Express facial care: advantages and features of quick procedures

Ice wash

Effect . Good skin tone and fresh complexion.

How to carry it out. Clean the skin of the face, neck and décolleté of cosmetics and impurities and wipe with ice cubes made from natural raw materials. The procedure time is no longer than 3 minutes. You need to move the ice along massage lines running in an arc, from the center of the forehead, corners of the eyes, nose and lips upward, bypassing the sensitive area around the eyes. At the end of the procedure, wait until the skin dries itself and apply a moisturizer.

How often to apply. Ideally, in the morning and before bed every day. In this case, the effect of the procedure will be more pronounced.

Contraindications . Cuperosis, very sensitive skin, pustules.

Recipes . For 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry medicinal plants - a glass of boiling water. Let it sit, cool, strain, pour into molds and put in the freezer. For normal skin, ice made from infusions of mint, yarrow, valerian, and plantain is suitable. For dry skin - from chamomile, mint, sage, parsley, linden blossom. Oily skin will love ice washes made from St. John's wort, wormwood, coltsfoot, horsetail, calendula and oak bark. They relieve redness well, moisturize and soothe irritation.

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Express facial treatment at home

Sometimes lack of time does not allow you to visit the salon. A woman simply does not have time to visit a cosmetologist. In this case, restorative procedures can be done at home. The technique is the same

it is necessary to remove dead cells;
cleanse and moisturize the skin;
apply nourishing and rejuvenating creams;
use lifting drugs.

The procedure is carried out independently in three stages. First, the skin must be cleansed with peeling. Then apply a tightening or nourishing cream. After this, pay attention to the area around the eyes.

To cleanse the skin you can use

enzyme peeling;
cleansing mask;
peeling, which contains fruit acids;
gommage mask;
cosmetic scrubs.

Enzyme peeling is used to remove excess sebum, remove dead cells from the surface of the skin and even out its texture. After using it, the skin becomes velvety and even tone.

Peeling also prepares the skin for further procedures - nutrients and moisturizing substances penetrate the skin more deeply after its use.

Every cosmetic company produces cleansing masks, scrubs and other facial skin care products. You just need to choose the drug that best suits your face type and also matches your age.

Masks

Choosing a mask is an important step in improving skin quality. In young women, it quickly takes on a healthy and radiant appearance. Mature skin requires more care. Particular attention should be paid to the periorbital area.

If for some reason there is no eye mask, you can use green tea tincture. However, you should choose varieties that do not contain fragrances or fragrances. The tea is brewed and cooled. Cotton pads are dipped into the infusion and lightly squeezed. Then they apply it to the eyelids.

It must be remembered that you cannot move, sit or stand with a mask on. It is best to take a lying position, in which the skin will not be pulled back under the influence of the cosmetic product, and the facial muscles will be as relaxed as possible.

Cosmetic preparations differ in the time of use and frequency of use. First, you need to study the composition of the mask and make sure that the expiration date has not yet expired.

The mask is applied to the face after cleansing. Do not apply a mask to the eyelids or under the eyes. The only exceptions are specially designed masks for the periorbital area. Before applying any “unfamiliar” mask, it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test.

Besides masks

Mineral treatments help quickly tidy up your facial skin. To carry them out you will need two containers (for cold and hot water), two towels.

Stages of this technique:

Before starting the procedure, a nourishing cream is applied to the face. It should be appropriate for your age and skin type;
Hot mineral water is poured into one container, cold water into the other. The water should not be too scalding or icy. This is harmful to the skin of the face. The temperature should be comfortable;
One towel is soaked in hot water, the other with cold. Apply them to your face one by one. The procedure must be repeated 10 times. Each “entry” should not exceed one minute.

A procedure using a change in temperature and mineral water improves the condition of the epidermis. The skin is smoothed, tightened, and its color improves. The effect of this method is up to 12 hours. It is best used when you need to look fresh and attractive during one evening.

Compresses

Effect . A hot compress will help restore elasticity and softness to aging skin and smooth out wrinkles, as it accelerates regeneration. A cold compress will improve your complexion and tighten pores, making expression lines less noticeable. Contrast - alternating hot and cold temperatures - is especially effective for age-related changes, as it helps restore muscle elasticity and activates blood circulation.

How to carry out . Apply compresses and lotions only to cleansed skin of the face, neck and eyelids. For hot compresses, a terry towel is soaked in water at a temperature of 37–40 degrees (with the addition of essential oils suitable for your skin type), wrung out and placed on the face. Hold until it starts to cool, and then repeat again. The total procedure time is no more than half an hour (less for dry skin). Cold compresses, for which ice water is used, must be kept continuously for only a few seconds, the total procedure time is no more than 10 minutes. Then apply moisturizer to your face.

How often to apply . No more than 1-2 times a week. These methods are good not only for express care. Hot compresses are used before many cosmetic procedures - for example, cleansing, peeling. And also before applying serums. Cold – after cosmetic care (especially cleansing).

Contraindications . Cold compresses are allowed for everyone, but hot compresses are contraindicated for acne and inflammation of the skin. They are also undesirable for oily skin with enlarged pores.

Recipes . Warm lotions can be made not only from warm water, but also from tea, as well as heated milk, cold ones - from herbal decoctions. When carrying out contrast procedures, you need to alternately apply lotions of different temperatures to the face and neck, starting with warm and ending with cold.

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Why do express masks work instantly?

The basic composition of homemade cosmetic masks requires regular care, since their active substances act on cells slowly and gradually. face masks are based on the following components that instantly penetrate the skin and quickly restore order both outside and inside:

improve blood circulation, as a result of which they improve complexion: remove yellowness, grayness and pallor, give the skin a natural, healthy glow;
exfoliate dead cells, thereby cleansing the upper layer of the epidermis;
even out the texture of the skin, smoothing out all its unevenness and roughness;
smooth out small, small wrinkles;
removes oily shine;
many masks lighten excessively bright pigmentation;
effectively moisturize and help cells retain moisture for several hours.

As a result of such a complex effect, the skin begins to glow in the literal sense of the word: a natural blush will appear on the cheeks, wrinkles will not be so clearly defined, the skin will even out, and unevenness will disappear. And all this in just 20 minutes of action. However, all Cinderellas should take into account that such an action will last only 5-6 hours, or even less. Therefore, count on exactly this period of time for all your events. So, if you don’t give in to the feeling of panic, but quickly prepare one of these express masks, after rinsing your face with it in just 20 minutes, you can enjoy the radiant appearance of your skin.

Express face masks: indications

Homemade express masks are not recommended to be used frequently, since their effect on the skin is superficial and does not affect deep subcutaneous processes. Indications for their use are:

poor complexion;
contaminated pores;
tired, sleep-deprived appearance;
small wrinkles;
rashes;
too bright pigmentation;
oily sheen due to improper functioning of the sebaceous glands;
dryness and flaking.

If one of these cases is just yours, then take the recipe you have stored in advance and go to the kitchen to quickly and pleasantly restore the lost radiance to your skin.

Masks

Effect . Helps improve metabolic processes, blood supply and skin nutrition.

How to carry it out. Masks are applied along cosmetic lines: from the chin to the earlobes, then from the corners of the lips to the middle of the auricle, then from the nose to the temples and then from the middle of the forehead to the temples and scalp, avoiding the area around the eyes and lips. Keep for 15–20 minutes. Rinse with water, without soap (oily skin needs cooler water, dry skin needs warm water). Finally, apply moisturizer.

How often to apply . To achieve a visible result, masks must be applied systematically: for normal and dry skin once, and for oily skin - twice a week, a course of 15-20 procedures.

Contraindications . Allergy to ingredients. Just in case, it is better to first apply the mask to the back of your wrist. If after a quarter of an hour there is no redness, itching or irritation on the skin, you can safely apply this mixture to your entire face.

Recipes . Almost anything in the refrigerator can be used. Cucumbers are suitable for whitening the skin, boiled potatoes for dark circles under the eyes, and strawberries for moisturizing the skin.

The main thing is that the mask is always fresh. You shouldn’t leave it for tomorrow (even in the refrigerator). For dry skin, add olive oil and cream to the mask; for oily skin, cosmetic clay and egg white.

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Express-action face mask: fast, effective, inexpensive

Every woman knows that feeling of panic when you need to get ready for an important meeting and appear in front of many eyes in all its splendor, and you have an insignificant amount of time at your disposal. Even the most skillful makeup and the most amazing dress will not look good if the skin is tired and problematic.

To correct this situation, there is an express face mask that transforms the skin: gives it tone, freshness and a healthy glow. Every socialite beauty should have a couple of recipes for such masks in stock in her beauty arsenal.

How much does comprehensive care cost?

The price varies from 1,500 rubles (for express care) to 4,500 rubles (for premium skin rejuvenation care). Not too expensive to treat yourself a little, right?

Reviews

“I had to prepare for an important meeting... I literally had 1.5 hours left - but I wanted to look my best. Lipsclinic, as always, helped me. In 40 minutes they gave me an express facial - I was literally transformed. I got a rested, well-groomed look, and blossomed (about blossomed - these are the words of my colleague). And I relaxed myself, my nerves calmed down, my mood improved!”

Olga, 34 years old

“My daughter insisted that on the eve of her wedding I go with her to her favorite beauty salon LIPS. I was given some kind of premium treatment, which was called mother of the bride. I enjoyed the process very much, I had a good rest, I didn’t even expect that it would be so pleasant! And the result of the procedure amazed me - I somehow instantly looked younger, my skin seemed to glow with health from the inside, my eyes sparkled like in my youth... In general - at the wedding, all the guests complimented me, they said how young and beautiful I was, like a sister, and not the mother of the bride!”

Nadezhda, 48 years old

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