In order to have beautiful and healthy skin, it is not necessary to go to the salon. Procedures can be done at home. One of them is salt peeling, the basis of which is the salt available in every home.
How does salt scrub work?
The obvious effect of salt peeling can be noticed very quickly. It is enough to carry out several procedures. You can use both simple table salt from the kitchen, and special cosmetic, which contains additional useful additives. Sea salt is often taken as the basis.
How does the most ordinary product that is part of our lives have the ability to work real miracles.
Everything is simple. Acting on the skin, salt crystals exfoliate the upper keratinized layers of the epidermis. As a result, blood circulation improves, and skin oxygenation processes occur more actively. The skin is breathing. Its surface becomes velvety, smooth, tender. Age spots become lighter. Small wrinkles and small scars gradually disappear.
Indications
Salt peeling will be especially useful if the following factors are observed:
- oily skin of the face and body;
- sagging skin;
- biological aging of the dermis;
- the appearance of wrinkles;
- comedones and scars on the face and body;
- post-acne or hyperpigmentation;
- cellulite.
Of course, this procedure can be done not only according to indications, but also for regular care of your body. This will be an excellent prevention of all of the above troubles that women often face.
Peeling action
Salt is a 100% natural remedy that has a lot of qualities that are beneficial to the skin:
- perfectly exfoliates dead cells;
- has a tonic effect;
- cleans pores from sebaceous plugs (comedones);
- improves blood circulation in the upper layers of the epidermis;
- accelerates skin regeneration and renewal;
- evens out color, reducing pigmentation;
- makes the skin more elastic, tightening and rejuvenating it;
- disinfects with antiseptic properties.
Which salt to choose
Ideal is considered medium salt. It does not act so rudely on the skin and copes well with the task.
Fine fine salt can be used on the face and body areas with delicate skin. She acts very delicately. But it is worth considering that because of its size, such salt dissolves almost instantly.
Coarse grinding is categorically not recommended, as it can injure the skin.
To salt peeling was as effective and useful as possible, it is better to choose sea salt. It contains many useful trace elements. But ordinary table salt is perfect. In addition, it can be independently enriched with the following substances:
- essential oil;
- cosmetic oil;
- vitamin complexes;
- honey;
- dried herbs, previously ground;
- spices like cinnamon.
Thanks to these additives, a salt scrub will not only have cleansing properties, but also care ones.
How to make a scrub
The easiest way is to mix the salt with a little water. But you can use all kinds of additives, which are listed above. Salt in the finished mixture should not “float”, and the scrub itself should resemble porridge.
Salt crystals must be wet, but it is easy to separate from each other - to crumble. Such a consistency will achieve the greatest efficiency. Too liquid means will not give the desired effect and will not be very convenient to use.
How often to carry out the procedure
On average, peeling is recommended not more than once every 7-10 days. With oily skin, the number of sessions can be increased up to 2 times a week. But owners of dry or sensitive skin should reduce the number of procedures up to once a month.
Of course, first of all, you should focus on your well-being and condition of the skin.
How to do peeling
To maximize the effectiveness of peeling, you must correctly carry out the procedure:
- First, the skin needs to be cleaned of cosmetics, grease, dust and dirt using the cleanser that you usually use.
- Then it is desirable to steam it a little to soften the upper layer of the epidermis. Then dead cells will be easier to remove.
- Apply salt and massage gently until you feel warm.
- Leave on for several minutes and rinse with water.
- Apply a nourishing cream to cleansed skin.
As you can see, there is nothing complicated and supernatural. Everything is extremely simple.
For face
At home, salt peeling for the face is very simple, and the result will be as after salon procedures. It is only important to consider the type of skin and choose the right ingredients for scrub.
Dry skin
This type is characterized by a lack of moisture in the upper layers of the dermis, because of which it quickly loses elasticity, the first wrinkles appear. Therefore, it must be not only cleaned of dead cells, but also nourished, moisturized.
To prepare a scrub for dry skin, you need to take a tablespoon of finely ground salt and add half a teaspoon of olive oil and sour cream to it. Mix the mixture thoroughly and apply in a circular motion to the face, massaging it. The area around the eyes and mouth should not be touched, the skin there is very delicate, irritations may appear.
The procedure should be carried out no more than 3 minutes. Then rinse and lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream.
If you want to use sea salt for peeling, and the particles are very large, you need to grind it in a coffee grinder.
Oily skin
To reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, a few drops of cedar, tea tree or citrus essential oil can be added to the scrub.
A good result can be obtained if the salt is mixed with oatmeal in equal quantities. Oatmeal pulls all the dirt from the skin, and the salt cleans mechanically. Together they complement each other perfectly.
Express peeling with soda
This type of cleaning lightens age spots and freckles and fights against acne. You will need:
- salt of the category "Extra";
- soda;
- a few drops of lemon juice or lemon essential oil;
- a little water.
Take salt and soda in equal proportions and mix with each other. Add water to a very thick slurry. Lastly, add lemon juice, mix and you can begin to peel.
For body
Salt peeling is suitable not only for the face. It can be used for the whole body, you just need to take more ingredients. It tightens the skin well and rejuvenates it.
Salt is an effective tool in the fight against cellulite. To enhance the action, such essential oils are suitable:
- Lemon
- an orange;
- grapefruit;
- cinnamon
- carnations.
They have a stimulating effect on the upper layers of the skin and smooth it. It is best to do anti-cellulite peeling on steamed skin.
For legs
The legs also need careful care. And salt peeling will benefit them. This is the case when you can use large crystals.
Pre-steam the legs and apply the salt mixture with massaging movements. After the procedure, rinse your feet with water and grease with a fat cream. Among other things, salt still fights fungal diseases.
For scalp
For hair, this is also a very useful procedure. More precisely, for the scalp. Salt peeling for the head perfectly cleanses the upper layer of the dermis from dead cells, removes the remnants of sebum and hair products in which harmful microorganisms like to inhabit, which cause a lot of problems. In addition, this is a kind of massage, which helps to improve the nutrition of hair follicles. Hair begins to grow better and looks healthy and beautiful.
Salt can be used alone or added to it a few drops of cosmetic oil (almond, grape seed, olive and the like) or essential.
Cleansing should be carried out after washing the scalp on wet skin. Salt peeling for hair should be applied directly to the skin by parting, and then massage in a circular motion over the entire surface of the head.
The first time it may not turn out very well, as the hair sometimes very much interfere. But after a few procedures you will definitely learn.
To protect the length of the hair and especially the ends of the strands, it is preferable to lubricate it with cosmetic oil. This will protect them from overdrying.
Contraindications
Salt peeling can be done by almost everyone with rare exceptions. To refrain from carrying out the procedure is in the following cases:
- very dry skin, which salt will dry out even more;
- the presence of inflammatory processes, abscesses;
- excessively tender and sensitive dermis;
- the appearance of neoplasms;
- herpetic eruptions in the active stage;
- body temperature is above normal.
Precautionary measures
Despite the fact that salt is a completely safe product, there is a risk instead of the benefits of getting problems. to prevent this from happening, here are some tips and tricks:
- salt dries, so do not keep it on the skin for longer than 10 minutes;
- avoid getting it in your eyes, there will be no harm from this, since you will immediately rinse them with water, but a lot of discomfort is guaranteed;
- rub with salt without fanaticism, otherwise there is a risk with dead cells to tear off a layer of the living, which will lead to damage to the skin;
- In no case should you apply a salt scrub on dry skin, this is a direct path to the appearance of microdamage.
Reviews
Girls who have tried salt exfoliation leave reviews mostly positive. They note hair growth and a marked improvement in skin quality. In addition, a big plus is the availability and ease of use.