Porcelain whiteness of the skin of the face in the old days was considered a privilege of the upper class. Secular ladies of all ages protected her from the sun's rays, from redness and the appearance of dark spots. Secret knowledge of how to whiten the skin of the face in order to maintain its noble appearance and freshness has been passed down from generation to generation in every family.
Today, make-up artists consider their matte milky skin tone to be the perfect “canvas” for sophisticated stylish make-up of girls. But in the spring and summer, a variety of cosmetic problems begin to appear among the fair sex: from perky freckles to age-related chloasma, lentigo, liver spots and other pigmented formations. Some of them are quite harmless, for example, ephelids, or "kisses of the sun", while others require an accurate diagnosis, as they are symptoms of disease.
Where to start?
Before whitening the skin, it is necessary with the help of specialists to determine the nature of its darkening. In cases associated with diseases of the internal organs, you will first have to eliminate the cause, and then proceed to restore natural beauty.
Where is it better to whiten: in a beauty salon or at home?
In the salon, the skin whitening procedure consists of two stages:
- reduced production of melanin pigment;
- exfoliation of the stratum corneum of the epidermis.
Method one - chemical peeling
Earlier, cosmetologists used salicylic alcohol (20%), phenol or an ointment containing mercury for this purpose. These components were unsafe, so they were replaced by natural alpha hydroxy acids, or AHAs: lactic, citric, glycolic, pineapple, grapefruit, tartaric, citrus, and passionflower. In addition, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has the ability to reduce the synthesis of melanin. Cosmetologists, knowing how to whiten the skin with the help of effective chemical peels, will be able to correctly select the concentration of AHA and recommend the right subsequent care: with a moisturizing or active regenerating cream.
Second method - laser whitening of the face, neck, décolleté and hands
With age-related skin changes in women of Balzac age, the formation of age spots with a high content of melanin often occurs. Home skin lightening procedures in this case do not bring the desired effect. Cosmetologists with the help of a modern laser device in just a couple of sessions will help whiten these areas absolutely painlessly without damaging the surrounding tissues.
When can whitening treatments be done?
Brighten skin withusing chemical peeling and laser resurfacing in beauty salons, experts recommend from September to April, when the sun's rays are not as active as in the summer. Home whitening procedures, which are less aggressive than salon ones, can be successfully performed in the summer, but only in the evening. During the day, after any lightening procedures, you will have to protect the skin with creams with SPF protection of at least 30-50 units, wide-brimmed hats, especially during the period of increased sun activity – from 10 am to 5 pm. By the way, it must be remembered that the celestial body, covered by clouds, can also stimulate the formation of age spots on the skin.
Home whitening treatments
How to whiten the skin of the face if freckles and pigmentation are not very noticeable? Velvet covers with a milky tint can be obtained at home. For this purpose, plants with good bleaching properties have long been used: lemon, parsley, cucumber, some types of berries: strawberries, raspberries, watermelon. Brewer's yeast nourishes and whitens the skin well. In masks with a brightening effect, experts advise adding animal products: cottage cheese, milk, egg white, kefir or sour cream. The queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, was famous for her amazingly beautiful skin, which she had thanks to milk baths. And the royals of the Middle Ages rejuvenated and whitened their skin in champagne baths. Today, many beauties know how to whiten their skin with mineral water, toning and giving it a he althy, even tone.shade.
Minerals such as hydrogen peroxide, kaolin and zinc contribute to skin lightening. You need to add them to masks very carefully (especially zinc). Girls with dry skin types need to be extremely careful with these substances.
Important! When choosing how to whiten the skin of the face and body, you need to consult with a competent cosmetologist. Homemade masks with natural products not only brighten, but also rejuvenate, moisturize and nourish, prevent the formation of wrinkles, improving the appearance.
