Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant process, but quite natural.Salon treatments and regular home care help combat them.
Every woman wants to maintain youthful skin 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 required 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 rightfully 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 cosmetologists and takes care of their skin at home.
Today we decided to talk about home care with an expert - a cosmetologist at 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 implies, are formed due to the fact that our face is in constant motion, even if we ourselves are not aware of it.We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses, and cry from time to time.In the process, grooves naturally appear on the corresponding areas of our face, caused by muscle contraction, which disappear simultaneously with the “disappearance” of a certain emotion.
Over time, due to certain 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 older people, but also by fairly young people - after 35 years of age, or even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle, cheeks, and chin may 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, poor 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 better to immediately seek advice from a cosmetologist and resolve the issue 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 to relax the muscles without depriving them of activity.Thus, the doctor is able to simultaneously combat pronounced expression wrinkles and avoid the undesirable effect of the mask.
If we talk about static wrinkles, then 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 the importance of professional care is difficult to overestimate, 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 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 it on, wear it - there is an effect.Removed - no effect.Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bedtime.Nowadays there are a lot of these seemingly fabric masks that give good but temporary results.Say that they will solve the problem?No, they won't decide.But any home care is great,” the specialist assured.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective.Internet users willingly share simple but effective recipes with each other.We have collected the best and, judging by the rave reviews, the most effective and asked an expert to give his comments on this matter.
Important!Before using any new cosmetic product, you must conduct an allergy test!The doctor told us how to do it correctly:
“The most sensitive area is the area behind the ear. But you won't be able to see what's going on there.You may feel a tingling, pinching or scratching sensation, but you will not see any skin reactions.This testing method is convenient for a cosmetologist, but 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 most suitable area for these purposes.”
Anti-wrinkle face 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 to a mushy state and adding honey if you are not allergic to it.If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with sour cream.It is quite acceptable to use this composition as a homemade eye mask against wrinkles.
“You can, as you did before, fold it into gauze and put it over your eyes for 20 minutes,” the expert advises. — This really works.But not for long."
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh, rested look.
Anti-wrinkle face mask with starch
Women who have tried the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask on themselves claim that it can get rid of not only facial wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles at home, and compare its effect almost with 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 thoroughly with 100 ml of cold water, add 50 ml of hot water and cook until thickened, without letting it boil.Cool and combine with the rest of the ingredients.Apply to previously cleansed skin of the face and neck.Wash off with warm water after 20-30 minutes and enjoy the reflection in the mirror.
Starch combined with egg white 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 then pour in one protein.Leave it on for half an hour and wash it off.
Yeast face mask for wrinkles
It turns out that yeast can be used not only in cooking, but also as a component for anti-aging masks, since it turned out that yeast fungi, when introduced into pores, are capable of producing collagen.
We dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a 1:1 ratio, let it brew for at least an hour.Then add one protein and a tablespoon of honey, mix and apply to the face.Leave it on for 15 minutes, then wash it off.
Important!Before use, be sure to 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 filling component.There are such products - concealers,” the cosmetologist explained.“They contain silicones, which seem to fill the wrinkle and create a reflective effect.The effect of light and shadow.There is no shadow, and the depth of the wrinkle seems to be getting smaller.Washed it off - the result was the same as before.Same thing with gelatin.They applied it, it filled in the wrinkle, washed it off - that’s it.Let's put it this way: an artistic effect is achieved - not a therapeutic one.If we talk about the healing function, then the same banana will most likely help.”
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and microelements and, indeed, can have a visible effect, albeit temporary.The main thing is to make sure there are no allergic reactions and correctly determine your skin type, and for this it is advisable to first visit a cosmetologist’s office.