Quarantine period, and time to stay home to avoid contagion and the spread of the Coronavirus epidemic . In a sad and negative situation like this, we try to cheer ourselves up with small daily gestures, even for those who are alone at home, and spend time taking care of ourselves. There are many activities that can be done, from the simplest such as reading or watching movies and TV series to the more creative ones, such as painting , learning to play an instrument or a new language or the most useful ones, such as tidying up cellars, drawers and dedicating ourselves to some healthy decluttering. But it is also the time to take care of ourselves and of our person, thinking about skin and hair, which we often leave out due to lack of time.
So here is the time to dedicate ourselves to a complete skincare routine , to be carried out even daily, to find ourselves at the end of the quarantine with a fresh, radiant and rested appearance, without signs of greyness and pallidity given by the isolation within the four walls of the house. And what steps to follow, if not
the Korean skincare routine . To do this, you can use a micellar water, a biphasic product or a make-up remover oil or butter . In particular, the last two products are effective in easily removing even the most resistant makeup, waterproof , and are more delicate, because they do not require the use of discs. The product is massaged into the eyes directly with your fingers, then rinsed.
Source: 123rf Foaming cleanser, both in the morning and in the evening
The foaming cleanser is used both in the morning and in the evening, to remove oily residues from the first step of skincare or simply to cleanse the face. In fact, at night toxins are expelled, products accumulate, the skin regenerates and it is not difficult to find yourself with slightly greasy skin in the morning. They exist for every type of skin and texture, in gel, cream or foam , very comfortable with the dispenser to avoid waste. Chemical or mechanical exfoliator for smooth and smooth skin
One step to be repeated on a weekly basis is that of exfoliation . To carry out it you can use mechanical scrubs , which have small particles that, when rubbed on the skin, remove dead cells and the most superficial layer. An alternative, on the other hand, are chemical peels, often based on small quantities of acids, which can be less invasive on sensitive skin. In any case, it is always good to use them regularly, but without abusing them, dedicating yourself to exfoliation at most a couple of times a week , unless a more frequent use is explicitly stated on the package. The tonic, a great ally to convey the active ingredients
A very little used cosmetic is the tonic . Perhaps due to its liquid composition, which is not seen while it is applied to the face unlike, for example, a face cream, it is mistakenly thought that it is a little useful product. It actually contains active ingredients , it serves to rebalance the PHof the skin and to better penetrate the products that will be applied later. They exist for every type of skin and problem: purifying, astringent, illuminating, moisturizing, anti-aging, anti-blemish, soothing, the important thing is to choose the most suitable one. It is applied both morning and evening , paying attention in the case of acid-based tonics, to apply them only before going to sleep and strictly remembering the sun protection in the morning.
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The step of Essencein the Western and still niche world, hardly anyone knows this type of product or has included it in their routine. Unlike the tonic, it has a slightly larger chemical composition and is very rich in active ingredients which, just like the tonic, convey the products applied subsequently. They are often very moisturizing , but also suitable for combination or oily skin because they do not contain oily components. Face mask: daily pampering (or not) rich in active ingredients Fabric masks
are perhaps among the most loved and well-known Korean cosmetic products. They are preformed masks, to be placed on the face and impregnated with serum and active ingredients. They are left to act for 15 minutes to half an hour and then removed, massaging the residues until completely absorbed. The same application also for the eye patches , to be left on and then massaging the remaining serum on the eye area.
There are also many cream masks , to be applied and held in place, which must then be rinsed in order to remove them. In this case it would be better to remove them not by washing your face, but with a cotton cloth, and then remove any residue with tonic. As for those in fabric, they can be applied every day as well as every other day , but it would be advisable to do at least one a week. They can then be combined to act on different problems, for example by applying an anti-aging mask one day, an illuminating one the next day, and so on. The face serum for a boost of active ingredients With a
rather liquid composition, the serum is an exceptional cosmetic for skin care , because it penetrates deeply , bringing numerous benefits. In fact, it is often rich in active substances such as vitamins , hyaluronic acid , collagen , peptides , cocktails of natural substances and beneficial principles for the skin and then prepare it for the application of the face cream. They applymorning and evening and can be diversified according to needs, for example illuminating for the day and anti-aging for the evening.
Source: 123rf The eye contour, for a fresh, rested and relaxed look
While the serum dries on the face and penetrates deeply, it’s time to apply the eye contour cream . There are many types: for those with bags and dark circles , anti-wrinkle , moisturizing, extremely nourishing, the important thing is to diversify the day one from that for the evening. For the day , in fact, it is better to use something lighter and less full-bodied, so that it does not interfere with make-up, but that has SPFto protect from sunlight. In the evening , however, green light for more full-bodied products , if necessary to be left on even as if they were a sort of pack or mask. The best known step: the face cream
Almost everyone, who before or after, uses it. And the face cream , which gives hydration , nourishment , elasticity , protection and firmness to the skin. Each skin can choose the one that best suits its needs, diversifying that of the morning from that of the evening. Dry skins will favor richer and more full-bodied textures, while oily or mixed skins for more fluid creams or gels, choosing the active ingredients based on age, problem or effect to be obtained. Two great allies and
bonuses for the skin, to be used only during the day or only in the evening . The first, to be applied every morning before leaving the house, even if you live in the city, serves to shield and protect from harmful sun rays. To be chosen according to your skin type, today there are also extremely light ones, which do not interfere with make-up. For the nightInstead, you can choose to conclude the routine by applying, after the face cream , a sleeping mask , or a night mask, to leave on while you sleep , to wake up in the morning with a fresh, rested face, relaxed features and skin regenerated, compact and elastic.
