Gaby
Many young women ask, “Can we use cosmetics?” and each shares her own struggles. The answer is simple: cosmetics should be used from an early age.
First, determine your skin type. Even normal skin—smooth and resilient, which reacts well to water and soap—needs care to prevent premature imperfections. In the evening, it’s best to wash your face with boiled water, adding half a teaspoon of baking soda to one liter, along with some gentle baby soap. Rinse your face with warm water, followed by room temperature water. If you’ve been wearing makeup, be sure to remove it with a cleansing milk before washing your face. In the morning, after refreshing yourself with cold water, you can apply a moisturizing cream.
In the summer, when heading to the beach, or on a cold, windy day, generously apply a thick cream. Dry skin can lead to early wrinkles.
Should you do masks? you might ask. No. If your skin is well-nourished and you maintain a proper work-rest balance, it doesn’t need them. Of course, if you’ve gotten sunburned at the beach or in the field, then it’s worth making a mask from buttermilk, adding a few drops of oil.
Dry skin requires more careful attention. It’s better to wash with a linden flower infusion (one teaspoon per cup of water) or tea with milk (four tablespoons of milk per cup). Skin that often flakes can be wiped with a flaxseed infusion (one teaspoon soaked in cold water, boiled, and then cooled). At night, use rich, vitamin-enriched creams, but avoid those labeled “bio,” as they are meant for older women. I hear the complaints: “Where can I find those creams when the selection is so limited?” Turn to our grandmothers’ remedies: boiled oils, sour cream, or goose fat. It’s also important to pay attention to your diet—make sure you’re getting enough vitamins A, E, and C. If your face frequently experiences irritation and flaking, you can make a mask once a week by mixing a tablespoon of cottage cheese with a tablespoon of fresh sour cream and carrot juice.
For oily skin, use a special lotion and wash first with warm salted water (one teaspoon per liter), then with cold water. Before heading outside, apply a moisturizing cream and dust your face with powder.
Regularly cleanse your face of blackheads. While it’s best to do this in a salon, you can also do it at home. Prepare a steam bath in a bowl. Pour two tablespoons of medicinal herbs—sage, burdock root, or chamomile—into two liters of boiling water, cover, and let steep for 30 minutes. Then bring it to a boil, set it on a convenient surface—like a table or stool—lean over it, and cover your head with a towel, allowing your face to steam for 10-15 minutes. Pat your face dry and gently squeeze out blackheads, wrapping your fingers in a tissue. After finishing, wash your face with chamomile infusion.
Care for your elbows. Dresses with short sleeves will immediately reveal their condition. To prevent rough skin, always remember to apply cream to your elbows when moisturizing your hands. Once a week, scrub them with wet salt, then rinse with water acidified with vinegar and apply glycerin.
Freckles lighten when you regularly wipe your face with serum and fresh cucumber juice. You can make whitening masks from strawberries, tomatoes, or currants. Here’s a recipe: mix two tablespoons of a three-percent hydrogen peroxide solution with a teaspoon of starch and apply it to your face. All procedures should be done regularly and over a long period. It’s best to start in winter when freckles are barely noticeable.
And finally, if you’re heading to a disco or an evening gathering, you might find yourself in a debate with parents who insist, “At your age, you shouldn’t wear makeup.” Others view makeup as a modern lifestyle choice. Without a doubt, girls with beautiful, fresh skin and dark brows and lashes don’t need makeup. However, even a young girl can look attractive with a dusting of powder on a shiny nose or a tinted cream to cover blemishes. Lipstick should be barely noticeable. If you’re using eyeshadow, avoid what men call a “black eye.” Highlighting your eyelids to accentuate your eyes is an art. If you’re not skilled at it, don’t distort your face to the point of looking tacky. It’s better to visit a beauty salon where professionals can help.
Always be charming and attractive!
