Facial procedures: types, benefits, features

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Sholokh Yulia

Cosmetic procedures are an integral part of women's facial skin care activities. Various peelings, cleansing, massage - all these manipulations are carried out by specialists in beauty salons. But not all women have financial resources to go to establishments of this type. Cosmetology at home is an excellent alternative. To independently maintain the proper appearance, it is often enough to have only a few components. With the help of some tips and recommendations, you can independently have a healing effect on the entire body.

Determining skin type

In order to achieve a positive effect from cosmetic procedures, you should perform only those that are suitable for a specific skin type. Therefore, it is important to define it correctly.

The oily appearance of the skin is determined by the presence of a significant number of open pores on the face. In appearance they resemble a porous sponge. In most cases, there are no blackheads on the face. Dry skin is characterized by a feeling of tightness and tension. She seems overly thin. Mixed is characterized by combining the qualities of the 2 previous types of skin. In this case, there is a partial presence of acne. They are mainly located on the nose, forehead and chin.

If you cannot determine the condition of your skin on your own, you can contact a pharmacy or cosmetic store for help. Specialists from these organizations can help in this matter free of charge.

Why do you need a facial cleanser?

The ultrasound peeling procedure is one of the most popular in beauty salons. It precedes most skincare procedures and helps prepare the skin for the effects of professional products. Ultrasound cleaning provides several effects:

• removes dead skin layer;
• eliminates superficial sebaceous plugs;
• evens out the relief, making the face look well-groomed and fresh;
• performs a light massage.

According to cosmetologist Olga Fem, you should not expect miracles from this procedure. A facial cleansing device is not able to get rid of deep sebaceous plugs, rashes and pigmentation. It performs a light superficial peel, just like a chemical or enzyme peel.

It is convenient and will be useful if you want:

• quickly tidy up your face before an important event and achieve smooth skin on which makeup will lie evenly;
• enhance the effect of home care treatments - after ultrasonic cleansing, the active components of the mask and serum penetrate the skin better;
• improve the appearance of the skin before a trip to the sea, when chemical peels are contraindicated.

It is safe to use a facial cleanser in summer. It does not increase the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation and does not increase the risk of age spots.

Wraps

Cosmetology at home can help get rid of problems not only with the skin of the face, but also other parts of the body. For example, regular body wraps help reduce cellulite. There are various methods for independently performing such procedures. They imply the presence of products that are found in almost every home.

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Consider the following types of wraps.

With chocolate

A recipe using this component will interest any girl. Chocolate wrap not only helps speed up the fight against cellulite, but also has other positive effects on the body:

• relieving stress and nervous tension;
• normalization of the metabolic process;
• nutrition and hydration of the skin;
• providing an antidepressant effect.

Before you start applying the product to your body, it is recommended to take a shower, ideally use a scrub. The skin should be steamed. After this, you need to prepare a sweet mixture. To do this, you need to decide on the type of wrap. In this case, it comes in two types – cold and hot.

The first option is suitable for those with sensitive skin. Add a few tablespoons of cinnamon and a little hot water to a glass of cocoa. Mix thoroughly and wait for the resulting mass to cool. Next you need to apply it to the body. There is no need to use film; therefore, you cannot sit or lie down during the procedure. After 30 minutes, take a warm shower and then apply moisturizer.

For the hot type of wrap, melt a chocolate bar in 500 ml of hot milk. It is recommended to opt for the bitter type of delicacy - it contains a significant amount of cocoa beans. To achieve the best effect, add 3 g of chopped pepper to the mixture. The mass is applied to the body after it becomes warm. The use of film in this case is considered mandatory. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.

With seaweed

With proper use of algae, you can quite successfully fight orange peel. Many people believe that finding them is not always easy. This opinion is erroneous, because they can be purchased at almost any pharmacy. For events using algae, you should pay attention to the following varieties:

1. fucus;
2. kelp.

The technology for preparing the mixture for wrapping is quite simple. The main component must be crushed, then poured with hot water and mixed. The consistency of the resulting mass should resemble sour cream.

Next, the resulting product should be applied in a thick layer to problem areas of the thighs and buttocks. After this, you need to wrap this area with plastic wrap. After half an hour, you need to take a bath and apply a moisturizer to your body.

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Hair masks

Hair care is a constant problem that girls face. Everyone wants silky and shiny well-groomed hair. There is a common recipe for a moisturizing and nourishing mask to strengthen and grow hair. So: heat 3 tablespoons of castor, olive or sea buckthorn oil a little in the microwave or on the stove. Apply to hair, paying more attention to the ends, as they need more hydration and strengthening. Keep the mask under the film for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with shampoo. Another available recipe: mix a teaspoon of gelatin with 120 ml of warm water. Wait until the gelatin swells. Next, heat this liquid over a fire and add a spoonful of castor oil. If available, add vitamins A and E. Keep the mask on your hair for 30-40 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Restorative baths

Cosmetology at home involves mandatory bathing with the addition of special components. In general, the condition of the body can be improved by adding a decoction of herbs to the water.

To do this you need to take them in the following quantities:

• calamus root – 40 g;
• caraway seeds – 40 g;
• lavender – 60 g;
• willow bark – 60 g;
• mint – 50 g.

All ingredients are mixed in one bowl, then pour 2 liters of boiling water. The resulting liquid is infused for 30 minutes. Next, use gauze to strain it and add it to the bath. You can lie in it for no more than 15 minutes. This method helps get rid of fatigue and tension.

If pimples and blackheads appear on the skin of the face and body, taking a bath with bran will help to cope with them. To do this, 1 kg of the specified component is poured into 5 liters of water. Place on fire and boil for 10 minutes. The resulting decoction should be cooled, filtered and added to the bath. You can use this method of fighting acne 3 times a week.

Face masks

Any type of cosmetology, including home cosmetology, cannot be imagined without face masks. They can have different effects - moisturizing, soothing, rejuvenating. There are different types of mixtures that you can prepare at home. To do this, just a few familiar components are enough.

Let's look at popular masks that you can prepare at home.

Grape

To prepare this mask you need to use green grapes. It must be peeled and pitted, cut into pieces and rub the pulp and juice into the skin of the face. After 15 minutes, wash off.

These berries contain a sufficient amount of glycolic acid. It helps lighten the skin, reduce sebum secretion and increase collagen production. This component is used by beauty salon specialists.

In addition, this mask improves skin tone, fights age spots and helps reduce wrinkles. It can be done 2-3 times a week. It is especially suitable for people with mixed and oily skin types.

Peach

An equally effective mask, the preparation of which requires only natural products. Absolutely everyone can use it.

The peach needs to be chopped. This can be done using a meat grinder or blender. You need to add a few tablespoons of heavy cream to it. Mix the resulting mass until it has a homogeneous consistency. Apply the mixture to your face, rinse after 15 minutes. To achieve the most positive effect, you must first open the pores. To do this, you need to take a shower and use a scrub, which can also be prepared without the use of special products.

At the end of all cosmetic procedures, a cream appropriate to your skin type should be applied to your face.

Top 5 salon cosmetology procedures

Massage

Facial massage is the most common, effective and favorite procedure for clients of beauty salons. The usual SPA program for the facial area consists of a light peeling, then a classic massage of the face, neck, and décolleté for 25-30 minutes.

If we talk about preserving youthful facial skin, this means that we mean high-quality and proper care. When we talk about care, we mean facial massage. This is the most common, effective and favorite procedure for clients of beauty salons. This could be a vacuum facial massage or lymphatic drainage massage, which can be done quite easily at home.

The usual SPA program for the facial area consists of a light peeling, then a classic massage of the face, neck, and décolleté for 25-30 minutes. The procedure is completed with a nourishing or rejuvenating cosmetic face mask. This program should be carried out once a week.

If we talk about the effectiveness of massage, then it has no equal for restoring and maintaining youthful facial skin.

Even with skin prone to the formation of early wrinkles, unkempt, sickly-colored, tired facial skin, which is rarely subjected to proper care, the effect of this procedure will be noticeable within 1 month, i.e. after 4-5 procedures. The massage nourishes and moisturizes the skin, stimulates the work of the facial muscles that support the skin and prevent it from sagging.

Face cleaning

Carrying out cleaning in the salon is a painless procedure and leaves slight redness of the skin. This type of care cleanses the pores on the facial skin, leaving the skin looking healthy and matte.

Skin cleansing, which is carried out in salons, is of the following types: ultrasonic or hardware, combined and mechanical facial cleansing. The most common is combined, because makes it possible to approach the client individually.

Carrying out cleaning in the salon is a painless procedure and leaves slight redness of the skin. This type of care cleanses well and tightens enlarged pores on the skin of the face, resulting in a healthy-looking skin.

This procedure is recommended depending on the condition of the pores on the skin of the face. With regular home care, the pores will not need to be cleansed (1-2 times a year is enough). But, in case of neglected skin, you will need to visit a cosmetology office once a month.

Peeling

Facial peeling helps the skin recover, provokes increased production of collagen and elastin, which form renewed skin, while smoothing and tightening the facial skin.

In a salon environment, the most effective are the superficial-medium and middle types of peelings.

During the middle peeling, the surface layer of the skin is cleansed, due to which the skin is cleansed of all impurities, tightened, pores are narrowed, wrinkles disappear, small scars, post-acne and unevenness on the surface of the skin are smoothed out. However, this type of peeling should be carried out only in autumn and winter.

Another type of salon peeling is superficial-medium, it is performed using glycolic (fruit) acids.

Initially, fruit acid is applied to the surface of the skin, then oxygen is applied, which fills the already open and cleansed pores.

At the end of the procedure, a nourishing or moisturizing mask is applied to the face. This type of cleansing cleanses pores well, makes age spots less noticeable, and makes facial skin matte.

Fruit peeling can be done at any time of the year, as long as you do not use sunscreen and do not visit the solarium or the beach.

Medium peeling is done depending on the age of the client and what task the cosmetologist faces. These can be procedures 1-2 times a week or 1 time every one or two weeks. The course may consist of several peelings, or it may be one procedure that should end with a massage course.

At the same time, glycolic peels are best performed in courses 1-2 times a week, depending on the condition of the skin and the needs of the client.

Non-injection mesotherapy

If your facial skin needs additional nutrition, this procedure will cope with the task in the best possible way. Using a special apparatus, nourishing mesotherapy cocktails (hyaluronic acid, balanced lipid cocktail, etc.) are introduced into the skin. Such cocktails help moisturize the skin both inside and out. A course of such procedures will help smooth out minor wrinkles.

This procedure is most effective for the skin around the eyes. Its effectiveness lies in the fact that mesotherapy makes it possible to continue going to work, because... no scars or papules remain on the skin.

The non-injection method of therapy is recommended to be carried out in courses of 5-10 procedures, it all depends on the condition of the skin. In a beauty salon, the procedure is performed for the face, neck, and décolleté. Mesotherapy for the skin around the eyes is also performed separately.

Thermolifting

This hardware method of rejuvenating and maintaining facial skin in ideal condition is the most popular procedure for salon visitors. Its implementation stimulates and awakens the production of natural collagen, while the body’s own resources are activated. After the procedure, facial skin becomes beautiful, well-groomed, and its implementation is comfortable and safe.

In the salon, the specialist may offer thermal lifting of the face, neck, décolleté or skin around the eyes. The peculiarities of the procedure are to do it in courses, because... it stimulates collagen little by little, therefore, the effect will be prolonged.

It is most effective to perform the procedure 1-2 times a week. After completing the course (for young skin – 8 procedures, age – 10), you can continue to do the procedure once a month in order to maintain the effect longer.

Peeling

The main stage of home cosmetology is cleansing the skin of dead cells and various types of impurities - peeling. To carry out this procedure, you must use a scrub. There are a huge number of variations in its preparation. The following are considered the most effective:

• A small handful of sea salt is mixed with a few tablespoons of vegetable oil. The best option is olive oil. The resulting mixture should be applied to the face and begin to make light massaging movements. The components used for peeling have a tonic effect on the skin, and also make it firmer and more elastic.
• Using a coffee grinder or other device, oatmeal is ground. They are lightly moistened with water and applied to the face. Massage it for 5 minutes. The skin then becomes smooth and acquires a healthy tone.
• Ground coffee is mixed with sour cream or natural yogurt. This scrub option is considered one of the most effective. It is important to remember that procedures of this nature can only be carried out several times a week.

Cosmetology at home is available to everyone. To carry out caring manipulations, it is enough to have several familiar components and the necessary knowledge.