The age of 20-30 years is certainly one of the most important for maintaining youth and healthy skin. It is during this period that a solid foundation is laid that will ensure the beauty of the face in all subsequent years. In this regard, proper skin care at this age is of great importance.
On estet-portal.com, read about the main features of maintaining beauty at 20-30 years old , as well as secrets that will help make skin care during this age period as effective as possible.
What does skin need after 20 years?
In cosmetology, the age of 21 is considered to be a turning point: from here experts count the beginning of aging.
Don't panic, beauties! There are no external manifestations yet. And how long they won’t make themselves known depends on various factors: external and those created by us.
What conclusion do we draw? That if not everything, then a lot is in our hands.
We cannot cancel external factors, but this does not prevent us from learning to deal with them.
The first truism: we don’t complain about the harmful effects of the sun, but include a cream with the necessary SPF - and continue to enjoy life.
Cleaning the air is also beyond the capabilities of any of us. But to minimize your exposure to exhaust and dust .
Well, girls, many factors completely depend on us. Raise your hand, who here eats poorly, smokes, has too active facial expressions, and often relaxes with a glass? Add to this improper care and you get: pigment spots, early wrinkles, thickening of the epidermis.
Getting rid of acne
To combat acne, special products are used (medicinal, not masking!).
- A spot-on application of tar soap foam (for about 1 hour) or applying aspirin softened in water is an excellent way to quickly relieve inflammation.
- Acne with oily skin can be easily corrected by daily wiping the face with 2% salicylic alcohol (sold in a pharmacy, costs a penny). Skin treatment should be done twice a day after washing.
- Facial treatments for 17 years old, combined with dietary correction (avoiding fatty foods, eliminating sweets and soda) and taking multivitamins containing zinc, will help cope with hated pimples in just 1 month.
Important! If proper facial skin care at 16-18 years of age and nutritional correction do not get rid of acne within 2 months, you should consult a dermatologist.
In such cases, the doctor prescribes a study of liver function, hormonal levels and recommends an analysis for demodicosis (a disease caused by skin mites).
Daily care: 3 cosmetic whales and a small whale
The beauty calendar at any age includes daily cleansing, toning, moisturizing and protecting procedures. Plus periodic additional care and exfoliation.
1. Cleansing
Morning and evening, regardless of makeup!
By the way, about makeup: does everyone remember that washing and removing makeup are different non-interchangeable procedures? If you have used foundation, powder and other decorative cosmetics, a regular cleanser will not cope with them.
First, we remove makeup with a special product, then we wash our face. As a last resort, we wash ourselves twice: the first part of the cleanser will remove makeup, then we cleanse the face of impurities.
The experience of a huge number of girls shows that finding “your” cleanser can be very difficult. Especially if the skin is capricious and problematic. The first signal from the skin that the “wash” is not suitable is a feeling of tightness and dryness after use, you want to quickly apply the cream. One of the reasons for such discomfort may be the poor composition of the product (more about this in the first part of the calendar).
The ideal option is care from the professional series selected by a specialist. At 20-24 years old, this should be a gentle cleansing (milk or gel without SLS with a minimal composition, for example from Algologie or Hydropeptide).
For problem skin , in addition to cleansing, a cosmetologist can include active care in the form of acids and retinol in the evening program.
An express test will help you: you cleansed your skin with your product and forgot to apply the cream, but your skin “didn’t notice”? Everything is great: the product is perfect for you!
2. Toning
Tonic - to be! Discard any pseudo-arguments that this is a useless liquid, unnecessary expenses, etc.
There is another extreme: some exaggerate its importance so much that they replace it as a cleanser.
Let's figure it out: the tonic will remove remnants of makeup and impurities, refresh, even out the pH balance and tighten pores. Ideally, it is necessary after each skin contact with water .
3. Hydration
Ignoring this stage in facial care leads to the first wrinkles in the eye area and dull complexion. Lack of moisture deprives the skin of its natural protection.
And - a small nuance: the need to moisturize the skin in the evening is an individual question. An experienced cosmetologist will determine whether your skin needs this.
For some people, night cream will benefit, but for others it will make life more difficult.
It is no coincidence that professional lines in their recommendations for use contain the phrase “use 1-2 times a day” - for some once, for others twice.
After 20 years, we add eyelid gel (not cream!) to our care . This product will remove puffiness and circles under the eyes, eliminate signs of fatigue and work in the long term to prolong the youth of the skin.
4. Protection
Don't forget about SPF products and additional skin protection during the winter.
Retinol helps prevent aging
Retinol is a key ingredient that helps reverse the signs of aging. It literally helps eliminate wrinkles magically. Retinol is the active form of vitamin A.
As we age, the body naturally loses vitamin A, which leads to the formation of wrinkles and a dull complexion. However, retinol helps prevent this. That is why when using this cosmetic product, the skin becomes smoother, firmer and brighter.
Should I run to the salon for treatments at 23?
There is no need to run. But it's worth going.
Yes, yes, people turn to a cosmetologist not only for beauty injections. Consultation, determination of skin type, selection of care - this is not an excess.
As for procedures, young skin does not need them (if it is not problematic). You can treat yourself to a massage from a professional or a moisturizing mask . Masks with seaweed or minerals can heal your skin and saturate it with minerals.
To get additional clients, cosmetologists offer facial cleansing to almost everyone. There is no consensus among experts about the undoubted benefits of this procedure for any girl.
The fact is that the technology allows exposure to the skin for no longer than 12 minutes. For heavily contaminated skin, this time is not enough.
There are two ways out: either the procedure is not completed completely (then what is the point of it?), or allow the barrier function of the skin to be impaired (which will subsequently lead to a decrease in its immunity).
A good alternative is regular use of Desquacream from Sothys.
Ultrasonic cleaning would be appropriate .
Care for young skin: 10 rules for every day
What does it take to keep your facial skin clean and healthy? How to get rid of blackheads, pimples and oily shine? These questions are especially relevant at a young age. Your body is maturing, and hormones are raging in it. It would seem, what does facial skin have to do with it? The fact is that the sebaceous glands are sensitive to hormones. Under their influence, sebum begins to be intensively produced. It clogs pores, causing blackheads and rashes to appear. It is useless to fight hormonal changes, but it is possible and necessary to deal with its result - problematic facial skin.
10 rules of daily care for teenagers:
1. Follow the “Cleansing – Toning – Moisturizing” scheme, and in that order. Use products from the same cosmetic series. Now let's talk more about the stages themselves.
2. Cleanse your skin carefully. Use mild exfoliating products: gels and foams for washing – they do not cause irritation. A daily scrub will also work. Thanks to soothing ingredients and microgranules, it gently exfoliates dead cells without irritating the skin and gently caring for it.
3. Choose a toner based on your skin type. For example, for sensitive skin, dermatologists advise using a toner with a minimum amount of alcohol. It should be applied carefully, with light blotting movements.
4. Moisturizer should match your age, season and skin type. Manufacturers directly indicate the first two parameters on the packaging, but how do the seasons and care cosmetics relate? Everything is very simple: a “summer” cream should protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation, and a “spring-autumn” cream should contain vitamins. Winter in Ukraine is cold, and this is additional stress for the skin. But you can protect her. To do this, you need to buy a nourishing cream and apply it every time before going out into the cold.
5. Squeezing pimples is a prohibited technique! Leave this activity to the professionals: deep facial cleansing should be carried out by a cosmetologist. And if you really can’t bear it, use a sterile napkin and don’t touch your face with your fingers. Don't forget to treat your skin with lotion before and after the procedure, otherwise the infection will get into neighboring pores. A deep cleansing lotion will remove impurities and oil from the surface of the skin and prevent the appearance of new acne.
6. Apply acne cream pointwise, without covering healthy areas of the skin, so as not to dry it out.
7. When masking imperfections with foundation, do not forget about preliminary disinfection, a sense of proportion and powder.
8. Regularly wash the sponges and brushes with which you apply foundation and powder.
9. Watch what you drink. Sweet soda, coffee and alcohol do not add beauty to your skin. Drink more clean water (1.5 - 2 liters per day) and add freshly squeezed juices and smoothies to your diet.
10. Watch what you eat. Sweets, fatty foods and fast food provoke acne. A chocolate bar eaten at night makes you happy for only 10 minutes, but makes you sad for several days.
And remember: facial skin care should be complete and systematic. You can’t just wipe your face with lotion occasionally and expect a miracle. Clean, glowing skin is the result of daily care.
Let's complement your personal beauty calendar
We offer a must-have beauty sheet with small tricks that will make a big difference for your appearance:
- The famous Moidodyr was a kind of guy, but he was right about one thing: washing off makeup before going to bed - O-B-I-Z-A-T-E-L-N-O!
- Once a week, treat your eyebrows with the Clean Line soft raspberry-lingonberry scrub.
- Your lips will love the gentle exfoliation too.: Massage them with a mixture of honey, sugar and a few drops of coconut oil from time to time.
- masks not when it is simply impossible not to do them, but regularly, 2 times a week.
- We separate summer and winter care .
- Recommendations for use in care products are written not to provide jobs for the writers of the instructions, but so that you, beauties, can get the maximum benefit from each jar. No amateur performances!
- Skin needs hydration . Imagine, arms, legs, back – this is also skin! Is body cream already on your dressing table? Air conditioning from Nivea - effective and budget-friendly!
- about the benefits of charging . Your beauty calendar at 20-24 years old may not yet include facial exercises, but it’s time to start instilling the habit.
- We pass by anti-aging cosmetics.
- Dosage . Using a large amount of the product does not speed up the effect or solve the problem, but increases consumption.
- Give baby cream back to children! You have a completely different pH.
Body and hair care, hygiene, exercise and healthy eating are still relevant.
Due to your age, you are still fit, but now is the right time to remember about your upcoming motherhood. Therefore, during training, pay special attention to your abs: in the maternity hospital you will be grateful to your muscles.
Skin hydration
Hydrated skin looks beautiful, healthy and more youthful. To moisturize, you need to use hyaluronic acid.
This substance can retain 1000 times its weight in moisture and works wonders in moisturizing the skin. Hyaluronic acid helps balance the skin's moisture barrier and can provide quick wrinkle-smoothing results.
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How to choose care products?
During adolescence, the condition of the skin is highly dependent on hormonal processes. But at 20 years old, the skin shows itself more stable. Now is the time to thoroughly understand its type and choose the appropriate care.
Don't grab every jar that says your age off the store shelves. The selection of care is a very delicate and strictly individual thing. The ideal cream for your age is not a universal magic wand.
In addition to age, there are many other features that matter when choosing skin care products.
While the skin is young, inappropriate care may not immediately show negative results. For some time, the skin will tolerate experiments - and, perhaps, will not show that it is incredibly suffering. Subsequently, working on errors will take a lot of time and money.
Skin at 24 years old should focus on vitaminization and antioxidant formulas .
If you realize on your own, or learn from a specialist, that your skin is dry, make it a rule to alternate moisturizing it with nutrition. A couple of times a week, dry skin can be softened and soothed by adding cosmetic oil to your night care routine. This is an excellent conductor for active substances.
Important! Dry and dehydrated skin are not the same thing. Such confusion leads to improper care, which harms your face.
Enlarged pores and dry skin indicate that your skin type is oily or combination, but it is dehydrated. This is where the ultra-moisturizing lightweight Hydra cream from Sothys comes to the rescue.
Oily and combination skin can and should be moisturized . Excess sebum does not eliminate the need for water.
Mass market or pro?
Having studied the needs of our skin, we ask ourselves the question - where can we buy all this?
Let's look at the main options:
- Funds from the nearest store. Their advantages are their low cost. But, due to the low concentration of active substances, the product consumption is high. The price includes marketing and advertising costs. When creating mass market products, scientific developments and high manufacturing technologies are not used.
- Natural cosmetics are a good option if they are in original packaging. Do not buy handmade cosmetics from unverified wizards.
- Korean cosmetics (Tony Moly, Mizon) are created for Asian women, so they don’t work well for our type of appearance. If you don’t think about tomorrow, you can use it, the quality is good.
- Luxury cosmetics (Chanel, Dior) may not differ in quality from the mass market, but you need to pay for expensive, beautiful packaging and brand. The instant effect is achieved due to the silicones in the composition - accordingly, there will be no long-term effect, only at the time of use.
- Professional cosmetics are created by cosmetologists, chemists, and technologists. These are “smart” products that are not intended for independent purchase. The specialist will learn everything about your skin and choose what, how and with what to combine.
What new things will you add from our article to your personal beauty calendar? Share in the comments!
And be beautiful, and we will help!
Hair
- Hair should be washed as it gets dirty, at least once every few days.
- Shampoo is selected according to hair type.
- The main hair problem for young ladies is dandruff. Moreover, often even shampoos labeled “anti-dandruff” do not cope with the task. There is a solution - buying antifungal shampoos (Nizoral, etc.) at the pharmacy.
- Using a professional hair dryer (power from 1800 W) at home, as well as frequent use of straightening irons, will lead to split ends and lifeless hair color. For care at 16 years old, it is better to use household hair dryers (1500 W), and only occasionally - irons.
- A hairstyle secured with strong hold hairspray looks like a helmet and is terrifying in windy weather.
- You should wash your hair every time you use hairspray.
Cosmetics and makeup
Almost all girls emphasize their beauty at the age of 17 with makeup. Decorative cosmetics help to emphasize individuality and make beneficial accents.
In order to learn how to use cosmetics, there are a huge number of videos.
Basic recommendations for applying makeup and facial care at 18 years old:
- Choose only high-quality cosmetics. Experimenting with cosmetic products of questionable quality can result in allergies and worsening skin problems.
- Covering pimples with a thick layer further accentuates the attention to skin imperfections. Acne should be treated, not covered up.
- Light foundations (BB and CC creams) are used.
- Sun protection is always necessary. In summer, creams with an SPF of 30 or more are used; in winter, the UV factor is slightly lower.
- Dark lipstick on a young face looks terrible and noticeably ages you (It doesn’t make you look older). Enjoy your youth!
- Wash sponges and sponges once a week. Monitor the expiration date of the products used.
- The main thing in makeup is naturalness. No-makeup makeup looks cute, fresh and always appropriate.
