats due to its alkali content, as well as foam, which speeds up skin cleansing. But soap is different, the range is wide enough to choose the right one for you. However, any soap, without exception, has both positive and negative properties. Therefore, the daily use of soap is undesirable, it is better to periodically alternate it with other cleansers. It can be milk, whey, kefir, egg yolk, white clay. In addition, there are special cosmetic products for gentle facial cleansing.

When washing, skin contact with soap should not be longer than a minute, especially in the area around the eyes. One of the effective means of preventing the development of bags and dark circles under the eyes, as well as swelling of the eyelids - after washing, especially with soap, wipe the eyelids and the skin around the eyes with ice (light circular motions).

Lotions, oils, emulsions

In case of poor tolerance of soap, emulsions containing mild detergents and extracts of natural products are used to cleanse the skin. Universal means for cleansing the skin are liquid emulsion creams - cosmetic milk or cosmetic cream. They are oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions and contain extracts of various plants in addition to high-quality fats. Special creams are also used to cleanse the skin, to remove cosmetics. To cleanse the skin, such emulsions are applied to a pre-moistened face, just like soap. To do this, a cotton swab is pre-moistened in warm water, squeezed out and a cream is applied to it, which is left on the skin for 1-2 minutes. Then the cream is removed with another wet swab. In conclusion, the face is wiped with a swab with cream, leaving a thin film on the skin.

Various oils are often used to cleanse the skin - peach, olive, sesame, etc. Before use, the oil is slightly warmed up and the skin is wiped with a cotton swab slightly moistened with it. After a couple of minutes, the oil is removed with another swab moistened with toilet water, milk, lotion, herbal decoction, natural fruit or vegetable juice diluted in boiled water.

Dairy products for skin cleansing

Different types of sour milk have the best cleansing properties. You can wash them all year round, and they are suitable for any skin, only with dry milk they are washed off with water and a nourishing cream is applied, and with oily it is advisable to leave a layer of sour milk overnight.

Egg yolk

To cleanse the skin, the yolk is often used not in its pure form, but mixed with fruit or vegetable juice (two teaspoons per yolk). The components are mixed and wiped with a cotton swab moistened with the mixture, then washed off with cool water.

Bran

Recommended for cleansing oily skin, you can use wheat, oat, rice bran. A tablespoon of bran is mixed with water or sour milk until a slurry is formed, which is applied on the face, after a minute or two it is washed off with warm water.

After washing

This is an important point. Vegetable oils obtained by cold pressing are applied to the skin. The best of them are blackcurrant oil, borage oil, primrose oil. Since these oils are easily oxidized, antioxidants are added to them: vitamin E, carotenoids. It is useful to use oils that themselves have an antioxidant effect: from avocados, grape seeds, wheat germ, rice bran.

Lotions made from herbs and medicinal plants are very useful. They are absolutely harmless, and all of them can be prepared at home. Here are some recipes.

■ Four parts of a decoction of St. John's wort, one part of a decoction of chamomile, vodka and glycerin. Mix ingredients thoroughly and refrigerate before using. Not only cleanses, but also disinfects the skin.

■ Finely chop the cucumber, put the slices in a bottle, cover with vodka and leave in a warm place for two weeks. The resulting product is used without diluting, wipe their face for cleansing. Cucumber lotion not only cleanses, but also softens the skin of the face.

■ Take in equal parts dry crushed raw materials: rose petals, cornflowers, chamomile, calendula, daisies. Pour two tablespoons of the mixture with a glass of boiling water, two hundred to a boil and soak in a water bath for at least another ten minutes. Cool, strain well through four layers of gauze. To the finished product, add a tablespoon of boric alcohol and a teaspoon of food vinegar. You can wipe the skin of any type. Purifies, heals, tightens.

■ Pour a tablespoon of chopped dried parsley roots with a glass of boiling water, let it brew for an hour, then strain. You need to wipe your face with this infusion regularly. Useful for any type of facial skin.

Moisturizing the skin of the face

Every skin needs constant hydration. But the first thing you need to provide dry skin around the eyes is intense hydration. In terms of cosmetics, by the way, it is very desirable that not only eye cream, but also makeup remover gel have a hydrating property. The skin around the eyes needs to be moisturized and nourished regularly. In this case, the funds are applied with light movements from the temples to the inner corner of the eye. If your eyes swell, apply the product in the opposite direction, thereby draining the lymph.

Choosing the right eye care product is important. Creams, for example, are good for very dry skin. They smooth wrinkles and make the top layer elastic. Remember: the cream is not applied to the eyelids! Lotions and emulsions have a lighter texture and are easily absorbed. They soften mimic folds. Gels are indicated for very sensitive eyes. They can be applied both under the eyes and on the eyelids. They moisturize, refresh the skin and relieve swelling.

Dry skin that lacks fluid is more common in middle-aged women. This is the kind of skin that needs to be moisturized. With age, wrinkles on the line become larger, most often they form around the eyes, near the mouth and on the forehead. These are the so-called mimic wrinkles. But wrinkles can also occur from the abuse of the sun, wind, heat, cold, etc. Dry skin often manifests itself in the cold season. That's why it's so important not to use moisturizing creams before going outside, otherwise the moisture contained in the cream can form something that resembles an ice crust. And this is unacceptable. Moisturizing creams should be used at home when you know for sure that you will not go anywhere. Today, by the way, cosmetic body creams can have not only moisturizing and nourishing effects, but also therapeutic and prophylactic properties. As a rule, these preparations contain effective oils, fatty components, as well as substances that bind and accumulate moisture. These substances form a protective film, very similar in properties to natural, and are quite able to saturate the skin's need for fat and moisture.

Nutrition for the skin

An important factor in skin care is nutrition, which prevents its premature aging, improves its condition, maintains elasticity, and prevents the formation of wrinkles. When choosing a nourishing cream, you should carefully read the annotation and take into account your age. There is a sufficient range of nourishing creams and gels for the skin of the face, but it should be said that eye care products should only be of the highest quality. If your skin is dry, it is preferable to use creams containing vegetable antioxidants, or vegetable oils and fruit acids (citric, malic). They moisturize the skin, smooth out wrinkles, make the skin firmer and more elastic. The eye contour cream from the Vichy laboratory (Vichy, France) will relieve swelling, remove dark circles under the eyes.

Nourishing eye cream can be prepared at home. Take 25 g of butter, add 10 ml of water infusion of chamomile and lime blossom and 5 ml of castor oil, rub everything thoroughly. Apply in the morning to damp skin. Remember that when applied to the face, no creams should get into the eyes. For sensitive skin, gels can be used. They nourish the skin well, refresh and relieve swelling.

Learn how to take care of your skin without stretching it and pressing it, this will delay the appearance of wrinkles. If you are worried about swelling or the skin is sensitive and dry, the eyelids swell in the morning - it is better to use gel-like products, but creams are more suitable for dry skin.

Nutritious cosmetic preparations are produced in different forms: special milk, lotion, gel, foam, mousse. Many of these products contain extracts of chamomile, aloe vera, sage or calendula, which is suitable for irritated, inflamed eyes, with a tendency to allergies, redness of the skin. Means with cornflower extract are perfect for relieving irritation and improving the elasticity of the skin of the eyelids.

Finally, facial masks have an excellent nourishing effect - but we will talk about them a little lower.

There are few muscles and subcutaneous fat around the eyes, the first wrinkles appear here. The skin is influenced by many environmental factors, as mentioned above.

The skin around the eyes is much thinner initially, and with age it becomes even thinner and at the same time loses its elasticity. Due to the intensive work of facial muscles, the delicate skin around the eyes is most exposed to stress. The eyelids, constantly moistened with lacrimal fluid, protect the eyes from dirt particles and from light, and protect them from mechanical damage. Therefore, it is also important to take care of the skin of the eyelids in the form of various masks that do not contain oils (to avoid clogging of the gland ducts).

In general, three main care steps are needed; cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing the skin.

Caring for the skin around the eyes

After cleansing, the skin around the eyes and eyelids should be moisturized. But not a face cream, but creams and gels that are designed specifically for the skin around the eyes. They must be applied without rubbing, but gently tapping with fingers. To nourish the skin around the eyes, also use only special products. Nutrition and hydration are needed daily, morning and evening (after washing). To keep the skin around the eyes young, you need to make regular masks that will nourish the skin with useful substances and vitamins. We offer two effective care products.

■ Cream for skin care under the eyes. A tablespoon of lanolin, 1.5 tablespoons of almond oil, 1 teaspoon of powdered lecithin, 2 tablespoons of cold water. Melt lanolin in a water bath and add almond oil. Remove from heat and slowly introduce lecithin, and then drop by drop cold water. The mixture is well stirred. An allergy test is required before the first application of the cream.

■ Gadgets. Mix a tablespoon of lime blossom and chamomile flowers and pour a glass of boiling water. After cooling to room temperature, the infusion is filtered through gauze. The resulting liquid is moistened with cotton swabs and applied to the eyes for 10 minutes.

Prevention of bags under the eyes

If you suffer from this misfortune, such care must be carried out every day.

To prevent or reduce or simply contain the process of bag formation, it is necessary to use special care products for the eye area. Typically, such products contain oils, collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and biologically active substances. Special oils are used in skin care products around the eyes, which do not irritate the conjunctiva when they get into the eye. Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid do not penetrate the skin, they create a thin surface film that prevents fluid loss. Eye care products are usually applied at night. In the morning, it is necessary to apply daytime protective creams that prevent fluid loss.

The main thing in caring for the delicate skin of the eyelids is also moisturizing plus a good cleansing of cosmetic residues.

It is extremely important to carry out care with products that do not harm the skin around the eyes: poorly selected cosmetics or rough actions can accelerate the appearance of dryness, wrinkles, bags, and swelling of the eyelids.

Procedures can be carried out simultaneously with the cleansing of skin areas with cosmetics and moisturizing them. All eyelid products are applied only in this way: from the inner corner of the eye along the upper eyelid, then from the outer corner of the eye along the lower one.

General principles of daily skin care

There is no universal way to care for facial skin and cannot be due to the individual characteristics of the skin. Facial skin care does not mean excessive and indiscriminate use of all kinds of cosmetics. The effectiveness and persistence of a positive action depend on how well they are chosen and used in a timely manner. It should be noted that only correct, patient and systematic care for a long time gives a good and lasting result. Individual systematic care of the skin of the face is necessary.

However, there are also general principles.

■ When performing any cosmetic procedures, it must be remembered that they are beneficial only if they are used correctly and taking into account the anatomical structure of the skin, especially the direction of skin lines, the lines of least stretching of the skin.

■ Cleansing the skin of the face and neck, applying cream, masks, self-massage, etc., should be carried out strictly along the skin lines that go in the following direction: the lower one goes from the center of the chin along the edge of the lower jaw to the exit point of the nerve under the earlobe; medium - from the corners of the mouth to the middle of the auricle; upper - from the back of the nose under the zygomatic bone to the temporal cavity (upper edge of the ear). Around the eyes - from the inner corner of the eye along the upper eyelid to the outer corner of the eye, and then along the lower eyelid to the nose. The frontal line runs from the center of the forehead to the temples.

■ Under no procedures should the skin of the face be treated roughly, with the use of force. It is not recommended to use a rough towel.

■ Cleansing the skin from various contaminants should be systematic, spend it daily, in the evenings, but not in the morning.

■ Regardless of the characteristics of the skin and the cosmetics used, all procedures are carried out 1-1.5 hours before bedtime.

How to take care of your faceskin type

For oily skin, it is necessary to wash your face with cold water, ideally mineral or spring water. Cold water tones the skin, refreshes it and helps to narrow the pores. Oily skin needs to be cleansed in the morning and evening, but special attention should be paid to evening cleaning, since on the skin, in addition to a layer of cosmetics, a lot of foreign components that pollute the pores accumulate on the back. It is necessary to cleanse the skin in several stages. With cosmetic milk using a cotton swab, remove cosmetics with neat, light and smooth movements. In no case do not rub the skin, so you not only injure it, but also pollute it even more. After cleansing with cosmetic milk or any other product that has the same effect, wipe your face with an alcohol-free lotion or tonic. The tonic will help remove dead skin cells and the remnants of cleansers from the skin.

In the morning, rubbing with cubes of specially prepared ice is very useful. Freeze an infusion of dill, chamomile or aloe and tone your skin in the morning with this fortified remedy. Ice helps tighten pores for oily skin.

For dry skin, try to use water-based creams. A light daytime moisturizer is also needed, and the face should be cleansed with cosmetic milk and cream. Only those products that are used for normal skin cleansing are suitable for your skin type, and special makeup removers can cause irritation. After the cleanser, wipe your face with a tonic (only non-alcoholic). Next, you will need a light moisturizer, and then a regular oily cream. Avoid strong sunburn, dry skin is prone to early aging.

Normal skin care is mainly preventive. To keep it in good condition, wash your face with cold water, wipe your face with ice cubes from herbal infusions, remembering to cleanse your skin before going to bed. Useful masks from fermented milk products or fruit.

Facial skin care products

Peeling is skin cleansing. In order to clean it with a peeling cream, it is enough to apply it on pre-washed skin and hold for about 10 minutes. Then wash off the cream with warm water and apply a nourishing cream or a special mask, which we will discuss below. In order not to make a mistake, read the instructions, it must be attached to the tube. And it is better to buy cosmetics in a special store, where the sales assistant will select and advise you to buy the cream that is right for you.

cosmetic salt, based on minerals, trace elements, Dead Sea salts, improves blood circulation and metabolism in the skin layer, increases elasticity and hydration of the skin, especially good for problematic skin.

herbal infusion contains herbal extracts, enriching, softening, nourishing the skin surface. The pleasant herbal smell that remains on the body will give your skin a natural fragrance.

Very helpful mud mask, it deeply cleanses the pores and evens out the skin, making it smooth and tender. Connective tissues are strengthened, tightening the skin and making it firm, healthy and fresh.

The cleansing components of the gel with plant extracts moisturize the skin, making it soft and fresh. You can also use lotion for cleaning, it is important that it does not injure the skin - it is better if it does not contain alcohol, but has light oils in its composition.

Toning and nourishing face masks

To maintain a positive skin tone, as well as for additional nutrition, it is recommended to periodically make masks.

Masks are different: tonic, narrowing pores, just nourishing and healing, depending on what goal you want to achieve. If your skin is “tired” and has lost its freshness, a toning mask will do. If the skin is dry and prone to wrinkles, a nourishing mask is needed, and for oily skin - narrowing the pores.

For masks in the summer, it is best to use products from gardens and vegetable gardens, in late autumn and winter - from our table and from the refrigerator. In summer and early autumn, nature pampers with its gifts, the choice of products for masks is very wide.

The main thing to use for making masks in the summer is fruit. At the beginning of summer, cherries appear, and start nourishing the skin from it. But before doing this or that mask, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin so as not to do a completely useless job.

You can clean your face in any way. If your skin does not need deep cleansing, you can simply wash your face, but it is absolutely necessary to do this. It is better to wash your face with warm boiled water or heated spring or mineral water.

Remove the pits from the cherries and mash the pulp. Now you can apply the prepared slurry of berries on your face. This mask nourishes and tones the skin. Apply to the face, excluding the skin around the eyes. Place swabs soaked in a strong solution of tea leaves on it. In addition to the benefits for the skin and eyes, they will acquire a pleasant shine, they will look more cheerful. After 10-15 minutes, wash off the gruel and apply a moisturizer.

If you have normal skin, then you can use all the listed fruits without embarrassing yourself. Pear, gooseberry, plum masks are preferred. With normal skin there will be no problems.

It is also important to consider that mature skin lacks both fat and moisture. Therefore, when using masks, pay attention to the fact that they do not draw oil and moisture from the skin.

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Deep cleansing of the face - maximum cleansing of the skin from various impurities

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Secrets of the magical transformation of the skin with. It is both medicine and cosmetic.

Home facial cleansing

Home facial cleansing is less traumatic, it is superficial, does not affect the deep layers, it can be done in the summer. But the results will please only those who followed the instructions for this procedure and were able to ensure its complete sterility even at home.

Failure to follow basic hygiene rules can lead to infection under the skin, and this is already fraught with serious health consequences.

Each stage of home cleansing of the face should be carried out carefully, thoroughly and with the utmost care.

1. Everything that comes into contact with the skin must be sterilized. Do not use an old, rusty container for steam baths, in which you used to wash dishes. Everything must be clean and sterile.
2. Stock up on medicinal herbs in advance that will come in handy for a steam bath. You can use pharmacy chamomile, which has anti-inflammatory properties. One tablespoon of raw materials (it can be dry or fresh grass) is poured with a glass of boiling water and simmered for 10 minutes. Then the prepared broth is poured into a wide container with boiling water. One glass of broth - for 1-2 liters of water.
3. Pin up your hair at the crown, bend over a bowl of hot water and cover yourself with a terry towel from above. You need to be extremely careful at this stage and keep your head above the water at a sufficient distance to avoid burns. As it cools, the face can be tilted lower. The time allotted for this stage of cleaning is from 5 to 10 minutes. Steamed skin and wide open pores will eliminate impurities faster and more painlessly.
4. After that, a cleanser is applied to the skin. It can be a scrub or a special mask. They can be store-bought and homemade - it depends on the personal preferences of each. If the funds are used for the first time, they must first be tested for allergies. To do this, just apply a little scrub or mask on the delicate and sensitive skin of the wrist (or the inner bend of the elbow). In the absence of a reaction (redness and itching), we can assume that the test was passed positively and the product can be used to clean the face completely safely.
5. The scrub is applied in a circular motion and carefully but gently rubbed into the skin, which is massaged along with the product for 3-4 minutes. After that, you need to wash your face and apply your favorite mask for 10 minutes. After washing it off, the skin needs to be soothed with a cream that matches its type.
6. You can not get involved in this procedure, as it is traumatic. Once a week for problematic, very polluted skin will be enough. If facial cleansing is carried out regularly, the procedure can be repeated every 2-3 weeks.

As for cleansing scrubs and peeling masks, it should be noted the high efficiency and safety of natural products that are easy to prepare on your own from your own supplies of a cosmetic bag and a refrigerator.

Cleanser Recipes

The composition of home peeling products should include abrasive (solid) particles that actively clean the pores, dragging all kinds of foreign particles from the pores. There are quite a few recipes. You can use both a scrub and a homemade mask in one procedure. The effect will exceed all expectations

• Oatmeal Scrub

Grind natural oatmeal in a coffee maker. Dilute one tablespoon of the resulting oatmeal flour with water at room temperature (or slightly warm) to make a slurry that would not drain from the face.

• Cosmetic clay masks

Cosmetic clay is famous for its cleansing properties. The main thing is to choose the right color of clay for the type of skin (white - for oily and problematic, blue and red - for fading, green - for dry and flaky, pink - for normal, yellow - for tired, black and gray - for any type). It is necessary to dilute one tablespoon of the selected powder with water until a thick slurry is formed.

• flour masks

Dilute one tablespoon of wheat or flour with water to the desired consistency.

• swedish mask

Beat three teaspoons of low-fat cottage cheese with a mixer, mix with one teaspoon of natural, slightly warmed honey.

• Gelatin mask

Grind two tablets (crush to powder), mix with two teaspoons of gelatin powder. Pour in four teaspoons of milk at room temperature. Mix thoroughly so that there are no lumps. Heat for 15 seconds in the microwave, cool.

• rice scrub

Mix one tablespoon of crushed rice grains with the same amount of liquid honey and lemon juice (or its pulp).

• cabbage mask

Mix one tablespoon of chopped sauerkraut with a teaspoon of room temperature milk and the same amount of chopped oatmeal.

• Bean scrub

Pass the boiled beans through a strainer, dilute one tablespoon of the resulting puree with the same amount of lemon juice, add two teaspoons of natural olive oil.

Home scrubs and cleansing masks can relieve the face of various rashes caused by subcutaneous inflammation. If you regularly clean your pores from impurities, the skin condition will improve significantly: it will blossom with youth and beauty, relieving unnecessary complexes and worries about appearance.