Age-related changes in the skin are an uncomfortable process, but one that is completely natural. Salon treatments and regular home care help fight them.
Every woman wants to keep her skin youthful for years. But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves traces on the face - wrinkles. Some look quite calm and consider it an integral part of life, others do not intend to endure the injustice of nature and fight the hated "enemy" with all available means.
I have to say that even Hollywood stars, who because of their work are obliged to do their best at all ages, do not always resort to the services of plastic surgeons. Living examples of this are the magnificentMeryl Streep, Star of the "Titanic"Kate Winslet, world-loved beautyJulia Robertsimmensely talentedJodie FosterandJulianne Moore. . . All these beautiful women look beautiful and still remain themselves. Each of their wrinkles is a different, not even played, but lived role of which they are rightly proud.
However, this is by no means a reason to relax and give up on yourself. "And so it will be" - this is not a story about feminine beauty. Anyone who manages to age beautifully undoubtedly devotes a lot of time to self-care, regularly visits beauticians and takes care of their skin at home.
In terms of home care, today we decided to speak to an expert - a beautician in the Centers of Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetology.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: imitation (dynamic) and static. The first, as the name suggests, arise from the fact that our face is in constant motion, even if we are not aware of it. We all frown, laugh, smile, frown, cry from time to time. In this way, grooves appear naturally in the corresponding areas of our face, which are caused by muscle contractions and at the same time disappear with the "exit" of a certain emotion.
Over time, due to some factors such as age, dry skin, loss of elasticity, there is a change in structure, and then we need to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles, which do not go anywhere and are visible even at rest. The problem affects not only older people, but also quite young people - after 35 years and even earlier.
Deep wrinkles around the nasolabial triangle, cheeks, and chin can be the result of gravitational ptosis, that is, sagging of the oval face. The quality of the skin, and therefore the severity of wrinkles, can be influenced by genetics, bad ecology, bad habits, stress, inadequate care, constant exposure to the sun and other unfavorable external factors.
The beautician explains that if a certain woman has a very high level of imitation activity, it is better to seek the advice of a beautician immediately and use botulinum toxin injections to solve the problem. At the same time, you do not need to be afraid of adverse reactions - a specialist will conduct a thorough examination and inform you in detail about the indications and contraindications of the procedure. This cosmetic technique helps relax the muscles without depriving them of activity. In this way, the doctor is able to combat pronounced expression lines and avoid the unwanted mask effect at the same time.
If we talk about static wrinkles, then how to deal with them also requires a mandatory discussion with a specialist. The specialist explains that the presence of rough wrinkles implies the mandatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fight wrinkles at home
Salon procedures are of course very effective, and the importance of professional care can hardly be overestimated, but not everyone has the opportunity and time to use the services of cosmetic clinics continuously. In this case, home care products will help.
"What is the best advice for home care? Patches work well (a cosmetic product for the skin around the eyes in the form of compression patches soaked with special compounds, for example, an extract from the Baikal skullcap, anti-edematous ingredients): stuck, slandered - there is an effect. Removed - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bed. Now there are many like woven masks that give a good but temporary result. Are you saying they will solve the problem? No, they won't. But any home care is great, "assured the specialist.
Using anti wrinkle masks at home can be very effective. Internet users love to share simple but effective recipes with one another. We have compiled the best and, according to the rave reviews, the most effective and asked the expert for their comments on the matter.
Important! An allergy test must be carried out before using a new cosmetic product! The doctor said how to do it correctly:
"The most sensitive area is the area behind the ear. But you won't see what's going on there. You may feel tingling, tingling, or scratchy, but you will not see any skin reactions. This test method is useful for the beautician, but not very suitable for self-tests. Therefore, the inner surface of the hand is used for self-examination. The lower third of the forearm in which we wear the watch is the most sensitive and most suitable zone for this purpose. "
Anti wrinkle banana face mask
Our expert welcomes the use of the pulp of this sweet fruit as a home care product:
"Banana is very good. It contains amino acids and vitamin K ".
The beautician suggests kneading the fruit to a mushy state and adding honey if there is no allergy to it. If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with sour cream. It is quite acceptable to use such a composition as a homemade eye mask against wrinkles.
"You can fold it into a gauze as before and place it on your eyes for about 20 minutes, " advises the expert.
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh, calm appearance.
Anti-wrinkle facial strength mask
Women who have tried the effects of this supposedly miraculous mask claim that not only can it imitate wrinkles, but also deep static wrinkles at home, and its effects can almost be compared to botulinum toxin. Indeed, starch is a very valuable product that contains vitamins B, 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. Thoroughly mix the starch with 100 ml of cold water, add 50 ml of hot water and cook until it thickens without letting it boil. Let cool down and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Apply to previously cleaned face and neck skin. After 20-30 minutes, wash off with warm water and enjoy the reflection.
An even better result is starch in combination with protein. This composition has cleansing properties and is ideal for oily skin. Mix a tablespoon of starch with warm water until smooth, then pour a protein into it. Leave it on for half an hour and rinse off.
Anti wrinkle yeast face mask
It turns out that yeast can be used not only for cooking but also as an ingredient in antiaging masks, as it was found that yeast can produce collagen when it gets into the pores.
We dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a ratio of 1: 1 and let it steep for at least an hour. Then we add a protein and a tablespoon of honey to the composition, mix and apply it on the face. We hold it for 15 minutes and then wash it off.
Important! Be sure to do an allergy test before use!
Anti-wrinkle gelatin mask
First the base is prepared. To do this, one tablespoon of the product is poured with two tablespoons of water at room temperature. The mixture swells within a few minutes and is then placed in a water bath until it has completely dissolved. Depending on the desired result, various additional ingredients are added to the chilled mixture.
"Gelatin is used more as a filling component. There are such means - concealers - explained the beautician. - They contain silicones that fill the wrinkles and create a reflective effect. Light and shadow effect. There is no shadow and the depth of the wrinkles seems to be getting smaller. Washed off - the result is the same as it was. It's the same with gelatine. You applied it, it filled in the wrinkles, washed it off - that's it. Let's just say: an artistic effect is achieved - not a healing one. If we talk about the therapeutic function, the same banana will help instead. "
You can and should take care of yourself. Home care products contain vitamins and minerals and can actually have a temporary but visible effect. The main thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and correctly determine your skin type. To do this, it is advisable to visit the beautician's office first.