Age-related changes in the skin are an unpleasant process, but they are quite natural. Salon treatments and regular home care help fight them.
Every woman wants to keep her skin youthful for years to come. But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves a mark on the face - wrinkles. Some experience their appearance quite calmly, considering it an integral part of life, others do not intend to endure the injustice of nature and fight with all available means against the hated "enemy".
I have to say that even Hollywood stars, who by the nature of their jobs are required to look their best at any age, do not always resort to the services of plastic surgeons. Vivid examples of this are magnificentMeryl Streep, star of "Titanic"Kate Winslet, a world-renowned beautyJulia Robertsextremely giftedJodie FosteriJulianne Moore. . . All these beautiful women look beautiful and are still left alone. Each of their wrinkles is a different, not even played, already lived role, which they are rightly proud of.
However, this is not a reason to relax and give up on yourself at all. "And so it will be" - this is not a story about female beauty. Everyone who manages, as they say, to age nicely, undoubtedly devotes a lot of time to taking care of themselves, regularly visits cosmetologists and cares for their skin at home.
Today we decided to talk about home care with an expert - a cosmetologist in the centers of aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.
Where do they fight from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: imitative (dynamic) and static. The first, as the name suggests, arise from the fact that our face is in constant motion, even if we ourselves are not aware of it. We all frown from time to time, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses, cry. At the same time, grooves caused by muscle contraction naturally appear on the appropriate parts of our face, which disappear at the same time when a certain emotion "goes away".
Over time, due to some factors, such as age, dryness of the skin, loss of its elasticity, there is a change in structure, and then we have to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhere, and are visible at rest. The problem is faced not only by older people, but also by quite young people - after 35 years, and even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle, cheeks, chin can be the result of gravitational ptosis, or relaxation of the oval part of the face. Skin quality, and thus the severity of wrinkles, can be affected by genetics, bad ecology, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to sunlight and other unfavorable external factors.
The cosmetologist explains that if the mimic activity of a certain woman is very high, it is better to seek the advice of a cosmetologist immediately and solve the problem with the help of botulinum toxin injections. At the same time, you should not be afraid of side effects - the specialist will conduct a thorough examination and will tell you in detail about the indications and contraindications for the procedure. This cosmetic technique helps to relax the muscles without depriving them of activity. Thus, the doctor manages to fight against pronounced mimic wrinkles at the same time and avoid the side effect of the mask.
If we are talking about static wrinkles, ways of dealing with them also require mandatory discussion with an expert. The specialist explains that the presence of rough wrinkles implies the obligatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fighting wrinkles at home
Salon procedures are, of course, very effective and the importance of professional care can hardly be overestimated, but not everyone has the opportunity and time to continuously use the services of cosmetic clinics. In this case, home care products come to the rescue.
"What is the best advice on home care? Patches work well (cosmetic product for the skin around the eyes in the form of compresses-patches soaked in special mixtures, for example, Baikal cap extract, antiedematous components): glued, truncated - there is an effect. Removed - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bedtime. Now there are many such as if they are knitted masks, which give a good but temporary result. Say they will solve the problem? No, they won't. But every home care is great, "the specialist assured.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective. Internet users are happy to share simple but effective recipes with each other. We collected the best and, judging by the excellent reviews, the most efficient, and asked an expert for comments in this regard.
Bitan! An allergy test must be performed before using any new cosmetic product! The doctor said how to do it right:
"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 reactions on your skin. This test method is suitable for a beautician, but is not very suitable for self-examination. Therefore, the inner surface of the hand is used for self-control. The lower third of the forearm, where we wear the watch, is the most sensitive and most suitable zone for this purpose. "
Banana anti-wrinkle face mask
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 beautician suggests kneading the fruit to a mushy state and adding honey if there is no allergy to it. If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with cream. It is quite acceptable to use such a composition as a homemade anti-wrinkle eye mask.
"You can, as before, bend it in gauze and put it on your eyes for about 20 minutes, " the expert advises. - It really works. But not for long. "
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh, relaxing look.
Starch anti-wrinkle face mask
Women who have tried the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask claim that at home it can alleviate not only mimic wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles, and compare their effect to almost botulinum toxin. Starch is indeed a very valuable product that contains vitamins B, C, as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. Cosmetic products based on it give a short-lasting, 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. Thoroughly mix the starch with 100 ml of cold water, add 50 ml of hot water and cook until it thickens, not allowing it to boil. Cool and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Apply to previously cleansed skin of the face and neck. Rinse with warm 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 warm water until smooth, then pour in one protein. Leave it on for half an hour and rinse it off.
Yeast face mask against wrinkles
It turned out that yeast can be used not only in cooking, but also as a component of anti-aging masks, because it turned out that yeast can create collagen when it enters the pores.
Dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a ratio of 1: 1, let it cook for at least an hour. Then add one protein and a spoonful of honey to the composition, mix and apply on the face. Hold it for 15 minutes, then rinse.
Bitan! Be sure to take an allergy test before use!
Gelatin anti-wrinkle mask
First of all, the base is being prepared. To do this, pour a tablespoon of the product with two tablespoons of room temperature water. The mixture swells within a few 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 more used as a filling component. There are such means - concealers - the beautician explained. - They contain silicones that fill wrinkles and create a reflective effect. Light and shadow effect. There is no shadow, and the depth of the wrinkles seems to be diminishing. Washed - the result is the same as before. It's the same with gelatin. They applied it, filled in the wrinkles, washed it off - that’s it. Let’s just say: an artistic effect is achieved, not a healing one. If we are talking about the therapeutic function, then that same banana will help. "
You can and should take care of yourself. Home care products contain vitamins and minerals and can indeed have a temporary but visible effect. The main thing is to ensure that there are no allergic reactions and to correctly determine the skin type, and for this it is advisable to visit a cosmetic office first.