Oily skin: Care

Oily skin is most common in young people, although there are exceptions. It is characterized by excessive activity of the sebaceous glands. External signs of oily skin usually are:

• Enlarged pores;
• Dull skin color;
• Shiny, thick skin;
• Acne, whiteheads, pimples.

Depending on the weather oiliness can vary. The reasons for the increased activity of the sebaceous glands, as well as factors aggravating the condition of oily skin, may be:

• Puberty and other periods associated with sharp fluctuations in hormonal levels;
• Stress;
• Exposure to high temperature or high humidity.
• The basic rules of care for oily skin:
• Thoroughly clean your face no more than twice a day, and each time after sweating;
• Use mild cleansers for oily skin and do not use scrubs;
• Do not squeeze pimples or tinkering - it increases their healing. Generally, the less you touch the problem areas, the better;
• Use cosmetic products labeled as "nekomedogennye" - they do not clog pores.

Sensitive skin

If you have sensitive skin Sensitive skin: causes and care For the proper care of it you need to know the impact of what factors should be avoided to prevent irritation. Very often, skin irritation is caused by various cosmetic agents, although this may be guilty and other factors.

The most common symptoms of sensitive skin:

• Redness of the skin;
• Itching;
• Burning;
• Dry skin.

Sensitive skin can be characterized by the following problems:

Acne - a disorder in which the skin appears acne Acne: facial trouble   and pimples caused by excessive increase in the number of bacteria on the skin. Women with sensitive skin, acne may also be caused by some ingredients of cosmetic products, including such as coconut oil and avocado oil. Consult a dermatologist to find out how best to treat acne on sensitive skin. Normally, we recommend the following resources:

• Tea tree oil;
• Antibiotics;
• Benzoyl peroxide;
• Salicylic acid;
• Retinoids.

Rosacea - a common skin disease whose symptoms include redness, pimples and spider veins is very noticeable Spider veins - a sign of several diseases . For treatment of oral antibiotics are typically used, which act as anti-inflammatory agents, and ointment metronidazole.

Contact dermatitis - a violation of the symptoms that appear when exposed to allergens or irritants .  In the first case, the immune system produces antibodies directed against specific substances resulting in the characteristic features appearing skin .  Frequently allergens are fragrances and preservatives in cosmetics composition .  To identify the allergens, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist .  There is also a hypersensitivity to certain stimulus which is not allergic .  Products to which your skin is particularly sensitive, you can identify yourself by observing the changes in skin condition after using a variety of means to care .  It is important to understand that even natural or organic ingredients such as essential oils or plant extracts, can irritate sensitive skin .  Common irritants are soaps, moisturizers, cosmetics, eye makeup Eye Makeup - expressiveness and modesty   and creams for the skin around the eyes, as well as household chemicals.

Skin Care Basics

These guidelines will help you keep your skin healthy and beautiful, regardless of its type:

• Use creams with shirokospektralnoy protection, blocking UVA and UVB rays. While most solar activity, avoid direct sunlight, wear a wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses;
• Do not smoke;
• Drink enough water;
• Thoroughly clean the skin twice a day and never go to sleep without washing makeup;
• Regularly moisturizes the skin.

Back massage at home

Back massage is good soothing, relieves muscular and emotional tension, gives strength. But not all of us have the time to regularly go for a massage in the specialized salons. Therefore, there are some guidelines that will help you to do massage at home. This not only saves you from having to spend a lot of time and money, but also contribute to closer relations with the partner - the general habits are known to make the relationship deeper.

First - hot showers

Before a back massage is to take a hot shower. Hot water helps to relax, step back from the stress of the day and prepare for a pleasant procedure. Use a shower gel with a soothing scent (such as the one in the composition that has the essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?   ylang-ylang). Refrain from peeling - otherwise the friction during the massage can cause skin irritation.

Create a relaxing atmosphere

You can recreate the atmosphere of a good massage parlors at home. To do this, not so much - more aromatic candles or sticks, and music that promotes relaxation Relaxation and stress - calm, not panic! . Fragrances should not be too strong, otherwise you will hardly be able to relax. Turn on the music, dim the lights, and begin to massage.

Recommendations masseur

Maybe you think that relaxing massage - is, above all, slow and not too much traffic. This is not quite true. The key to a good massage - a combination of slow and fast motions with light and strong.

Back massage can be started from the neck or waist, but in any case it is recommended to move only in one direction (that is, if you start to massage from the neck to the lower back, continue to perform all the massage movements in the same way). Gradually increasing the pressure, moving from the neck to the waist. Combine longitudinal strokes with heavy kneading, which holds one finger. Especially useful longitudinal strokes with strong pressure - they allow you to work through a large number of muscle groups, and do not require any special skills. End the session a light massage of the head Head massage - the best way to relax To ensure complete relaxation.

Half an hour of rest

After a back massage is necessary to allocate half an hour to rest. Just stay lying where lying, breathe deeply and try to relax and clear the mind. It really needed that to feel the all the benefits of massage. In the first hours after the massage the muscles are very relaxed, so at this time it is not recommended to do anything that requires physical effort - at least, it is necessary to refrain from exercising and cleaning. It is best to massage in the evening, and immediately after that to go to bed.

Massage in front of TV

If you do not have time for a full back massage, you can simply get a massage when you are watching TV. It is not necessary to go to bed, or undress. Do massage turns with a partner to help each other to take the stress out of the day. Even five minutes is enough to make you feel better. And if you're doing a massage on a regular basis, from him will be much more useful than a hour massage from a professional once a year.