Treatments for the care of aging skin

Skin agingis gradual and unstoppable. Time is unbeatable, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti-aging measures, which will slow down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, maintain the elasticity and freshness of the skin. In our article we will talk about what facial skin care procedures can be done at home and how to treat the signs of aging in a cosmetology clinic.

The causes of skin aging

Ours has changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes slow down. Natural proteins collagen and elastin (the building blocks of our skin)produced more slowly and in smaller quantities, cell renewal is less intense. The skin becomesless elastic, drier and finer, its protective properties are reduced.In addition, due to the slowdown in cell renewal, keratinized cells do not exfoliate on their own and form a dense surface layer (keratosis process), in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation is increased. Age spots become more pronounced, lentigo appears.

The signs of skin aging are:

• age wrinkles;
• increased pigmentation;
• delayed regeneration;
• drought;
• peeling tendency.

The causes of premature aging can benegative heredity, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal imbalances, chronic diseases, insufficient care and even bad ecology.

Anti-aging careis a set of measures (cosmetics, procedures, preparations, etc. ) aimed at eliminating or reducing the signs of aging of the skin of the face and body.

Features of anti-aging care

Anti-aging treatments aim to:

• stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin, its regenerative and protective functions;
• restoration of skin elasticity, alignment of the oval and reduction of wrinkles;
• nutrition and hydration;
• fight against increased pigmentation;
• protection against harmful effects (mainly from ultraviolet radiation).

Anti-aging treatments may include the following:

• elimination of the problem of premature aging from the inside: taking drugs that stimulate the production of collagen, vitamins, nutritional correction, alcohol consumption diet;
• the treatment of chronic diseases,alignment of hormonal levels in women;
• change in living conditions: refusal to work, which involves constant theft or makeup, lack of sleep, stress, prolonged exposure to the sun; switch to other climatic and ecological conditions;
• Home Care : anti-aging creams, light peels, serums and masks; self-massage, taping, facial reshaping;
• cosmetic procedures.

General indications for anti-aging care

Already after 25 years, the elasticity of the skin begins to gradually decrease, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists advise from this ageapply anti-aging cosmetics.

Signs that you should seek anti-aging treatments are:

1. change in skin type, tendency to dryness and flaking;
2. the formation of wrinkles;
3. loss of skin elasticity, the oval of the face "floats", plagues and sagging appear;
4. the appearance of pigment spots, the complexion becomes dull, earthy;
5. enlargement of pores, post-acne, long-term recovery after injury, the appearance of small scars;
6. increased skin sensitivity - reactions to cold and exposure to ultraviolet rays.

Types of cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation

On-device rejuvenation

A painless device procedure based on the method of vortex delivery of therapeutic serums to the skin of the face and body and the vacuum removal of blemishes, dead cells and worn compounds.

The particularity of this type of anti-aging therapy lies insuperb multi-complex effect, noticeable immediately after 1 session. Absolute safety due to individual nozzles, the absence of pain, as well as the possibility of replacing several visits to different specialists are the main advantages.

The procedure combines both:

• cleaning;
• exfoliation (peeling);
• extraction;
• hydration and nutrition;
• lifting and rejuvenation;
• protection.

To obtain the maximum rejuvenating effect, 7 to 10 sessions are generally necessary.

Facial photorejuvenation

It is a very effective procedure that allowseliminate skin imperfections such as:

• black dots;
• post-acne;
• vascular formations;
• solar keratosis;
• small wrinkles.

Through the action of intense pulsed color of a certain rangethe skin is restored, age-related changes are eliminated, metabolic processes are improved, the process of cell regeneration is started.

Before the procedure, a special conductive gel is applied to the skin. After photorejuvenation, it is necessary to constantlyuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays. For maximum rejuvenation effect3 to 5 photo correction sessions will be necessary.

Botulinum therapy

Botulinum therapy -It is an injection into the muscle tissue of the face of the protein of botulinum toxin, which has a relaxing effect on it.Muscles stop contracting under the influence of neurotoxin and drag the skin with them, wrinkles are smoothed for up to six months. In addition to the fact that the procedure is quite painful, after that it is necessary to observea number of rules in the rehabilitation period:for several hours you cannot take a horizontal position and paint, for several days you cannot play sports, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium and do other cosmetic procedures.

Mesotherapy

The principle of rejuvenation is based on the subcutaneousthe introduction of meso-cocktails containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants and homeopathic and medicinal preparations.

Many micro-injections are performed in the skin of the face and neck after prior local anesthesia with a special cream. The procedure has a rejuvenating and healing effect, helps to eliminate toxins, eliminate blemishes and restore lipid metabolism.

Mesotherapy can also be performed by one of the hardware methods:

• laser;
• hydromesotherapy;
• oxygen;
• ionic;
• cryomesotherapy.

For complex rejuvenation you need8 to 10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but most often decreases noticeably after 6-7 months.

Biorevitalization

This type of rejuvenation differs from mesotherapy in that the principle is based onsaturation of the skin with hyaluronic acid. The procedure can be carried out in different ways:

• injection;
• laser;
• iontophoresis;
• magnetophoresis;
• cryobiorevitalization;
• oxygen;
• peptide;
• fractional.

Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:

• moisturizer;
• increased firmness and elasticity;
• restoration of protective functions;
• activation of the natural production of collagen and elastin;
• smooth wrinkles;
• giving the skin a healthy tone.

The course of rejuvenation using biorevitalization is usuallyincludes 4 to 7 sessions.

Peelings

Chemical peels forbased on AHA and PHA acidshave a complex effect on the skin, removing dead cells and waking it up, stimulating regeneration and normalizing metabolic processes.

For rejuvenation, medium and deep peels (up to the level of the dermis) are most often used. After the procedures, a long recovery is required -use of sunscreen, soothing and moisturizing agents, because during the rehabilitation period the skin is very scaly, redness is observed, and the aesthetic appearance is far from ideal. The anti-aging effect is achieved on average after 6 procedures with an interval of 10-14 days.

How to prepare for anti-aging skincare

To prepare for anti-aging treatmentsnecessary:

• reduce puffiness, for this, for 2-3 days, limit the use of liquids, spicy and salty foods, fish and seafood;
• do not drink alcohol for 3-5 days;
• avoid findingin direct sunlight without protective cream;
• refrain from other procedures,traumatizing or reducing the protective functions of the skin;
• moisturizing and nourishing usebeauty products;
• apply self-massage methods.

When to start using anti-aging cosmetics

You can start using anti-aging agentsalready after 25 years, but you do not need to overdo it and use age-inappropriate compositions with a lifting effect. Otherwise, the skin adapts to cosmetics, and at a more mature age, when it would be worth applying reinforced measures, they will not work.

enough to starttoning and moisturizing, as well as light peelings and regenerating masks at home.Then, as the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (indicated on the package), visit a beauty salon, and even, if necessary, resort to surgical methods of lifting.

Precautionary measures

In the pursuit of beauty, it is important to remember that the main task is to improve the appearance, not to spoil it. To keep skin healthy and radiant at any age,the following nuances should be taken into account:

1. before any cosmetic procedureconsult a beautician, and the specialist must come from a proven clinic, have extensive work experience and quality education. Such a specialist will not impose unnecessary or improper manipulations and means;
2. Don't do your own chemical peels at home, and also rubbing the skin too often with compositions containing large abrasive particles;
3. very important to consideryour skin type and your state of health.What suits a friend or relative may become totally unacceptable to you;
4. if present on the skinmicrotraumas, cuts and inflammations,cosmetic procedures should be postponed