What is deep skin cleansing?
Deep cleansing of the skin is the first step in any deep skin care routine, and it is one of the most important procedures for maintaining the deep freshness and beauty of the skin.
How to deep clean the skin:
Opening the pores: It is one of the most important steps in cleaning the skin, as it prepares the skin to absorb the components of the cleanser and opens the pores of the skin and rids you of the impurities stuck in it.
Steam also gets rid of blackheads, contributes to the renewal of skin cells and balances the secretion of its oils.
How to make a steam bath to clean the skin at home:
Put hot water in a deep bowl, not boiling water, to avoid the risk of burning.
The spout of the bowl should be the size of your face, using a large towel.
Cover your face and the bowl together and bring your face as close to the bowl of hot water as possible to counteract the rising steam.
Wait for 5 to 7 minutes while you are in the same position so that your skin continues to receive steam during this period.
You can add some aromatic herbs to hot water, such as chamomile, sage, mint and dried thyme.
Skin cleansing and nourishing masks:
After the steaming process, the skin becomes able to effectively absorb the nutrients and moisturizers, so it is recommended to use masks according to the needs of the skin:
Nourishing mask for tired and tired skin: mix a spoonful of honey with a capsule of vitamin E and a spoon of powdered milk and apply the mixture on the skin and neck for half an hour.
Moisturizing mask: mix one tablespoon of jojoba oil with half a tablespoon of glycerin and apply to the skin for half an hour.
Mask to lighten the skin: Mix a spoonful of starch and a spoon of milk and apply to the skin for an hour.
Mask to get rid of grains and their effects: Aloe vera helps to get rid of the effects of grains and reduce their spread. A spoon of it can be mixed with a spoon of ground oats and applied for an hour on the skin and neck.
Mask to get rid of dark circles: mix the juice of half a cucumber with a few grated raw potatoes and apply around the eyes for an hour, patting lightly.
Closing the pores: The pores of the skin are closed through a toner or tonic, which is a liquid substance that holds the pores that restores the pH balance in the skin. The appropriate toner is chosen for the type of skin according to the elements involved in it. For dry skin, it is preferable to choose a toner that contains glycerin and hyaluronic acid. There are also natural substances that act as astringent for pores, such as rose water, which is applied directly to the skin using a cotton ball and ice cubes by passing it on the skin.
Moisturizing the skin: After we cleaned the pores of the skin and prepared it in the right way, then used the appropriate mask for it, and then closed the pores again, it is necessary to take a step to care for the skin and protect it from drying out of cleaning and make-up preparations, using the appropriate moisturizer that the skin needs on a daily basis, taking care to choose the type The right balanced ingredients, so that the skin is not exposed to dryness or an undesirable oily appearance
Important advice after cleansing the skin:
- It should not be exposed to the sun for a period of not less than 3 days after performing the cleaning process, so as not to get the skin infected with an infection.
- Creams or make-up should not be applied to the skin after the operation for a minimum of two hours, in order to reap the benefits of the operation.
Good nutrition is the best way to get fruitful results from cleaning the skin. Fresh vegetables and fruits give you the necessary nourishment in the stage of skin renewal.
You must drink large amounts of water daily, at least a liter and a half, so that the skin does not become dehydrated.
