Without regular home moisturizing, facial skin becomes sensitive, prone to inflammation, it quickly fades and takes on an unsightly appearance. In addition to using masks and creams, there are other ways to prevent dryness of the dermis.

You can determine whether your skin is dry at home like this: if fingerprints do not immediately disappear when you press on it, then your skin needs moisturizing.

And since moisturizing is part of generally accepted basic care, information about appropriate products is useful for every woman.

Dry skin and its causes

Dry skin is the result of an imbalance in the acid-base balance, water and fat metabolism in the body.

If the problem is ignored, the skin will soon “thank you” with thinness and deterioration of color, high sensitivity, premature appearance of wrinkles and early fading.

Normally, moisture should come from both inside and outside. The hydration process provides nutrition to cells, maintaining their elasticity and youth.

7 reasons for dry epidermis

The main causes of dry skin:

• Influence of weather conditions
  Frost, wind, sun rays, low air humidity - all this negatively affects the health of the face.
• Other external factors
  Industrial soap, even the safest one, contains substances that dry out the epidermis.
  Another factor beyond a person’s control is tap water, which is often chlorinated and contains heavy substances.
  Polluted air is another source negative influence, especially in large, industrial cities.
• Improper care
  This is virtually a complete lack of care (nothing other than daily washing) or, conversely, abuse of masks, peelings, alcohol lotions, etc., as well as the use of inappropriate hygiene products.
• Cosmetics
  Poor quality or incorrectly selected, and sometimes not removed on time.
• Not healthy image life
  The dermis is sensitive to the internal problems of the body. Smoking, alcohol, insufficient consumption of clean water, a diet with a chronic lack of vitamins, micro- and macroelements, stress, constant lack of sleep and other nuances of modern life do not rejuvenate it.
• Diseases internal organs, genetics
  This invariably manifests itself in the condition of the epidermis.
• Age-related changes
  With age, due to hormonal changes, in particular, a deficiency of female sex hormones, the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, and fat secretion is produced more slowly. After forty years, during menopause, many women notice increased dryness skin and mucous membranes.

How does dry skin develop?

The protective layer is weakened

The level of moisture in the epidermis is regulated by two mechanisms: the state of its stratum corneum and the volume of sebaceous secretion produced.

Horny skin cells and fat secreted by the sebaceous glands form lipid layer. He protects skin from moisture loss and negative effects external factors , including pathogenic microorganisms.

Due to one of the reasons stated above, this barrier is broken.

Internal moisture is lost and the external environment attacks

When the lipid film is weak, it does not perform its protective functions well, as a result of which moisture quickly evaporates, and the skin itself becomes susceptible to regular inflammatory processes.

Signs of dryness appear

This is peeling and a feeling of tightness, the formation of a network of small, barely noticeable wrinkles, which, with the subsequent lack of hydration and continuous exposure to external factors, quickly transform into deep grooves.

Typically, the first wrinkles appear in the corners of the mouth and eyes and on the neck - this is where the skin is thinnest.

How to moisturize dry skin

Take preventive measures

If possible, eliminate factors that negatively affect the condition of the epidermis A. Of course, in one day you can change your work and rest schedule, diet, etc. impossible.

But at least reducing the level of consumption of unhealthy food and drinks, reconsidering your cosmetics bag and being more physically active is within the power of everyone.

Choose the right cosmetics and skin care treatments to moisturize your skin

Pay attention to alcohol-free tonics, fortified and nourishing masks, creams containing collagen, hydrants (provide normal level moisture), glycerin, sorbitol, linolenic acid, and other high-quality moisturizing cosmetics.

This complex helps restore natural epidermal protection.

For deep cleansing skin, give preference to moisturizing enzyme peeling. Its action is as delicate as possible.

Create an individual comprehensive hydration program

If you trust nature more than rejuvenating injections and other beauty tricks, take everything under control.

Contact a cosmetologist and nutritionist and create an individual program, including advice on nutrition and skin care, taking into account your age, rhythm of life, degree of dehydration of the epidermis, etc. And, of course, follow all recommendations.

The cosmetic effect, which has a strong internal base, is more noticeable and lasting.

Rules for applying and using masks

Note! At incorrect application or excessively frequent use of masks can cause harm. This is especially true for compounds with a heavy structure.

How to apply a mask correctly

• Gather your hair. Tie them in a ponytail, pin them, hide them under a bandage or scarf.
• Cleanse your face of daytime dust. Use milk or foam cleanser with a neutral pH.
• Steam the skin over herbal decoction(for example, from chamomile) 20-30 minutes. The temperature should be comfortable, not scalding. Or apply a hot towel to your face.
• Apply the mask with a cosmetic brush - firstly, it is more hygienic, and secondly, the composition applied in this way applies more evenly. If the healing mixture is thick, use a cosmetic wooden spatula. The area around the eyes, lips, as well as the thyroid gland area should be avoided.
• When the mask is on your face, take a horizontal position and do not talk. The explanation is simple - if you walk or sit, the composition of the mask slips off imperceptibly and pulls the skin along with it instead of nourishing it. The result is appropriate. It is considered ideal if you lie in a warm bath with your head thrown back. This is how the steam effect works additionally.
• Remember to do an allergy test before using any new formulation and do not experiment based on rumors. Do not add anything extra to ensure that it nourishes, moisturizes your skin, etc. Instead, you may end up with an allergy. Not all components combine with each other, even if individually they are useful.
• Remove the mask with a cotton sponge soaked in warm water. Gently blot the mixture until your face is completely clean. No aggressive or sudden movements.
• Wash your face and apply a cream suitable for your skin type.
• After washing off the mask, it continues to work in the deep layers of the epidermis. Therefore, it is recommended not to talk for at least an hour, avoid active facial expressions and not go outside.

Frequency and rules for using homemade moisturizing masks

The frequency of use of a moisturizing face mask largely depends on your skin type:

• for oily people – 2 times a week
• for dry skin – 3 times a week
• for combination – every other day: one day – drying, toning, the other – moisturizing
• For normal, one procedure per week is enough

If you take age into account, then:

• up to 25 years of age, it is recommended to apply the mask 2 times a week for any skin type
• after 30 – 2-3 times a week, depending on the presence of individual dermatological problems
• after 40 – 3-4 times a week

As for the ingredients, they must be fresh and environmentally friendly.

Another important point: Don't jump to conclusions about a recipe. After the first use, you will feel external and internal changes on the skin of your face, but a miracle will not happen at once.

Healthy, hydrated skin is the result of regular and continuous care.

Recipes for moisturizing masks at home

Moisturizing mask for oily skin

Components

• Egg white - 1 pc.
• Lemon juice - 1 tsp.

Application

Beat the egg white until foam forms. Combine with freshly squeezed lemon juice. Apply one layer of the mixture and, when it dries, apply another one. Rinse off after 20 minutes with water at a contrasting temperature.

The protein-lemon composition moisturizes and whitens, tightens pores.

Moisturizing face mask with aloe

Components

• Honey - 1 tsp.
• Olive oil - 1 tsp.
• Aloe juice - 1 tsp.
• Flour - 1 tsp.

Application

Aloe juice is beneficial when prepared correctly. Cut off a couple of lower leaves of the plant, wash them, dry them, wrap them in paper and put them in the refrigerator for 8-12 days.

After this time, cut off the darkened areas, peel the rest and squeeze the juice out of the pulp. Strain it through cheesecloth several times.

The juice can be stored in the refrigerator, glass jar with a tightly closed lid, for 1 month.

To prepare the mask, combine all ingredients. Leave the mixture on your face for 20 minutes.

The mask moisturizes, nourishes and evens out the complexion, gives the effect of a light mattifying base.

An intensely hydrating facial mask

Components

• Fresh cucumber - 0.5 pcs.
• Liquid vitamin A - 1 tsp.
• Sour cream ( natural yogurt) - 1 tbsp.

Application

Mix the ingredients and leave on your face for 15 minutes. This folk remedy gives an instant powerful moisturizing effect, acting like an ambulance.

DIY moisturizers

Homemade creams are stored in the refrigerator for no more than 4-5 days.

Olive oil moisturizer

Components

• Lanolin - 4 tsp.
• Borax (no more than 5%) - 0.5 tsp.
• Glycerin - 0.5 tsp.
• Olive oil - 5 tbsp.
• Beeswax - 4 tsp.
• Water - 2 tbsp.

Borax, lanolin and glycerin are sold at the pharmacy.

Preparation

Mix wax, olive oil and lanolin and heat the mixture in a water bath. Heat the water separately (at least 75 degrees), add borax and glycerin. The borax should completely dissolve.

Then little by little (a few drops at a time) add this mixture to the melted mass with wax. Stir the mixture with a wooden spatula until you get a thick, light cream.

Beeswax forms a thin protective film that helps retain moisture.

Borax softens and whitens the skin. It gives the cream a thick consistency and also serves as a light preservative. In combination with glycerin, borax dries out the skin, but this effect is completely eliminated by the other ingredients.

Moisturizing cream with avocado based on beeswax

Components

• Beeswax – 10 ml
• Avocado oil – 12 ml
• Wheat germ oil – 2.5 ml
• Glycerin – 2.5 ml
• Rose water – 60 ml
• Bitter orange essential oil – 6 drops

Preparation

Melt the wax until liquid, stirring it constantly. Without stopping stirring the mixture, add lanolin and then the rest of the ingredients.

This cream moisturizes and soothes the skin, stimulates the formation of collagen and elastin.

Moisturizing cream with jojoba oil

Components

• Jojoba oil - 6 tbsp.
• Aloe juice - 1 tbsp.
• Vitamin E - 1 tbsp.
• Beeswax - 2 tbsp.
• Rose extract – 4 drops

Application

Dissolve vitamin E, jojoba oil and wax in freshly boiled water. Stir the mixture until the wax is completely dissolved.

Then cool the mixture, add rose extract and aloe. Mix thoroughly and pour into an airtight glass jar.

Moisturizing effect after using this homemade cream saved long time , peeling disappears, even very dry skin becomes soft and velvety.

Moisturizing cream with cocoa butter

Components

• Cocoa butter - 0.5 cups
• Sesame oil - 4 tbsp.
• Orange extract - 2 tbsp.
• Apricot extract - 2 tbsp.

Application

Combine the oils and heat them in a water bath until liquid. When the mixture has cooled, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

The cream is suitable for normal and young facial skin.

Folk remedies for moisturizing facial skin

Washing with milk

No wonder Cleopatra used milk as her main cosmetic product.

Its active ingredients carefully take care of the health, cleanliness, smoothness, elasticity and even complexion of the face, have a calming effect, and are therefore suitable even for very sensitive skin.

Regular washing with milk completely restores the protective functions of the epidermis.

There is only one contraindication for use - local inflammatory processes: acne, wounds, etc. In this case, the product may make the problem worse.

Use natural milk to wash your face, carry out the procedure 2-3 times a week. Pre-cleanse your skin of makeup or daytime oils and dust.

If your skin is normal or fat type, dilute the milk with warm water, if the dermis is dry - with linden or chamomile infusion. For ease of use, the milk composition can be frozen and ice cubes used.

After washing, gently pat your face with a soft towel and apply nourishing cream.

Washing with sour milk

Lactic acid acts softly, so suitable even for problem skin with acne and inflammation. It's kind of homey chemical peeling and simultaneous hydration.

As a result of daily washing with sour milk, the texture of the skin improves, its tone is evened out, the pores are opened and cleaned, and the formation of collagen increases.

It is believed that the benefits come from milk that has turned sour not on its own (this is putrefactive fermentation), but from a crust of black bread dipped into it.

Cucumber and oatmeal mask

Moisturizes and regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Components

• Fresh cucumber – 1 pc.
• Oat flour

Application

Peel the cucumber and mash its pulp. Add oatmeal to the cucumber mixture until it reaches the consistency of thick sour cream. Apply the mixture to your face and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse with water at room temperature and apply nourishing cream.

Carrot mask

Rejuvenates, tones, soothes, softens, heals wounds, promotes collagen production, brightens dark spots, regulates the level of moisture in cells.

Components

• Carrot juice - 2 tbsp.
• Cream - 1 tsp.
• Cottage cheese - 1 tsp.

Application

Apply the composition to a cleansed face for no more than 15 minutes. If you overexpose the mixture, you can get an unnatural skin tone.

Moisturizing mask with egg and honey

Nourishes, moisturizes, whitens, relieves inflammation.

Components

• Honey - 1 tbsp.
• Flour - 2 tbsp.
• Egg - 1 pc.

Application

Beat the egg white and add the rest of the ingredients. Apply the composition in a thick layer, leave for 15 minutes. rinse with warm water.

Prevention of dehydration

• Drink 1 tbsp in the morning. any vegetable oil.
• Use a humidifier in the room where you spend most of your time.
• Take vitamins, eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits, brewer's yeast, herbs, seafood, egg yolks, liver, and green apples are good for the skin.
• Apply store-bought or homemade moisturizers to damp skin after a shower, then use a nourishing cream. By creating a protective film, you will maintain the desired effect.
• Do not use moisturizers before going out into the cold.
• Cleanse your face of makeup with milk or micellar water, since running chlorinated water negatively affects the condition of the epidermis.
• Use water filters.
• Drink at least 1.5 -2 liters of clean water per day.

Elastic, hydrated skin in youth - this is the norm. In maturity, this is the result of systematic efforts that are worth making to preserve one’s own youth and beauty.

Video on how to moisturize your facial skin at home

You can make your skin more beautiful and hydrated yourself at home. The main thing is not to be lazy, then the result will certainly please you. We have prepared a video for you with great tips about what you need to do at home to improve your skin condition.

Skin needs daily care and protection. Constantly being in a large city leaves its mark on one’s appearance. Cosmetics can improve the situation somewhat, but it is worth remembering that beauty is health. First of all.

Competent skin care - stages

Regardless of the characteristics of a woman’s skin, age and sphere of life, the basic principles of facial care are the same for everyone.

1. 1 Superficial cleaning

The breakdown products of epidermal cells, sebum secretion, dirt and dust from the atmosphere, interfere with the respiration of epidermal cells, as they quickly clog the pores of the face. If you neglect daily cleansing, the skin loses its beauty, healthy looking and elasticity. Washing your face with specialized cosmetics twice a day and weekly treating the surface with an exfoliating scrub will help you avoid this.

1. 2 Active toning

Most cleansers tend to dry out the skin somewhat. For primary hydration, and in order to give the epidermal cells the necessary tone, immediately after superficial cleansing, it is necessary to use a tonic.

1. 3 Hydration

Moisture for the skin is the main source vitality. Daily nutrition with moisturizing creams will preserve its beauty and elasticity for a long time. The main thing to remember is that water in cells can be harmful if used incorrectly. Therefore, in winter, after applying the cream, you must wait 19-23 minutes before you can go outside.

1. 4 Deep nutrition

The main source of nutrition for the skin is, among other things, night creams. The application technique is quite simple. Apply to face 90-120 minutes before bedtime. If before going to bed you notice any remaining cream on your face, remove it with a napkin.

Each of the above stages is important in maintaining the shape of your facial skin. But it is worth paying special attention to providing the epidermis with moisture. The methods for carrying out this procedure are different and quite complex, since moisturizing facial skin at home is not an easy or responsible task. It is best to select moisturizers in a differentiated manner.

Dry skin - constant hydration

The protective barrier of such skin is very low. Therefore, it is characterized by constant violations of the cover, cracks, and peeling. To keep dry skin healthy, cosmetical tools must be used at least twice a day. If you often visit places with a high level of environmental aggressiveness - scorching sun, strong wind, dry room air or bright lamp light - then the frequency of moisturizing procedures can be increased to 4-5.

Facial care products that deeply and superficially moisturize the epidermis should contain:

• ceramides;
• vegetable oils;
• fatty alcohols.

Depending on what cream you use during the day, you need to choose night nourishing care. It is advisable that they be produced by the same cosmetic company. Often, companies produce a series of day and night creams. In this case, the combination of active components of the products will complement each other.

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Also, homemade masks are highly effective in providing the surface layer of dry skin with moisture.

How to moisturize your skin?

Recipe example:

Combination skin – mixed hydration

This type contains a combination of dry areas in the cheeks and chin, and oily areas on the bridge of the nose and forehead. To effectively moisturize combination skin, you need to use cosmetic products, specialized in relation to of this type. Active elements can sufficiently moisturize the cells of the epidermis:

• plant extracts: chamomile, sage;
• natural oil extracts;

How to moisturize your facial skin, because water is the main component of a living organism. The skin is mostly made up of water. It is a protective shell, which is primarily affected by all external influences. It has the ability to heal itself, but this ability is gradually decreasing, it lacks nutrition and oxygen, and our skin needs help.

Elastic smooth skin for a long time – this is the dream and desire of many. This is what we need to strive for. If the skin begins to peel and a feeling of tightness appears, this means that it does not have enough oxygen, even if you constantly use the cream. You need to change your habits. It is possible that something will have to change.

Changes to maintain moisture in the skin

Moisture and oxygen are the main things the skin lacks as it ages. The appearance of wrinkles and sagging largely depends on this. You need to stick to the rules.

They will help you change better side your skin, fills it with strength and beauty:

• Pay attention to your cosmetics, which can dry out your skin. If possible, its use should be reduced;
• Take a close look at your creams, tonics, masks, gels. They do not always match your skin type. It is advisable to change them periodically and select them in accordance with weather conditions. Not outside in winter Better conditions, and indoors the battery is not the best conditions. In summer, heat and dry air also dry out the skin very much;
• It is necessary to use scrubs less often. It is better to replace them with nourishing masks;
• Skin needs water! Try to increase your consumption of pure water without various additives. To do this, you need to consume it warm;
• Do not rub your skin too hard after washing. It is much healthier to lightly blot it and apply a high-quality moisturizer. You can replace water with special cosmetic milk;
• You should always remove your makeup at night. The skin needs air and rest. This is done using tonic or cosmetic milk;
• No need to use hot water. High temperatures dry out very much, but essential oils contribute to the saturation of cells with oxygen;
• Masks are very beneficial for the skin. Cosmetologists recommend applying them every 2-3 days. If possible, they should be combined or not used for too long. Accustoming occurs and effectiveness decreases;
• It is unacceptable to frequently be under ultraviolet rays. They accelerate skin aging and provoke serious diseases;
• Very helpful Fresh air. Therefore, it is necessary to increase walks and trips into nature;
• Various types of massages are useful.

It can be very difficult to change your habits and lifestyle. But health and beauty are worth the little effort that needs to be made to definitely understand how to moisturize your facial skin.

How to moisturize your facial skin?

The face is the first thing in a person that everyone always pays attention to. But it is also more exposed to environmental influences. It requires special and ongoing care. Various means are used for this.

Cosmetic industry products for filling the skin with moisture
All cosmetic companies pay great attention facial skin nourishing products. These are day and night creams, tonics, lotions, serums, gels and masks. They differ in composition, age, frequency of use, price and other criteria. All creams are applied to a previously well-cleansed face. You need to let them absorb well.

The industry pays special attention to nourishing masks based on clay, fruits, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, herbal extracts, liposomes, vitamins and various extracts. The range of components is huge. You need to try and select, listen to the advice of cosmetologists and reviews of other people. But the greater effect comes from the integrated use of products from one series. You can always choose something specific that suits your skin type.

Homemade Moisturizers

Home-made cell moisturizing and nourishing products are an inexpensive and always freshly prepared alternative to industrial ones. Their effectiveness has long been known. Some of them are inherited, many are exchanged with friends or invented by themselves, selecting and changing components.

They make a lot of products at home: tonics, masks, scrubs, lotions, decoctions. They are very useful if suddenly the question arises of how to quickly moisturize your facial skin.

The simplest remedy is ice cubes. They effectively tighten the oval of the face. You can use them every morning and evening. They are easy to prepare: pour into a mold mineral water, or a decoction of herbs, or fruit juice (from carrots, apples, watermelon, tomatoes and others) and frozen. All these components can be combined. It's quick to do and the results are amazing.
Tonics, compresses, tinctures and decoctions are obtained by brewing herbs, wheat grains and oats. They can be poured with boiling water or brewed for several minutes. Then the broth is filtered and used. You can add honey, butter, oatmeal, oil vitamins and fish oil to them. It doesn’t take much time, but when applied daily to the face, the cells are saturated with moisture and microelements, the skin is moisturized, and wrinkles are smoothed out.

A little about masks

If women are interested in how to moisturize dry skin, then masks are better suited. They serve as oxygen carriers. Their “creation” does not take much time, and the freshness of the freshly prepared product has a positive effect on the skin. All masks are kept on the face for 30 to 40 minutes. You need to rinse off with warm water, but preferably with a herbal decoction. It is advisable to alternate them.

• Apple mask. Peel and grate a medium apple, add 1 tbsp. spoon olive oil and sour cream. You can add 1-2 drops of lemon;
• Kefir mask. Take 50 ml of kefir and 1 yolk, add oily vitamin E (available in pharmacies). Mix thoroughly and apply to face. If there is no allergy, you can add 0.5 teaspoons of honey;
• Herbal. Take 1 tsp. dried herbs: hops, yarrow, chamomile and St. John's wort. Pour boiling water over and leave. Then strain and add 1 tsp to the cooled infusion. honey and lemon juice(it can be replaced with orange) and 1-2 yolks. Everything is mixed up. This mask can be used every other day;
• Cucumber mask. Grate the cucumber on a fine grater and then rub the pulp through a sieve. Cucumber water can be used as a lotion or frozen. And it’s not difficult to make masks using it. Moreover, it combines well with many components. You can add honey, yolk, kefir, sour cream, olive oil, and fish oil individually or in combination.

All these products work well, they nourish and moisturize the face. But they need to be used wisely and alternated with anti-aging ones. In addition, lifestyle has a huge impact. At constant fatigue and lack of sleep, the body loses its ability to sufficiently produce required amount young epidermal cells. It's important to eat right. After all, all minerals and vitamins help maintain water balance fine.

Moisturize your skin in winter

The cold season is a serious test for facial skin, especially if it is prone to dryness. Under influence low temperatures capillaries narrow, blood circulation is disrupted. In addition, cold air and gusty winds cause dryness and redness of the skin. The skin also suffers from the fact that we spend a lot of time in a room where heating devices are running, which means the air in the room is dry. Proper care will help get rid of discomfort, a feeling of tightness, and make the tone even and beautiful. Therefore, in winter, the skin needs additional care and hydration. How to ensure maximum comfort for her?

To cleanse and remove makeup, use only cosmetic cream and milk.

• You can forget about tonics and lotions until spring.
• Do not use gels that contain alcohol.
• Don't forget to apply protective cream to your face when going outside.
• The foundation is applied to fat cream. If some of it is not absorbed and interferes with further makeup, remove the excess with paper napkins.

When you return home from a walk, you also need to take care of your skin. Chamomile infusion soothes and moisturizes the skin.

1. First, the skin needs to be cleansed; for this, use any soft scrub.
2. After this, gauze or a napkin soaked in the broth is applied to the face and held until the fabric cools down.
3. If you cannot get rid of the unpleasant sensations, then the procedure needs to be repeated.
4. Apply any moisturizer.

When we say “any” cream, we are being a little disingenuous. The cream should be selected according to age.

Skin hydration after 30 years

If you focus all your efforts on just moisturizing your skin, you will have to wait a very long time for results. In addition to hydration, the skin needs protection and restoration. Another important rule– care should be daily, take 15 minutes from your busy schedule in the morning and the same in the evening, and the result will not take long to arrive.

For those over thirty, the first wrinkles already appear, most often in the corners of the eyes. Therefore, the skin in these places needs additional nutrition, otherwise age-related changes, alas, will not be in your favor. Chamomile cream does the job well; making it at home is not difficult.

Pour one teaspoon of chamomile with a glass of boiling water, let it brew for 10 minutes. Then strain, add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp castor oil, mix everything. The cream is applied an hour before going to bed.
An avocado mask moisturizes the skin well. The paste from the pulp is applied to the face and left for half an hour, after which it is washed off with warm water. Enzymes and oils will fill the skin with moisture and restore its radiance. When applying the cream, do not forget to lightly massage your face with your fingers, this will promote blood circulation, your face will look fresh and young. But this will not be enough for the skin to look healthy; it is recommended not to neglect a healthy lifestyle, and to walk in the fresh air more often.

Moisturizing and caring for facial skin after 40 years

At this age, many people notice the appearance of sagging; the skin in the corners of the lips begins to sag. A simple procedure will moisturize the skin and restore its healthy appearance. Every morning, take an ice cube and wipe your face with it, you will be satisfied with the result. It can be not only frozen water, but also a decoction of chamomile, thyme and sage, the skin will look healthy, young and elastic. Film masks for dry skin are not the best choice. But egg nourishing masks will come in handy.
The procedures should be completed with a light massage; if you have a special brush, use it. Physical activity and morning exercises play an important role for beautiful skin faces.

Moisturizing and skin care after 50 years

Unfortunately, the years cannot be turned back, and after 50, every woman notices that the skin on her face changes, and sometimes looks different. in the best possible way. You should forget about alcohol-containing lotions and rough cosmetics. Masks made from avocado or peach will moisturize well and provide the skin with the necessary vitamins, minerals and microelements.

Want to look good? Moisturizing facial skin at home using folk remedies is the most effective and quick way achieve this. It's no secret that it's good appearance directly depends on the well-groomed, healthy skin. Moisturizing is an essential procedure necessary to maintain the tone and elasticity of your skin. Everyone knows that with a lack of moisture, the first wrinkles appear. Owners of depleted skin subsequently begin to look for all sorts of ways to restore their previous appearance, and the effect can be achieved at home by moisturizing the face with folk remedies.

What factors affect facial skin?

Stress

No matter how we try to avoid it, stress is present in the lives of each of us. For some it is irritation, for others it is overwork. A deterioration in mental balance can be caused by problems at work, conflicts in the team, family, or negative news. Stress is one of the main causes of skin problems, as the production of the hormone cortisol increases, which leads to loss of moisture and dryness of the skin.

Advice: learn to relax, negative emotions leave a mark on your face. If bad thoughts come to you, take a few big breaths, they will improve blood circulation and you will feel calmer.

Nutrition

It should be balanced and regular. Food plays an important role for physical and psychological health. It’s very good if your menu contains the required amount of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins. It is generally accepted that it is correct to eat 5-6 times a day in small portions, depending on your weight and health.

Advice: make a nutrition schedule, follow it, eating at the same time will be beneficial for the body and the condition of the skin.

Age-related changes

Every year the skin loses moisture, elasticity, and becomes less beautiful. But this is an irreversible process, which means everything is fine. Personal care - the best way out from the situation.

Seasonal influence

A very common question that many ask themselves is: “How to moisturize your facial skin at home in winter?” Winter is precisely the time when our face needs special care; the skin becomes dry under the influence of low temperatures. It is important to note that, in addition to moisturizers, it is necessary to use cosmetics that will protect against the effects of frost. It’s good if the composition contains glycerin, vitamins A and C, lanolin, and beeswax. With the arrival of spring, care is still needed. The face is “tired” after winter and to maintain good looking you need to use a cream in which the main components are plant extracts.

In summer it is more difficult to take care of, the skin is oily, rashes appear, you need to wash your face more often. Don't forget about negative impact ultraviolet, that is, the sun. Many people go on vacation to the sea, where they take sunbathing. At such moments, use sunscreen, they will save your skin. Autumn will not be an exception; during this period it is necessary to make nourishing masks 1-2 times every 7 days.

Ecology

This factor is no less important when we talk about the impact on our internal and external health. To the most common problems that arise when exposed to the environment include:

1. Clogged pores
2. Loss of elasticity
3. Premature wrinkles

It is also important to remember that the key to beautiful and toned body- healthy lifestyle:

1. Proper nutrition
2. Healthy sleep
3. Sports activities
4. No stressful situations

Basic principles of moisturizing different types of facial skin

There are a huge number of different skin care methods. Therefore, you need to know everything about it and avoid mistakes in choosing funds. Skin is divided into the following types: normal, oily, dry, combination.

Lack of moisture leads to dryness, premature appearance of wrinkles, and loss of nutrients. Through the vessels, water penetrates into the main part of the skin, which gives it strength - the dermis. There, with the help of hyaluronic acid, the water turns into a gel. The residue rises and evaporates through the surface layer - the epidermis. To achieve the desired effect from the moisturizing procedure, you need to follow these rules:

1. Drink at least 2 liters of water daily. Beautiful and elastic skin depends not only on external moisture absorption, but also on internal one. Purified water is a guarantee of health and youth. But it is important to remember that juices, tea, coffee, and other drinks do not apply here.
2. Drink water in small sips, then the effect will be more effective.
3. Do not stay in direct sunlight for too long, use protective equipment.
4. Wash your face with cool water, it tightens the pores and slows down their pollution.
5. As for fatty and combination skin, you need to use products that do not contain oils, but contain vitamin E.
6. Dry and rough skin treat daily with products that contain vitamins A and C, natural oils, collagen.
7. It is important to remember that all moisturizing procedures, namely the application of masks, creams, lotions, are possible only on clean face.

Recipes for natural remedies at home

Each of us is worried about our appearance. Every morning, wondering how to moisturize your facial skin at home, many find the answer on various forums. There you can read both about the bad and about good experience. Recipes natural remedies there are a huge number. Let's look at the main ones together. The composition of a mask or lotion directly depends on the skin type of your face, you have already learned about it above. For oily skin, it is better to use toners with a mattifying base. If the condition is normal, you should not often use cosmetics; they are perfectly replaced by fruits and vegetables.

Many reviews have been written about moisturizing facial skin at home. Among them you can highlight some useful tools:

1. Masks
2. Tonics
3. Creams
4. Lotions
5. Decoctions
6. Compresses
7. Herbal Ice

Cosmetologists say that the use of masks plays an important role for any skin type, and for some it is simply necessary.

Folk remedies for supporting skin tone are divided into groups, which we will now tell you about in detail. The first includes those whose base is made up of vegetables and fruits. They are lightweight and suitable for normal skin. They contain a huge amount of vitamins, which is very healthy and nutritious. They can quickly moisturize your facial skin at home and you won’t need to visit beauty salons and spend exorbitant amounts of money.

Cucumber mask

To prepare it you will need: 1 fresh cucumber, 1 tsp. sour cream, 1 tsp. purified water. First, grind the cucumber, add a spoonful of sour cream, a spoonful of water, and mix. Apply to a clean face and leave for 15 minutes, after which rinse with cool water. The mask is perfect for dry and normal skin. It should be done several times every 10 days.

Tomato mask

Great for oily and combination skin. It can cleanse pores, tighten them and make the skin silky. All you need is 1 fresh tomato, grind it, apply for 10 minutes, rinse with warm and then cool water. Then you can use lotion.

Pea mask

For all skin types. Rejuvenates, cleanses, refreshes and vitaminizes. Take 2 tbsp. l. fresh green peas, grind it in a coffee grinder or any method convenient for you, apply the resulting mass to your face for 8-10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

Raspberry

You need to take 100 g of raspberries, egg yolk, 1 tbsp. cream or sour cream. You need to squeeze the juice out of the raspberries, mix it with the yolk and cream (sour cream). For oily skin, the juice is mixed with rice flour or protein. In both cases, apply the mask for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water, then cool. Repeat every 7 days.

Apple

1 fresh apple, 200 ml milk. Boil apple pieces in milk, then bake and grind, use a mortar for this. Apply the finished mixture to cleansed facial skin and hold for 15 minutes, then rinse with cool water. You can also do an apple massage. Cut the apple into circles, wipe your face and neck. At the same time, your body will be saturated with vitamin C, which we so often lack.

Herbal based

Many centuries ago, people were treated with various decoctions and infusions from herbal ingredients - they were very easy to prepare at home. These are the main ones that will be useful to you first:

1. Aloe vera - promotes the breakdown of water from organic or inorganic compounds.
2. Chamomile - has anti-inflammatory properties, good for compresses and lotions
3. Linden - has medicinal properties, eliminates fat, relieves inflammation
4. Rosemary tincture - used to rejuvenate the skin and get rid of wrinkles
5. Calendula - tightens pores and degreases

Aloe mask

Take 1 tablespoon of the main component - aloe, mix with 2 tablespoons of crushed flakes. Ready! Apply for 10-15 minutes and rinse with warm water.

From chamomile

Its composition is very simple: chamomile flowers 2 tbsp. kefir - 100 ml. Grind the chamomile, add kefir, mix, apply for 15 minutes, then rinse.

Masks based on dairy products are also quite often used; they quickly bring results, which is why they are loved by many women. Judging by the reviews, one of the best ways to moisturize oily skin face at home using folk remedies is a recipe for a sour milk mask. Take sour milk and almonds. First you need to grind the nuts into flour, add the required amount of sour milk to achieve the consistency of a thick cream. But remember that you need to apply the mask to previously cleansed skin.

The final stage in the moisturizing process is applying lotion, it will be able to consolidate the effect. Here's the recipe for the right one home remedy. At the same time, you can save a lot and know for sure that all the products are natural and cannot harm you.

Honey based lotion (suitable for normal skin types)

1. 1 tbsp. l. linden flowers
2. 150 ml clean water
3. 1 tbsp. l. honey

We start preparing the lotion by heating the water. Pour boiling water over the linden flowers and leave them to steep for 40 minutes. After this, you need to separate the resulting tincture from the flowers and add honey. Can be used to moisturize and wipe both in the morning and in the evening.

Grape lotion (for combination skin)

Grind the red grapes and leave them for 3 hours. Separate the juice from the mass and add a pinch of salt and 1 tbsp. l. honey

Plum lotion (for dry skin)

4 ripe plums need to be peeled, pitted and mashed, boiled for 10 minutes and strained. Ready!

Flake lotion (for oily skin)

3 tbsp. Pour boiling water over the flakes, leave for 20 minutes, then strain and cool. Wipe your face morning and evening.

Rules for applying any product:

1. Before applying a mask, cream, lotion, tonic, you need to cleanse the skin of dust or other contaminants.
2. Apply a homemade mask to skin, if it is liquid, wet a napkin and put it on your face
3. On average, the mask should be kept on for 10-15 minutes.
4. After the procedure, rinse with warm or cool water, depending on the type of product.

Tip: carefully monitor the freshness of all ingredients you use in preparing masks and lotions.

Hydrating cells from the inside

We already know that the appearance of the skin of the face and body depends on our internal state, physical and psychological health. Many authors say that skin is a mirror of health. If you have no health problems, your skin has a good, natural color, elastic, elastic, vibrant, this is wonderful, but it can also happen the other way around. When faced with such a problem, you should not sit still and worry, but look for a solution, so we will tell you how to moisturize your skin at home from the inside - this can be great, believe me, it has been tested more than once.

The main factor that affects the internal state is the drinking regime. Water is the source of youth for our skin. Remember: your daily intake is 1.5-2 liters. It is better to give up carbonated, mineral, and sweet drinks, and drink the required amount of purified spring water. Fruits and vegetables contain a lot of water and fiber, which are very quickly absorbed in the human body. The big plus is that these products store a lot of useful substances and vitamins. Fruit juices are not inferior in their usefulness. But I want to note that juices in the store are not at all what you need; freshly squeezed ones at home are much better and healthier. Those that consist of several ingredients are considered preferable: apple-carrot, apple-plum, others can be mixed to taste.

We must not forget about hot drinks such as tea and coffee. There are many types of tea: white, black, red, but the most beneficial is green. It has vitaminizing properties and helps maintain youthful skin for a long time. If you think that it is better to drink tea or coffee, give preference to tea, since coffee is not very good for health. Take care of yourself, your health, take care of the condition of your face and body skin, and you will look great. You can learn more about how to properly moisturize your facial skin at home in this video:

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Water is the source of life and the source of youth for our skin. Proper and effective hydration is the key to the success of all other skin care procedures. Maintaining youthful and beautiful skin is not a one-time procedure, it is a whole lifestyle and simple actions that need to be performed daily.

The site “Beautiful and Successful” today tells you how to moisturize the skin of your face and body most effectively.

How to moisturize your skin? 8 simple rules

Rule #1: Moisturizer

Everyone knows that it is necessary to constantly use moisturizers. Keep in mind that moisturizers differ in how they work.

Some creams contain substances (for example, hyaluronic acid) that form a thin film on the surface of the skin and prevent moisture evaporation - thus maintaining the skin's own moisture.

The ingredients of another type of creams (glycolic, lactic acid, urea and others) themselves penetrate the epidermis and moisturize the skin.

What is the best way to moisturize your skin with cream? Before purchasing, find out exactly what components the cream contains and what their effects are.

Obviously reasonable and effective solution will combine or alternate creams different types.

Rule No. 2. Thermal water

Before applying any cream, be sure to moisten your skin with thermal water or regular mineral water. In this case, when applying the cream, the skin does not stretch, and less cream is consumed, which is beneficial for the skin: excess cream clogs the pores and can lead to swelling.

In addition, microelements that are rich in thermal water, are absorbed by the skin and add a positive effect.

Rule No. 3. Moisturizing masks

Make moisturizing masks periodically.

Many people know how to moisturize the skin using masks from improvised means: cucumber, cabbage, carrots, herbs, egg yolk, honey, curdled milk, yogurt, many berries, fruits and even nuts. Ready-made cosmetics can also be purchased at a pharmacy or store.

In any case, masks must be applied to skin that has been cleansed of cosmetics, excess sebum and impurities - just wash with warm water and foam to remove makeup, or even better, lightly steam the skin.

At home, you can also make moisturizing masks for the whole body based on honey, milk, coffee grounds, olive oil, banana and other ingredients.

Rule No. 4. Do not overuse tanning.

Direct sunlight dries out the skin of the face and body, and sunburn- traumatizes, which causes the appearance of small wrinkles and age spots. If age spots do appear, the article on sympaty.net on how to get rid of them will be valuable.

Tanning has a particularly negative effect on areas with thin and dry skin - and these are so important for female beauty areas like the chest and skin around the eyes!

Use face and body creams with UV protection factor and sunbathe under an umbrella. We are sure that readers of the site sympaty.net understand how important it is to moisturize your skin after the beach, after washing off the salty sea water!

Rule No. 5. Baths

Give yourself oil baths periodically.

How to moisturize your skin with oils? Natural aromatic oils have the widest range of effects on our body and soul, but some of them also have a pronounced moisturizing effect. For example, this is shea butter, macadamia butter, coconut butter or blackcurrant seed oil.

The molecules of these oils are embedded in lipid barrier epidermis and prevent skin loss of moisture. After taking a bath, apply moisturizer to your face and body.

Rule No. 6. Hot water is unhealthy

Wash your face with cool water and avoid very hot water in the bath or shower. Hot water disrupts the hydrolipid barrier of the skin, and thus dries it out. Take a bath with a water temperature of about 36-37 degrees, for a short time (10-15 minutes) and no more than twice a week.

Of course, you can shower as often as you need, but you shouldn’t use detergents every time.

After a bath or shower, do not rub yourself too hard with a towel - this will injure the skin.

It is best not to wipe yourself at all, but apply moisturizing milk or face and body cream directly to damp skin.

Rule No. 7. Drinking regime

Drink enough liquid!

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How can we moisturize our skin not only from the outside, but also from the inside? It is with the water we drink that the skin receives moisture necessary for biochemical processes and regeneration.

Coffee, juices, and especially soda do not replace water: for health, youth and beauty, drink clean, high-quality water. The usual daily water consumption is about 2 liters, but you should also take into account factors such as temperature and humidity, and your individual physical activity.

Rule No. 8. Humidify the air

Central heating and even air conditioning greatly dry out indoor air. Our skin suffers from dry air, and even moisturizing creams cannot help: often hygroscopic substances are added to the composition of creams, which are used to efficient work it is necessary to absorb moisture from the air.

Use household humidifiers to maintain humidity. Aquariums, home fountains, or simply open containers with clean water placed near the radiator also work well to humidify the air.

Now you know the best way to moisturize your skin!

And with such smooth, radiant, well-groomed skin, true beauty is only three steps away: a light touch decorative cosmetics, a smile on your face and love in your soul!