How long can you hold out without masks and creams? One day? Week? Or maybe a whole month? Skin-Fasting in English literally means "post for the skin" and implies a complete refusal of any cosmetics for the purpose of purification and humidification by the secret of the sebaceous glands, which holds moisture on the surface of the skin. The trend originated in Japan almost a decade ago, but only this year gained its popularity. Skin Fasting promises to arrange your skin "reboot". Such a "post" can last from several days to two weeks, during which you have to have a real test. Let's figure it out - is it worth it and what effect to expect?
How does this technique work
The idea of skin-pubes is based on the physiological ability of the skin to restore the microbi and the hydrolypide barrier, which we are so diligently "erased" by aggressive scrubs and sponges. The hydrolyphid layer performs a protective function from moisture loss, early aging, wrinkle formation, and skin-pubes are directed to its update. Sometimes we do not even notice that we are removing with the care - too long we use products with acids, overpowing the skin, or clean it "to the screens". If during daily care, you unexpectedly began to feel discomfort: redness, peeling, dryness and depths - here it is, the signal to leave the skin alone and give it to "breathe".
Refuse also from decorative cosmetics
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How much to wait for the effect
The effect of skin-pubes depends on the type of your skin and, first of all, it is necessary to focus on your own sensations. If you are the owner of a fatty or combined type, it is enough to "fast" not more than 2-3 days, otherwise the risk of black points and inflammation is not excluded. Skin-Fasting for dry skin can last up to 7-8 days. It is important to remember that during such an "abstinence" you need to drink plenty of water (2-3 liters per day) to maintain the optimal level of skin moisturizing. You can also strengthen the effect of a detox, taking inside enterosorbent: a simple activated carbon is suitable.
With caution: Long skin-pubes can lead to inflammation
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Skin-Fasting will help rethink the daily face care: to understand whether all means work. Try skin-Fasting at least once definitely worthwhile - in a couple of days you will not lose anything.