‘Skin imperfections’ – have you ever wondered, what’s exactly hidden behind this name? It turns out that this term covers a whole spectrum of skin defects resulting from inappropriate care or improper skin functioning. Every skin type deals with different imperfections and in fact, only a small percentage of people has no problems with their complexion. How to fight skin imperfections? This guidebook presents the most common problems that affect particular skin types and suggests the best remedies. Let’s get started!
How to fight dry skin imperfections?
Dry skin is the one that constantly fights for moisturizing. It is accompanied by a feeling of tightness, lack of elasticity, flakiness, redness, burning or itching. Common drawbacks of this type of skin are dry skin patches that look very unsightly. How to fight the imperfections that accompany dry skin?
- For skin cleansing, make sure to use mild products that do not contain alcohol, parabens, silicons. The more natural the composition – the better.
- Always remember about moisturizing creams, that should be additionally infused with sunscreens – sun radiation emphasizes skin irritations
- In order to restore skin’s impeccable condition, take advantage of the power of natural, cold-pressed oils that will help rebuild the hydro-lipid layer of your skin and additionally, protect it against adverse external factors.
- Extremely dry skin is prone to irritations – to avoid getting dry skin patches and redness, it essential that you moisturize it on regular basis and take appropriate measures to prevent the loss of hydration.
What ingredients are beneficial for dry skin?
In the fight against dry skin, it is worth reaching for cosmetics that contain:
- hyaluronic acid
- fatty acids (eg shea butter, almond oil)
- urea
- glycerol
- waxes (eg beeswax)
How to fight capillary skin imperfections?
Capillary skin is a problem that an increasing percentage of society must face. Telangiectasia is the name of the most common problem of capillary skin, in other words, the dilated capillaries in the skin. They can be formed on both the skin prone to dehydration and the oily skin as well. The capillary skin is often accompanied by erythema and unsightly, annoying and difficult to conceal the so-called spiders-veins. This happens due to sudden shrinkage and dilation of blood vessels.
The skin and its imperfections should be treated gently – it is best to choose special cosmetics, which are not only gentle but also contribute to the contraction (sealing) of blood vessels.
What ingredients are beneficial for capillary skin?
- plant extracts (eg chestnut and ivy),
- vitamins C and K,
- menthol,
- rue,
- dextran sulfate.
How to fight oily skin imperfections?
Oily skin is characterized by quite a thick epidermis and overproduction of sebum. It has its advantages: this type of skin is aging more slowly, and out of all skin types, bears the irritating effects of weather conditions best. It has its “demons” too, that are pimples and blackheads and everlasting enlarged pores, accompanied by excessive skin shine. Inadequate care can even lead to extensive inflammation under the skin. It is often accompanied by acne.
In the care of acne skin, exfoliating scrubs that remove excess stratum corneum and cleanse it of toxins and bacteria that contribute to the formation of breakouts are beneficial. All types of toners or cleansing gels should have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Excellent care for oily skin will be provided by jojoba oil, which also contains squalene, that is, the component of human sebum: jojoba will balance its level, and heal the face allowing you forget about blemishes and other imperfections.
What ingredients are beneficial for oily skin?
- zinc,
- fruit acids,
- salicylic acid,
- squalene,
- kaolin,
- sulfur,
- silica.
Vademecum of beautiful skin without imperfections
In order for the skin care to be effective and to prevent the skin from creating problems, it is also worth applying general care principles that all skin types will benefit from – regardless of the skin type and the problem:
- Always remove makeup and cleanse the skin thoroughly.
- Purify the skin thoroughly – use a scrub suitable for the skin type.
- Support the skin with masks.
- Use natural oils to help the skin regenerate well.
- Hydrate the skin from the inside – drink a lot of mineral water during the day.
- Eat clean – vitamins are invaluable for health and beauty.