It is precisely during such stressful periods that cosmetic treatments are missing from us. • This is how you can maintain a home-care routine • Do it yourself

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One of our favorite treats these days is beauty treatments, ones that bring back vitality and glow to our skin and contribute quite a bit to raising morale as well. But now that they are also out of our lives in light of the Ministry of Health's guidelines, they probably do not recognize them as essential treatments. Add to this the fact that unnecessary stress is certainly not beneficial to the skin, and that lack of oxygen can also damage the skin, and we have another occupation to fill in the excess spare time that has been spent on us: home care.

"This period can create a lot of stress for us, which causes a variety of cutaneous disorders, especially for those with a tendency to do so," says Bat el Gross Zingboim, director of the international training division of the Hava Zingboim corporation. "So the first tip is to avoid using aggressive substances that can cause skin irritation. It's time to put away the stronger peels, dry soaps and other strong preparations. For those with acne-prone skin, it is best to switch to light and fat-free preparations containing antibacterial herbal extracts.

"Also, when we are in stress, our bodies produce more free radicals that impair skin visibility and can even cause accelerated aging," Gross Zingboim continues. "So the second tip is to incorporate powerful antioxidants as part of your daily routine.

"Look for ingredients such as vitamin C and vitamin E and extracts of chlorophyll-rich plant ingredients such as wheatgrass, parsley and lemongrass. Also note the palms, as multiple rinses with soap and disinfectant with an alcohol-rich gel stimulate and dehydrate the skin. And you can even apply a rich face mask on your hands. "

Liat Fleiser Halpert, VP of Training and Development at Dermalogica Israel, emphasizes the importance of skin cleansing - first with a fatty phase-based cleanser that is suitable for all skin types and thoroughly collects oily dirt without drying the skin, then using a textured cleanser. L, which will minimally damage the protective layer and will not scratch the outer layer of the skin.

"The gel can be empowered with powdery peels such as rice peels and whipped with water. A soft swab or cleaning brush can be used to stimulate action, stimulate circulation and kill dead cells.

"It is also recommended to use moisturizing preparations twice as much as three times a week, such as vitamins and minerals rich in nutrients. You can massage the skin with warm pebbles and after about 15 minutes wash the mask with warm compresses.

"To reduce the appearance of darkness and edema that sometimes appears in the eye area, you can use a frozen glasses mask that you can buy at the pharmacy and place on a damp piece of cotton wool over the eye area for about 15 minutes. This will improve the appearance of darkness and edema and smooth out the wrinkles."

What's more, it's time to take care of our skincare products and keep them sterile, too. Maya Lazar, director of training at L'Oreal Paris, offers to take out all of our grooming products and sort them by groups, then get rid of those that are unused or are almost empty.

"For products that remain, check the validity. Look for the jar icon on the back of the product that indicates the length of time that the product can be used from the time it is opened, for example 3M, which is valid for up to three months from the time it is opened. Products that have expired are not worthy of use."

The products that remain are recommended by Stranger to thoroughly clean, as well as their drawers and storage areas and makeup pouches, which they are recommended to wash. "It is also important to clean the makeup brushes and sponges, and the best way to do this is to wash them with shampoo or liquid, remove all the makeup and dust residue, and place on a towel to dry.

And what about the care and makeup itself? In the atmosphere of sterility, the stranger recommends to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before starting.

"When using products that come in a jar (such as a moisturizer), you should avoid putting your hands and fingers into the tool and using a small spoon or stick to remove the amount of material needed. Avoid sharing your makeup products with others to maintain their hygiene."

Do it yourself

Beautician Paula Blick Dayan recommends some recipes for natural face masks from products found in the kitchen.





Exfoliating Cleanser:

√ 1 teaspoon of black coffee

√ 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

√ 1 teaspoon of honey

√ 1 teaspoon of olive oil

Mix well and spread on face and neck. Massage for a few minutes, then rinse well with lukewarm water.

הז Feed Mask:

√ 1/2 avocado

√ 1 bunch of coriander leaves

√ 2 tablespoons coconut oil

√ 3 tablespoons yogurt

Stir in blender and gently rub

On the skin. After 20 minutes, remove with lukewarm water.

זוה Glow mask and firming:

√ 1 egg protein

√ 1 teaspoon fat cheese

√ 1/2 teaspoon honey

√ 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Mix all ingredients well

And spread on the skin. Remove with lukewarm water 20 minutes later.