Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant, but quite natural process.Salon treatments and regular home care help combat them.
Every woman wants to keep her skin young 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 do not intend to put 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.Vivid examples of this are the magnificent Meryl Streep, star of "Titanic" Kate Winslet, the world's favorite beauty Julia Roberts, immensely 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 lived, of which they are rightly proud.
However, this is not a reason to relax and give up on yourself.“And So It Will Do” is not a story about female beauty.Everyone who manages, as they say, to age gracefully, undoubtedly devotes a lot of time to self-care, regularly visits a cosmetologist and takes care of their skin at home.
Today we decided to talk about home care with a specialist - a cosmetologist from aesthetic medicine and cosmetology centers.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: facial (dynamic) and static.The first, as the name suggests, are formed by the fact that our face is in constant movement, even if we ourselves are not aware of it.We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses, and cry from time to time.In this process, grooves naturally appear in the corresponding areas of our face, caused by muscle contraction, which disappear simultaneously with the “disappearance” of a certain emotion.
Over time, due to some 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.The problem is faced not only by the elderly, but also by quite young people - after 35 years of age, or even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the region 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 influenced by genetics, bad environment, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to sunlight and other unfavorable external factors.
The cosmetologist explains that if a particular woman's facial activity is very high, it is best 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 tell you in detail about the indications and contraindications for the procedure.This cosmetic technique helps relax muscles without depriving them of activity.This way, the doctor can simultaneously combat pronounced expression wrinkles and avoid the undesirable effect of the mask.
If we talk about static wrinkles, methods of dealing with them also require mandatory discussion with a specialist.The specialist explains that the presence of rough creases 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 on an ongoing basis.In this case, home hygiene 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-plasters, impregnated with special compounds, for example, Baikal skullcap extract, anti-edematous components) work well: stick, use - there is an effect. Removed - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bed. Nowadays there are many such seemingly fabric masks that give good results, buttemporary. Say they will solve the problem? No, they don't decide. But any home care is great”, assured the specialist.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective.Internet users willingly share simple but effective recipes.We have collected the best and, judging by the great reviews, the most effective and asked an expert to comment on the topic.
Important!Before using any new cosmetic product, an allergy test must be carried out!The doctor told us how to do it correctly:
"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 a tingling, pinching or scratching sensation, but you will not see any skin reaction. This testing method is convenient for a cosmetologist, but it is not very suitable for self-testing. Therefore, for self-checking, the inner surface of the hand is used. The lower third of the forearm, where we wear our watches, is the most sensitive and suitable area for thesepurposes.”
Anti-wrinkle facial mask with banana
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 cosmetologist suggests mashing the fruit until soft and adding honey if you are not allergic to it.If your skin is very dry, you can mix mashed banana with sour cream.It is quite acceptable to use this composition as a homemade mask against wrinkles.
“You can, as you did before, fold it in gauze and place it over your eyes for 20 minutes,” advises the expert. — This really works.But not for long."
This product perfectly hydrates the skin and gives the face a fresh, rested appearance.
Anti-wrinkle face mask with starch
Women who have tried the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask on themselves claim that it can eliminate not only facial wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles at home, and compare its effect almost to that of 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 fat 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 it thickens, without letting it boil.Let it cool and mix with the rest of the ingredients.Apply to previously cleansed skin on the face and neck.Wash off with warm water after 20-30 minutes and enjoy the reflection in the mirror.
Starch combined with egg whites will give even better results.This composition has cleansing properties and is ideal for oily skin.Mix a tablespoon of starch with warm water until a homogeneous consistency and pour in a protein.Leave it on for half an hour and wash off.
Yeast facial mask for wrinkles
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 fungi, when introduced into the pores, are capable of producing collagen.
We dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a 1:1 ratio, let it ferment for at least an hour.Then add a protein and a tablespoon of honey, mix and apply to your face.Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off.
Important!Before using, do an allergy test!
Gelatin mask for wrinkles
First of all, the base is prepared.To do this, pour a tablespoon of the product with two tablespoons of water at room temperature.The mixture swells for several 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 filler component. There are such products - correctors," explained the cosmetologist."They contain silicones, which seem to fill the wrinkles and create a reflective effect. The effect of light and shadow. There is no shadow and the depth of the wrinkles seems to be decreasing. We washed it off - the result was the same as before. The same thing with gelatin. They applied it, filled the wrinkles, washed it off - that's it. Let's put it this way: an artistic effect is achieved - not therapeutic. If we talk about the healing function, then the same banana will probably help.
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and microelements and, in fact, can have a visible, albeit temporary, effect.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 first visit a cosmetologist's office.