Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant process, but quite natural.Salon treatment and regular home care help to fight them.
Every woman wants to keep young skin for many years.But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves a mark on the face - wrinkles.Some accept their appearance quite calmly, considering them an integral part of life, while others are not going to tolerate the injustice of nature and fight the hateful "enemy" by all possible means.
It should be said that even Hollywood stars who, due to the nature of their work, require to look their best at any age, do not always turn to the services of plastic surgeons.The shining examples of this are magnificent Meryl Streep, star of "Titanic." Kate Winslet, the world's favorite beauty Julia Roberts, extremely talented Jodie Foster and Julianne Moore.All these beautiful women look luxurious and at the same time remain themselves.Their every wrinkle is another role, not even played, but lived, they are rightly proud.
But this is not a reason to relax and give up on yourself."And so it will" is not a story about female beauty.As they say, everyone who manages to age gracefully, undoubtedly devotes a lot of time to self-care, regularly visits beauticians and takes care of their skin at home.
Today, we decided to talk to a specialist - a cosmetologist in aesthetic medicine and cosmetology centers about home care.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: facial (dynamic) and static.The first, as the name suggests, is caused by the fact that our face is constantly moving, even if we are not aware of it.We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses and cry from time to time.In the process, the grooves naturally formed by the contraction of the muscles in the corresponding areas of our face disappear at the same time as the "disappearance" of a certain emotion.
Over time, the structure changes due to certain factors such as age, drying of the skin, loss of elasticity, and then we have to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhere, even when resting.Not only old people face the problem, but also quite young people - after 35 years or earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the nasolabial triangle, cheeks and chin can be the result of gravitational ptosis, that is, sagging of the oval of the face.The quality of the skin and therefore the severity of wrinkles can be affected by genetics, bad environment, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to sunlight and other unfavorable external factors.
The cosmetologist explains that if a certain woman's facial activity is very high, it is better to immediately consult a cosmetologist and solve the problem with botulinum toxin injections.At the same time, there is no need to be afraid of unwanted reactions - the specialist will conduct a thorough examination and provide detailed information about indications and contraindications for the procedure.This cosmetic technique helps to relax the muscles without depriving them of activity.Thus, the doctor can simultaneously fight expressive wrinkles and avoid the unwanted effect of the mask.
If we talk about static wrinkles, methods of combating them also require a mandatory discussion with a specialist.The expert explains that the presence of rough wrinkles requires the mandatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fighting wrinkles at home
Salon procedures are, of course, very effective and it is difficult to overestimate the importance of professional care, but not everyone has the opportunity and time to use the services of cosmetology clinics continuously.In this case, home care products come to the rescue.
"What do you recommend for home care? Patches (cosmetic product impregnated with special compounds in the form of a compress-plaster for the skin around the eyes, for example, Baikal cap extract, anti-edema components) work well: stick, wear - there is an effect. Removed - no effect. Now there is a good, moisturizing mask two hours before going to bed. From these cloth masks, which give a good but temporary result, they will solve the problem, but no home care is great.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective.Internet users willingly share simple but effective recipes with each other.We've rounded up the best and the most effective based on rave reviews, and asked an expert to weigh in on the matter.
It is important!Before using any new cosmetic product, you should do an allergy test!The doctor told us how to do it right:
"The most sensitive area is the area behind the ear. But you will not be able to see what is happening there. You may feel tingling, pinching or itching, but you will not see any skin reaction. This test method is convenient for a beautician, but not so suitable for self-examination. Therefore, the third surface of the hand is used for self-examination. Wearing our watches is the most sensitive and most suitable area for these purposes."
Banana anti-wrinkle face mask
Our expert welcomes the use of the pulp of this sweet fruit as a home care product:
"Bananas are very good. They contain amino acids and vitamin K."
The cosmetologist suggests crushing the fruit to make it soft and adding honey if you are not allergic to it.If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with sour cream.It is quite acceptable to use this composition as a homemade eye mask against wrinkles.
The expert advises: "You can wrap it in gauze and put it on your eyes for 20 minutes, as you did before." - It really works.But not for long."
This product moisturizes the skin perfectly and gives the face a fresh, rested look.
Starchy anti-wrinkle face mask
Women who have tested the effect of this miraculous mask on themselves claim that it can eliminate not only facial wrinkles, but also deep static wrinkles at home and compare its effect almost to botulinum toxin.Starch is really a very valuable product, it contains vitamins B and C, as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium.Cosmetic products based on it have a short-term, but quick and visible lifting effect.
So, for cooking we need: a spoonful of starch, 150 ml of water, a spoonful of sour cream and the same amount of honey.Mix the starch well with 100 ml of cold water, add 50 ml of boiling water and cook until thickened without boiling.Cool and combine with remaining ingredients.Apply to previously cleansed face and neck skin.After 20-30 minutes, wash it off with warm water and enjoy your reflection in the mirror.
Starch combined with egg white will give even better results.This composition has cleansing properties and is ideal for oily skin.Mix a spoonful of starch with warm water to a homogeneous consistency, and then pour it into a protein.Keep it for half an hour and wash it off.
Yeast face mask for wrinkles
It turned out that yeast can be used not only in food, but also as a component for anti-aging masks, because it turned out that yeast fungi are able to produce collagen when they enter the pores.
We dilute one tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a ratio of 1:1, let it brew for at least an hour.Then add a protein and a tablespoon of honey, mix and apply on the face.Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it off.
It is important!Be sure to do an allergy test before using!
Gelatin mask for wrinkles
First, the base is prepared.To do this, one spoon of the product is poured with two spoons of water at room temperature.The mixture swells for a few minutes, after which it is placed in a water bath until it is completely dissolved.Depending on the desired result, various additives are added to the cooled mixture.
"Gelatin is used more as a filling component. There are such products - concealers," the cosmetologist explained."They contain silicones that seem to fill the wrinkle and create a reflective effect. The effect of light and shadow. There is no shadow and the depth of the wrinkle decreases. I washed it off - the result was the same as before. It was the same with gelatin. They hit it, filled the wrinkle, washed it off like that -" he said.if not medicinal, if we talk about the therapeutic function, then most likely the same banana will help.
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and trace elements and can indeed have a visible effect, albeit temporary.The main thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and correctly determine your skin type, and for this it is advisable to visit a cosmetologist's office first.