Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant process, but it's completely natural. Salon treatments and regular home care help fight them.
Every woman wants to keep her skin young for years to come. But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves an imprint on the face - wrinkles. Some take their appearance quite calmly, seeing it as an integral part of life, others have no intention of enduring the injustice of nature and fighting the hated "enemy" with any means available.
I must say that even Hollywood stars, who by the nature of their work are required to look their best at any age, do not always resort to the services of plastic surgeons. Striking examples of this are the magnificentMeryl Streep, star of "Titanic"Kate winslet, beauty appreciated all over the worldJulia robertimmensely talentedJodie fosterandJulianne Moore. . . All of these beautiful women are gorgeous and remain themselves. Each of their wrinkles is another role, not even played, but lived, of which they are rightly proud.
However, this is not at all a reason to relax and let go of yourself. "And so on" - this is not a story about female beauty. Anyone who succeeds, as they say, in aging beautifully, undoubtedly devotes a lot of time to personal care, regularly visits cosmetologists and takes care of their skin at home.
It is about home care that today we decided to speak with an expert - a cosmetologist in the centers of aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: mimic (dynamic) and static. The former, as the name suggests, are formed due to the fact that our face is in constant motion, even though we are not aware of it. We all frown every now and then, laugh, smile, bow our noses, cry. In the process, furrows appear naturally on the corresponding areas of our face, caused by muscle contraction, which disappear at the same time as a certain emotion "goes away".
Over time, due to some factors, such as age, dry skin, loss of elasticity, a change in the structure occurs, then it is necessary to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhereand are visible even at rest. The problem is encountered not only by the elderly, but also by quite young people - after 35 years, and even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of 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 influenced by genetics, poor ecology, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to the sun and other unfavorable external factors.
The cosmetologist explains that if the mimic activity of a particular woman is very high, it is better to immediately seek the advice of a cosmetologist and solve the problem with the help of injections of botulinum toxin. At the same time, it is not necessary to be afraid of adverse reactions - a specialist will conduct a thorough examination and explain in detail the indications and contraindications for the procedure. This cosmetic technique relaxes the muscles without depriving them of activity. Thus, the doctor manages to simultaneously fight against pronounced mimic wrinkles and to avoid the unwanted mask effect.
If we are talking about static wrinkles, then the means of treating them also requires a mandatory discussion with a specialist. The specialist explains that the presence of rough folds implies the obligatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fight wrinkles at home
Salon procedures, of course, are very effective, and the importance of professional care can hardly be overstated, but not everyone has the opportunity and time to use the services of cosmetology clinics on an ongoing basis. In this case, home care products come to the rescue.
"What is the best home care advice? Patches work well (a cosmetic product for the skin around the eyes in the form of compresses-patches soaked in special compounds, for example, an extract from the Baikal skullcap, anti-edematous components): glued, vilified - there is aeffect. Removed - no effect. Any hydrating mask is good, but only about two hours before bed. Now there are a lot of them, like woven masks, which give a good result, but temporary. Say they will solve the problem? No, they won't. But all home care is excellent, "assured the specialist.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective. Internet users willingly share simple but effective recipes. We've rounded up the best and, judging by the rave reviews, the most effective and asked the expert for feedback on it.
Important! An allergy test should be performed before using any new cosmetic product! The doctor explained 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 scratching, but you will not see any skin reaction. This testing method is convenient for the beautician, but not very suitable for self-testing. Therefore, the inner surface of the hand is used for self-checking. The lower third of the forearm, where we wear the watch, is the most sensitive and suitable area for this purpose. "
Banana anti-wrinkle mask
Our expert is pleased to use the pulp of this sweet fruit as a home care product:
"The banana is very good. It contains amino acids and vitamin K ".
The beautician suggests kneading the fruit until it is mushy and adding honey if there is no allergy. If your skin is very dry, you can mix mashed bananas with sour cream. It is quite acceptable to use such a composition as a homemade eye mask for wrinkles.
"You can, as you have done before, fold it in gauze and put it over your eyes for about 20 minutes, " advises the expert. - It really works. But not for long".
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh and rested appearance.
Starch anti-wrinkle mask
Women who have tried the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask claim that it can relieve not only mimic wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles at home, and compare its effect to that of the almost botulinum toxin. Starch is indeed a very valuable product containing vitamins B, C, as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. Cosmetics based on it give a short-term, but fast 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 cook until thickened, without allowing it to boil. Let cool and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Apply to previously cleansed skin of the face and neck. Wash it off with lukewarm water after 20-30 minutes and enjoy the reflection in the mirror.
An even better result will be given by starch in combination with egg white. This composition has cleansing properties and is ideal for oily skin. Mix a tablespoon of starch with lukewarm water until smooth, then pour in a protein. Leave on for half an hour and rinse.
Yeast anti-wrinkle mask
It turns out that yeast can be used not only in cooking, but also as a component of anti-aging masks, as it turned out that yeast can produce collagen when it enters the pores.
We dilute a tablespoon of yeast with hot milk in a 1: 1 ratio, let it brew for at least an hour. Then we add a protein and a tablespoon of honey to the composition, mix and apply to the face. We keep it for 15 minutes, then wash it.
Important! Before use, be sure to perform an allergy test!
Anti-wrinkle gelatin mask
First of all, the base is being prepared. For this, a tablespoon of the product is poured with two tablespoons of water at room temperature. The mixture swells in a few minutes, after which it is placed in a water bath until it is completely dissolved. Various additional ingredients are added to the cooled mixture depending on the desired result.
"Gelatin is used more as a filler component. There are such means - correctors, - explained the beautician. - They contain silicones which fill in wrinkles and create a reflective effect. Light and shadow effect. There is no shade and the depth of the wrinkle appears to be decreasing. Washed - the result is the same as it was. It's the same with gelatin. They applied it, it filled the wrinkle, washed it - that's it. Let's just say: an artistic effect is achieved - not a healing effect. If we are talking about the therapeutic function, then, rather, the same banana will help. "
You can and should take care of yourself. Home care products contain vitamins and minerals and, indeed, may have a temporary but visible effect. The main thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and to correctly determine your skin type, and for this it is advisable to first visit the beautician's office.