Every vain woman knows that in addition to whimsy in the look, make a spectacular make and make a good perfume, to feel completely beautiful, daily skin care can not be left aside. In addition to drinking plenty of water to hydrate, you need to use specific creams on both face and body, but amid the fast pace we live in, some parts of the body may end up being neglected at the time of hydration such as lips, neck, neck, knees. , elbows and heels.
Lips
The skin of the lips is very thin and sensitive and when not well cared for can become dry and with cracks that can compromise the appearance, and cause discomfort. Too much sun and cold can also contribute to dryness, so keep your lips always hydrated, healthy and beautiful.
Invest in lipsticks that contain in their moisturizing formula and sunscreen. They make you beautiful while protecting and moisturizing your lips. Another tip is to use products based on cocoa butter, shea and mineral oils to combat lip peeling.
Neck and neck
The skin of the neck and neck is very thin and sensitive, and because of the smaller amount of sebaceous glands in this region, the skin tends to dry out. Compared to the neck, the neck is naturally a little more oily, but it also tends to become flabby and with wrinkles and fine lines. If you want to keep your neck and neck looking younger any longer, whenever you take care of your face, don't hesitate to go down a little bit to take care of those areas that deserve full attention.
To prevent stains and premature aging, do not give up using sunscreen daily, even when not directly exposed to sunlight. If your skin is clear, use sunscreen with protection factor 30 and if you have dark skin, factor 15.
Both sunscreen and moisturizing products may be the same as the ones you use for face care, but for a better result, rather than products that contain vitamins A, D and E and antioxidant-reducing creams. the effects of UV rays and preserve the elastin and collagen that the skin needs to stay firm longer.
Knees and Elbows
These two parts of the body are naturally drier due to the smaller amount of hydration glands in these areas. The thicker texture of the skin in these regions is exactly to withstand impacts, as well as the leftover skin needed to favor the movements of these joints.
To alleviate the dryness and darkening typical of these body regions, it is recommended that periodic exfoliations and constant moisturizing, preferably daily, be performed to improve skin texture and health.
The cosmetics industry ends up neglecting the care of these body parts because the amount of specific products available on the market is very small. The solution, in this case, is to resort to the good old homemade recipes, but always very carefully not to overdo the skin.
To make your elbows and knees look healthier while bathing, massage these regions with vegetable bushing and liquid soap making gentle movements after bath when skin is most susceptible to moisturizer penetration, use products containing vegetable oils such as almond, grape seed, chestnut and sesame and urea or ammonium lactate products. The weekly exfoliation also helps to improve the look and texture of the skin.
Feet and heels
They carry the full weight of our body from side to side. That would be reason enough to treat the feet and heels with all the care and attention. Other than anti-aesthetic, there is nothing more unpleasant than a woman with poorly manicured feet and cracked heels scratching her mate.
Walking barefoot, wearing too many flip-flops, sandals, flat shoes and open shoes leave your feet exposed to sun, wind, dust and various other factors that cause dryness and cracking.
To keep them always smooth and soft, you should sand them often, but always in light movements and avoiding the very thick sandpaper that, besides harming the skin, makes it even thicker over time. Exfoliation should be done weekly to remove dead cells and thin the thicker layer of skin. Hydration should be done more often, especially in summer, when the tendency to expose the feet is higher.
The market is full of foot care products, so you can use and abuse until you find the ones that give you the best result. Urea-based moisturizers, butters, oils, and foot-specific creams help moisturize and soften cracks.
If the cracks are very large or persistent, it is best to seek the advice of a specialist who will indicate the correct treatment after analyzing the source of the problem.
The science of skin - Emma Bryce (April 2024)
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