Five O'clock: What Happens To The Skin By The End Of The Day

It has long been noticed that closer to five o'clock in the afternoon, our behavior changes. Those who are on a diet are drawn to sweets, supporters of a healthy diet - to harmful ones, optimists become discouraged, and even babies begin to lose their temper, complaining about the difficulties of life. In terms of appearance, things are no better. Unhealthy flickering of a computer screen, coffee drunk during the day, improper diet and lack of sunlight (not to mention constant stress) - all this is reflected on the face in the form of dull skin, reddened eyes and mournfully lowered corners of the mouth.

Start over

“To be honest, today it is difficult to name a profession in which not a single negative factor will affect the skin,” says Maria Ivshina, director of medical development at Vichy. - To begin with, office workers often get up early, but not often go to bed early. Therefore, they start the day already tired. Skin that has not had time to recover overnight looks swollen and dull. Then the hardships of public transport or endless traffic jams begin: either we "suffocate" in the subway, or we absorb heavy metals and gases. As a result, already at 9 am, many have a desire to wash. Therefore, it is best to start your day by simply blotting your face with a matting napkin, refreshing it with thermal water, and only then lightly powder it. Some are more radical and, when they come to the office, immediately begin to do makeup. And you knowit is completely wrong (even harmful). Those who leave the house wearing make-up are protected by at least a foundation, especially if it contains SPF filters or vitamin supplements. Nothing protects pristine skin. Draw the appropriate conclusions yourself."

Givenchy L'intemporel face cream and serum

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Glass of water

“The main problem that office workers face during the day is skin dehydration, and it immediately becomes noticeable,” says New York-based dermatologist Amy Wexler. - Here moisturizers can come to the rescue that work as long as possible. I love the Hydra-V serum, Artistry. We all tried it in the clinic and were satisfied. Another Aquasource gel, Biotherm, has proven itself excellent. It is very light, but it still has enough hydration for the whole day. You know, actress Cate Blanchett always carries with her a small bottle of “targeted action” essence, which is called Mid-Day Essence, SK-II, to maintain her tone. And, of course, the serum Aurealux, Dolce & Gabbana deserves attention, which is now "supplemented" with a specially developed massage technique that enhances its effectiveness."

But the issue of constantly moisturizing tissues and resisting dehydration is not only a question of the right cream, it is also a question of what and how we drink. “Coffee is actually quite a serious test for appearance,” Maria Ivshina is sure. - And the point is not that we drink a lot of coffee, but that we forget about water. But coffee, like strong tea, is the strongest diuretics that remove water from the body (one glass of a fragrant drink deprives us of 1.5 glasses of liquid). Thus, both the skin and the body as a whole are severely dehydrated. Fortunately, now it has become fashionable to have a beautiful bottle of water on the table and just fill it from the cooler in the morning. This fashion makes me very happy. After all, even if you drink a cup of coffee with just one glass of water, the harm from the “forbidden pleasure” will be less."

Calming and moisturizing essence HydrZen, Lancome

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Force of gravity

Alas, nobody canceled the law of gravity (attraction of the earth). Nothing betrays five-hour fatigue like a "flowing" oval of the face. At night, when we are in a horizontal position, moisture in our body is evenly distributed. During the day we are on our feet, and all body fluids rush to where gravity pulls them, that is, down. That is why the boots are fastened with such difficulty in the evening. “And if someone gets the surplus, then the face, on the contrary, becomes dehydrated: the skin becomes pale and uneven, wrinkles and microrelief imperfections creep out into the light,” Irina continues. - The outflow of interstitial fluid makes the skin less dense, transparent, vessels and spots become visible on it, dark circles appear under the eyes. As a result, by the middle of the day we have a gray complexion,and by the evening the situation only gets worse - there is a feeling of tightness and neglect. And here it would be wrong to blame everything on fatigue. Alas, this is how the aging of the skin manifests itself during the day.

While gravity cannot be defeated, countering it is definitely worth a try. As corny as it sounds, antioxidants can help. It is they who are able to prevent the harmful effects of gases and dust in city air. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits, dietary supplements, creams with polyphenols to one degree or another protect against external aggression. And since oxidative stress does not make age differences, then you need to include such funds in your care early, and not when all the worst has already happened. Vichy has a Liftactiv Supreme cream that is specially formulated to counteract the accumulation of signs of aging throughout the day. The formula contains caffeine, which prevents the appearance of dark circles and edema, tones the skin and improves tissue trophism. In addition, the formula contains adenosine,preventing the appearance of wrinkles, and rhamnose, which directly affects the synthesis of collagen and elastin."

Another quick way to invigorate and refresh your face is to use a face oil. It must be applied pointwise - on the cheekbones closer to the ears, in the middle of the forehead, bridge of the nose and chin. As soon as the product is absorbed, the situation will change for the better.

Corrective emulsion Effaclar K +, LRoche-Posay

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Look at both

By the end of the working day, “office recluses” are easy to recognize not only by their complexion, but also by their reddened eyes. “Surprisingly, despite the fact that the fluid in the body is inevitably attracted downward, it is not swelling at all, but the redness of the eyes themselves is becoming a big problem for working women,” says Amy Wexler. - Here you can not do without moisturizing and relieving eye drops, which should always be on the desktop. For those with vision problems, I recommend paying attention to special lenses. " Indeed, modern lens manufacturing technologies make it possible to solve such problems. For example, Acuvue Oasys silicone hydrogel contact lenses are made with the patented Hydraclear technology, which helps to retain moisture for a long time.and also passing the required amount of oxygen. They are well suited for those who spend a lot of time at the computer (in a heated or air-conditioned room with dry air). When choosing lenses not only to improve vision (or to change shades), but also to protect the eyes, it is important to make sure that their surface is ultrasmooth. This ensures blinking comfort, is stress-free and prevents fatigue. In addition, you should pay attention to whether the eyes are still able to breathe freely. This property is the guarantee against painful redness. And it will be absolutely great if contact lenses contain moisturizing ingredients and UV filters with the maximum level of protection from harmful rays.who spends a lot of time at the computer (in a heated or air-conditioned room with dry air). When choosing lenses not only to improve vision (or to change shades), but also to protect the eyes, it is important to make sure that their surface is ultrasmooth. This ensures blinking comfort, is stress-free and prevents fatigue. In addition, you should pay attention to whether the eyes are still able to breathe freely. This property is the guarantee against painful redness. And it will be absolutely great if contact lenses contain moisturizing ingredients and UV filters with the maximum level of protection from harmful rays.who spends a lot of time at the computer (in a heated or air-conditioned room with dry air). When choosing lenses not only to improve vision (or to change shades), but also to protect the eyes, it is important to make sure that their surface is ultrasmooth. This ensures blinking comfort, is stress-free and prevents fatigue. In addition, you should pay attention to whether the eyes are still able to breathe freely. This property is the guarantee against painful redness. And it will be absolutely great if contact lenses contain moisturizing ingredients and UV filters with the maximum level of protection from harmful rays. This ensures blinking comfort, is stress-free and prevents fatigue. In addition, you should pay attention to whether the eyes are still able to breathe freely. This property is the guarantee against painful redness. And it will be absolutely great if contact lenses contain moisturizing ingredients and UV filters with the maximum level of protection from harmful rays. This ensures blinking comfort, is stress-free and prevents fatigue. In addition, you should pay attention to whether the eyes are still able to breathe freely. This property is the guarantee against painful redness. And it will be absolutely great if contact lenses contain moisturizing ingredients and UV filters with the maximum level of protection from harmful rays.

Lifting eye patches with amber granules and ANSALIGY serum