Salon skin smoothing: modern methods and features
Today, various methods are used to even out tone:
- Laser correction
Allows you to get rid of scars left after dermatological diseases, as well as burns and chickenpox. The principle of operation is simple: a thin beam is directed to problem areas and “burns” cells at the site of the scar. The procedure is completely safe and painless, and during the process the patient may only feel a tingling sensation. As a result, the skin begins to actively regenerate and produce collagen.
- Oxygen therapy
This procedure works by filling the dermis with cosmetic gas. This happens in the form of injections: oxygen (purified) under pressure accelerates the regeneration of damaged cells and accelerates the resorption of old scars. In addition to being effective and painless, the procedure has another advantage – it actively fights acne and completely eliminates it. Thanks to this procedure, the skin becomes firm and elastic.
- Cryotherapy
Many people ask a cosmetologist how to even out their facial skin? Think for a moment that a regular massage course can help with this. It lasts only ten minutes: the doctor performs the procedure using a cotton pad (soaked in liquid nitrogen) and tweezers. Processing takes place in several stages as the substance evaporates. After the massage, swelling and redness may appear on your face - do not be alarmed, they will soon disappear. Cryotherapy will tighten the pores and eliminate any traces of sebum, inflammation and other processes. Visit a cosmetologist for ten days and you will be pleasantly pleased with the results.
- Microdermabrasion
The effectiveness of this method has been proven. You don't know how to even out your complexion using complex mechanical peeling? It's very simple: the cosmetologist will first prepare and cleanse the skin, then apply a cream with exfoliating particles, manually distributing it over the face with massage movements. If you need to get rid of blackheads, then you will need two to three visits to the doctor, and to remove scars and scars – more than ten visits.
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How to even out your face with makeup: step-by-step instructions
- The first thing to start with is hydration. To do this, you can use a makeup base or any other product (serum is perfect). It is enough to apply it in a thin layer on the face, neck and décolleté. Pay extra attention to the area around the eyes, use a special moisturizer. Apply a thick layer of balm to your lips.
- Using a brush, cover your face with a thin layer of liquid highlighter. You can mix it with serum and get the now popular “wet” skin glow effect.
- For normal, combination or oily skin, a foundation in a stick is suitable, which will provide dense and long-lasting coverage. For skin prone to dryness, a cream with a liquid consistency and a moisturizing effect is suitable. When applying, use a blending technique from the center of the face to the periphery with light circular movements.
- Use liquid or dry highlighter to add accents. Apply it to the prominent parts of the face: cheekbones, central part of the forehead, chin, bridge of the nose and the tick above the upper lip. This will avoid the “flat face” effect, which is a common mistake. Use a concealer or stick to neutralize under-eye circles.
- If you are slightly tanned, a liquid highlighter in a bronze shade is suitable for makeup; be sure to apply it to the moving eyelid. For girls with pale or fair skin, use a classic pearl shade.
- Now start the contouring technique. First, brush a dry brush over the entire surface of your face to remove sebum (excess sebum). Use a contouring palette: a beige-gray color for the cheekbones, the darkest shade for the temple area and jawline. If you want to visually reduce your nose and correct its shape, then slightly darken the wings. Apply the lightest shades to the following areas of the face: the central part of the forehead, the bridge of the nose and the chin.
- It's time to use blush. Take the lightest shade from the palette and apply it to the area located just above the apples of your cheeks, then to your brow bones and chin. Blend thoroughly to achieve a natural effect.
- Continue working with blush. Use fuchsia and light pink as shadows. Use a dark color for the area of the moving eyelid, where the fold is, and apply a light color to the central part. This will add lightness and freshness to the look.
- A juicy pink shade suitable for lips. Cover your upper lip with a more intense color, going slightly beyond the border. And just add a little tint to the lower lip. Finally, apply a moisturizing balm. This will give your lips a slight shine.
- To complete the look, use voluminous mascara to make your look more expressive.
Even complexion: how to achieve effectiveness at home?
How to even out your complexion yourself? It is not necessary to pay a lot of money for this procedure in beauty salons, since it can be performed at home (following all the recommendations and rules).
To begin with, select cosmetics for the procedure, and then conduct a sensitivity test to avoid allergic reactions. It is better to use foam or gel , which stimulate and renew cells. This problem is dealt with by modern cosmetic preparations (tonics, lotions, etc.), which contain salicylic acid or fruit acids.
Many emulsions have restorative and anti-inflammatory properties, and also help to achieve an even complexion. Manufacturers also provide more delicate products, which are based on gentle formulas and are intended for sensitive dermis.
Today, cosmetologists are moving away from chemical formulations and consider natural masks to be their prerogative. If you prefer emulsions based on natural ingredients, you can use herbal decoctions, fruits and gruels:
Watermelon mask for an even complexion
- Take watermelon pulp, baking soda, nourishing cream, olive oil, and a soft towel. Next you need to do the following:
- Wipe your face with a cotton swab dipped in olive oil.
- Cover your face with a waffle towel soaked in soda solution
- After this, apply watermelon pulp
- Leave on face for a maximum of fifteen minutes
- Wash with warm water
- Apply a cream that will nourish the skin
Kefir mask
This composition will also help to even out the complexion and make the skin more elastic. It goes like this:
- Clear your face
- Wipe with a cotton swab dipped in kefir
- Leave the composition until completely dry
- Repeat the procedure up to 7 times
- After drying, wash and DO NOT apply cream.
These recipes and recommendations will help you restore the elasticity of the dermis and even out the tone. Choose the right products for yourself and do not forget to consult a cosmetologist.
Compound
Antioxidants are among the main characters of a smoothing face cream.
Vitamin C increases the protective functions of the skin and evens out the relief.
Niacinamide improves barrier functions. In combination with glycerin it can retain moisture, and with panthenol it can soothe.
Arbutin (hydroquinone derivative) brightens the skin and evens out the tone.
Vitamin E protects the skin and slows down the aging process.
Vitamins for facial skin
Vitamin K strengthens the walls of blood vessels and can be found in products against dark circles under the eyes.
Fruit acids are exfoliating agents that promote a more even and smooth skin tone.
Peptides are compounds of amino acids that promote the processes of regeneration and rejuvenation.
Retinol promotes skin renewal and brightening.
Probiotics stimulate the protective functions of the skin.
Procedures to improve complexion
Salon procedures will help you get rid of your pale appearance faster.
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Cosmetic massage
Tones muscles, improves blood circulation, delivers nutrients deep into the skin. Course - 10 procedures 1-2 times a week.
Chemical peeling
Superficial peeling is enough to make your skin glow. Acids, enzymes, and retinol fight for a healthy complexion. And vitamins and antioxidants help them with this. 8–10 procedures are required at weekly intervals.
Iontophoresis
With the help of galvanic current, active substances penetrate deeper into the skin, promoting its transformation. A course of 10–15 weekly procedures is required.
Cosmetic facial massage tones muscles, improves blood circulation, and delivers nutrients deep into the skin. © iStock
Darsonvalization
This type of electrotherapy stimulates blood circulation, removes excess fluid and toxins from tissues. Course - 10–15 procedures 2–3 times a week.
Ozone therapy
The introduction of an ozone-oxygen mixture using mesoinjectors saturates tissues with oxygen, improves the functioning of the circulatory system, and strengthens local immunity. The result is younger-looking, smoother skin. It will take 5–10 sessions 1–2 times a week.
Photorejuvenation
Suitable for improving the appearance of mature skin. Radiation of light waves of a certain length stimulates cell activity and metabolic processes, fights hyperpigmentation, and solves the problem of dilated blood vessels.
One of the main tasks of these skin smoothing products is the process of exfoliating dead epidermal scales. © iStock
Mesotherapy
After a cocktail of vitamins, minerals, and moisturizers, the skin immediately looks radiant and fresh. But for a lasting effect, you will need up to 10 procedures, once a week.
Principle of action on the skin
Upon contact with the skin, the active ingredients of the smoothing cream begin to actively work in different directions. Some nourish and moisturize, others fight pigmentation and uneven skin color, and others have a powerful antioxidant effect. But you should understand that an evening cream will not lighten or make the skin even and smooth in one application, unless, of course, we are talking about a foundation. To achieve a lasting effect from a caring product, it is necessary to apply it in a course and be sure to combine it with special procedures under the supervision of a cosmetologist.
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Salon treatments for quick results
A trip to a cosmetologist will complement your skin care - special procedures help even out your complexion as quickly as possible. We have selected the most effective methods for improving skin texture and tone.
Diamond peeling
Diamond peeling is a type of hardware mechanical peeling. Diamond-coated attachments gently but thoroughly exfoliate the skin. Diamond peeling eliminates a variety of defects - from acne and small scars to ingrown hairs and age spots.
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This procedure is suitable for all skin types. However, peeling is contraindicated for open wounds, as well as inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
Like any mechanical procedure, diamond peeling can only eliminate the manifestations of skin problems, and not their causes.
Laser cleaning
One of the most popular cosmetic procedures, laser cleansing does an excellent job of dull complexion, oily shine, blackheads, and sebaceous plugs. In addition to eliminating blemishes, the procedure also rejuvenates the facial skin by increasing the production of its own collagen and elastin.
Before laser or ultrasonic cleaning, you should avoid the sun for two weeks, not perform other cosmetic procedures or surgeries on the face, and not steam your facial skin for three days. Recovery is painless and lasts several days, but noticeable results are not always achieved after one procedure. It is also important to remember that laser cleaning is contraindicated in certain diseases and pregnancy.
How to prepare your skin for laser treatments
Cryomassage
Ice or liquid nitrogen is used to even out the complexion. Low temperatures help eliminate age spots, acne and wrinkles, as well as tighten pores, without exposing the skin to chemicals.
Ice massage is a gentle procedure that will help eliminate minor skin imperfections and restore its tone, while facial treatment with liquid nitrogen solves more noticeable problems. The procedure using nitrogen gives a noticeable result after the first session, and ice massage should be done regularly for maximum effect. It is important to remember that massage with ice cubes has contraindications, such as rosacea, allergies to cold.
Chemical peeling
To improve skin tone, a light, superficial peeling is used, affecting only the uppermost layers of the epidermis.
Facial peeling: pros and cons
Skin texture and color are evened out by removing dead skin cells through a chemical burn. Despite such aggressive intervention, after a light peeling the skin quickly recovers. However, for a long-term effect, it is recommended to repeat the procedure at intervals prescribed by the cosmetologist, depending on the characteristics of your skin.
Contraindications: neoplasms, allergies, herpes, skin hypersensitivity, any active irritation.
Ozone therapy
In addition to various types of cleansing and peeling, ozone therapy is used to smooth out facial skin. It helps speed up metabolism and increase blood circulation, increasing the regenerative abilities of the skin and thus eliminating most problems on the face, from wrinkles to severe forms of acne. Local injections of the ozonized mixture give the skin a healthy glow and improve complexion.
The main advantage of the procedure is its effectiveness in combating acne and long-term results, which is achieved due to the antiseptic effect. Also, ozone therapy has few contraindications - the procedure is not recommended only for skin diseases in the acute stage. But for sensitive skin, preliminary consultation with a specialist is highly recommended.
Before undertaking any cosmetic procedure, you should consult your doctor.
