Salon care: Moisturizing facial, body and hair treatments
We did not have time to move away from the offseason, when summer came and new challenges were thrown to the body: under the influence of the sun, the skin becomes dry and pigment spots appear on it, and salty sea water hits the hair. In the issue of combating dryness and strenght, someone is ready to act proactively, and someone has to eliminate the consequences. In any case, it is not easy to figure out the whole variety of salon services, but I want to know in advance whether the result will justify the money and time spent.
We have selected six moisturizing cosmetic procedures that can restore a healthy look to the skin of the face, body and hair. Some of them are tested on their own experience, but none is a universal remedy. Before you sign up to the salon, do not be lazy to talk with your dermatologist or cosmetologist about whether you really need this service, what are its contraindications, how to prepare for the session and what to consider during skin care after the procedure.
Face
Glycolic peeling is called glycolic acid based surface chemical peeling. It is good because it is equally effective for all skin types and has virtually no age limit (it is not recommended for people under 15 years of age). It is believed that due to its low molecular weight glycolic acid easily penetrates the skin and moisturizes it effectively. In addition to the relatively soft, but intense softening of the stratum corneum of the skin, glycolic peeling has an antioxidant effect, triggers the production of collagen and elastin. As a result, the relief of the skin is reduced, its color is leveled.
At the beginning of the procedure, the beautician applies a weak solution of glycolic acid to the face, which will soften and degrease the treated area. The glycolic gel itself is applied uniformly next - it is on the skin for only a few minutes, and then it is removed with a neutralizing solution. At the end, a moisturizing or nourishing mask with a calming effect is used: the skin, free from dead skin cells, is finally able to absorb the active ingredients from the mask.
Most often it is recommended to carry out glycolic peeling courses from 4-10 sessions, depending on the evidence. Restrictions are standard: the presence of injuries and formations on the skin, pregnancy, a recent course of hormonal therapy, and so on. In addition, after the procedure can not be in the sun. If you are not ready for redness and peeling after peeling, there are less radical methods, such as courses of masks with glycolic acid.
Many cosmetics when applied in the form of creams or masks do not penetrate to the depth where their action is necessary, because they are able to give the skin freshness, but are unlikely to provide a lasting effect. In some cases, for a tangible result, cosmetologists recommend resorting to injection methods - in particular, biorevitalization. This is a relatively new type of mesotherapy that has come to cosmetology from alternative medicine. Unlike classical mesotherapy, in the biorevitalization procedure, hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin of high concentration is used. The drug is designed to increase blood circulation in the layers of the skin, stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin becomes slightly more elastic, weakens the feeling of tightness and dryness, fine wrinkles are smoothed.
Like any salon procedures, biorevitalization has a number of obvious contraindications - from lactation to acute respiratory infections. Some scientists question the effectiveness of the method, but patients confirm the effectiveness of the procedure and more and more often order a course of biorevitalization not only for the skin of the face, but also for the neck, décolleté and even for the hands. As a rule, the course consists of 4 sessions. There is also non-injection biorevitalization: it involves treating the skin with an infra-red athermic laser using a special gel.
Body
What is now called tallasotherapy, namely wraps using seaweed, clay or mineral mud (peloids), has been used in alternative medicine since the 18th century as a complementary method for treating skin diseases and the musculoskeletal system. We advise you to try the procedure for aesthetic reasons: mineral complexes contained in kelp, peloids and some types of clay not only intensively moisturize the skin, but also activate its blood supply, support the regenerative function, have antibacterial properties, and well-superimposed bandages stimulate the lymph flow. After a course of such wraps, in addition to the overall skin tone, microtraumas can be healed, the skin recovers after careless tanning and even a reduction in the visible signs of cellulite.
The procedure begins with a mechanical peeling, which allows you to increase the depth and speed of penetration of active substances. Then a mixture of algae, clay and dirt is applied and the body is wrapped in bandages, soaked in oils or special lotions. With a hot wrap, the mixture heats up to 38-40 degrees and is covered with a thermal blanket over the patient’s bandages. Such wrappings have a lipolytic and relaxing effect, but are contraindicated for people with varicose veins. According to the principle of operation, cold wrappings are similar to compresses: during the procedure, the vessels narrow, the blood circulation normalizes, and the swelling decreases. There are isothermal wraps - close to body temperature. A wrap session can last from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the type of procedure and indications. For a stable result, cosmetologists advise to complete a course of 7-15 sessions, held 1-2 times a week.
Thai massage is used for therapeutic purposes in combination with Thai traditional medicine, but it is extremely popular and “in the world” - as a general tonic procedure. The main principle of the Thai technique is a point effect on the body in accordance with the breathing of the patient and the masseur, in which it is important to ensure soft transitions from one acupressure point to another. Thai massage is quite intense and deep. The classic version is made over pajamas, but they also practice the technique with the use of oils. It is exactly what will help to moisturize the skin after being tested by the sea, the sun and sand.
Thai oil-massage intensity is inferior to the traditional and is a popular service in the salons. It is made using Thai aromatic oils, which the specialist selects in accordance with the expected effect: there are tonic, soothing, anti-inflammatory. You can do without deep immersion in aromatherapy and from the available options to choose the smell and composition that you like. In addition to nourishing the skin with oils, the beneficial effect of Thai massage is in relieving puffiness and stimulating blood circulation. The body will thank you after the first session, and at the end of the course of 5-7 procedures, the skin and muscles will come in tangible tone: Thai massage is a kind of exercise for the lazy, during which the masseur produces a deep warming up of the muscles and joints of the patient and a solid stretch.
Hair
Today, in almost any salon there is a deep moisturizing procedure for dry, damaged and brittle hair. They are sometimes sedately called "ritual", but, unlike the ritual in the original sense, such cosmetic interventions have a very visual effect - smooth, shiny hair. This is a good reason to try another service from your hairdresser’s arsenal, and after looking at the execution technique and being satisfied with the result, you can buy the necessary jars in the salon and do the same at home.
After washing the head, the master applies a “shock” agent in the form of a cream or oil, containing natural oils, glycerins, hydrolyzed proteins of wheat, oats or silk, or proteins of animal origin. Penetrating into the upper layer of the hair (cuticle) - sometimes under the influence of heat - the active substances return it smooth and temporarily prevent further injury. Methods of such intensive moistening are very different - from the new Japanese three-phase Linkage Meu system produced by Milbon to the ubiquitous Kérastase in a variety of forms. In one of the "rituals" of the French company, the hair structure is photographed on a special camera, and then, according to the type of damage, the master mixes the component formulas in an individual proportion.
After the moisturizing procedure, stylists often suggest refreshing the shape of the haircut, which is not advised to neglect: parting with hopelessly drained tips is half the success on the path to healthy hair. The number of sessions depends greatly on the type of procedure, but the very first intervention of a qualified master using a quality product will affect the condition of the hair.
Restoring courses in hairdressing salons do not always include proper care for the scalp, but in vain: as you can guess, it contains hair roots, which means that their condition directly depends on the health of the scalp. In the case of severe forms of seborrhea, persistent itching or burning, you definitely to the trichologist. For the purpose of the purpose of preventing peeling, it is also worth consulting a doctor, and in the salon it is better to choose a standard moisturizing course.
The unobvious benefit of the service begins already at the stage of a thorough cleansing of the scalp: hairdressers have been taught to "wash" the head properly for months, and only behind this it is worth occasionally visiting the salon. If the master starts complex skin care with peeling, it is a sign that you have come to the right place. An exfoliating agent is applied to the roots of the cleaned hair - wet or dry - after which the master massages the scalp (blood circulation is also improved), and then the remnants of the product are washed off with horny skin particles. In some salons for exfoliation using a soft brush. Then apply oil, serum or any other product on the scalp, rubbing it and after a while wash it off with shampoo, after which the conditioner or mask is applied.
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