Facial skin care does not always have to be done at a beauty clinic or similar service. Keeping facial skin healthy can also be done at home easily and cheaply.
Various things can affect skin health, ranging from sun exposure, exposure to toxins in tobacco, UV radiation, to increasing age.
Facial Skin Care with Natural Ingredients
Facial skin care that can be done at home is fairly diverse. Here are some of them:
Using a face mask
The choice of face masks is now increasingly diverse. You can easily use instant face masks from various beauty products at home. For those of you who want to try natural ingredients, here are some natural ingredients that can be used as masks according to your skin type:
1. Avocado
For those of you who have dry skin, you can use avocado as a mask. The method is quite easy, prepare an almost ripe avocado and mix it with a teaspoon of olive oil, stir until well blended. Use as a mask and let stand for 15-20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
For those of you who have severe dry skin problems, mixing the mask with a tablespoon of honey is recommended so that the facial skin can become more moist.
2. Oatmeal
Not only for consumption, oatmeal can also be used as a natural facial mask, especially for those of you who have oily skin problems. Because oatmeal can absorb excess oil on the face.
To use oatmeal as a mask, you can mix cup of oatmeal with hot water, and stir until it forms a paste. Then mix with 1 tablespoon of honey, stir again until evenly distributed and apply to the face. Gently massage for 3 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
3. Cucumber
For those of you who have acne-prone skin, using cucumber as a face mask can be an option. You can mash the cucumber, take the juice. Then add a tablespoon of sugar, stir until evenly distributed. Apply a mask of cucumber and sugar mixture to the face evenly and leave it for 10 minutes before washing it off with cold water.
4. Lemon and egg white
This mask is suitable for all skin types. To use lemon and egg whites as a mask, you can mix lemon juice with 1 egg white, and stir until evenly distributed. After that, apply the mask to the face. It is recommended to use this mask at bedtime and rinse with warm water the next morning.
In addition to the ingredients above, you can also try consuming green tea or using products containing green tea extract to maintain healthy skin and beauty.
Scrubbing routinely
Scrubbing will remove dead skin cells on facial skin, so the skin looks brighter. Recommended to do scrubbing regularly according to your skin type. For those of you who have dry skin, it is recommended to scrub at least 1-2 times a week.
Meanwhile, for those of you who have oily skin, it is recommended to do scrubbing 2-4 times a week. For scrubbingYou can use instant scrubs from various products according to your skin type.
Scrub or scrubs containing scrubs can also take advantage of ingredients at home. Mix cup of sugar with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and stir until it forms a paste. Apply to face and massage in circular motions for 1 to 2 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
Keeping Facial Skin Clean Every Day
In addition to the facial skin care above, you are also advised to take care of your facial skin every day properly. This can be done in simple ways, such as:
1. Wash your face
It is recommended that you wash your face twice a day, in the morning and at bedtime. This activity is important to avoid the buildup of facial oil that can cause blackheads and acne. Use a face wash that suits your skin type.
2. Using toner
After washing your face, apply the toner to your face using a cotton swab. The use of toner is able to remove oil, dirt and make-up residue that may still be attached even though you have washed your face. Toner is also useful to help rebalance the pH of facial skin.
3. Use a moisturizer
Moisturizer should be used after washing your face until clean. For those of you who have acne-prone and oily skin, choose a moisturizer made from light and oil-free.
4. Use sunscreen
The use of sunscreen is indeed beneficial in protecting the skin from exposure to UV rays which can cause skin discoloration, the appearance of freckles on the face, wrinkles and also skin cancer. It is recommended to apply sunscreen with SPF 30 to the face and skin every day even if the weather is not hot though.
Various facial skin treatments to maintain healthy skin, should be balanced with getting used to eating healthy foods such as vegetables and fruit every day. Also stop smoking, avoid stress and make sure to drink enough water to prevent dehydration. You can also consult further with a dermatologist, to get recommendations for facial skin care that can be done at home.
