Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant, but quite natural process.Salon treatments and regular home care help combat them.
Every woman wants to maintain young 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 endure the injustice of nature and fight the hated "enemy" by all available means.
It must be said that even Hollywood stars, who by the nature of their work must look as good as possible 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 of 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 no reason to relax and give up.“And So It Will Be” is not a story about feminine beauty.Anyone who manages, as they say, to age gracefully, undoubtedly spends a lot of time on personal care, regularly visits cosmetologists and takes care of his or her skin at home.
Today we decided to talk about home care with an expert, 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 their name suggests, are formed because our face is in constant movement, although we ourselves are not aware of it.We all frowned, laughed, smiled, wrinkled our noses and cried from time to time.In the 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 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 young people, after the age of 35 or even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area 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 better to immediately consult a cosmetologist and solve the problem with botulinum toxin injections.At the same time, there is no need to fear unwanted reactions: the specialist will conduct a thorough examination and tell you in detail about the indications and contraindications of the procedure.This cosmetic technique helps relax the muscles without depriving them of activity.In this way, the doctor can simultaneously combat pronounced expression wrinkles and avoid the undesirable effect of the mask.
If we talk about static wrinkles, the methods of treating them also require a mandatory consultation with a specialist.The specialist explains that the presence of rough folds requires the mandatory intervention of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fight 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 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: they stick, they wear, there is an effect. They are removed, there is no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bedtime. Today there are many such seemingly cloth masks that give resultsgood, but temporary. They say they will solve the problem? No, they will not decide, but any home care is excellent," said the specialist.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective.Internet users willingly share simple but effective recipes.We've compiled the best and, judging by the rave reviews, the most effective, and asked an expert to give his opinion on this topic.
Important!Before using any new cosmetic product, an allergy test is necessary!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 reaction on the skin. This testing method is convenient for a cosmetologist, but it is not very suitable for self-testing. Therefore, for self-testing, the inner surface of the hand is used. The lower third of the forearm, where we wear our watches, is the most sensitive area and best suited for these purposes."
Anti-wrinkle facial mask with banana
Our expert positively values the use of the pulp of this sweet fruit as a home care product:
"Bananas are very good. They contain amino acids and vitamin K."
The cosmetologist suggests crushing the fruit until it is 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 anti-wrinkle mask.
“You can, as before, fold it into gauze and put it over your eyes for 20 minutes,” advises the expert. — This really works.But not for long."
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh and rested look.
Anti-wrinkle facial mask with starch.
Women who have tested the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask on themselves claim that it can eliminate not only facial wrinkles, but also deep static wrinkles at home, and compare its effect almost with botulinum toxin.In fact, starch is a very valuable product that contains 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 fatty 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 thick, without letting it boil.Let cool and combine with the rest of the ingredients.Apply to previously cleansed skin on the face and neck.Wash off with warm water after 20 to 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 a protein.Leave it on for half an hour and wash it off.
Yeast facial mask for wrinkles.
It turns out that yeast can be used not only for cooking, but also as a component of anti-aging masks, since 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 rest 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 use, be sure to do an allergy test!
Gelatin mask for wrinkles.
First of all, the base is prepared.To do this, pour one 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 products of this type: correctors," explained the cosmetologist."They contain silicones that, so to speak, 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 decrease. It was washed off, the result was the same as before. The same with gelatin. They applied it, filled the wrinkle, washed it off, that's all. Let's put it this way: an artistic effect is achieved, not a therapeutic one. If we talk about the healing function, most likely the banana itself helps."
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and microelements and can actually have a visible effect, even if temporary.The main thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and correctly determine your skin type; for this it is advisable to first visit a cosmetologist's office.