The doctor named the main mistakes in home skin care for the face and decollete

Skin care for the face and decollete is important for skin health. On March 1, Marina Kartasheva, a dermatovenerologist, pediatric dermatologist, cosmetologist, and a leading specialist in the Semeynaya clinic network, told Izvestia about the main mistakes in it.

One of them, according to the expert, is insufficient or excessive cleansing of the skin.

"People often use aggressive cleansers that can damage the protective barrier of the skin, causing dryness and irritation. A mild foaming agent or a milk that does not upset the pH balance is ideal," the doctor said.

According to her, neglecting serums is also a mistake — many people forget about this aspect. Serums help to solve skin problems that are relevant to the skin, for example, they help to control pigmentation, compensate for the deficiency of trace elements and vitamins.

Failure to follow the care sequence may reduce the effectiveness of the products used. The dermatovenerologist reminded that the first stage is cleansing, followed by the application of serum and cream. In addition, Kartasheva called ignoring sunscreens a gross mistake, because ultraviolet radiation causes premature aging and skin diseases.

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"Hydration is necessary, but waterlogging can block the skin and lead to acne. It is important to select products by skin type and not overuse the amount," Kartasheva said.

In addition, the wrong choice of cosmetics and ignoring the skin's reaction to the products are things that should be paid attention to, according to the expert. She also advised not to neglect peeling. Dead skin cells contribute to clogging of pores and make the skin surface dull, Kartasheva emphasized. The doctor also reminded that you should not expect an instant effect from home procedures, as only regularity will give a visible result.

"Decollete care often remains in the shadows. These areas are just as susceptible to sunlight and aging as the face. Using sunscreen and moisturizers in these areas is equally important," she concluded.

On February 14, Natalia Tkachenko, a cosmetology chemist and founder of the beauty brand Roz Mary, told Izvestia about ways to restore the skin's lipid barrier. Such components of cosmetic products as ceramides help in this. They can integrate into the lipid barrier of cosmetics, restore its structure and thereby improve the protective properties of the skin. In addition, according to the expert, following the sequence of application of products during home skin care plays an important role.