Each of us has our own daily routine. For example, you are used to waking up at 7:00 in the morning, washing your face, having breakfast and leaving the house by 8:00. At one o'clock in the afternoon you have lunch, and at 4 - afternoon tea. Then you got used to coming home at 7, having dinner and rest, and going to bed at nine. If this biological rhythm is changed, a person will feel discomfort, and if it is systematically disrupted, there will be a chronic feeling of fatigue, anxiety will increase, and life balance will worsen. The same thing happens with our skin.
Have you heard about the concept of skin biorhythms? The fact is that cell activity completely depends on the time of day. Biorhythms manifest themselves differently during the day, evening, night and morning. You can look at how certain changes occur over time and how this affects the quality of daily care.
Skin biorhythms and their features
To provide proper care, you need to understand how our epidermal cells work at certain times of the day. Thus, you can choose procedures and care options, learn how to apply makeup correctly so that it is as long-lasting as possible.
5-7 am - at this time the skin begins to prepare for the new day. Special hormones are produced that activate the protective barrier of cells. The protective function increases at this time, so from five to seven you cannot apply nourishing masks or active creams. The substance simply will not penetrate deep into the skin and will not give the desired effect. It is best to take a contrast shower before 7:00 am. Washing with cold water will not only wake you up, but will provide a healthy complexion to your face. Renew the fluid lost overnight by drinking one glass of clean, non-mineral water.
Evening
18-20 hours
This is a period of active absorption of oxygen by the skin and is favorable for the introduction of various cleansers. Therefore, do not delay removing your makeup, because the skin, no less than other organs, needs rest.
During these hours, the human body reacts less to pain, so eyebrow correction, depilation, or anti-cellulite exercises can be performed. This time is also very suitable for visiting a bathhouse, sauna, or just taking a bath.
20-21 hours
Time for evening beauty treatments. Remember that after your 30th birthday, you should use night cream every day. To avoid morning swelling, you need to take care of your skin not before you get ready to go to bed, but 1-1.5 hours before bedtime. After applying the cream or other product, after 20 minutes blot the excess with a cardboard napkin. If your face still looks swollen during the day, change your night cream.
21-23 hours
In the late evening hours (from 20 one to 20 three hours), the body begins to intensively produce the hormone serotonin, which prepares us (including our skin) for sleep. During this period, the work of all systems and organs slows down, which means late dinners should be excluded so as not to gain extra pounds and avoid cellulite.
Skin care morning noon and evening
In order to look attractive and be healthy, you need to carefully care for your skin three times a day. This is work, and the more time we devote to care, the better and younger we will look. In the morning, work to regain your strength and prepare for the new day. Cleanse the skin thoroughly and apply any toner. Apply day cream to strengthen protective barriers. Be sure to put a separate layer of protection under your makeup. In the morning, you cannot use exfoliating scrubs and creams aimed at regeneration. The effect will be exactly the opposite.
During the day, to reduce fatigue and minimize moisture loss, eliminate oily shine by spraying thermal water on your skin. It can even be used on top of regular makeup, the effect will be exactly the same as when cleansed. To hide oily shine, use concealers.
In the evening, allow your skin to get rid of accumulated toxins and receive all the substances it needs to restore itself. Cleanse your skin of makeup and all accumulated dirt. To start regeneration, carry out exfoliating procedures. After soothe the skin with a gel or balm, apply your favorite mask or use a regenerating serum. An hour or an hour and a half before bedtime, you can apply products that include caffeine and escin to your skin. This will allow you to look fresh and alert in the morning.
Secrets for healthy skin
The main advice is a healthy lifestyle, healthy eating and regular care. We will not consider the first two options, since this is not the topic of our article today, but we will talk about the third in more detail.
Remember the secrets:
- Regardless of skin type and condition, apply nourishing and regenerating cream. Do not consume it in excessive quantities. For one-time use, a pea-sized amount of cream is enough;
- Creams do not need to be applied daily. 2-3 times a week will be enough. Daily use will not allow the pores to breathe and will not promote the release of natural fat;
- Do not apply nourishing cream to the part of the face where active hair growth occurs (upper lip, temples, chin);
- Apply night skin care cream one and a half to two hours before bedtime. If you don’t have that much time, pat your face dry with a dry cloth before going to bed.
- The products are applied half an hour or 40 minutes before you are going to go outside. If you make an exception and go out immediately after applying the cream to your skin, you will lose the protective barrier and be at risk of infection;
- Apply any cream only along massage lines. And with slightly pressing movements, smooth the skin, stimulating nerve endings and increasing blood circulation;
- Apply any nourishing or moisturizing element to previously cleansed and dried skin. This is the only way to increase the permeability of cosmetics;
- To speed up the absorption of gel, mousse or cream, first apply it to your palm and hold it for a while so that it warms up to your body temperature, only then apply it to your face.
Apply the care product pointwise using light patting movements. Initially, distribute the substance in the chin area, then move to the cheekbones and nasolabial folds. Leave the forehead and nose last. After this, proceed to applying the cream to the surface of the neck and décolleté.
Without disturbing biological rhythms, you will create a unique schedule for your body and ensure a healthy and radiant appearance of your skin. Take care of yourself, love and pamper yourself with regular care. This is the only way to look beautiful and at the same time remain healthy and active.
About the author: Larisa Vladimirovna Lukina
Dermatovenerology (Internship in the specialty of dermatovenerology (2003-2004), Certificate of the Department of Dermatovenerology of St. Petersburg State Medical University named after academician I.P. Pavlov dated June 29, 2004); Confirmation of the certificate in the Federal State Institution "SSC Rosmedtekhnologii" (144 hours, 2009) Confirmation of the certificate in the Rost State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia (144 hours, 2014); approved clinical protocols. Read more about me in the Doctors-Authors section.
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Morning treatments for facial skin. Facial skin care in the morning
Facial skin needs mandatory morning care, which consists of a whole range of special procedures, including cleansing and nutrition.
Skin cleansing
To cleanse the skin of the face, special creams and lotions are used, which include substances that dissolve pigments, fats and paraffin. In the morning, the cleansing procedure is necessary because the skin breathes at night and releases moisture and oil, which is why particles of dust and fibers from the pillow, invisible to the eye, stick to the skin.
If your facial skin is oily, the lotion should contain a small percentage of alcohol. However, be careful as high alcohol content can cause dry skin. If the skin is dry, then it is better not to use lotions and tonics containing alcohol, as well as those containing menthol and camphor.
Washing
Wash your face with water at room temperature. For problem skin, you can use a warm infusion of chamomile while washing your face. Normal to dry skin can be wiped with ice cubes made from herbal infusions of mint, chamomile, sage and lavender.
In order to ensure the skin's safety from the negative influences of the environment, it is necessary to use hydrating semi-fat emulsions or creams. Do not forget that this type of product should be applied to a slightly damp face and neck.
Masks
Many cosmetologists advise making nourishing masks from various protein products or creams twice a week. It is recommended to make such masks exclusively in the first half of the day.
After the above procedures have been completed, you can apply makeup without fear for the cleanliness of your skin. Don’t forget that high-quality and proper morning care is the key to healthy and beautiful facial skin.
The correct sequence of facial care. Proper facial care
There are 2 main rules to follow:
Regularity
Basic facial skin care should be done every day, morning and evening. It takes no more than 3 minutes and should become the same habit as brushing your teeth.
Correct technique for applying cosmetics
All cosmetics must be applied only along massage lines - these are the lines of least stretch of the skin. Otherwise, you will stretch your skin every day and contribute to the premature appearance of wrinkles.
- All cosmetics must be applied using your fingertips - without stretching or pressing on the skin.
- The brush should be relaxed and the fingertips should glide smoothly along the surface of the skin.
- If the cream is quite thick or the skin is very thin, for example, around the eyes, then the cream can be applied with light patting movements. It is recommended to do this with the ring finger, since it is the weakest and makes it more difficult for them to press too hard on the skin. But personally, I prefer to do this with my middle finger, since I have a light hand and can control the pressure well with any finger.
It is not difficult to remember the main massage lines - almost all lines go from the center of the face to the periphery. Only in the area under the eyes is it the other way around - from the outer corner of the eye to the inner. On the front surface of the neck, cosmetics are applied from bottom to top, and on the side, on the contrary, from top to bottom.
It is necessary to care for the skin of the neck in the same way as for the face, because in this area the skin is thinner, less nourished, and therefore loses elasticity and ages even faster than the face.
These two rules - Regularity and Correct application technique - are much more important than the brand and cost of your cosmetics. And much more effective than an emergency visit to a cosmetologist before a vacation or corporate event.
