Porcelain whiteness of the skin of the face in ancient times was considered a privilege of the upper class. Secular ladies of all ages protected her from the sun's rays, from redness and the appearance of dark spots. Secret information on how to whiten the skin of the face in order to preserve its noble appearance and freshness was passed on from generation to generation in each family.
Nowadays, make-up artists consider their matte milky skin tone to be the perfect “canvas” for the exquisite stylish makeup of girls. But in the spring and summer, representatives of the fair sex begin to have a variety of cosmetic problems: from the fervent freckles-freckles to age-related chloasma, lentigo, liver spots and other age spots. Some of them are quite harmless, for example, ephelids, or “kisses of the sun”, while others require an accurate diagnosis, as they are symptoms of diseases.
Where to begin?
Before bleaching the skin, it is necessary with the help of specialists to determine the nature of its darkening. In cases associated with diseases of the internal organs, you first have to eliminate the cause, and then proceed to restore natural beauty.
Where is it better to carry out whitening: in a beauty salon or at home?
Inside, the skin whitening procedure consists of two stages:
- reduction in the production of pigment melanin;
- exfoliation of the keratinized layer of the epidermis.
Method One - Chemical Peeling
Previously, cosmetologists used salicylic alcohol (20%), phenol, or an ointment containing mercury for this purpose. These components were unsafe, so they were replaced by natural alpha hydroxy acids, or AHA: milk, lemon, glycol, pineapple, grapefruit, wine, citrus and passiflora. In addition, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has the property of decreasing melanin synthesis . Cosmetologists, knowing how to whiten the skin with the help of effective chemical peels, will be able to correctly choose the concentration of AHA and recommend the right follow-up care: with a moisturizing or active regenerating cream.
The second way - laser whitening of the face, neck, décolleté and hands
With age-related skin changes in women of Balzac age , the formation of age spots with a high content of melanin often occurs. Home skin lightening procedures in this case do not bring the desired effect. Using a modern laser device, cosmetologists can help whiten these areas with absolutely no pain, without injuring the surrounding tissue.
When can whitening procedures be performed?
Specialists recommend lightening the skin with chemical peeling and laser resurfacing in beauty salons from September to April, when the
sun's rays are not as active as in the summer. Home whitening procedures, which are less aggressive than salon ones, can be successfully performed in the summer, but only in the evening. The day after any lightening procedures, you will have to protect the skin with creams with SPF protection of at least 30-50 units, wide-brimmed hats, especially during the period of increased sun activity
- from 10 to 17 hours. By the way, it must be remembered that a celestial body, covered by clouds, can also stimulate the formation of age spots on the skin.
Home Whitening Procedures
How to whiten your face if freckles and pigmentation are not very noticeable? Milky velvet covers can also be obtained at home. For this purpose, plants with good bleaching properties have long been used: lemon, parsley, cucumber, some types of berries: strawberries, raspberries, watermelon. Brewer's yeast nourishes and whitens the skin well. In masks with a brightening effect, experts advise adding products of animal origin: cottage cheese, milk, egg white, kefir or sour cream. The Queen of Egypt Cleopatra was famous for her amazingly beautiful skin, which she had thanks to milk baths. And the royal people of the Middle Ages rejuvenated and bleached the skin in the baths with champagne. Today, many beauties know how to whiten the skin with mineral water, toning and giving it a healthy uniform shade.
Minerals such as hydrogen peroxide, kaolin and zinc contribute to skin lightening. Add them to the mask very carefully (especially zinc). Extremely careful handling of these substances is necessary for girls with dry skin type.
Important! Choosing how to bleach skin of the face and body, you need to consult a competent specialist cosmetologist. Homemade masks with natural products not only brighten, but also rejuvenate, moisturize and nourish, prevent the formation of wrinkles, improving the appearance.