The sun, the sea, the salt, the wind and also the same air conditioning, put to the test the beauty and brightness of our skin. All these external agents promote dehydration and oxidative stress, therefore the aging process.
The fundamental rules of beauty routine are essential all year round but in the summer some small changes are recommended, starting from greater hydration and the stop of exfoliating creams. With small daily habits and specific products we can help our face to keep fresh and radiant even when the heat is unbearable and above all to treat yourself to an enviable and safe tan.
The skin is not the same for everyone!
First of all it is important to understand the type of skin you have, only in this way can you implement a perfect beauty routine, to its natural composition.
- Normal skin: smooth and uniform expanse; Natural moisturizing products such as Aloe Vera can be used, which gives freshness and brightness.
- Oily skin: shiny and greasy touch; Regular and astringent but not aggressive products are recommended. It needs a deeper cleanliness given the presence of dilated pores where they can settle sebum and dirt (even atmospheric)
- Dry skin: very thin and predisposed to chapping and early aging; The choice must be oriented on products at high nutritional content.
- Mixed skin: dry and fat; Opt for preparations that guarantee the right balance of hydration without weighing down the excessive production of typical sebum in some areas such as forehead and nose.
- impure skin: with acne and black points; A very particular skin type because it requires constant care in some cases even dermatological specialists.
Daily face hygiene
- In the morning: wash the face carefully with non -aggressive but purifying detergents and tonics;
- Apply a good moisturizing or rebalancing cream depending on the type of skin;
- Evening: It is very important to ride well always with fluid and tonic, to eliminate all trace of fine dust, smog and all the substances that obstruct the pores and prevent the skin from breathing and regenerating. In the end, before bedtime it is good to spread a nourishing cream.
- Once a week It is appropriate to make a nourishing and moisturizing mask to deeply nourish the skin and prepare it for atmospheric exposures.
- Before exposures in the sun: It is essential to choose one sun cream that has a SPF suitable for your skin. In general, it is advisable to never go below 30 for the first exhibitions and then reduce to 15 or 10 in the following periods when the skin is already tanned. It is important to underline that with protective creams we ensure a more gradual, more uniform, lasting complexion and above all the aging of the skin is not favored with the formation of wrinkles. For more mature skin, the cream must also have a rich formulation of soothing and antioxidant substances;
So, to have perfect skin even in summer, just follow some small daily gestures constantly. For healthy skin with a bright color and a compact complexion it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and above all bring the right amount of hydration to the whole body. The skin is precisely the demonstration of a healthy body; It is the light of the entire state of health and its aging: stress, environmental conditions and bad habits produce important modifications that are reflected on a skin level. Therefore it is important to understand your skin type and take care of the various areas of the body with targeted treatments.
The importance of nutrition
It is essential to take on the right quantities of foods that help skin regeneration as vitamins and minerals. On the contrary, the foods that compromise and facilitate the appearance of wrinkles such as too fatty foods that damaging and fatigue the whole organism and the well -being of the skin should be avoided. In nature we find most of the elements useful for good organic functioning and skin maintenance.
- Vegetables such as i tomatoes, (but in general all vegetables) are very rich in lycopene, a antioxidant which protects the cells from the action of free radicals, protecting the skin sheltered from ultraviolet rays. For this reason the tomato is The ideal ally against wrinkles And the spots of the skin. In carrots we find the main source of beta-carotene the precursor of vitamin A, antioxidant, anti-tumor and beneficial for skin care and cellular change. Other vegetables full of vitamin A are spinach, green turnips and broccoli; Their use guarantees a bright, uniform and attenuated wrinkle skin skin.
- Fruit: Apples are a source of vitamins B1, B2, A, C, they intervene on the metabolism of the cell ensuring its regeneration and integrating the skin of lost minerals. Oranges, grapefruits and lemons make the skin fresh and smooth. Blueberries for an always young skin: they tone the blood vessels, improve microcirculation and bring oxygen to the tissues favoring their regeneration.
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Avocado is one of the best anti -age foods: ensure luminous and hydrated skin because it contains unsaturated fatty acids and above all it is rich in vitamin e, which helps keep the skin more elastic.
- Foods rich in omega-3 (salmon, tuna, trout, sardine, herring): they have anti -inflammatory properties and restore elasticity and beauty to the skin by fighting skin trophism.
- Legumes: Beans and lentils are sources of vitamin B useful for promoting cell regeneration and increasing the natural defenses of the skin.
- Green tea: the Green tea benefits for your body's health are very numerous. It has detoxifying properties and can help prevent skin cancer. On the beauty front, thanks to his Vitamin and antioxidant properties, The green tea It is a valid ally for the health of the skin.
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Dried fruit (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts): rich in vitamin E, it also fights free radicals, wrinkles, photo-aging damage.
Fatty acids are indispensable nutrients for a beautiful healthy and luminous skin, because they protect from the harmful effects of the sun and pollution and improve the elasticity of the tissues. Eating 4 walnuts a day is an excellent solution because they are rich in vitamins and, antioxidants and omega 3 and 6. But be careful of calories.
The lifestyle.
In addition to the diet, it is advisable to conduct a healthy and regular lifestyle with daily habits that can help keep the skin beautiful. For example
- drink lots of water (at least 2 liter a day), which purifies and eliminates toxins.
- Rest At least eight hours a day: it is good not only for our skin but also to the nervous system and reduces irritability
- Do sports At least 3-4 times a week: it maintains toned muscles, activates the metabolism and promotes exchange and cell regeneration. The skin immediately appears smoother and more homogeneous throughout the body and face will be more relaxed and bright.
- A cube of beer yeast, in the morning on an empty stomach it is useful for skin care but also hair and nails. His combination of nutrients and rare purified the liver is rich in the B vitamins, mineral salts and is very useful in the case of impure, opaque skin or with a tendency to acne.
- take a bath at least Once week it is useful for keeping the skin soft and elastic, perhaps, dissolving two tablespoons of baking soda in the water.
