The treatment for the skin involves skin care such as exfoliation and moisturizing, varying with the skin type because an oily skin should be hydrated with oil-free lotion and a dry skin with non-alcoholic moisturizer, for example.
In addition, it is essential to take care of the food so that the skin treatment is done from the inside out, drinking 1.5 to 2 liters of water a day, eating foods rich in vitamin E like sunflower seeds and food rich in vitamin C like orange or strawberry to make the skin more elastic and beautiful.
Oily skin Dry skinTreatment for oily skin
In the treatment for oily skin it is recommended:
- Wash face with warm water and soap specific for oily or acneic skin;
- Apply a dry lotion on top of the acne before bed;
- During the day, use an oil-free lotion to moisturize the face;
- Avoid wearing makeup.
In addition to having such care, it is critical to avoid high-fat and industrialized foods because they increase the oiliness of the skin. Learn more about what to eat in: Food for treating acne treatment.
Dry Skin Treatment
In the treatment for dry skin it is due to:
- Wash skin with moisturizing soap a maximum of 3 times a day;
- Spray moisturizer on the face and body soon after bathing, because at this time the skin absorbs the cream better and, therefore, it moisturizes the skin more;
- Do not use moisturizer with alcohol as it can cause pain;
- Avoid exposure to wind.
Another very important tip for those who have dry skin is to moisturize the body from the inside out, ingesting at least 3 liters of water a day. See a homemade solution and tips for dry skin in: Homemade solution for dry and extra dry skin.
Homemade skin care
A good home treatment for skin is to exfoliate once a week to renew the skin, and then apply a homemade mask of yogurt with honey that helps to moisturize the skin in the right way.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons moisturizing cream
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- Half a glass of natural yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Method of preparation
To make the exfoliation just mix the 2 tablespoons of the hydrant cream with the spoon of cornmeal and apply this mixture on the face with circular movements. For the moisturizing mask, you should mix the natural yogurt with the honey spoon and apply on every face, letting it act for 15 minutes.
The moisturizing mask can be used more than once a week.
Food is very important for maintaining the health and beauty of the skin and a good strategy is to bet on avocado because this fruit has photoprotective action and protects the skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Here's how to prepare a delicious Avocado brigadeiro in the following video: