Aging skin care treatments

Skin agingis gradual and unstoppable. Time cannot be beaten, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti-aging measures, which will slow down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, maintain skin elasticity and a fresh look. In our article, we will talk about what facial skin care procedures can be done at home and how to deal with the signs of aging in a cosmetic clinic.

Causes of skin aging

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

Signs of skin aging are:

• aging wrinkles;
• increased pigmentation;
• delayed regeneration;
• dryness;
• tendency to peel.

Causes of premature aging can benegative heredity, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, insufficient care, and even bad ecology.

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

Anti-aging care characteristics

Anti-aging care aims to:

• stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin, its regenerative and protective functions;
• restoring skin elasticity, smoothing ovals and reducing wrinkles;
• nutrition and hydration;
• fight against increased pigmentation;
• protection from harmful effects (primarily from ultraviolet radiation).

Anti-aging care may include the following:

• eliminating the problem of premature aging from within: taking drugs that stimulate collagen production, vitamins, dietary correction, drinking regimen;
• treatment of chronic diseases,adjusting hormone levels in women;
• changes in living conditions: refusal to work, which includes constant flights or make-up, lack of sleep, stress, long exposure to the sun; relocation to other climatic and environmental conditions;
• home care:anti-aging creams, light peels, serums and masks; self-massage, shooting, facial fitness;
• cosmetic procedures.

General indications for anti-aging treatments

After 25 years, the elasticity of the skin begins to decline gradually, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists advise you to start from this ageapply anti-aging cosmetics.

Signs that you should resort to anti-aging treatments are:

1. change in skin type, tendency to dryness and dandruff;
2. wrinkle formation;
3. loss of skin elasticity, oval face "cork", flakes and sagging appear;
4. appearance of age spots, complexion becomes dull, earthy;
5. enlarged pores, post-acne, prolonged recovery after injury, the appearance of small scars;
6. increased skin sensitivity - reactions to cold and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Types of cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation

Rejuvenation on the device

Painless apparatus procedure based on the method of vortex supply of therapeutic serum of face and body skin and vacuum removal of imperfections, dead cells and worn joints.

The uniqueness of this type of anti-aging therapy lies in the facta stunning multi-complex effect, which is noticeable immediately after 1 session. Absolute safety due to individual nozzles, painlessness, as well as the possibility of replacing several visits to different specialists are the main advantages.

The procedure simultaneously combines:

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

It usually takes 7 to 10 sessions to achieve the maximum rejuvenating effect.

Photorejuvenation of the face

This is a very efficient procedure that allowsRemove skin imperfections such as:

• dark spots;
• post-acne;
• vascular formations;
• solar keratosis;
• small wrinkles.

Thanks to the action of intense pulsating color of a certain rangeskin tugor is restored, age-related changes are removed, metabolic processes are improved, and the process of cell regeneration is started.

A special conductive gel is applied to the skin before the procedure. After photorejuvenation it is necessary constantlyuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum rejuvenating effectIt will take 3-5 photo correction sessions.

Botulinum therapy

botulinum therapy -This is an injection into the facial muscle tissue of the botulinum toxin protein that has a relaxing effect on it.Muscles stop contracting under the influence of neurotoxins and pull the skin with them, wrinkles are smoothed for a period of up to six months. Apart from the fact that the procedure is quite painful, it needs to be observed after ita number of rules in the rehabilitation period:for a few hours you can't take a horizontal position and take pictures, for a few days you can't play sports, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium and do other cosmetic procedures.

Mesotherapy

The principle of rejuvenation is based on the subcutaneousintroduction of mesococktails containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants and homeopathic and medicinal preparations.

Many microinjections are done into the skin of the face and neck after preliminary local anesthesia with a special cream. The procedure has a rejuvenating and healing effect, helps remove toxins, remove imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.

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

• laser;
• hydromesotherapy;
• oxygen;
• ionic;
• cryomezotherapy.

It is necessary for complex rejuvenation8-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but it often noticeably decreases after 6-7 months.

Biorevitalization

This type of rejuvenation differs from mesotherapy in that it is based on the principleskin saturation with hyaluronic acid. The procedure can be performed in different ways:

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

Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:

• moisturizing;
• increase in strength and elasticity;
• restoration of protective functions;
• activation of natural collagen and elastin production;
• wrinkle smoothing;
• giving the skin a healthy tone.

The course of rejuvenation with the help of biorevitalization is commonincludes 4-7 sessions.

Peels

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

Medium and deep (up to the level of the dermis) peels are most often used for rejuvenation. A long recovery is needed after the procedure -use of sunscreen, sedatives, moisturizers, since the skin peels a lot during the rehabilitation period, redness is noticed, and the aesthetic appearance is far from ideal. The anti-aging effect is achieved on average after 6 procedures in an interval of 10-14 days.

How to prepare for anti-aging treatments

To prepare for anti-aging treatmentsneeded:

• reduce swelling, for this 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 sunscreen;
• refrain from other actions,traumatizing or reducing the protective functions of the skin;
• use moisturizers and nutrientscosmetics;
• apply self-massage methods.

When to start using anti-aging cosmetics

You can start using anti-aging productsafter 25 years, but one should not exaggerate and use compositions with a lifting effect that are not suitable for years. Otherwise, the skin adapts to cosmetics, and at a more mature age, when it would be worthwhile to apply enhanced measures, they will not work.

enough to start withtoning and hydration, as well as light peels and regenerating masks at home.Then, as the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (listed on the package), visit a beauty salon, and even, if necessary, resort to surgical methods of tightening the face.

Precautions

In the search for beauty, it is important to remember that the main task is to improve the look, not spoil it. To make your skin look healthy and radiant at any age,the following nuances must be taken into account:

1. before any cosmetic procedureconsult a beautician, and the specialist must be from a proven clinic, have extensive work experience and quality education. Such an expert will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means;
2. Do not do chemical peels at home, and also too often rub the skin with compositions with large abrasive particles;
3. very important to considerYour skin type and health condition.What suits a friend or relative may become completely unacceptable to you;
4. if present on the skinmicrotrauma, cuts and inflammation,cosmetic procedures should be postponed