Brief Summary
Alessya shares 15 tips and tricks for maintaining clear skin on a budget, drawing from her personal experience with acne. She emphasizes the importance of moisture, DIY remedies like banana peels and rice water, and avoiding harmful ingredients. Additionally, she highlights lifestyle factors such as stress management, proper hygiene, and minimizing contact with potential irritants.
- Prioritize moisture over drying out the skin.
- DIY remedies can be effective and affordable.
- Avoid harmful ingredients in beauty products.
- Stress management and hygiene are crucial for clear skin.
Introduction
Alessya introduces the video's focus on budget-friendly skincare tips for acne-prone skin, drawing from her personal experience. She clarifies that while she once experimented with many DIY remedies, she will only share those that proved effective for her. She also mentions that she has semi sensitive combination skin. The video aims to provide 15 tips and tricks for maintaining clear skin without spending a lot of money.
Moisturizing and Banana Peel
The first tip addresses the common misconception of drying out acne-prone skin. Alessya emphasizes the importance of moisturizing to prevent excess oil production, which can lead to breakouts. She shares her experience of a 3-month cycle where drying out her skin only worsened her acne. She also suggests a DIY remedy using banana peels, which contain antiseptic and antioxidant properties that can prevent acne and treat eczema by controlling oil production and protecting against sun damage.
Rice Water
Alessya recommends making rice water, which she learned about from her neighbor. Rice water can treat acne, tighten pores, and brighten skin. It also has anti-aging properties. To prepare rice water, half a cup of rice should be rinsed and placed in 2-3 cups of water. The mixture can either soak for 30 minutes or ferment for 48 hours to increase benefits. The rice water can be applied to the face and left on for an extended period or washed off after 20 minutes.
Cold Water
Washing the face with cold water is beneficial for preventing acne, reducing inflammation and redness, tightening skin, and boosting circulation. Unlike hot water, which strips natural oils, cold water slows down the aging process. However, prolonged exposure to extremely cold water may dry out and damage the skin.
Product Application
To avoid contaminating products, especially those in jars, it's important not to dip fingers directly into the containers. Instead, use an applicator or a Q-tip to maintain the product's pH balance and ensure its effectiveness. Similarly, when using droppers, avoid touching them to the face and instead drop the product onto the hands before applying it.
Hair Products
Hair products can cause breakouts if they come into contact with the face. Alessya shares her personal experience of breaking out due to hair products and advises finishing hair styling before applying makeup. After doing hair, wipe around the face to remove any product residue.
Facial Steaming
Steaming the face helps open up pores, freeing trapped oils and preventing bacterial growth that leads to acne. Alessya suggests a DIY method of boiling water, covering the head with a towel, and staying under it to steam the face. Steaming also helps products penetrate the skin better, increases circulation, and loosens dirt. After steaming, wash the face and apply products immediately.
Lemon Water
Drinking lemon water daily detoxifies the body, flushes out toxins, and removes impurities that clog pores. Over time, this can lead to less frequent breakouts, reduced acne scars, and glowing skin. Alessya recommends drinking lemon water in the morning for a detox and continuing to drink regular water throughout the day.
DIY Exfoliant Face Mask
Before applying any face mask or exfoliant, it's important to wash the face thoroughly to allow the product to penetrate the pores fully. Alessya shares a recipe for an aloe and almond soothing and exfoliating mask, which includes yogurt, aloe, coconut oil, and almond meal. These ingredients have antibacterial properties, exfoliate the skin, and help prevent and fight acne while keeping the skin hydrated. The mask should be left on for 15-20 minutes and removed with a warm washcloth.
Cold Compress
Applying a cold compress, such as ice wrapped in a cloth or paper towel, to a pimple can reduce irritation, inflammation, and redness. It is recommended to apply it for only 1 minute to lessen the pimple's appearance. This method does not prevent pimples but reduces their visibility.
Patting the Face
Instead of rubbing the face, especially when drying it with a towel, patting is recommended to avoid irritation. This also applies to applying toner; instead of rubbing it in with a cotton pad, apply it with your hands. The fuzziness of cotton pads can leave debris on the skin, leading to clogged pores and breakouts.
Harmful Ingredients
Certain ingredients commonly found in beauty products can contribute to acne and have other harmful effects on health. These include alcohols (such as ethanol and methanol), oxybenzone, parabens, formaldehyde, talc, phthalates, fragrances, and heavy metals. Oil-based makeup and skincare products should also be avoided by those prone to acne.
Managing Stress
Stress can increase the hormone androgen, which stimulates oil production and leads to acne. Lack of sleep, often caused by stress, triggers inflammation and dulls the skin. Eating a healthy diet and working out regularly can reduce stress and improve skin health. After exercising, it's important to wash the face to remove dirt and sweat. Practices like gratitude, meditation, and yoga can also help manage stress.
Minimalism
Touching the face and popping pimples can worsen acne. Popping pimples spreads bacteria, leading to more breakouts. A skincare routine should be as short as possible with fewer products to avoid counteracting benefits and irritating the skin. Overwashing the face can strip natural oils, leading to more pimples.
External Factors
External factors like pillowcases, makeup brushes, and phone screens can contribute to acne. Washing pillowcases weekly and using silk pillowcases can reduce irritation. Makeup brushes should be cleaned regularly to prevent bacteria buildup. Phone screens should be wiped down to remove dirt and bacteria that can transfer to the face.
Outro
Alessya expresses hope that the video helps viewers struggling with their skin and encourages them not to be discouraged. She shares her own experiences with acne and assures viewers that their skin will improve. She also encourages viewers to comment with their skincare struggles and requests for future video topics.
