8 enemies of beauty that every girl should know about

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Sleeping with makeup and smoking are very harmful to the skin - many are aware of this. But there are other unexpected external factors that affect her condition very negatively. Fortunately, this can be dealt with. We understand this together with the brand of pharmacy cosmetics.

1. Sedentary lifestyle

This summer we tried to be outside as often as possible, but in the fall we walk less often. The weather deteriorates, it gets dark earlier, and fears of an epidemic do not encourage walks. Most of the time now we still spend at work, often sitting in front of a computer, which does not have the best effect on our health. And this also affects the skin: it is not saturated with oxygen as it should and does not receive other nutrients in the required amount. If dry skin and an unhealthy complexion have become your constant companions, think about whether physical inactivity also affects this.

What to do

You don't have to sign up for the gym immediately - just add movement to your life. Have fun dancing at home, walk in the park, skip the elevator, or walk one stop to work. The main thing is to do it regularly.

2. Hard water

For beauty and health, the purity and composition of not only the water you drink are important. It also matters what water you wash with. Hard, with a high salt content, does not provide proper cleansing or moisturizing and can significantly harm the barrier function of the skin. And if you have sensitive skin, this water can even cause irritation and itching.

What to do

If possible, wash your face with filtered or bottled water and use cosmetics with moisturizing ingredients (hyaluronic acid, provitamin B5, vitamin E, allantoin, vegetable oils).

How to understand that water is hard? In it, the cleanser will foam worse, and after this procedure you will surely feel dry and tight skin.

A good alternative is to use ice cubes (especially frozen herbal tea) for washing your face, in addition to filtered or bottled water. But you need to be careful: overuse of ice can make your skin dry and dehydrated, especially if it already suffered from dryness before. There is also an anhydrous method, but it is not suitable for everyone. In this case, it is very important to choose a cleanser that matches your skin type and needs. Especially now, when it's already cold outside and hot indoors.

3. Polluted air

If you do not live in an alpine village, you probably feel all the consequences of the modern ecological situation. And it's not just about health in general: the skin, which loses moisture, flakes, suffers from pigmentation and irritation, also experiences a negative effect. Various elements of polluted air, including nitrogen dioxide, can cause damage to cells and, as a result, provoke premature skin aging. In addition, the pollutants in the air of the big city simply end up on our skin. As a result, pores expand, increased sebum production and acne.

What to do

Every time you get home, go wash your hands right away. The same rule applies to the face. Every day, millions of particles of harmful substances are eaten into the layer of cosmetics on it, clogging the pores and destroying the protective layer of the skin.

Eat enough antioxidant foods (fresh vegetables, berries and fruits, as well as salmon, mackerel, tea, and dark chocolate) and don't forget about cosmetics with vitamins E and C in the composition.

Ventilate the house more often, if possible, sleep with a window ajar.

4. Lack of sleep

The main function of sleep for our body as a whole is rest and recovery. If you don't get enough sleep, your skin does not recover either: its barrier function deteriorates, the level of moisture decreases, and the production of sebum is the opposite.

Bruises under the eyes, dull skin, dehydration are common consequences of lack of sleep. In addition, lack of sleep negatively affects the body as a whole, which in the very near future will continue to affect your appearance.

What to do

Sleep at least 7-8 hours a day and do not promise yourself sleep off on weekends: it will be difficult to catch up. Try to go to bed at the same time. And if traveling on social media right in bed is your usual ritual before bed, give it up.

5. Constant wearing of masks

Protective masks, which have become extremely popular against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, can cause redness, burning, tingling on the skin with prolonged use. In addition, masks often contain propylene fibers, which increase the sensitivity of the skin. If you wear the mask for a long time, your face sweats under it, and friction can cause irritation, in some cases it can even lead to contact dermatitis.

What to do

If you've seen the effects of wearing a mask on your face, go for super-mild cleansers that are fragrance- and color-free and intensely moisturizing creams. In addition, beauty products with lipids in the composition: ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids (Omega 6- and 9-) will help solve the problem. Avoid for a while from dense and persistent tonal means, which can additionally irritate and dry the skin.

Viktoria Klishko Dermatologist-cosmetologist, Vichy expert.

Protective masks, alas, do not benefit the skin, but the negative effect can be minimized through simple rules.

First, maintain good hygiene. This is obvious, but not everyone remembers: a disposable mask should be replaced with a new one every three hours, a reusable mask should be washed regularly. It is better to have several masks in order to change them at the same frequency as disposable ones.

Secondly, choose masks that are least traumatic to the skin. The most harmless are the usual three-layer SMS material. It has high absorbent properties and does not allow liquids, chemical compounds, fats to pass through. These masks are only sold in pharmacies and are registered as medical masks.

Thirdly, if irritation or damage to the skin appears from the mask, products to restore the epidermis should be used. For example, treat damage with a product with panthenol in the composition. But this should be done only if there are already existing problems. If the skin is able to withstand the stress of friction, it is better to do with gentle care with an emphasis on protection and hydration. Be sure to wash your face after wearing the mask for a long time using a light, fragrance-free cleanser followed by a moisturizer.

6. Lack of care products with SPF

Yes, you need to use them in the cold season, especially if you live in southern latitudes, where it will be sunny for quite some time. Even if the sky is overcast or it rains, the rays still penetrate through the clouds. In addition, excessive exposure to heat radiation (infrared rays) and fine dust are further negative factors that lead to skin irritation and dryness.

What to do

Do not forget about sunscreen even in urban conditions and even outside the summer season. And these are not sunscreens for a beach holiday: products that are lighter in texture are suitable for you - fluids, day creams and emulsions, which contain spf.

7. Temperature drops

Cold Street - Warm Room is a real challenge for your skin. When you leave the room, the blood vessels in your skin first constrict to keep warm, and then dilate, a natural response to a drop in temperature. After some time, the vessels return to their original state, but the more often you go outside, the more often your skin experiences a real shock. It loses its ability to quickly and efficiently regenerate, absorbs nutrients from cosmetics worse, and its elasticity deteriorates.

What to do

In windy and cold weather, it is better to use barrier cosmetics that help restore the skin's natural defenses. At home, you should put a humidifier and monitor the humidity level (the norm is from 30 to 50%).

8. Improper care

The goal of beauty care is to satisfy all the needs of the skin. You're lucky if the wrong products or the wrong procedures (for example, aggressive scrubbing) are just useless for her. Otherwise, you risk becoming a regular customer of a dermatologist. Allergies, irritation, the appearance of age spots or inflammation are common consequences of improper care.

What to do

Don't ignore the basic steps in your daily skincare routine. These are cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and if you regularly use decorative cosmetics, then also make-up remover is the first on the list. Do not use products to which your skin reacts negatively: it will definitely not "get used to" them. If you cannot understand empirically what kind of cosmetics suits you, it is better to consult a specialist. They will determine your skin type and help in the selection of cosmetics, as well as tell you how to use them correctly.

Now, when the influence of external harmful factors is increasing, your skin needs special protection and special care. from Vichy does not contain harmful ingredients and is suitable for sensitive skin. It helps restore the natural pH of the skin, promotes the regeneration of the epidermis and fights dehydration: volcanic thermal water and hyaluronic acid in its composition not only saturate the skin with moisture, but also keep it inside.

This fall you can get Vichy pharmacy cosmetics brand experts. Just answer a few questions on the website and leave your email: you will receive a comprehensive program for your skin, care recommendations from brand experts and a 7-day protocol to strengthen the skin's protective barrier.