Beauty. Beauty manual for 'dummies': what creams to use in summer to have beautiful skin without blemishes
Beauty: the home beauty treatment that everyone talks about
That flattering tan (in appearance) is the last and fleeting memory left by the mirage of the holidays.
A souvenir that, if we have not done our homework well during the summer, will
leave permanent marks on our face
.
What have we done to our skin during this time?
A bit of everything...
"
Solar radiation
is, without a doubt, the most damaging aggression. Some of its consequences are immediate (erythema-redness, burning, darkening or the appearance of spots ...) and others will appear in the long term:
wrinkles, loss of elasticity and firmness and, unfortunately, in some cases, skin cancer
", explains Dr. Jose Luis Ramírez Bellver, from the International Dermatology Clinic.
"
High temperatures and ultraviolet rays
are aggressive factors that can cause the appearance of skin lesions. The high dehydration to which it is subjected favors the appearance of small
expression lines and changes in its texture
to which small hyperpigmentation and premature photoaging ", adds Jasmine Fragoso, a specialist in aesthetic medicine at Beoxy.
The thing does not stay there.
Paz Torralba, director of The Beauty Concept, reminds us that, at this time of year, our skin is also more exposed "to many other
harmful physical agents
(abrasions, wounds, bites, redness ...) or
chemicals
(irritations by the chlorine, reactions to sunscreen cream, allergies to the sun, sea water, fungi ...) ".
A
bad hair removal can also mark us
forever: "If it is with laser or wax and we expose ourselves to the sun without leaving the necessary time or if when we pass the blade we make a wound that, in contact with the sun's rays and salt water, can become irritated and become a stain. "
In addition, to all this, this summer we had to add "the
use of masks
, which can favor the appearance of lesions (irritations, dermatitis ...) by suffocating the skin", adds Silvia Oliete, director of the Blauceldona centers.
Verónica Díez, co-founder of Banbu, has an impact on this issue.
High temperatures cause increased sweating, which in turn causes increased irritation and itching in sensitive skin. "
Faced with this cocktail of threats, "the skin defends itself by creating a
thicker outer layer made up of dead cells
that result in dull and rough skin," says Martha Dias from CAUPE BRASIL.
In addition to dehydration, "blemishes, dilated capillaries, dullness, roughness appear and make acne and eczema worse."
HOME REMEDIES
So far, the shocking account of what we have perpetrated on our facial skin.
The question is: what can we do now at home to try to fix the mess?
These are the advice of our experts.
"The most important thing to recover it is to
hydrate it properly
, choosing
suitable
products and textures (for the body, for the face, according to age and the existence of any dermatological disease). If
spots
have appeared
, it is essential to have a diagnosis of the type of injury for, in his case, to carry out one or another treatment ", points out Dr. Jose Luis Ramírez Bellver, from the International Dermatological Clinic.
What products do we use?
"Under dermatological control, on some occasions,
retinol
can be used
during the summer, but the best time to use it is when the sun exposure begins to decrease. The same happens with antioxidants such as
vitamin C.
After facial cleansing in the morning, and generally before applying the moisturizer and sunscreen, we recommend the use of gels or serums with this vitamin. Even if we are no longer on the beach, the solar radiation is still high, so if we are going to be outdoors, in terraces, fields, etc, we must not forget
sun protection
, either with creams or physical (hats, cap ...) ".
Furthermore, "if we have any pathology (acne, rosacea, melasma ...) the ideal is to
consult a specialist
to add the treatment we need in each case, as well as to adjust the cosmetic routine that best suits our needs".
Paz Torralba, from Beauty Concept, agrees that, at this time and with sun exposure, it is necessary to weigh very well "how they are stabilized and what active concentration ingredients such as vitamin C or retinol have, since they can cause reactions in the skin and even blemishes. "
His recommendation: "The most important thing is a
good cleansing of the skin in the face and neck area
, balancing with a good toner and then providing active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin, wheat proteins, peptides, oxygenating agents. , natural hydration factor, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, free radicals, etc. In short, acid-free formulas that protect us from the appearance of new spots on the skin ".
Dr. Jazmín Fragoso, from Beoxy, points out that it is time to regain skin care and "give it comfort" after the changes we have undergone.
"After a good
facial cleansing
with gel or mousse textures, we must
apply a facial toner and an intensive moisturizer
. The blisters are a good complement prior to the moisturizer. It is also convenient to exfoliate, once or twice a week, the skin to help renew it and, of course, use the right sunscreens. "
In his opinion, the ingredients that should not be lacking in our routines are: "Hyaluronic acid, an excellent moisturizer that will help us to mitigate expression lines; vitamin C, unifying skin tone par excellence and antioxidant; and
calendula, honey, rosehip, allantoin or argan oil,
skin regenerators that will help us regain the health of our skin ".
Silvia Oliete, director of the Blauceldona centers, highlights "the importance of basic care at home, such as
cleaning the skin morning and night
with a suitable lotion or gel according to our skin type, bringing it freshness with a tonic that will also help us balance our Ph and hydrate it in depth. I would also alternate with an oxygenating mask to apply at home and without forgetting a weekly exfoliation ".
The
hyaluronic acid
is in his opinion, "essential but also add vitamin C and alpha hydroxy acids as cosmetic base in a scrub".
Verónica Díez, co-founder of Banbu, is committed to
natural components
.
"As what we are looking for is an extra hydration, we must add hydrating oils such as
shea butter or argan oil
. Also, if we include repairers such as rosehip, aloe vera or crambe oil, we will achieve hydration and repair at the same time ".
For Martha Dias from CAUPE BRASIL, "the first and most appropriate step is to
clean and exfoliate our skin to remove the layer of dead cells and impurities
and thus stimulate the formation of new cells, the formation of collagen and refine the skin. After that, use an intensive treatment mask that deeply hydrates, nourishes and repairs the skin. "
Once the shock treatment has been carried out, it is necessary to continue with the usual routine.
"Always use a moisturizing cream combined with a
serum rich in antioxidants such
as vitamin C and pracaxi, a fruit of Brazilian biodiversity that is rich in behenic acid and ideal for preventing and softening spots induced by solar radiation during the day. At night, in addition to hydrating, use a product with retinol ".
Vitamin A, retinol, fatty acids, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid
"should not be lacking in our skin care routines because they play a very important role in the physiology of the epidermis, performing anti-inflammatory, repairing, renewing, protective and balancing that strengthen and repair the natural protective barrier, improving hydration, elasticity and uniformity of the skin ".
SPECIALIZED CENTERS
"Treatments with
light sources
(laser and pulsed light) are the most demanded after the summer to eliminate and attenuate the spots that may have appeared or darkened, as well as other lesions that can develop due to heat, such as telangiectasias (" veins ") ... In addition, it is a good time to start treating acne scars or planning facial rejuvenations with the CO2 laser," says Dr. Bellver.
Paz Torralba prescribes "a good
exfoliation in the cabin, deep cleaning, cell renewal of the skin, hydration
, as well as treatments that help stop oxidative damage and thus skin aging, providing luminosity and support to the tissues".
To regain a luminous, renewed and healthy skin, Dr. Jazmín Fragoso advises to undergo "treatments with
intensive moisturizing serums and pure oxygen
".
Also methods focused "on cleaning (hydroabrasions, ultrasounds ...), depigmentation and unification of skin tone."
"The most requested facial treatments to recover the skin after the excesses of summer are those of
removing spots, intensive hydration and acne breakouts
. When going to a specialized center, it is important to carry out a dermatological evaluation to identify the most appropriate treatment for the problems, characteristics and needs of each skin ", indicates Martha Dias.
Silvia Oliete, from Blauceldona, opts "for
oxygen treatments to clean, aerate and hydrate
since they have a polishing effect on the skin with wonderful results".
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