And before the depression near. However, you do not need to fall into despair, but you must act urgently. A vivid example of a productive struggle with problem skin is the story of Hollywood beauty Cameron Diaz, who previously even missed the presentation of her own films because her face "blossomed" again. Therefore, you need to know what care is needed for problem skin in the home.
The causes that lead to skin problems are very diverse. So, it can be explained by improper care, hormonal imbalance, stress, reaction to an unfavorable ecology, malfunctioning of the gastrointestinal tract, hereditary predisposition, some chronic diseases, etc. In any case, the skin is a reflection of the physical and psychological state of each person. And foci of inflammation on the face signal about the dysfunction of any organ or system. For example, pimples on the chin indicate problems in the field of gynecology, on the temples - about a malfunction in the liver or gallbladder, and the plaque of inflamed comedones on the forehead with confidence can diagnose bowel diseases.
From this follows the conclusion that the struggle for clean skin should be conducted in conjunction with the identification and elimination of the root cause. The formula "Beauty = Health" has not been canceled. Actions, as always, are again reduced to a healthy lifestyle. And, first of all, to proper nutrition. If you want to get rid of problems with the face, you need to exclude from your diet fat, spicy and fried foods. It is inadmissible to use sweets and carbonated drinks in large quantities. In addition, the situation is greatly complicated by such harmful habits as smoking and alcohol abuse.
In the war on acne, regular physical exercises also help very well by improving the overall circulation of blood throughout the body. Well, and, of course, "The sun, air and water are our best friends." The benefits of frequent walks in the fresh air for the skin are beyond any doubt.
Obviously, the owners of problem skin need to pay special attention to caring for it. Especially it concerns its correct purification. After all, sebum is an excellent medium for the propagation of pathogens. In addition, its excess clogs the sebaceous ducts and contributes to the expansion of the pores. Ideally, you should thoroughly clean your face twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. Rule number one - always wash off the makeup before bed.
The main tools for washing the face with problem skin should become a toilet soap or gel. It is very good to use a special soft brush with this - it immediately and massage, and a deep cleansing of the pores.
To enhance the positive effect, it is recommended to use the face of fermented milk products during the evening toilet. All will suit - kefir, fermented baked milk, curdled milk, whey. 10 minutes before washing, apply them to your face - and increase the acidity of the skin, preventing the spread of germs, you are provided. For the same purpose, it is recommended that the water be acidified with table vinegar (1 teaspoon per liter of water) or citric acid in small amounts.
Wipe the skin after washing with a soft terry towel with lightly soaking movements. Then it is very useful to treat the face with a cotton swab dipped in a special lotion or tonic with drying, disinfecting and tightening properties.
Beneficial effect has steam baths for the face, especially if you add to the water such herbs as chamomile, sage or string. The pores are cleaned, the sebaceous plugs soften and easily removed with a scrub. Pamper yourself with such baths 1-2 times a week - and a pure shining skin is provided to you.
When caring for the problem skin at home, you need to periodically make cleaning face masks. A large selection of them is presented on the shelves of shops and pharmacies, but practice shows that masks made at home from natural ingredients are most effective. Moreover, their production is fairly simple, and the recipes are more than enough - for all types of skin and various problems with it.
So, oily skin with enlarged pores will help to get a healthy appearance of ordinary oatmeal. It is enough only to mix one glass of crushed flakes with a tablespoon of baking soda. The resulting mixture is diluted in cool water - and the miracle cure is ready. You need to hold the gruel on your face for about ten minutes, and then, with a cotton swab, remove the entire mass. This procedure should be repeated a couple of times a week.
Eliminates the acne mask from the usual powder and tincture of calendula, applied to the face for about 15 minutes. Also a good tool in this case is a mixture of crushed leaves of dandelion and egg white.
A good masking and drying effect is provided by the following mask. Two tablespoons kefir mixed with chopped parsley. There also add the juice of mountain ash. Instead of it, however, you can use a cucumber, pomegranate or lemon. Wipe the mask on face and rinse with cool water after 15 minutes.
Instead of a store scrub in case of skin problems, the use of a Herculean-egg mask is effective. The egg whites are mixed with a teaspoon of honey, the same amount of lemon juice and a tablespoon of crushed Herculean flakes. The resulting mass should be applied to the skin for 10-15 minutes and then rinsed thoroughly.
It is obvious that the use for the care of the problem skin of own-made products is more economical than going to a cosmetology room. In addition, this is a more gentle option than professional cleaning. Do not be lazy to properly take care of the skin, use the gifts of nature for this, and very soon all problems with the face will remain in the past.