THEper week after the festive evenings dedicated to toasts, laughter and a few too many cocktailsit can be “read” on the skin, in the mirror. Your face may appear swollentired, with a dull complexion, dark circles and visible bags. Talk about “hangover face”or face from excessive alcohol. The good thing about it is by getting it on track in a timely manner ad hoc cosmetic gestures and active ingredients, you can find freshness, brightness and vitality. And goodbye holiday hangovers.
Detox beauty routine after the holidays
The first thing to do to remedy the “hangover face” effect? Rehydrate your skin instantly. «Alcohol dehydrates and clogs the skin with a accumulation of toxinshence the swollen and out-of-shape appearance of the face after overindulging in alcohol”, explains the Dr. Angelo Emanuele Leonedermatologist and aesthetic doctor of Adigrat Medical Practice in Milan.
«To alleviate the effect, sip as soon as you wake up a large glass of hot water and lemon. It serves to stimulate the liver and rehydrate the body. Continue with a delicate cleansing of the face, followed by the use of a rose water-based tonerwith a soothing and refreshing effect (ideally leave it on 15 minutes in the fridge before use)”.
At this point, on with the decongestant lymphatic massageAnd. How to do it? «You can use a gua sha, a quartz roller or simply your fingers. Apply a few drops of facial oil (the one based on jojoba or grape seeds is excellent) and massage with movements directed upwards and outwardsfocusing on the eye contour, cheekbones and jawline. Perform this ritual for at least 5 minutes.”
Antioxidant masks and refreshing patches
After the massage, it’s time to give a instant boost of brightness to the skin. Also because, 9 out of 10, the skin on the face will appear dull and dull due to the accumulation of sugars from alcohol and food. «Opt for a disposable mask rich in vitamin C and caffeineingredients which, especially when combined, reawaken the skin and fight greyness”, advises Doctor Leone.
«After removing it, apply a hydrating, rosy and illuminating day cream, possibly with SPF. First, however, leave a hydrogel eye patch on the area of bags and dark circles, leaving it on for 15 minutes.”
«The ones formulated with cucumber and chamomile extract are excellentbut also peptides and collagen, which act on the appearance of lines and marks.”
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