Beauty is a field closely related to science. And since not all of us have a dermatologist available to explain to us how to use a cosmetic active ingredient or respond to a specific problem, Google becomes our best ally. Here you are an anthology of the most frequently asked questions about the search engine and the related answers.
When to use a facial cleanser?
Cleansing the skin is one of the essential actions for its correct functioning. Helps eliminate impurities, make-up and sebum. This is why it is important use the facial cleanser once a day, preferably in the evening before going to bed. If you’re a fan of double cleansing, the cleanser can be preceded by an oil that will remove makeup from the skin before cleansing. Otherwise you can only use the formula suited to your skin type. Objective of the maneuver? That the skin is clean enough to allow the active ingredients of the treatments to penetrate deeply.
How to reduce pore size?
This is a very interesting question that requires several answers. To start with, The first way to reduce pore size is to properly cleanse your skin implementing a double cleansing (oil+detergent). Once or twice a week, it is important to supplement this routine with a gentle chemical exfoliant. The latter will help remove impurities that tend to clog pores (and therefore make them more visible) without attacking the hydrolipidic barrier.
Once your skin is perfectly clean, you need to complete this cleansing. But how ? Dermatologist Dr. Matho gives his advice UK fashion designer :
“Use products containing retinoids to promote collagen production. Additionally, protect yourself from the sun by using a daily sunscreen, keep your skin hydrated, and consider professional treatments such as chemical peels or laser therapy under the supervision of a dermatologist for more targeted results. »
What is a retinol serum used for and how to use it?
THE retinol it is a very powerful cosmetic active ingredient derived from vitamin A. In the form of serum, it can be recommended to combat the first signs of aging activating skin fibroblasts which can restart the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Retinol is also known promote cell renewal, thus promoting skin luminosity.
But it can also be used to fight acne thanks to a significant astringent action. An action that also helps to even out irregular pigmentation.
To use it, specialists recommend initially applying it 1 or 2 times a week and seeing how the skin reacts. If it doesn’t dry too much, you can maintain this pace and even increase it according to your needs. If your skin is too sensitive, in this case, using the retinol sandwich method seems to be more recommended. The idea? Apply retinol between two layers of moisturizer to prevent the latter from being too harsh on the skin. Ingenious!
What causes redness around the mouth?
If you notice redness around your lips, this phenomenon can derive from two very distinct causes!
- In the first case, your lips are chapped due to the cold and, as a consequence, you tend to moisten your mouth too regularly with your own saliva that overflows around your mouth. The latter has digestive enzymes and tends to dry out this fine and fragile area of the face. which does not have a protective film. Result? A redness develops which, fortunately, is short-lived!
- A yeast infection called candida albicans it can also be the cause of this problem. In this case there are also cracks, but they are more localized at the corners of the lips and the contour of the mouth may become red because the fungus is developing. In this case, the inside of the mucosa can be painful and the slightest food ingested can cause burns. If you think you are starting to develop these symptoms, contact your doctor!
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
