What cosmetic procedures should be performed in the summer?

We love summer so much ❤. However, the scorching sun, heat, dust, hot asphalt, dry air - all this is a serious test for the skin. It burns, dries out, or, conversely, begins to intensively produce fat.

In this post, we’ll talk about how summer skin care differs and what products you should definitely have in your makeup bag.

How to care for your skin in summer, what procedures can you do?

The main rule for the summer is a complete rejection of aggressive products containing alkali. The result of their use will be dehydration, itching, and peeling. In summer you need to use mousse, light foam, milk, tonic and micellar water. Home care should be as moisturizing as possible. If you use cream, it is good if it has a sun protection factor of SPF8.

Recommendations for daily care (cleansing, moisturizing)

Proper and regular cleansing in summer is the key to beautiful and healthy skin. You need to wash your face twice a day. To do this, it is better to use soft, non-alcoholic products, as well as water at room temperature. Natural infusions of herbs are useful, for example, a decoction of chamomile, mint, linden, and sage. After cleansing, the skin needs to be toned; this can be done with cosmetic ice, preferably based on aloe juice or green tea.

Once or twice a week you need to carry out deep cleaning with a soft gommage or a mask with white clay.

You can often find advice to wash your face as often as possible in the summer. They are not entirely correct. You can harm yourself by washing your face too often. The fact is that in the summer the subcutaneous glands work in enhanced mode. They secrete fat that forms a film that reflects ultraviolet light. If you wash your face in the middle of the day, you will wash away this protection.

Now about hydration. In the summer we eat a lot of fruits and fresh vegetables, so the body is full of vitamins. In this regard, the skin does not require nutrition during this period, that is, a nourishing cream. Use only a moisturizer that is properly selected for your skin type. The cream should be applied twice a day - after morning and evening washing. It’s good if it cools the skin a little, it will add comfort in the heat. The texture of the cream should be light so that it is quickly absorbed.

Advice! Do not buy cream with fruit acids. Such substances increase sensitivity to the sun. The only option is if such a cream has a protection factor.

During the day, if you feel dry, you can irrigate your face with mineral or thermal water from a spray bottle.

Summer skin care: makeup tips

• Avoid cosmetics containing glycolic and salicylic acids, as well as retinol.
• Use foundations that moisturize and protect from UV (SPF 15-30).
• Textures should be light and thin.
• It’s better to avoid powder so as not to further clog your pores. If a greasy sheen appears, you can remove it with a matting cloth.
• Fatty textures interact well with fat-containing and liquid substances. Therefore, when mixed with sweat, they do not roll off and stains do not form on them, which often happens with dry textures.

Features of home facial care in summer

Instead of an aggressive scrub, you can make herbal (rosemary, parsley, chamomile, etc.) baths that cleanse the pores well. After the procedure, you need to apply a moisturizer based on herbal ingredients. The procedure is carried out three times a week.

Homemade masks are also useful:

Protective: 30 g of oatmeal crushed in a coffee grinder + 10 ml of lemon juice + 1 ampoule of vitamin E + 10 ml of still mineral water.

Moisturizing: 20 ml olive oil + 1 ampoule of vitamin E + 30 g high-fat cottage cheese.

UV protection

• Use sunscreen. It should be applied 20 minutes before going out into the sun and reapplied every 4-5 hours. Give preference to broad-spectrum products that protect against UVB and UVA.
• In summer, even on cloudy days, the level of insolation is high. Therefore, always use products with SPF. In such weather, A-spectrum rays are dangerous, which stimulate skin aging and cause serious diseases.
• On the beach, even while sunbathing, cover your face.
• Remember that in summer it is better to be outside before 10:00 and after 16:00. In between is the most “dangerous” sun.

Salon treatments

Summer care in a cosmetologist's office may include the following procedures:

• lymphatic drainage massage;
• regular relaxing massage;
• mesotherapy;
• ozone therapy;
• hydrotherapy;
• biorevitalization.

At Dr. Gruzdev’s clinic, you will find high-level specialists with extensive experience and working with advanced equipment. We can carry out all the procedures that will be useful in the summer and will keep your skin in perfect condition.

Sun protection

Sunscreen skin care products in the summer should definitely find a place in every woman's cosmetic bag.

Half an hour before going out into the sun, you need to apply a special sunscreen with an SPF level of at least 20 or higher. When choosing a sunscreen, you should take into account multiple factors: age, woman’s skin type, as well as the characteristics of the region of residence. So, the higher the ultraviolet index in the city (country) where a particular woman lives, the higher the SPF filter of the protective cream should be.

Avoid being exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time; it is best to wear suitable hats.

After exposure to the sun, it is recommended to take a cool shower and be sure to wash off any remaining sunscreen from your face. Next, you can apply a moisturizing emulsion to your face (you can choose a product suitable for use after sunbathing).

Find out about the most important mistakes in facial care in summer:

Some recipes from everyone's favorite strawberries

Recipe 1. The easiest recipe for a strawberry mask, which will give your skin freshness and a lot of vitamins. Mash ripe strawberries and apply the resulting porridge to your face. Keep it like this for about 20 minutes and rinse off.

Before using the mask, lubricate oily skin with strawberry juice, and dry skin with vegetable oil. This mask is also good for lightening freckles.

Recipe 2. This mask is suitable for dry skin with inflammation. Mash the strawberries. Grind two tablespoons of the resulting gruel well with 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese.

Apply a thick layer of the mask to your face and leave for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, rinse off the mask with warm water.

Recipe 3. Mask for those with oily skin. You need to dilute ½ tablespoon of ordinary white clay with strawberry juice (strawberry juice will also work).

You should end up with a mass of creamy consistency.

It should be applied to the skin of the face and left for about 20 minutes. After this, remove the mask from your face using cool water.

Recipe 4. Strawberry juice (as well as wild strawberries) is a folk remedy that will help lighten freckles and age spots. You just need to wipe your face with it only 2 times a day. In addition, this procedure will also help get rid of pimples and other rashes.

Strawberry juice will tighten the pores on your facial skin. As a means of getting rid of acne, you need to moisten them with a mixture of strawberry juice and aloe leaf juice (proportion 1/1) several times a day.

Recipe 5. A recipe for a mask that will help tighten pores and thoroughly cleanse your facial skin. You need to take ½ tablespoon of yeast and two tablespoons of kefir (if your skin is oily) or warm milk (if you have combination skin).

You need to grind the ingredients together and add a tablespoon of mashed strawberries to them. Apply the mixture to your face for about 15 minutes. After this, rinse everything off with cool water.

Recipe 6. Mash one potato (don't forget to add milk). Add two large strawberries to the warm puree and mash everything until smooth.

Apply the resulting mixture to your face and leave for about 15 minutes. After the time has passed, wash off the mask with warm water.

You can find more recipes for strawberry masks here.

By following simple rules of skin care in the summer and pampering your face with nourishing masks, you will remain fresh and beautiful even despite the heat and sun. Don't forget to take care of your skin in the summer, and it will thank you for it. Stay beautiful!

Additional care

Peelings for home use in the summer should be done regularly and even somewhat more often than at other times of the year, especially for those with young combination and oily skin.

For those with sensitive skin prone to rosacea, summer is the time to include anti-rosacea products in their care.

Include in your care gels, serums and masks that contain not only substances that moisturize and protect the skin, but also components that strengthen the vascular wall, reduce redness and have an anti-edematous effect. For example, arnica extract, horse chestnut, Ginkgo Biloba, rutin, panthenol.

People with young combination and oily skin in the summer need to more often include cleansing masks in their care, for example, with clay, which will adsorb excess sebum and help cleanse and reduce pores.

And for problem skin, it is advisable to also have an anti-inflammatory mask on hand, which will effectively relieve the inflammatory reaction if acne worsens.

Regardless of age and skin type, everyone will benefit from a moisturizing mask in the summer. It is advisable to make such a mask after an air flight, after a long stay in the sun, in general, in any situation when the skin loses moisture and you need to quickly replenish the water deficit in order to restore comfort and a beautiful appearance to the skin.

And don't forget about sunglasses. Otherwise, you will constantly squint due to the bright sun, which will actively contribute to the formation of facial wrinkles.

Recipes for homemade skin care products in summer

Soft scrub made from coffee grounds and sour cream

This product helps to simultaneously cleanse the facial skin of impurities, smooth out its structure and replenish moisture deficiency in the cells.

Compound:

• 30 g coffee grounds;
• 30 g sour cream.

Preparation and use:

• Mix coffee grounds with sour cream and apply the prepared mixture to your face in a circular motion.
• Massage your skin for 2-3 minutes, then rinse it with melted or filtered water at room temperature.

Refreshing cucumber tonic

Cucumber tonic perfectly refreshes the skin, relieves irritation and helps fight unwanted pigmentation.

Compound:

• 1 fresh cucumber;
• 200 ml boiling water;
• 2-3 drops of lemon juice.

Cooking method:

• Grate the cucumber and pour boiling water over the resulting pulp.
• After the solution has cooled, strain it and pour into a glass container. Wipe your face with the prepared lotion 2-3 times a day.

Cabbage compress for sunburn

Such a compress can be a real salvation if you have failed to protect your skin from the scorching sun. This product soothes irritated skin, softens it and eliminates the feeling of tightness.

Compound:

• 2–3 cabbage leaves;
• 50 ml warm milk;
• 1 egg yolk.

Preparation and use:

• Finely chop the cabbage and mash it with your hands until it becomes a paste.
• Add milk and beaten yolk to the resulting mass.
• Apply the prepared mixture to a piece of gauze and place it on your face for 20 minutes.
• Remove the compress and rinse your skin with cool water.

Green tea cosmetic ice

Ice cubes made from strong tea leaves perfectly tone and refresh the skin, restore its elasticity and improve complexion.

Cooking method:

• Brew a tablespoon of green tea with 200 ml of boiling water and let it brew for about half an hour.
• Strain the tea through cheesecloth and pour into ice cube trays.
• Place the molds in the freezer until the solution hardens completely. Rub ice cubes on your face twice a day (morning and evening).

Currant mask with potatoes for oily skin

This product refreshes and tones the skin, eliminates greasy shine and tightens pores.

Compound:

• 1 potato, boiled in its jacket;
• a handful of red or white currants;
• 30 ml kefir or yogurt.

Preparation and use:

• Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them into a puree.
• Grind the currants through a sieve.
• Mix mashed potatoes with berry pulp, add fermented milk product and grind the mixture until smooth.
• Apply the prepared mixture to the skin and leave for 20–25 minutes.
• Rinse off the currant mask with warm water.

Apricot mask with homemade cottage cheese for dry skin

This mask perfectly moisturizes the skin, restores its elasticity and improves complexion.

Compound:

• 1 large apricot (or 2 small ones);
• 50 g homemade cottage cheese;
• 30 ml olive oil.

Preparation and use:

• Remove the pit from the apricot and mash the pulp with a fork.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Apply the apricot mask to your face and leave for 30 minutes.
• Remove the cosmetic mixture with a cotton swab soaked in warm water or milk, and then rinse the skin with cool filtered water.

Spinach mask for problem skin

This mask soothes irritated skin, tones, eliminates sebaceous shine and helps fight inflammation.

Compound:

• 2–3 spinach leaves;
• 200 ml low-fat milk.

Preparation and use:

• Finely chop the spinach, pour milk over it and place on low heat.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then cool it and strain through a sieve.
• Soak a piece of gauze in the resulting broth and apply it to your face for 20 minutes.
• After the allotted time has passed, rinse your skin with cool water.

By taking proper care of your facial skin in the summer, you can not only reduce the negative impact of external factors, but also prepare your dermis for winter. Don’t be afraid to experiment with compositions, combining various fruits, vegetables, berries and herbs with dairy products and vegetable oils, and enjoy the beauty and freshness of your skin.

Date: 10/17/2011.

Rules for face makeup in summer

It is undoubtedly possible and necessary to take care of your face in the summer, but what about makeup? Is it really necessary to abandon it in the hot weather and leave only a few care products in your cosmetic bag? Of course not, decorative cosmetics also have a place in the sun. The main thing is to take moderation into account, since makeup that “runs” from the heat does not look aesthetically pleasing. In addition, a thick layer of cosmetics will block air access to the dermis and can clog pores. Therefore, some decorative cosmetics should wait until winter. These include:

1. oil-based foundations;
2. cream eyeshadow;
3. long-lasting lipstick (dries out the skin);
4. pencils containing wax (they draw a “blur” on the face in the heat;
5. compact powder;
6. blush.

Main negative factors

Sun (ultraviolet)

Tanning is a reaction of the skin to UV exposure, inherent in nature: under the sun's rays, the protective natural pigment melanin is actively produced, causing a color change. Cells perceive ultraviolet rays as harmful. Moreover, the more delicate and thinner the skin, the more negative the reaction. Therefore, the effect of UV on facial skin is the most harmful. The sun's alpha and beta rays thin the skin, making it dry, which reduces elasticity and leads to the appearance of wrinkles. In the deeper layers of the skin, the level of collagen and elastin decreases. In addition, there is such a side effect as sunburn - from slight redness to blisters.

Important! Sun exposure is contraindicated for people with dilated capillaries and sensitive facial skin - this can lead to inflammation

Heat

In the heat, sweating increases, which leads to irritation and pores enlarge. High ambient temperatures age any skin except oily skin. This happens because natural lubrication disappears, the softness and elasticity of the skin decreases, and wrinkles appear. Pigment spots can also be a natural protective reaction.

Salty sea water

Swimming in the sea is beneficial. However, after it you need to wash off the salt with fresh water. If this is not done, the skin will become dry and a burning sensation may occur. It is especially harmful to be in the sun after swimming without taking a shower - this can lead to irritation and a severe allergic reaction.

Even waterproof protective cosmetics do not guarantee that such problems will not arise. So be sure to take a shower to wash off the salt water.

Dust and smog

In summer the air is warm and very dusty (this applies to cities). It creates an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply. Under such conditions, the skin “turns on” a protective mechanism - it continuously produces sebum, onto which dust from the air settles. As a result, the pores become clogged and the skin hardly breathes. All this leads to the formation of comedones, acne, pimples and other problems. The complexion becomes dull, and free radicals in polluted air provoke early aging.

Wind

Warm, and sometimes hot, summer wind leads to dry skin, and subsequently to a decrease in elasticity and the formation of wrinkles. The area around the eyes is especially vulnerable.

Hydration

In summer, the skin, like the rest of the body, loses a lot of moisture, which can lead to dehydration, and bright sun and dry air can make the situation even worse. To avoid this, you must not only drink at least 1.5–2 liters of clean water or green herbal tea, but also maintain the beauty of your skin with moisturizers.

Cosmetic products with a light texture that are quickly absorbed and do not leave an oily sheen are ideal for this: moisturizing cream-gel, emulsion, serum, fluid. Thermal water will help you quickly cool down on a hot day. However, remember that after spraying water on your skin, you need to let it soak in before going out into the sun.

Option: Hydration Deep Hydraction Sorbet Gel gel-cream from Dior (estimated cost - 3,300 rubles); HydraSparkling moisturizing mattifying fluid for skin radiance from Givenchy (estimated cost: 2,600 rubles); thermal water Thermal Spa from Vichy (estimated cost - 500 rubles).

In summer, it is not recommended to do various cosmetic procedures, for example, peeling, cleansing, bleaching, hair removal and others, since after them the skin becomes vulnerable: pores become clogged, pigment spots appear and other unpleasant consequences.

The main stages of facial care in summer:

Cleansing

To safely cleanse your face in summer, you must follow several rules:

• It is necessary to wash your face every time you come home, since summer dust carries a lot of bacteria, which develop especially actively in a warm environment.
• You should definitely wash your face at night, even if you've been sitting in your room all day.
• For washing, use only soft products - foam, milk, but not soap, which usually dries the skin even more.
• Cosmetologists recommend washing your face with warm water – not cold or hot.
• It is better to use a scrub as little as possible in the summer.
• A sweaty face should not be wiped harshly. It is necessary to blot with a napkin and moisten it with thermal water.

Hydration

Obviously, proper care implies high-quality hydration, because the sun and wind dry out the skin quite quickly and severely. Thermal water is used to saturate the epidermis with moisture. You can spray your face with it at any time, but you must do this after washing your face - before applying a suitable cream.

The issue of choosing a cream for the summer also needs to be approached responsibly: you need a light and moisturizing one. It is advisable that the daytime product also contains sunscreen.

You can choose a night cream that is nourishing, but not greasy, and also quite light.

Nutrition

For good facial skin health in the summer, a nourishing cream, which must be applied at night, should contain vitamins A, E and antioxidants. They will help fight sun damage by enhancing the protective functions of the skin itself.

Morning ice treatments are suitable for hydration and nutrition. To do this, freeze herbal infusions and wipe your face with ice cubes. You should not wipe the skin; the moisture should be absorbed on its own.

Which cream is suitable for skin in summer?

Care with cream in the summer is just as important as in the winter. The only difference is that in summer you should give preference to creams with a different structure and main functions. When choosing a “summer” cream, you need to take into account some subtleties:

Day care cream should be as light in texture as possible . In summer, it is unacceptable to use fatty and thick creams. Hydrogels, special moisturizers and serums are the main friends of facial skin in summer. The cream is applied to the skin and gently distributed along the massage lines for 5 minutes. Remains of the cream must be removed with a damp cloth. If this rule is not followed, there is a high risk of pore clogging and inflammation.

Night cream should perform the functions of moisturizing and nourishing the skin . Therefore, the product must contain groups of vitamins, antioxidants and natural moisturizers.

Autumn skin care

Daily care

First, let's look at daily facial care. It consists of 4 stages:

1. Toning after washing. This is an important step in cleansing your face. Since the tonic neutralizes the negative effects of tap water. Without tonic, any cream is ineffective. Carefully study the composition of the tonic; it should not contain alcohol. This component dries out the skin, making it very sensitive and irritated.
2. Hydration. Your daily cream should be more nourishing than your summer cream. The product should form a barrier that protects against moisture loss. However, make sure that the cream suits your skin type. Night cream can be replaced with serum, which can penetrate deeper into the skin and restore its water balance. It often contains the following useful components: shea butter, collagen, hyaluronic acid and others. Night cream should contain restorative components to normalize the hydrolipid balance.
3. Protection. Although summer is behind us, the sun is still actively shining. Therefore, you must not forget about sun protection. Therefore, buy a day cream with an SPF factor of at least 10.

Weekly care

If you couldn’t use scrubs often during the hot season, now is their time. These products cleanse pores and renew facial cells. However, it is better to replace the scrub with peeling, it is more gentle. I love using enzyme peels.

The number of times per week you use peeling depends on your face type. For oily and combination skin it can be used 2-3 times a week, for normal skin - 2 times and for dry and sensitive skin - 1 time.

Also don't forget about face masks. They can be used 2-3 times a week, regardless of skin type. You can buy face masks in the store or make your own.

You can prepare the following masks at home:

• Whitening. They will help get rid of age spots, this is the most common problem at this time of year.
• Nutritious.
• Moisturizing. They restore the required level of moisture.

Whitening masks

Curd (for normal and dry skin).

Compound:

• 10 drops of hydrogen peroxide;
• 1 yolk;
• 1 tablespoon cottage cheese (soft).

Preparation:

1. Mix the yolk and soft cottage cheese.
2. Then pour in the peroxide.
3. Apply the mask for 10 minutes.
4. After the time has passed, clean your face with water.

Carry out this procedure a couple of times a week until the age spots disappear.

Cucumber (for combination and oily skin).

Compound:

• 4 teaspoons of vodka;
• 1 small cucumber.

Preparation:

1. Grind fresh cucumber on a fine grater. Measure out 4 teaspoons of this vegetable and place it in a bowl.
2. Add vodka to the chopped cucumber.
3. Let the mask sit for 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to mix.
4. Cut holes in the gauze for the lips and eyes.
5. Soak the gauze in the prepared mixture.
6. Place the compress on your face for 15-20 minutes.
7. Clean your face with non-hot water.

Moisturizing masks

Honey (for normal and dry skin).

Compound:

• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 2 teaspoons almond oil;
• 1 yolk.

Preparation:

• Grind the honey with the yolk.
• Pour in 2 teaspoons of oil.
• Heat the mask in the microwave or in a saucepan over a water bath until the honey melts.
• Spread a thin layer of the mixture onto your face.
• When it dries a little, apply the next layer.
• Do the procedure for about 10 minutes.
• Cleanse your face with water and wipe with toner.

Milk (for oily and combination skin).

Compound:

• 1 apple;
• 100 ml milk.

Preparation:

1. Core and peel the apple.
2. Finely chop the fruit.
3. Place the chopped apple in a small saucepan.
4. Fill it with milk.
5. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the apple is softened.
6. Wait for the mask to cool down a little
7. The cooked mixture should be spread on the face and kept for 20 minutes.
8. Cleanse your face with water.

Nourishing masks

Apple mask (for dry and normal skin).

Compound:

• 1 apple;
• 2 teaspoons honey;
• 1 egg yolk;
• half a tablespoon of ascorbic acid;
• 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Preparation:

1. Rub the apple.
2. Add the yolk to the fruit.
3. Melt the honey in the microwave and add it too.
4. Pour in olive oil and half a spoon of ascorbic acid.
5. Apply the prepared mask to your face and leave it on for about 15 minutes.
6. Cleanse your face with water.

Mint mask (for oily skin).

Compound:

• 1 small cucumber;
• mint tincture (necessarily with alcohol);
• a pinch of moisturizer.

Preparation:

1. Grate the fresh vegetable on a fine grater.
2. Pour in 3 drops of mint tincture.
3. Use a cotton swab to take a small amount of moisturizer.
4. Mix all ingredients and apply on face.
5. Leave the mask on for 35-40 minutes.
6. Cleanse your face with water.

Day face cream and makeup

In summer, you need to give preference to light textures and minimize the number of layers of your makeup.

If in cold weather to protect the skin we can apply serum, day cream, foundation to the face and set it all with powder, then on a hot summer day the skin will thank you if you limit yourself to a light moisturizer and loose powder.

Or one BB cream, or just a fluid with SPF. Because the more layers your makeup has, the more the work of the sebaceous and sweat glands increases.

Those with dry, normal, and mature skin can use light emulsions and fluids in the summer. And for those with young combination and oily skin, it is better to give preference to gels, sebum-regulating serums or light emulsions with a mattifying effect.

It is desirable that the summer cream contains not only moisturizing substances - urea, hyaluronic acid, collagen, etc. components, but also antioxidants.

For example, vitamins C and E to protect the skin from the damaging effects of free radicals, which in summer are formed in excess under the influence of sunlight and contribute to skin aging.

Summer care

During the hot season, facial skin needs special care. After all, ultraviolet rays and high ambient temperatures have a negative effect on the epidermis. The skin dries, moisture reserves are lost, as a result it becomes sluggish, loses tone, sags, and wrinkles appear. With increased sweating, blockage of the sebaceous glands occurs, and local inflammation appears. An unpleasant surprise is the appearance of age spots.

The procedure for caring for your skin in summer is to provide it with favorable conditions:

• regular cleansing;
• sufficient protection;
• effective moisturizing.

Cleansing

In the summer you need to wash your face at least 3 times a day using a special gel. It will help to gently and at the same time very effectively cleanse the epidermis. It is not recommended to use products that contain alcohol to cleanse the skin.

UV protection

Every day before going outside, you need to apply sunscreen (creams, lotions) to your skin. Even if the day is cloudy, protection is still needed, because... Radiation harmful to the skin also penetrates through clouds. A wide-brimmed hat wouldn't hurt either. On the beach, you should use sunscreen with a high level of protection.

You should not get carried away with tanning, because in addition to the bronze tint, the skin acquires a lot of problems in the form of dehydration, inflammation and, often, sunburn.

Hydration

During the summer season, it is important to know how to moisturize your face at home. To do this, use a variety of moisturizing masks.

For example, you can make a mixture of 1 yolk, 4 tbsp. l. sour cream, 1 tsp. unrefined olive oil and zest of 1 lemon. The lemon zest is ground in a coffee grinder, the sour cream is combined with the yolk, whipped until smooth and the lemon zest is added. The mask is applied for 15-20 minutes in a thick layer. After it has completely dried, you need to wash with mineral water.

Another good moisturizer is made from tomatoes. For this you will need 1 tomato, 0.5 tsp. starch and 0.5 tsp. almond oil The tomato is peeled and chopped, the remaining ingredients are added and mixed. The product is evenly distributed over the skin, the duration of the mask is about half an hour, after which it is removed with damp wipes. It is universal because it is perfect for any skin type.

Young zucchini and sesame oil provide good hydration. The vegetable is grated, the oil is slightly heated in a water bath and mixed with the squash mass. The mixture is applied to gauze, which is used to cover the face for 40 minutes. The mask is washed off with warm water or removed with damp cotton pads.

Cosmetology summer procedures

As a rule, cosmetologists do not experience a special influx of clients in the summer. Most people go on vacation, but the main reason is that summer skin care does not involve deep, aggressive effects. Therefore, thorough chemical peels and laser resurfacing will have to be postponed until cooler days.

Therefore, you can visit a cosmetologist for alternative procedures to moisturize the skin. They are almost universal and will suit any skin type.

In addition, heat increases skin problems among owners, acne, rosacea and swelling on the face. In this case, it makes sense to visit a cosmetologist to eliminate these troubles.

Proper facial care in summer will not only protect the dermis from external negative factors, but also improve its condition, gradually preparing it for the cold. The correct selection of care products and herbal gifts of nature is the key to beautiful and radiant skin, and as a result, a wonderful summer mood.

Rules for facial care in summer

Moisturize your skin

This is an important rule, because in summer our skin quickly becomes dry due to high air temperatures and the bright, drying sun and its merciless ultraviolet rays. The body begins to sweat, which means it loses moisture

It is worth starting to use a light moisturizer (it should not be greasy, but you need it to be absorbed quickly). Serums and gel-type creams work well.

For those with oily skin, cream fluid will be a salvation. For those with dry skin, moisturizing rather than nourishing cream is suitable. During the day you can use thermal water or mineral water.

Skin needs to be protected

When choosing a cream, you need to remember that it must contain a sun protection factor (this is indicated on the product label). Buy moisturizing creams with dispensers that have a light texture rather than a thick one.

Be especially attentive to the skin of your eyelids to avoid crow's feet. Not only cream, but sunglasses can save you from this.

If you use powder, then you should pay attention to their protective function. It is also better to choose a product with protective filters

It is best to combine mineral powder and light day cream.

Eat right

Appearance, as you know, directly depends on diet. If the body lacks vitamins, this can lead to flaky skin, an unhealthy-looking face, and excessive oiliness or dry skin. But in the summer we are saved by the abundance of nature’s gifts.

In order to avoid skin problems, you need to eat a lot of fruits, vegetables and berries.

You need to drink as much as possible

In summer, due to high air temperatures and intense heat, our body spends a large amount of moisture.

In order to make up for losses, you need to drink a lot of water (about two liters).

In order for the body to be filled with microelements, it is worth drinking mineral water.

Cleanse your skin correctly

In summer, our skin is exposed to aggressive influences. Therefore, it is worth cleaning it using gentle methods. Use a gentle foam or herbal tonic (not alcohol).

A soft scrub of loose texture with tiny particles is also good.

Don't touch your face unnecessarily. In summer, our hands sweat, and a large amount of dust and dirt settles on them. If this is transferred to the face, it can provoke the appearance of unwanted inflammation.

Change your makeup

In summer, not only clothes should be light, but also makeup. Minimalism is all the rage right now, so avoid excess.

You can use a light foundation (but it’s best to do without it at all).

Cosmetologists are unanimous in their opinion that without using foundation, the skin will remain youthful longer.

To replace foundation, you can use a light moisturizer with a tonal effect or a light, loose powder.

Loose powder would be quite good in summer. It should be used only in the morning as a finishing touch to your makeup, and during the day you should use mattifying wipes that do not spoil your makeup and absorb excess sebum. Instead of lipstick, you can use gloss.

The most profitable option is gloss with menthol. It gives a pleasant cooling effect to the lips. All cosmetics must have ultraviolet filters.

How skin suffers in the summer

In summer, as well as in winter, the skin is exposed to increased stress, which should be withstood with dignity and not suffer losses in the form of age spots and annoying wrinkles.

What threat does hot summer weather pose to the delicate epidermis? The main negative points include:

• Dust has a great impact on the condition of the skin, as a result of which the pores become dirty very quickly, especially in combination with sebum in hot weather. At the same time, the skin begins to suffer due to lack of moisture, as a result of which it dries quickly, loses its elasticity and softness.
• Sun rays have a serious impact on the condition and structure of the epidermis. A face unprotected from ultraviolet radiation much faster acquires signs of aging, which worsen over time: facial wrinkles from the sun, photoaging of the skin, uneven pigmentation.
• Due to high air temperatures, the skin becomes oilier, but this deficiency should be dealt with competently so as not to further worsen its condition.