Types of cosmetics
Officially, there seems to be no special “summer” cosmetics. In fact, the products we use in the heat are very different from those we use in winter. Actually, any cosmetics aimed at solving skin and hair problems that arise during the hot period can be considered summer. If we were to single out something summery, it would most likely not be cosmetics, but rather these “rules of summer behavior.”
The main pleasures of summer - the sun and heat - turn into the main source of problems for beauty and youth. Judge for yourself: ultraviolet radiation causes the skin to dry out and age, people with oily skin have clogged pores and inflammation, many suffer from the appearance of freckles and age spots, hair becomes dull and becomes like tow - all this is the work of the bright summer sun. The heat causes any cosmetics to “leak” (from mascara to foundation) and instantly clogs the pores, the hair quickly becomes stale in appearance, becomes more greasy, sweating increases, which dehydrates the skin no less than from ultraviolet radiation. Naturally, the question arises - what to do? Strategically, everything is simple: cleanse, protect and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. From a tactical point of view, several rules can be distinguished.
What cosmetic procedures can be performed in summer?
The dream of all women is to soak up the summer sun, tan, and gain a new look, but ultraviolet rays, which negatively affect the skin, spoil the entire idyll of free relaxation. Ultraviolet radiation damages the skin, makes it rough, dehydrated, and leads to loss of elasticity.
To keep your skin always young and healthy, in the summer you should update your cosmetics bag a little, change your basic care and spend less time in direct sunlight. It is important to use cosmetics that contain ultraviolet filters and sunscreen components in the summer. And cosmetics must be moisturizing. When purchasing skin moisturizers, it is better to choose water- and oxygen-based creams.
To take care of your skin in summer, you don't have to go to a beauty salon. Some beauty treatments can be done at home. You can moisturize your skin with masks made from your favorite vegetables and fruits. The effectiveness will increase if they are mixed with sour cream.
Instead of soap for washing, it is better to use a decoction of chamomile, rose hips, mint and other favorite herbs. An excellent home remedy for firmer skin is ice cubes. You can freeze just water, or you can first make a decoction of chamomile and mint, then the ice cubes will be a storehouse of useful substances.
Regular mineral water will also help moisturize your skin. It can be used not only internally, but also externally, in the form of facial lotions. When caring for your hair, instead of balms and conditioners, you can use decoctions and infusions of linden, chamomile, and burdock.
In addition to well-known home remedies, you can seek the help of a specialist. A cosmetologist can offer collagen masks, cosmetics with algae and microelements for the summer.
With the help of special preparations of hyaluronic acid, you can easily and permanently moisturize the skin. If you need to peel, only a light superficial peel is recommended in summer, after which you should not sunbathe for more than a week and always apply sunscreen to your skin. In summer, the skin needs cleansing procedures more than ever, which should be carried out once a month, since it is in summer that the secretion of subcutaneous fat increases.
Also, during the sunny season, various types of hair removal are allowed. But there are some nuances: you should not sunbathe for three days and it is necessary to protect areas of the body after hair removal with sunscreen. Otherwise, spot pigmentation will appear in place of the removed hair. As for “youth injections” - Botox and mesotherapy, they can be done in the summer, but after the procedure you cannot sunbathe for several days.
Rule 1: Cleanse
It is necessary to make the skin cleansing ritual more gentle. If the foam is gentle, for sensitive skin. If the tonic is not alcoholic, but, for example, herbal. If it is a scrub, then it is soft, with small abrasive particles and a loose texture. If you have inflammation on your skin, it is better to use Miramistin or chlorhexidine as an antiseptic; unlike alcohol, they do not dry out the skin, which is especially important in the summer. Cleansing masks are also light - these are mousses and foams with cucumber or tea tree extracts.
And try to touch your face with your hands as little as possible! In summer, much more dirt and dust settles on our sweaty hands than in winter, so it becomes easier to cause an infection and provoke inflammation.
Severe cellulite - massage
It has long been known that it is impossible to get rid of the so-called orange peel only through sports. Here you need deep tissue massage, removal of fluid and breakdown of fat cells. The most effective method will be massage. In a good salon you can choose anything from manual to hardware.
With a manual massage, a specialist will be able to target the most problematic areas, but do not forget about the human factor - if the master is distracted or tired, there is a risk that the quality of the procedure will be reduced. With a hardware massage, you can be sure that each zone will be treated evenly, but not everyone likes the effect and it is not suitable for everyone. You have to choose according to your feelings.
Rule 2: Protect
Review your set of creams. All summer products must include mole removal and photoepilation; cosmetologists advise postponing it until the fall.
Dolgireva Olga Mikhailovna, dermacosmetologist, medical:
“In the summer, it is strictly not recommended to do all types of peels, except for almond and gluconic peels, since exposure to sunlight on the skin after such a procedure can cause pigmentation, the manifestations of which the client will have to struggle with all his life. Also, in the summer, you should not remove moles or papillomas on open areas of the body, as this threatens the formation of keloid scars. Due to pigmentation, cosmetologists advise not to do photoepilation before traveling to hot countries. The Moscow sun in this case is considered safe.”
How to take care of your body in summer?
On hot days of summer, the skin is constantly exposed to the open air and is hardly covered by clothing, so it is important to maintain its healthy condition and normal appearance. To do this you need:
- Protect skin from ultraviolet radiation. Excessive tanning can damage the delicate skin of the body, creating burns and blisters. An uneven tan also doesn’t look very nice, so when sunbathing you need to turn regularly so that the rays hit your body evenly. When going sunbathing, don't forget to use sunscreen all over your body.
- Use antiperspirants. In summer, sweating is much higher than in other seasons, so deodorants and antiperspirants should be used. If their action is not enough, then you need to purchase special creams or prepare herbal decoctions that help reduce the activity of the sweat glands.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle. To keep your body in perfect condition, you need to take walks, drink enough water and eat right. In the heat, the body devotes a lot of energy to combat it, so nutrients, oxygen and water are necessary elements to maintain the beauty and health of the body.
- Moisturize and nourish the skin. During the summer, the skin loses a lot of moisture, becomes sluggish and tired, so the use of moisturizing, nourishing and tonic products is necessary at this time. For prevention, such products should be used in the morning and evening, and if any problems arise, as needed.
- Monitor the condition of your legs and feet. In the summer heat, special attention should be paid to the health of your feet. If you sweat excessively, you need to wear open shoes and use special remedies for this disease. After a tiring day, it is useful to take herbal baths that will relieve tension and fatigue, improve blood circulation and restore your legs to a feeling of lightness and vigor.
By following the recommendations given, you will protect yourself and your body from various problems and maintain its beauty and health.
Rule 3: take care of your hair
Shampoos, balms and styling products with sun protection factors are now sold in any cosmetic store, not to mention hairdressers with their stands of professional cosmetics. Choose a shampoo that moisturizes your hair and enjoy the sun in peace. Those who regularly color their hair should take care of color-preserving care before summer: shampoo with special filters, intensive balms and masks that preserve hair color. It is good to use such products in turn with a moisturizer. And don't forget about hats. Hats, scarves, caps are the most reliable protection not only from sun exposure on the hair, but also from sunstroke.
*Source: Be Healthy Magazine**
Summer is a time for relaxation, fun travel and romantic meetings. What woman or girl doesn’t want to look fresh and seductive at this time? That's right, there are none. After all, what could be more beautiful than an even tan, a chic figure, radiant hair and flawless skin? However, maintaining beauty on hot days is not so easy.
Why is the period of increased solar activity “dangerous”? Whatever one may say, summer has its drawbacks. Intense sun rays expose the skin to a number of unpleasant effects.
It loses moisture and becomes dry. In addition, additional wrinkles and even pigmentation may appear. Pores expand due to increased sweating. And frequent washing and bathing take away its protective properties from the skin. Hair also suffers from dryness. That is why constant care is required in the summer. In addition, this care should be different from winter and spring. This is the opinion of professional cosmetologists who have successfully completed cosmetology courses and know their business.
Recommended cosmetic procedures Cosmetic care is very important at any time of the year. But before you visit a cosmetologist, you should understand the permitted procedures. The most popular procedure at the beginning of summer is spot injections of Botox. By the way, they are recommended. These injections are painless and absolutely safe. They do an excellent job with facial wrinkles, preventing their occurrence. The main thing is that the procedure should be carried out exclusively by a professional and a well-established clinic. The biorevitalization procedure will also be useful. It can give the skin freshness and youth, increase elasticity and compensate for lack of nutrition. Young girls are recommended to replace this procedure with an identical one - mesotherapy.
LPG massage and tattooing - an impeccable look To prepare as much as possible for the bikini season, you should visit an LPG massage. Sessions of such a massage will help correct most problems, tighten and tone the skin, get rid of excess “sides” and other “fat”. They will make you feel light and joyful, feeling a surge of energy. All flabbiness and unevenness will disappear without a trace. LPG massage has almost no contraindications and is suitable for everyone. If cosmetics fail, there is also a solution - tattooing. Cosmetics will no longer “melt” or “flow” in hot weather. In addition, tattooing allows you to add volume and color to your lips, expressiveness to your eyes and correct your eyebrows. By the way, you can also get rid of sweating. Just one Botox procedure will help with this.
Prohibited cosmetic procedures in summer Summer is not a very suitable period for carrying out aggressive techniques. Many serious procedures are simply not compatible with prolonged exposure to the scorching sun. Among them are procedures such as whitening, liposuction, peeling and dermabrasion. After they are carried out, the skin becomes overly vulnerable. Because of this, burns and severe pigmentation may appear in the summer. To avoid such troubles, it is necessary to properly plan the cycle of summer procedures. There is no need to completely abandon cosmetic care. You should always take care of your face and body!
