Modern women increasingly prefer natural homemade cosmetics to store-bought ones, and self-prepared masks and scrubs to analogues in store windows. But not everyone knows that glycerin can be used for wrinkles around the eyes as an anti-aging and affordable remedy.
Features, properties of the drug
Glycerin is a transparent, colorless, viscous liquid, belongs to the group of trihydric alcohols, is successfully used in anti-aging cosmetology due to the following qualities:
- has the ability to quickly absorb water from the external environment, which it subsequently uses to nourish cells;
- getting rid of wrinkles, skin laxity, and products based on it prevent aging of facial tissues;
- uses moisture to create a protective, antiviral layer on the surface of the face;
- The drug is perfectly absorbed and penetrates deep into the epidermis. This property promotes rapid, deep penetration of the vitamin components of glycerin masks into the cell;
- Tissue dryness noticeably disappears with the first use.
You can purchase the product at any pharmacy. It is quite affordable and available without a prescription. In addition to glycerin, there are other equally effective pharmaceutical products for the face that will also help you in caring for yourself and improving your appearance.
Storage, rules of use
Glycerin does not require special storage conditions; just close it tightly and place it in a dark, dry place. Its main feature in application is strict adherence to the application procedure, otherwise some problems and difficulties may arise.
- application of the substance in its pure form is undesirable, only complex use with decoctions, vitamins, extracts or oils;
- when preparing homemade cosmetics, please note that the content of the drug should not exceed 5% of the total composition;
- requires additional moisturizer (aloe juice, berries or fruits, egg yolk);
- When applying glycerin cosmetics, monitor the humidity in the room. It is better to use such products in the bathroom, where there is a high moisture content;
- before use, the product must be diluted with water or herbal decoction;
- the use of the drug requires constant monitoring of the condition of the surface.
Possible harm, danger of use
When using the product, keep in mind that its need for moisture is compensated from the environment, otherwise the inner layers of the epidermis give up water. This causes dryness and the formation of new wrinkles.
To protect yourself from side, unpleasant effects, you need to observe the proportions of dilution of glycerin (it is almost impossible to maintain water balance in its pure form).
Glycerin recipes for caring for the surface of the face, eyelids and area around the eyes
Lotion
To achieve a soothing, toning and overall smoothing result, you can prepare a lotion for washing. Change the composition of this lotion every day - this will ensure uniform, comprehensive nutrition of the epithelial cells. It is enough to mix a herbal decoction, squeeze or fruit extract with diluted glycerin (depending on skin type).
Anti-wrinkle masks
For the base, glycerin and vitamin E, B5, C, A or K (essential oil, extract) are taken in a 1:1 ratio. The mixture is applied to the skin. As soon as it dries, you need to wash your face and lubricate your face with nourishing cream. Effective hydration and smoothing of wrinkles will become noticeable after the first application.
You can use such cosmetics at least every other day. You can apply it to the entire surface of the face (even eyelids), around the eyes, but be careful and attentive not to dry out the skin.
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