The holiday season is in full swing! In the summer months we are so eager to enjoy the sun, that are sometimes do not forget the safety measures. Golden brown complexion, the skin is radiant and no longer have to do an intense makeover. And care allowed many indulgences, because in the summer months is pretty much only a light moisturizing. But with the arrival of autumn, we may encounter problems that are sometimes not easily solved by normal means! What should be the care of skin after summer?
Active "hobby" does not contribute to the thinning of the dermis, wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation. Under the influence of absorbed solar energy in the epidermis began to form free radicals, which subsequently leads to disruption of the integrity of the individual layers of the skin.
Active insolation promotes excess sebum production and hyperkeratosis, which in turn can cause acne flare up about a week after returning from vacation!
The external signs of UV damage:
- dryness and peeling,
- reducing the turgor of the skin,
- reduce elasticity
- the appearance of wrinkles,
- the enlargement of the capillaries,
- sensitivity and redness,
- pigmentation.
To avoid ageing, you need to take for a rule daily use tools with SPF in the summer months, and not to abuse the sun. You can also use natural factors of protection. For example, Shea butter, sesame, almond and coconut oil has a natural SPF of 2-4 and will be wonderful to moisturize dry skin.
But what to do when the summer is over, and you will find yourself some of the following signs of destructive action of ultraviolet radiation? There are some measures that you can undertake independently and to use the services of beauty salons.
Home care for the affected skin from the sun
What can and should be taken independently, to March to the beautician:
- For repair damaged layer it is necessary to start actively nourishes the skin from within. It is important to observe the water balance of the entire body and drink 1-2 litres of pure water per day. And is also a need to more closely monitor their diet. With the onset of autumn the quantity of fruit and vegetables in our diet reduces, so it's worth thinking about how to drink multivitamin of course. Pay attention to the composition! There must be present vitamins, calcium, vitamin E, folic acid. And also don't forget about the importance of healthy fatty acids, Omega-3, which has a significant influence on the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
- If other signs of photodamage, have you discovered the acne, it is possible to arrange for a cleansing detox diet, the purpose of which is to establish the metabolism and cleanse the body of toxins. The diet involves drinking only fresh squeezed juices and purees from fruits and vegetables for three days. During treatment of acne should also reduce the consumption of sugar and yeast, as these products enhance fermentation in the body.
- Soothes irritated, sun exposed skin will help constrict on the basis of medicinal herbs. You can use chamomile are also excellent to help 20 minutes to compress the green tea, which contains a lot of antioxidants.
- It is also necessary to review your handbag. If in the summer we use a light hydrating texture, with the advent of cold weather should pay attention to more nutritious creams that protects the skin against changes of temperature and air flow. Pay attention to the presence in the composition of nutrient oils and also the components such as panthenol, squalene, and lanolin. For extra hydration you can use a cream, serum with hyaluronic acid to improve skin tone and elasticity suitable serum with vitamin C.
- Alginate mask is known for its strong moisturizing effect and suitable tool for urgent restoration the skin. For greater effectiveness, before use with this mask you can apply a thin layer of moisturizer.
- In the fight against pigmentation will help the home whitening mask. For example, you can mix 2 tablespoons of sour cream with 1 teaspoon of lemon pulp. For greater efficiency in mass might add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide or lemon essential oil.
- To control the output of the sebaceous glands apply the mask on the basis of white clay (kaolin). This mask also can make your own: 2 teaspoons of clay, mixed with a small amount of water until a homogeneous mass. For a more enjoyable texture to add a little bit of any cream.
Professional care to regenerate the skin
Autumn is the best time to begin an intensive cosmetic procedures. The sun is not as active as in the summer months, therefore, it becomes possible to use a variety of peels. Professional procedures are aimed primarily at the modernisation and stimulation of the metabolic processes of the skin, restore balance and reduce pigmentation.
- AHA peels (chemical peels, which are based on the action of fruit acids) stimulates intense rejuvenation of the upper layers of the epidermis and thorough exfoliation. There are various tools for domestic and professional use, but it is better to trust a specialist, as incorrect use may cause damage to your skin. The beautician will help you choose the percentage ratio of active acid peels, and the appointment of the insurance care.
- Biorevitalization is an injection method, which is based on the subcutaneous injection of hyaluronic acid and designed to immediately restore the water balance in the epidermal cells.
- Photorejuvenation is a treatment that is based on the penetrating capacity of intense light pulses absorbed by the cells and the blood vessels in the dermis and act in all the layers of the skin, producing collagen and melanin. Cells with a high content of melanin are destroyed under the influence of absorbed light energy, and then they start the process for the formation of new collagen fibres and elastin.
The restoration of the skin, couperose
We should also mention the skin, couperose, so many treatments for her condition because of genetic predisposition to fragility of the blood vessels. But the observance of certain rules, which will significantly improve the skin condition:
- It is necessary to exclude all the funds that lead to increased microcirculation in the tissues.
- Prohibited frequent visits to spas, the use of alcohol, tonics, and lotions and mechanical cleaning.
- It is impossible not to massage and to use cosmetics with acids.
- It is not recommended to use abrasive scrub and other aggressive treatments peels. To exfoliate you need to use gentle products with the label "for sensitive skin".
- Cosmetic products do not contain dyes, mineral oils, fragrances and perfumes.
- Twice a year is necessary to take into account the complexes with vitamins PP, K, C and E, normalize blood clotting, vascular tone, strengthen their walls and decrease the permeability.
From the salon to the procedures shown: microcurrent therapy, phototherapy and laser, lymphatic drainage, mesotherapy special cocktails for the strengthening of blood vessels, plasmolifting. Remove containers that have become visible will help electrocoagulation and special therapy.
It is important to remember that the skin is a living organ, and its condition depends on our careful attitude to your body. Fortunately, the processes associated with photoaging, is largely eliminated. To prevent sunburn is not necessary, what is most important to know when to stop. Autumn is a good time to give the skin a rest and begin the complex of rehabilitation measures prior to the winter period.