Skincare and beauty recommendations today

Top beauty facemask advices? Dry your hair with a t-shirt. Towels can be really harsh and cause breakage on wet hair so use a t-shirt instead as it’s much gentler! Keep a mini hair brush in your handbag at all times – you’ll be grateful you have it and use it more than you think. During winter my feet get really dry and cracked which isn’t cute at all. I add a bit of Vaseline to the dry parts, put some socks on, and by morning they feel and look fabulous. I keep a bottle of my body moisturiser in the shower. I wait until my shower is finished and then I apply the moisturiser all over my body just before getting out of the shower, as it seems to apply far easier on wet skin. See extra details on benefits of juicing.

A good night’s rest is like drinking from the Fountain of Youth, providing you with the regeneration process you need to wake up glowing. While your skin works to protect itself from many external factors throughout the day, it shifts to a recovery mode at night, with the regeneration process up to three times faster than during the day. Most notably, the skin sees a surge in HGH (human growth hormone) in the nighttime sleep cycle. The release of HGH helps rebuild body tissues and spurs increased cell production to invigorate and rejuvenate the dermis. But sleep is only as helpful as you allow it to be, which is why it’s important to implement best practices, from beneficial skin care products and simple nighttime rituals to supportive sleep aids so you can wake up with a glow from head to toe.

Go light on makeup: Layering on makeup prevents the skin from breathing as the humidity and heat impacts the skin greatly. Therefore, consider light power-based products or tinted balms and moisturizers for the face.Night time care is still important: Summers does not mean that you can skin the night routine. Use a good night oil or night cream before hitting the bed. You can also opt for some good overnight mask to replenish the skin cells in the night.

Eat Right: It is rightly said that you are what you eat, and while a balanced diet is important, you also have to make sure that you eat a lot of greens and foods rich in vitamin C to ensure that your skin gets its required dose of nutrients. So make sure that you follow a fat low in fats and processed sugar, since lower insulin levels allows your skin cells to maintain a healthy balance. Likewise, make it a point to avoid spicy and fermented foods, while also avoiding fried food stuff.

If you’ve ever wondered why there’s such a big emphasis on the difference between nighttime and daytime routines, it’s this: The skin is more permeable at night, meaning it’s more receptive to skin care products; however, that also means your skin loses significant hydration as you sleep. So if you want to make the most out of your beauty sleep, consider using your stronger actives in the evening, as well as applying a heavier, more occlusive moisturizer to seal it all in. So as you’re putting together your evening lineup, let’s assume you’ve washed your face thoroughly. Then apply your serum or treatment of choice. Most skin care experts recommend retinol or bakuchiol. “It’s the gold standard for anyone with blemishes or over the age of 30. Overall, retinol helps brighten dull skin by exfoliating at a cellular level, which results in glowing and smoother new skin. Not only does it help combat new wrinkles, but it also smooths out existing fine lines and wrinkles,” says aesthetic nurse practitioner Jennifer Izzarelli, MSN, CANS, N.P. “It also helps regulate oily skin and minimize breakouts. And, if that isn’t enough, retinol is proven to fade dark age spots, sun spots and hyperpigmentation and even out complexion over time.” Bakuchiol is the natural alternative that has been shown to have the same effects on the skin, sans irritation.

Essential oils are composed of very small molecules that can penetrate your cells, and some compounds in essential oils can even cross the blood-brain barrier. They differ from fatty oils (like those in vegetables or nuts) that come from large molecules because they cannot penetrate your cells, so they are not therapeutic in the same manner. So, are you ready to harness the power of the world’s most proven natural therapeutic compounds? There are essential oils for hormones that may help to balance your estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid and testosterone levels. Some oils, such as clary sage, geranium and thyme, help to balance out estrogen and progesterone levels in your body, which can improve conditions like infertility and PCOS, as well as PMS and menopause symptoms. A 2017 published in Neuro Endocrinology Letters indicates that geranium and rose have the ability to influence the salivary concentration of estrogen in women. This may be helpful for women who are experiencing menopausal symptoms that are caused by declining levels of estrogen secretion. Certain oils are also able to lower cortisol levels, which can help to improve your mood and reduce symptoms of depression, and increase testosterone levels, which can improve a man’s libido.

Follow these steps and you will see results almost immediately. First stay away from extreme temperatures, too hot and too cold whether it be at home, under the sun, or when taking a shower. Then make sure that you apply petroleum jelly to the driest part of the skin or those that have cracked especially the heels, do this daily. Now to give that extra boost to your skin, after a shower, put on body oil all over your skin paying attention to the elbows and knees, then wear a cotton sweater and pajama and socks to lock in the moisture and sleep in it overnight. In the morning your skin will feel soft to the touch. See additional info on nataliemochinsbeautyblog.com.