Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant, but completely natural process.Salon treatments and regular home care help combat them.
Every woman wants to keep her skin young for many years.But time has its price and inevitably leaves its mark on the face: wrinkles.Some perceive their appearance calmly, considering them an integral part of life, while others do not intend to endure 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, of immense talent Jodie Foster And Juliana Moore.All these beautiful women look luxurious and at the same time remain themselves.Their every wrinkle is another role, not even played, but lived, of which they are rightly 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.Anyone 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 from aesthetic medicine and cosmetology centers.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: facial (dynamic) and static.The former, as the name suggests, are formed because our face is in constant movement, even if we ourselves are not aware of it.We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses and cry from time to time.In this process, furrows naturally appear on the corresponding areas of our face, caused by muscle contraction, which disappear at the same time as the "disappearance" of a certain emotion.
As time passes, due to some factors, such as age, dryness of the skin, loss of elasticity, the structure changes, and therefore 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 genetic factors, inadequate environment, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to sunlight and other unfavorable external factors.
The cosmetologist explains that if the facial activity of a particular woman is very high, it is better to immediately seek advice from a cosmetologist and solve the problem with botulinum toxin injections.At the same time, there is no need to be afraid of unwanted reactions: the specialist will carry out a thorough examination and explain to you in detail the indications and contraindications for the procedure.This cosmetic technique helps to relax the muscles without depriving them of activity.In this way the doctor is able to simultaneously combat pronounced expression lines and avoid the unwanted effect of the mask.
If we talk about static wrinkles, then the methods of dealing with them also require a mandatory discussion with a specialist.The specialist explains that the presence of rough folds requires the mandatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fight 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 patches-compresses, impregnated with special compounds, for example, Baikal skullcap extract, anti-edematous components) work well: stick them on, put them on - there is an effect. Take them off - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bedtime. Nowadays there are many such masks apparently offabrics that give good but temporary results. Let's say they solve the problem? No, they won't decide any home care is excellent”, assures the specialist.
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 enthusiastic reviews, the most effective and asked an expert to give his comments on this topic.
Important!Before using any new cosmetic product, you must carry out an allergy test!The doctor told us how to do it correctly:
“The most sensitive area is the one 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 skin reactions. This test method is convenient for a cosmetologist, but 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 thesepurposes".
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 cosmetologist suggests mashing the fruit until it becomes mushy 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 in gauze and put it on your eyes for 20 minutes,” advises the expert. — It really works.But not for long."
This product perfectly hydrates the skin and gives the face a fresh and rested look.
Anti-wrinkle face mask with starch
Women who have tried the effect of this seemingly 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.Starch is truly 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 spoonful of starch, 150 ml of water, a spoonful 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 it thickens, 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 spoonful of starch with warm water until a smooth consistency is obtained, then pour in a protein.Leave for half an hour and rinse.
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 the pores, are capable of producing collagen.
We dilute a spoonful of yeast with warm milk in a 1:1 ratio, let it ferment for at least an hour.Then add a protein and a spoonful of honey, mix and apply on the face.Leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse 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 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,” explained the cosmetologist."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 reduce. Washed off - the result was the same as before. Same thing with gelatin. They applied it, filled the wrinkle, washed it off - that's it. Let's put it this way: an artistic effect is obtained, not a therapeutic one. If we talk about the healing function, then the same banana will do a lotprobably help.
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and trace elements and, in fact, can 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, and for this it is advisable to visit a cosmetologist's office first.