All girls have probably heard since childhood that you need to use special creams no earlier than 25 years old, and many begin to take this information too literally. At 18-20 years old, you somehow don’t think much about how you will look in old age or even in 10 years. After all, at this age, the skin is elastic, soft, has an even radiant shade and without much effort in care. And if you think that it is too early to start taking care of your face, then you are mistaken. Already at 20 years old, you should take your skin more seriously in order to preserve it and maintain youth. In this article we will talk about the features of caring for young skin up to 25 years old.
The first thing you need to start with is determining your skin type. Almost all of us know that there are four of them: normal, dry, oily and combination. Why determine your skin type and why is this the first item in care? Because each case has its own individual care, special products that will help solve the problems of only a certain skin type, and they will be absolutely useless for another type, at best, and can even be harmful, at worst. Therefore, you should not neglect these points, but you should contact a cosmetology specialist or dermatologist for advice. Or do it yourself, based on the following simple characteristics:
Normal skin
This type of skin can only be found in absolutely healthy people, which is very, very rare. Normal, healthy skin is smooth and elastic. It is free of oily shine, acne, black or white spots (types of acne), and enlarged pores. One can only envy the owners of such skin. This type of skin tolerates both heat and cold well. Almost any external factors are not scary for its owner.
Dry skin
A distinctive feature of this skin type is that it often experiences peeling and allergic reactions. But all these signs are possible only after exposure to external factors: sun, wind, water and others. When washing with soap and water, a feeling of tightness occurs, then peeling begins. Allergic reactions are accompanied by severe itching. This type of skin is very problematic and requires special and proper care.
Oily skin
This skin type can be easily distinguished by its oily sheen. Severely enlarged pores, blackheads and pimples are also noticeable. This skin type is more susceptible to various inflammations and irritations than others. But despite this, oily skin has a positive property: over the years, its structure becomes better, and wrinkles form on it later than on other skin types.
Mixed skin type (combination)
This skin type is very often forgotten, although it is not that rare. With a mixed type, in different areas there is excessive dryness around the eyes, temples, cheeks, while the nose and chin will have an oily sheen. Care should be separate, that is, for certain areas it is worth using products intended for different skin types.
Now let's look at the stages of care according to skin types.
Stage 1 – cleansing the skin.
If you have oily or normal skin, then you should choose foams or gels for washing. For dry skin, the best option would be to cleanse with products with an oil or cream texture. Some girls prefer to use soap to cleanse their skin, but you should be careful with it. It is better not to use it more than 1-2 times every 7 days. Tightening of the skin after washing with soap is a bad result. It is still worth choosing soap with a neutral pH factor and that the composition includes cream. It is very important to remove makeup from your face daily and under no circumstances go to bed without cleansing your skin!!! And it’s best to wash off your decorative cosmetics as soon as you get home, without waiting until the evening when you wash your face before going to bed.
And of course, it’s worth taking a close look at the already so popular Asian system of two-step skin cleansing.
When decorative cosmetics, BB foundations and CC creams are washed off using hydrophilic oil and foam. This cleansing is primarily necessary if you use:
- Sunscreens, since such cosmetics with UVA/UVB filters are much more difficult to wash off from the skin than regular foundation;
- BB or CC cream, which have a denser and more flexible texture, filters.
Also, the use of two-step cleansing is recommended for people with excessively oily, problematic or acne-prone skin. It is a mistake to be afraid to apply hydrophilic oil to oily skin. In fact, it improves the condition of problem skin significantly, as it deeply cleanses the pores and washes out the fat plug from clogged pores. How does two-step skin cleansing work?
The first stage of two-step skin cleansing is dissolving makeup using hydrophilic oil. It is applied to dry skin with light massaging movements. At the same time, the oil immediately begins to dissolve makeup, which seems to disappear from the face. Then the hands are moistened with warm water and the light massage continues. The oil, in contact with a small amount of water, turns into a white emulsion and is gradually washed off from the skin. It is recommended not to “splash” water in your face, quickly washing away the remaining oil, but gradually, each time wetting, continue to wash the oil until it is completely removed from the face. Rush is not recommended here. It’s better to make the water lukewarm; colder water liquefies the oil worse; hotter water is simply useless.
You can also use a thick oil balm or cleansing cream for the first stage of cleansing.
Next, in the second stage of two-phase cleansing, it is recommended to continue cleansing using a foaming product, this can be foam, soap, or gel. Usually, a very small amount of foam or gel is enough, if we are talking about foams made in Korea, about the size of a pea, to get a thick foam.
We should also not forget that there is a certain category of quick analogues - “universal cleansers”, which replace two-phase skin cleansing, while effectively washing away BB and CC cream, but do not require further cleansing of the skin with foam.
There is another type of skin cleansing - removing dead skin cells. Of course, it is necessary, because ordinary cleansers will not rid the skin of dead cells. There are various means for this, in particular, many people like to use abrasive facial cleansers that contain natural or synthetic scrubbing particles that polish the skin. Pay attention to deep cleansing cosmetic products based on acids. Acids gently exfoliate dead skin cells without causing microtrauma to the skin that it can receive from abrasive scrubs. The use of acids is recommended for oily skin types, as well as for those who suffer from acne and blackheads. They should also be used carefully in the summer, as they increase the skin's photosensitivity. If exposed to direct sun, dark spots may appear. Don't forget to use products with UV protection.
Using tonics after cleansing is a second important step that is often neglected. This is not the right decision! The purpose of toners is to refresh, soothe and slightly moisturize the skin after washing, and these products should not contain alcohol.
Facial care mistakes after 30 and 50 years
The wrong facial treatment can make your look look much worse than it otherwise could be.
Do not use anti-aging cosmetics
A mistake made by a large number of women is that after 30 years of age they do not pay attention to anti-age products. According to statistics, every second woman actively uses moisturizing creams, but not anti-aging ones. Cosmetologists recommend starting full-fledged home facial care immediately after 25 years. Otherwise, skin aging occurs earlier.
Use facial moisturizer on the eyelid area
This is a huge mistake in caring for the eye area. After all, face creams do not undergo ophthalmological testing. Moreover, the eyelid product is lighter in texture, which is why it does not weigh down the skin. The skin of the eyelids is very thin and ages earlier than all other areas. Cosmetologists recommend adding special care to your care. gel or serum for the eye area. Apply such products 1-2 times a day, with fairly active movements throughout the entire orbicularis oculi muscle.
Please note that you do not need to come close to the eyelash edge, avoid applying the product along the moving eyelid.
Not taking care of your neck and décolleté
The neck and décolleté are constantly neglected in care. A very small percentage of women take care of these delicate areas. So, after 25 years, the neck and décolleté must be cleansed with superficial peelings based on fruit acids and a mask must be made. Carry out the procedure at least 2-3 times a month.
In addition to peeling, you should apply a lifting cream every night at night, designed to tighten the skin of the chin, neck and model the oval of the face. And under the cream there is serum. Such systematic home care will cleanse, moisturize the skin and help maintain youth for a long time.
Stage 2 - hydration/nutrition
This stage is the final stage of daily care. It is very important to choose the right creams for yourself. After all, a rich nourishing cream applied to combination skin can easily clog pores and provoke inflammation. Always try to choose products that contain ingredients without artificial colors or fragrances.
The main cream for people aged 20-25 is still a moisturizer. Nourishing creams will be an addition to basic care. Again, remember to choose a cream that suits your skin. Normal skin will not need extra strong hydration and nutrition, so creams with a light texture are suitable for it. Dry skin, on the contrary, needs more intense hydration, so the creams will be especially rich in moisturizing elements. For oily skin, hydration and nutrition are also necessary. Many people think that if the skin is already constantly oily and shiny, then it doesn’t need creams; they will only make things worse. No! This kind of skin just needs special care. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to light creams with a sebum-regulating effect that mask oily shine. If you have problem skin, accompanied by constant inflammation, acne, and are afraid to use anything, then you should consult a specialist.
Stages of skin care at 18 - 25 years old
There are only three of them. And for each stage it is worth choosing appropriate care products.
Stage one - cleansing the facial skin
To perform this action, “washing agents” are suitable. These are mousses, gels, foams. Each can be selected depending on your skin type.
Stage two - toning
For these purposes, it is worth purchasing tonics. However, various herbal decoctions, hydrolates or simple mineral water also perform the same function well.
Stage three - hydration
Night products are not needed at this age, so it will be enough if you have a daytime protective cream in the form of a light moisturizing emulsion or gel in your cosmetic bag. This product can also be used at night if you feel some skin tightness in the morning. If you are not familiar with such sensations, then let your skin rest at night.
Third stage
Next, I would like to dwell on additional care - the use of masks. In principle, they are not a prerequisite for caring for young skin, since basic products at this age are quite enough for it. But if you want to additionally “feed” your skin with nutrients, then you can use masks, again, choosing them correctly for yourself. It is enough to make a mask once a week, and after it you can apply a nourishing cream. There are some other details that are worth paying attention to. It must be remembered that a girl’s face includes both the face itself and the eyes, ears, neck, and décolleté area. Therefore, all stages of care should apply to them. The area around the eyes requires special care. You should not use the same products here as you would on your entire face. This area has very thin, sensitive skin that requires delicate handling, therefore, products must be selected separately.
We talked about the stages of care, now we should talk about the products themselves, namely their composition. This is a very important detail! Girls should pay attention to it when choosing products. Now there is a lot of information about harmful substances in cosmetics, so it will not be difficult to make yourself a little reminder about what should not be in cosmetic products or the content of these substances should be strictly limited. After all, using such cosmetics at this age can cause serious harm to the skin. This is especially true for cheap cosmetics and mass market cosmetics. A very affordable price attracts customers, and beautiful words on the packaging about the results of use will definitely encourage them to make a purchase. You should not unfoundedly believe advertising, but you need to accustom yourself to constantly study the composition and only after that decide on purchasing the product. Also, many girls tend to buy a product just because it is produced by a famous brand, so to speak, to follow fashion trends. These are also wrong actions. After all, these companies pay more attention to the development of the brand and its promotion than to improving the quality of the cosmetics they produce. Do not be afraid to buy products from companies unknown to you just because they are not talked about in the media. Perhaps their compositions deserve your attention!
A lot has been said in the article above about cosmetic care. But there is another, no less important component of the health of young skin - lifestyle. What it is like for you determines your internal state of the body. But all the problems inside you are perfectly reflected on the skin. Metabolic disorders, consumption of sweets, especially in large quantities, insufficient amount of clean water consumed, consumption of various dyes, preservatives, flavor enhancers, etc. in food, alcohol, cigarettes, lack of sleep - the causes of poor skin, acne, dryness and early wrinkles . Not a single cream, even a very expensive one, can save your skin if you don’t “put things in order” in your body! Therefore, it is worth following some rules.
- Drink enough clean water (one of the reasons for dry skin is a lack of water in the body).
- You need to get enough sleep (during sleep, the skin is restored).
- Put less stress on your body.
- Try to eat healthy and regularly (study the composition of food products, as well as the composition of cosmetics, study information about harmful substances in food).
- You need to quit smoking (is there any need for comments here!!!).
- Limit your alcohol consumption if you cannot give it up completely, and also try to choose quality products.
The issue of a healthy lifestyle is perceived quite painfully by many girls, because at this age you don’t want to limit yourself to anything, you want to walk until the morning, eat various goodies, drink alcohol at various holidays, parties, etc. You need to understand that no one is against fun, various nightly gatherings, that you need to at least sometimes please yourself with something tasty. The main thing is that all this should be in moderation and not go beyond what is reasonable. Various festivities were beautiful and fun, and did not turn into drunken brawl and debauchery. After all, a girl is a beautiful creature! And everything around her should be beautiful!
In conclusion, I would like to say that you need to take care of yourself and your body from a young age, then you and your skin will definitely thank yourself later!
