In spring, our skin needs more thorough care compared to other seasons. Even in winter, nutrition of the skin is not given as much attention as at the beginning of the spring season. Throughout the long Russian winter, our body is subjected to quite serious stresses: cold air, a lack of vitamins and minerals, as well as sunlight, have an extremely negative effect on immunity. In turn, its decrease leads to problems not only with the health of the whole organism, but also of its individual organs, including the skin. And to look good, you need to know how to prepare your skin for spring.
Causes of poor skin condition in spring
The main problems are brought, of course, by winter time. The skin under the influence of cold and wind dries up, loses its protective properties and begins to peel off. But spring also adds to the difficulties. A constant temperature drop, starting vitamin deficiency and poor ecology, has its effect. Moreover, it is at this time of year that we experience the greatest amount of stress, which also has a negative effect on the skin.
In order to improve the condition of the skin in this case, conventional cosmetics are not enough, so you should apply more effective facial skin care in the spring. To do this, consider the main problems that appear at this time of year.
Epidermis cleaning
Before starting any procedure for moisturizing and nourishing the skin, it is first necessary to clean its upper layer - the epidermis. By the way, in the spring it is not recommended to deeply cleanse the face, since the skin is already in a state of stress, and what is useful at other times of the year will only bring harm in the spring. Instead of going to a beauty salon, it is better to conduct gentle cleaning at home.
Facial Cleansers
As a rule, such skin care in the spring is carried out using purchased scrubs or masks, which can be prepared with your own hands. For different types of skin , various components are used, so when buying ready-made cosmetics, pay attention to the composition of the product.
Since normal and dry skin needs softer care, a mask with sea salt is applied to the face. Massaging is carried out for no more than one minute, after which the composition is washed off and a nourishing cream is applied.
In case of withered skin, after 35 years, it is worth using compounds containing avocado, jojoba oil and other emollients.
Care for combination skin in the spring involves the use of coarser cleansers, such as apricot kernels, ground amber or almonds. Massage is performed about 2-3 minutes. If there is a problem of enlarged pores, cosmetic clay masks are used to narrow them.
How to apply cleansers?
When using cosmetics, it is worth observing several rules:
- Do not use gel scrubs, as usually they contain fruit acids. The principle of action of such a tool is to dissolve keratinized cells on the surface of the skin, while the natural defense is also destroyed.
- Skin care in the spring and all cleansing activities are carried out in the evening, before bedtime.
- Follow the massage procedure to prevent stretching of the skin, which is now not easy.
- Ready scrub is washed off immediately after use, home scrub - after 5-7 minutes.
- To increase skin tone, rinse the contrast, rinse the mask with warm water, and then rinse the skin with cold.
Additional measures to cleanse the body of toxins
The condition of the skin directly depends on the general health of the body, and primarily on the amount of toxins present in it. In order to restore a healthy and flowering appearance to the skin, it is necessary to clean not only its layers, but also the whole organism. There are several safe ways to do this yourself.
Drink a glass of warm water every morning with freshly squeezed lemon juice in it. This product contains a large amount of antioxidants, due to which it removes toxins well. Grated apple, milk or beets have similar properties. The use of these products three times a day also helps to cleanse the body and provides proper skin care in the spring.
A good way to cleanse yourself is to visit a bathhouse or sauna. Due to the effect of high temperature, all skin pores open, a large amount of harmful substances is eliminated from the body . This process can be helped by taking currant or calendula tea during the procedures.
Restore skin protection
After cleaning, the protection must be restored, since it is precisely due to a violation of the hydrolipidic film in the skin that the fat and water balance are disturbed. As a result, the skin becomes dry, flaky and irritated.
In this case, proper skin care in the spring will help restore its former radiance, restore elasticity and smoothness. To do this, you need to provide hydration and nutrition not only from the outside with the help of masks, but also by consuming a sufficient amount of water and vitamins. After a winter, a dehydrated body needs at least 2 liters of water, a lot of fruits or vegetables, and, if necessary, the use of pharmacy vitamins on a day. In the latter case, before buying drugs, it is recommended to consult a doctor first, who will determine exactly which vitamins and minerals are deficient.
What products can be used to moisturize and nourish the skin?
Facial skin care in the spring mainly involves hydration and only after that nutrition. Therefore, for a while, while the epidermis is actively cleansed, discard creams with nutrients and use moisturizing serums and masks. Kefir masks with the addition of various vitamins in ampoules give good results , which will help not only moisturize, but also protect the skin.
There are certain substances that skin needs in spring. Advice on the use of pharmacy vitamins:
- Vitamin A restores the body's immunity.
- Vitamin E restores water balance and promotes the revival of the hydrolipidic film, the main protection of the skin.
- Vitamin C protects the skin from free radicals and restores its tone and elasticity.
- Vitamin B6 relieves skin irritation and inflammation.
However, before starting facial treatment, it is necessary to pay attention to the most problematic area, the so-called T-zone.
T-zone problems
Shine in the T-zone may appear even if the skin itself is quite dry. And this is not a sign of oily skin, but a signal of dehydration. In case of a violation of the hydrolipidic film on the surface of the skin, the body tries to protect it by using its other resources, namely sebum. Therefore, trying to get rid of the unpleasant shine with the help of degreasing agents, you only exacerbate the situation.
Care for problem skin in the spring should include mainly moisturizers containing hyaluronic and lactic acid. The product should be chosen according to the type of skin, the right choice can be judged by the disappearance of shine and a feeling of tightness after using the cream.
General care rules
Features of skin care in the spring suggest some limitations in everyday life.
Do not use tap water to wash your face, it contains a large amount of chlorine. The best option would be to use melt or bottled water. If for some reason this is not possible, it is necessary to get rid of the chlorine component. To do this, the tap water is frozen in a bottle, thawed at room temperature and allowed to settle.
You should not use ordinary soap for everyday washing your face, in this case skin care in the spring is best done with non-alcoholic lotions that are appropriate for your skin type.
Refuse a lot of applied cosmetics, use a light moisturizer with the addition of an ultraviolet filter.