Useless and dangerous beauty treatments

If you believe the commercials, there are many quick and "wonderful" cosmetics and procedures in the world that women can use to permanently get rid of wrinkles, cellulite and unhealthy skin. But is that really so? Unfortunately, there are a number of services that are completely useless.

In addition, you should not abuse those cosmetic manipulations that are effective. Some of them pose a potential health hazard and must be used with caution when visiting proven salons and clinics.

The most useless beauty treatments

This may seem surprising, but the number of absolutely useless procedures is now approaching at least ten. The services that impose such manipulations on women strive for the goal of quick earnings, and the manufacturers deliberately add pleasant scents to the products and display them in beautiful packaging so that people can buy them as much as possible.

What women should definitely not spend money on expecting a real result:

• all anti-wrinkle products (creams, emulsions, masks). Unfortunately, the aging process is irreversible and cannot be reversed, no matter what advertisers say. Over time, skin cells lose moisture, causing wrinkles. Even modern cosmetic development with phytohormones and stem cells does not have "magical power", but only moisturizes the skin, improving its appearance. You will need to use such cosmetics regularly, and the visible effect will appear at the earliest one month after the start of use;
• drugs "from under the eyes". If anti-wrinkle creams have at least some moisturizing effect, these medications are common pacifiers. The fact is that constant dark circles under the eyes of different colors and shades indicate a regular lack of sleep, a chronic disease. At best, the appearance of dark circles indicates that the blood vessels are close to the upper layers of the skin. You need to treat chronic diseases or get enough sleep;
• all tonics and lotions. They do not contain nutrients. They consist of colors, water, alcohol and aromas. Professional cosmetologists say that if a person uses high-quality cleansers, he does not have to buy lotions;
• anti-cellulite medications. In medicine there is a diagnosis - fatty lipodystrophy. Obvious manifestations of cellulite occur in the case of a serious metabolic disorder and lymphatic drainage. No cream and compresses can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, where this process takes place. The early stages of cellulite are completely natural, safe and almost invisible. They can be easily removed by weight loss and regular exercise. As for severe cases of lipodystrophy, appropriate treatment must be taken to reduce the manifestations;
• peels and peels. The manufacturers claim that they gently remove all dead particles from the skin, however, our skin itself can be perfectly regenerated without the use of additional means;
• intimate hygiene products. Contrary to advertising, they do not equalize the PH environment in intimate places and do not prevent the appearance of diseases of the genital area. For regular hygiene, it is enough to use ordinary soap and not spend money on expensive and unnecessary gels;
• anti-stretch mark creams, ointments and peels. Because stretch marks are cicatricial formations after childbirth, no fat can deal with them. Even a laser or plastic is not always effective in this case, so it is better to abandon the use of another fake tool immediately;
• breast augmentation cosmetics. Another "scam" that can in no way stimulate the growth of mammary glandular tissue. Breast size depends solely on genetics and can only be changed with the help of plastic surgery;
• a means of thickening eyebrows and hair growth. Like breast size, the density of eyebrows and hair depends on genetics and no amount of cream can change that.

Types of cosmetic procedures

There are beauty salon treatments that can have a real effect. These include:

• mesotherapy. Special formulations in the form of cocktails are injected into the skin of the face using microneedles. The cosmetologist selects medications on an individual basis;
• contour of the face and neck. Designed to solve aesthetic problems using fillers (skin fillers). The duration of the filler is different. They contain hyaluronic acid. After 4-12 months it should disintegrate completely and not cause any side effects;
• botox. One of the "oldest", but effective cosmetic procedures based on botulinum toxin. This is one of the most effective ways to remove wrinkles on expression. The introduction of botulinum toxin blocks the nerve impulse that goes to the facial muscles. The muscles seem relaxed, and the wrinkles temporarily disappear;
• chemical peeling. There are different levels: from superficial to deep. The upper layer of the skin is removed by the method of chemical burns, smoothing the face and removing various imperfections;
• plastic surgery. Unlike other procedures, it is a series of full-fledged surgical interventions that surgeons perform on the face and body.

Cosmetic procedures at home

You can perform some cosmetic manipulations at home. This will save you both time and money:

• vacuum cupping massage. The use of conventional medical cans is allowed. The skin is pre-lubricated with oil, and the delivered jar is gradually moved from the feet to the knees and the gluteal area. Session duration - 10-15 minutes;
• steam cleaning. It completely replaces the same procedure in the salon. You will need a pot of chamomile tea and a towel to cover your face and head. To prevent burns, apply the cream on the face, and after the manipulation, wash the face with cold water.

Favorable days for cosmetic procedures

You can choose any day for the procedure, but you should focus on the lunar phases:

• new moon. At this point the Moon is not visible and the person’s energy potential is weakened, so procedures are not recommended;
• 1 and 2 quarters of the month in the growth phase. The best time for cosmetic manipulations;
• full moon. As a rule, it has a negative effect on people, so it is recommended that you refrain from going to the salon;
• 3 and 4 quarters of the month in the declining phase. Convenient time for facial cleansing, especially for medical procedures.

Also, watch out for phenomena such as lunar and solar eclipses, as no procedures should be performed at that time either.

Dangerous cosmetic procedures

Despite their effectiveness, potentially dangerous can be:

• botox;
• hyaluronic acid;
• sewing threads.

Botox contains a dangerous toxin that affects the nervous system. Of course, you should not completely abandon the procedure, but you can do it 1-2 times a year, not more often. Otherwise, the toxin accumulates under the skin and can even be fatal. In addition, frequent use of botulinum toxin is fraught with muscle cramps to paralysis and facial asymmetry.

Hyaluronic acid is sometimes retained in the tissues, accumulating fluid. The result is facial deformity and the need for surgery. As for suturing with threads, which corrects the shape of the face and cheekbones, there is a possibility of scars and metabolic disorders in the subcutaneous fat.

You should not lose your head in the search for beauty. First of all, you need to learn to distinguish effective procedures from deception and not to abuse those manipulations that can be potentially dangerous.