A person whose skin relates to the combined type, usually have areas of dry and normal skin. Reasons for such a diversity may be genetics and hormonal characteristics that lead to the fact that in some areas of skin sebaceous glands start to work harder than others. Most often, when combined skin fattest portion - is the T-zone, which includes the forehead, nose and chin. Caring for such skin is not easy, however, this does not have to buy expensive cosmetics.

Today the annual turnover of the cosmetic industry makes billions of dollars; It provides millions of people with jobs, and brings individuals to multi-million dollar profit. According to experts, 33% of the sales of cosmetics contain at least one chemical substance is potentially capable of causing cancer. Therefore, natural care for combination skin can be much safer, not to mention the fact that it is cheaper and often more effective.

Natural cleansers

Buy cleansers for combination skin can be in a conventional grocery store. One such product is honey - the main thing that it was real, without any additives. Honey has regenerative properties; it moisturizes dry areas of combination skin. In addition, it smoothes and nourishes the skin with minerals and vitamins (in particular honey is rich in B vitamins) and anti-oxidants Antioxidants: the truth about the notorious benefits . Due to its antiseptic properties of honey effectively fights against acne and acne Acne: facial trouble   fatty on areas of skin, and reduces the number of bacteria.

Natural tonics

Using tonics - an important but often overlooked part of skin care. This is especially important for people with combination skin, as a tonic helps to stabilize the condition of the skin. Tonic removes residues from the skin cleanser, distributes sebum on the skin of the face and gently moisturizes dry areas. Use as a tonic fresh cucumber juice, dissolved in distilled water. Rose water can also serve as an excellent tonic for combination skin. Lemon juice, which has properties astringentov, for all its virtues can be too aggressive for this skin type. Astringenty removed from the skin's natural oils, causing the sebaceous glands to work with a vengeance.

Natural moisturizers

Use natural moisturizing glycerin for combination skin. Mix one part glycerin Glycerine: a miracle ingredient for skin and hair   with four parts of distilled water, and the fingertips, apply this mixture on dry patches, performing gentle massage. In the cold season to the mix, you can add a drop of oil (such as lavender or almond), the skin retains moisture better. Experiment with different oils. Glycerin provides no protection from the sun, but you can use a sunscreen with natural ingredients: they are usually active substances are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, rather than synthetic chemicals.

Four masks for combination skin

These natural mask cost very cheap, do not contain skin-irritating substances and chemicals, are prepared easily and quickly produce results. To get the desired effect, make them 2-3 times a week.

• Oatmeal Mask

Take one tablespoon of ground oatmeal, add three tablespoons of warm milk, and mix thoroughly. Then add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of honey. Mix and apply the mixture on your face. Keep the mask for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. When the skin dries out a bit, put on the driest areas of moisturizer.

This mask accelerates the regeneration of the skin.

• The mask of yogurt

Mix 100 g of natural yoghurt with egg white and apply the mixture to the skin. After 15-20 minutes rinse with warm water. The yoghurt more protein and vitamins than many other dairy products. This mask helps to improve the complexion How to improve complexion: 4 steps to beautiful skin   and reduce pores.

• Mask of rye bread

Put in a bowl a small piece of rye bread, to pour 25 g of milk, add a tablespoon of honey and mix well. Apply the mask on your face and wash off after 20 minutes.

This mask nourishes the skin and cleans pores.

• Curd Mask

Mix two tablespoons of fat cottage cheese with one tablespoon of warm milk, add a little salt and a tablespoon of olive oil. Thoroughly mix the ingredients and apply the mask on your face. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.

The mask of yogurt nourishes the skin with nutrients and evens its tone.

There are many types of facial peels; some of them can be carried out independently and in the home, and a deeper exfoliation to do a beautician or a dermatologist. Peeling is used for regular removal of dead skin cells, as well as to lighten age spots and freckles, pimples, blackheads, and small scars. Face Peeling is an excellent tool for smoothing skin tone and prevent wrinkles.

Home and Professional

Commercial tools for peeling sold in all pharmacies and stores of cosmetics. The choice is very wide, and it is possible to choose a quality product in every price class. They contain a variety of chemicals, often - alpha-hydroxy acid that gently to the skin, removing dead skin cells part, making the skin look fresher. Because one can never exclude the possibility of an allergic reaction Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat   on the product before using the new tools for peeling test it on a small area of ​​the skin.

If you do not trust commercial products, facial peels can be done with the help of home remedies. Coffee grounds, fine salt, ground oatmeal, fresh fruit and berry juices - all these and many other home remedies to help remove dead skin cells and make the skin tone more even.

For deeper peels, however, should see a specialist. A dermatologist may recommend a facial peels potent chemicals or laser. During a professional exfoliation removes significantly more skin cells than can be safely done at home, so that the different skin imperfections disappear or become much less visible. Chemical peels and laser resurfacing are particularly effective for superficial scars and dark spots.

Peeling faces, even a professional - it's just a cosmetic procedure that can improve the appearance of the skin, but is not able to slow the aging process and helps with chronic skin diseases Skin diseases - what to do when violated the basic functions of the skin . When the visible signs of aging is more effective plastic surgery.

With a professional facial peels involve some risks. During the procedure, the top layer of the skin almost burned, which is associated with a small chance of scarring and infection.

For some time after the deep peeling skin is very sensitive and easily damaged. As a rule, it is advisable for one to two weeks after the peel (the time depends on how aggressive materials were used during the procedure) to avoid exposure to very high and low temperatures and sunlight. You can use makeup within 24 hours after the procedure, decorative cosmetics - in a few days.

Types of facial peels

• Exfoliation with alpha hydroxy acids

This is one of the safest means for peeling. Funds with an alpha-hydroxy acids reduce wrinkles, evens skin and soften the skin. Not effective at relatively serious defects of the skin.

• Peeling with beta hydroxy acids

Beta-hydroxy acids have a more potent action; means for peeling with these substances are not intended for home use. The procedure and the use of a beta hydroxy acids holds a specialist; anesthesia is not required; virtually no discomfort.

Peeling face with beta-hydroxy acids helps in acne scars and acne.

• Peeling retinoic acid

This is a deeper peel, which can be used to remove wrinkles, scars, and age spots. During the procedure, local anesthesia is required.

This peel is effective, but recovery takes several days.

• Peeling TCA

Trichloroacetic acid penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin and effectively smoothes wrinkles, eliminate acne and makes it almost invisible areas of hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation: Causes and Treatment . After treatment the skin is red and very sensitive for at least a week; people who have made a peeling, it is necessary for a few weeks to avoid direct sunlight.

• Phenol peels

This is the strongest and most effective form of facial peels. It is used to remove wrinkles, freckles, relatively deep scars and other skin blemishes. It requires anesthesia. Soreness of the skin can persist for months after the procedure. After a phenol peel person must lifelong thoroughly protect the skin from exposure to sunlight.