Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant process, but quite natural.Salon procedures and regular home care help fight them.
Every woman wants to maintain young skin for many years.But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves its mark on the face - wrinkles.Some perceive their appearance quite calmly, considering them an integral part of life, while others have no intention of putting up with the injustice of nature and fight the hated "enemy" with all available means.
It must be said that even Hollywood stars, who by the nature of their work are obliged to look their best at any age, do not always resort to the services of plastic surgeons.Bright examples of this are the 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.Each of their wrinkles is another role, not even played, but experienced, of which they are rightly proud.
However, this is no reason to relax and give up on yourself."And so it shall be" is not a tale of female beauty.Anyone who manages, as they say, to grow old gracefully, undoubtedly spends a lot of time on self-care, regularly visits beauticians and takes care of their skin at home.
Today we decided to talk about home care with an expert - cosmetologist at centers for aesthetic medicine and cosmetics.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: mimic (dynamic) and static.The first, as the name suggests, are formed due to the fact that our face is in constant motion, even if we ourselves are not aware of it.We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses and cry from time to time.In the process, furrows naturally appear on the corresponding areas of our face caused by muscle contraction, which disappear simultaneously with the "disappearance" of a certain emotion.
Over time, due to certain factors, such as age, dry skin, loss of elasticity, the structure changes and then we have to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhere and are visible even at rest.This problem is faced not only by older people, but also by relatively young people - after 35 years or even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle, cheeks and chin can be a consequence 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 adverse external factors.
The cosmetologist explains that if the activity on a woman's face is very high, it is better to immediately seek the advice of a cosmetologist and solve the problem with botulinum toxin injections.At the same time, you do not need to be afraid of side effects - the specialist will conduct a thorough examination and tell you in detail about the indications and contraindications for the procedure.This cosmetic technique helps to relax the muscles without depriving them of activity.In this way, the doctor can simultaneously fight the pronounced facial wrinkles and avoid the unwanted effect of the mask.
If we talk about static wrinkles, then the methods of dealing with them also require a mandatory discussion with a specialist.The specialist explains that the presence of rough folds requires the mandatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fight against wrinkles at home
Salon procedures, of course, are very effective, and the importance of professional care is difficult to overestimate, but not everyone has the opportunity and time to constantly use the services of cosmetology clinics.In this case, home care products come to the rescue.
"What do you recommend for home care? Patches (a cosmetic product for the skin around the eyes in the form of compresses-patches impregnated with special compounds, for example, Baikal skull extract, anti-edematous components) work well: stick it, wear it - it has an effect. Removed - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bedtime. Nowadays there are many of them Seemingly cloth masks that give good, buttemporary results? No, they won't, but any 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 collected the best and, judging by the rave reviews, the most effective, and asked an expert to give his comments on this matter.
important!Before using a 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 scratching, but you will not see any skin reactions. This testing method is convenient for a beautician, but it is not very suitable for self-testing. Therefore, the inner surface of the hand is used for self-testing. The lower third of the forearm, where we wear our watches, is the most sensitive and the most suitable area for theseaims."
Banana anti-wrinkle face mask
Our expert welcomes the use of the pulp of this sweet fruit as a home care product:
"Banana is very useful. It contains amino acids and vitamin K."
The beautician suggests that you mash the fruit until it becomes mushy and add honey if you are not allergic to it.If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with sour cream.It is perfectly acceptable to use this composition as a homemade anti-wrinkle eye mask.
"You can, as you did before, fold it into gauze and place it on your eyes for 20 minutes," advises the expert. "This really works."But not for long."
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh, rested look.
Starch anti-wrinkle face mask
Women who have tested the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask on themselves claim that it can get rid of not only facial wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles at home and compare its effect almost to botulinum toxin.Starch is indeed a very valuable product, containing vitamins B and C, as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium.Cosmetic products based on it provide a short-term, but quick and visible lifting effect.
So, for cooking we need: a tablespoon of starch, 150 ml of water, a tablespoon of fatty sour cream and the same amount of honey.Mix the starch well with 100 ml of cold water, add 50 ml of hot water and boil until thickened without letting it boil.Cool and mix with the rest of the ingredients.Apply to pre-cleansed face and neck skin.Wash with warm water after 20-30 minutes and enjoy the 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 tablespoon of starch with warm water to a homogeneous consistency, and then pour one protein.Leave on for half an hour and wash off.
Face mask with yeast for wrinkles
It turns out that yeast can be used not only in cooking, but also as a component for anti-aging masks, since it turned out that the yeast fungus introduced into the pores is capable of producing collagen.
We dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a ratio of 1: 1, let it brew for at least an hour.Then add one egg white and one tablespoon of honey, mix and apply on the face.Leave on for 15 minutes, then wash off.
important!Be sure to do an allergy test before use!
Anti-wrinkle gelatin mask
First of all, the foundation is prepared.To do this, pour one tablespoon of the product with two tablespoons of water at room temperature.The mixture swells for a few minutes, after which it is placed in a water bath until completely dissolved.Various additional ingredients are added to the cooled mixture depending on the desired result.
"Gelatin is used more as a filling component. There are such products - correctors," 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 seems to decrease. It is washed off - the result was the same as before. The same thing with gelatin. They applied it, filled the wrinkle, washed it off - that's it. Let's put it this way: an artistic effect is achieved - not a therapeutic one, if we are talking about a healing function, then the same banana will most likely help.
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and trace elements and can really have a visible effect, albeit temporary.The main thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and to correctly determine your skin type, for which it is recommended to visit the cosmetics office first.