Even in the hands of the most gifted facial plastic surgeon, good skincare practices both before and after a facelift are important. There are many natural, nutritionally beneficial and inexpensive ways you can practice good skincare habits at home. It all starts in your kitchen.
Many of the foods in your pantry and refrigerator are perfect for the skin, as they have properties that promote the renewal and youthful rejuvenation of the skin. Of course, these foods can be eaten as well as be applied topically. Three great examples of such foods are yogurt, honey and oatmeal. We will look at them individually below, followed by a DIY face mask recipe.
Rich in proteins and calcium, among other nutrients, yogurt is both healthy and delicious. It is packed full of multi-vitamins that are good for the body and skin when consumed or applied topically. Yogurt promotes healthy skin, hair and nails thanks to the following nutritional elements:
Some of the benefits of using yogurt for the skin include:
Yogurt can be applied to the skin on its own or as a part of a face mask or scrub, by way of a gentle massage. It is important to remember however, to buy plain, unsweetened yogurt when using it for the skin.
Honey has long been used as both a sweetener (sugar substitute) in beverages and foods of a wide variety, and well as for its skincare properties. Much like natural or plain unsweetened yogurt, raw honey is best when being used for the skin. This can be found in most health foods stores. Some of the most celebrated benefits of honey include:
Oatmeal is rich in carbohydrates, protein and fiber and for many persons is a part of a balanced and tasty breakfast. However, like yogurt and honey, oatmeal can be massaged directly into/onto the skin on its own or as a part of a homemade mask, with great results. Some of the skin benefits of oatmeal include:
Combine all the ingredients above and mix well in a small mixing bowl. Apply a thick coat to your face with clean finger tips. Let it settle for 15 minutes. When the time is up, gently rinse your face with warm water and ensure the entire mask comes off. Splash cold water on your face to close up your pores. Pat dry with a soft clean towel.
Remember, this is only for occasional at-home use to refresh the skin. You should always seek a dermatologist for proper care of skin conditions and follow your plastic surgeon's instructions for care before and after facelift surgery.