Skin agingit is gradual and unstoppable. Time cannot be beaten, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti-aging measures, which slows down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, maintains skin elasticity and a fresh appearance. In our article we will talk about which facial skin care procedures can be done at home and how to deal with the signs of aging in a cosmetology clinic.
Causes of skin aging
Ours has changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes slow down. Natural collagen and elastin proteins (the building blocks of our skin)produced more slowly and in smaller quantities, cell renewal is less intense. The skin becomesless elastic, drier and thinner, its protective properties are reduced.In addition, due to the slowdown of cell renewal, the keratinized cells do not exfoliate on their own and form a dense surface layer (keratosis process), in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation increases. Age spots become more pronounced, lentigo appears.
The signs of skin aging are:
- age wrinkles;
- increased pigmentation;
- delayed regeneration;
- dryness;
- tendency to flaking.
The causes of premature aging can benegative inheritance, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, insufficient care and even poor 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.
Features of anti-aging care
Anti-aging treatment is aimed at:
- stimulation of the metabolic processes of the skin, its regenerative and protective functions;
- restoration of skin elasticity, alignment of the oval and reduction of wrinkles;
- nutrition and hydration;
- fight against increased pigmentation;
- protection from harmful effects (mainly from ultraviolet rays).
Anti-aging treatment can include the following:
- elimination of the problem of premature aging from the inside: intake of drugs that stimulate the production of collagen, vitamins, nutritional correction, diet;
- treatment of chronic diseases,alignment of hormone levels in women;
- changing living conditions: refusal to work, which involves continuous flights or wearing make-up, lack of sleep, stress, being in the sun for a long time; moving to other climatic and ecological conditions;
- home care: anti-aging creams, light peels, serums and masks; self-massage, taping, facial fitness;
- cosmetic procedures.
General indications for anti-aging treatments
Already after 25 years, the elasticity of the skin begins to gradually decrease, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists recommend starting from this ageapply anti-aging cosmetics.
Signs you should use anti-aging treatments are:
- change in skin type, tendency to dryness and peeling;
- the formation of wrinkles;
- loss of skin elasticity, the oval of the face "floats", flagella and sagging appear;
- the appearance of age spots, the complexion becomes dull, earthy;
- enlarged pores, post-acne, long-term recovery after injury, the appearance of small scars;
- increased skin sensitivity - reactions to cold and exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Types of cosmetic procedures for face rejuvenation
Rejuvenation of the device
A painless system procedure based on the method of vortexing therapeutic serums on the skin of the face and body and the vacuum removal of imperfections, dead cells and exhausted compounds.
The uniqueness of this type of anti-aging therapy lies in theextraordinary multi-complex effect, which is noticeable immediately after 1 session. The main advantages are absolute safety thanks to the single nozzles, painlessness and the possibility of replacing multiple visits to different specialists.
The procedure simultaneously combines:
- cleaning;
- exfoliation (peeling);
- extraction;
- hydration and nutrition;
- lifting and rejuvenation;
- protection.
To get the maximum rejuvenating effect, 7 to 10 sessions are usually needed.
Face photorejuvenation
This is a very effective procedure that allowsremove skin blemishes such as:
- blackheads;
- post-acne;
- vascular formations;
- solar keratosis;
- small wrinkles.
Thanks to the action of intense pulsed color of a certain rangethe skin tugo is restored, age-related changes are eliminated, metabolic processes are improved, the cell regeneration process is started.
Before the procedure, a special conductive gel is applied to the skin. 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 effect3-5 photo correction sessions will be needed.
Botulinum therapy
Botulinum therapy -This is an injection into the facial muscle tissue of the botulinum toxin protein, which has a relaxing effect on it.Muscles stop contracting under the influence of neurotoxin and drag the skin with them, wrinkles are smoothed for a period of up to six months. In addition to the fact that the procedure is quite painful, after it it is necessary to observesome rules in the rehabilitation period:for several hours you can not take a horizontal position and paint, for several days you can not play sports, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium and do other cosmetic procedures.
Mesotherapy
The principle of rejuvenation is based on the subcutaneousthe introduction of meso-cocktails containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants and homeopathic and medicinal preparations.
Many micro injections are made 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 to remove toxins, eliminate imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.
Mesotherapy can also be done with one of the hardware methods:
- laser;
- hydromesotherapy;
- oxygen;
- ionic;
- cryomesotherapy.
For complex rejuvenation, you need8-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but more often it diminishes noticeably after 6-7 months.
Biorevitalization
This type of rejuvenation differs from mesotherapy in that it is based on the principlesaturation of the skin with hyaluronic acid. The procedure can be performed in various ways:
- injection;
- laser;
- iontophoresis;
- magnetophoresis;
- cryobiorivitalization;
- oxygen;
- peptide;
- fractional.
Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:
- moisturizing;
- increase of firmness and elasticity;
- restoration of protective functions;
- activation of the natural production of collagen and elastin;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- giving the skin a healthy tone.
The course of rejuvenation with the help of biorevitalization is usuallyincludes 4-7 sessions.
Peeling
Chemical peels forbased on AHA and PHA acidshave a complex effect on the skin, removing dead cells and awakening it, stimulating regeneration and normalizing metabolic processes.
For rejuvenation, medium and deep peels (at the level of the dermis) are often used. After the procedures, a long recovery is required -use of solar, soothing and moisturizing agents, since in the rehabilitation period the skin is very scaly, redness is observed, and the aesthetic appearance is far from ideal. The anti-aging effect is achieved on average after 6 procedures with an interval of 10-14 days.
How to prepare for anti-aging treatments
To prepare for anti-aging treatmentsnecessary:
- reduce swelling, for this, for 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 protective cream;
- refrain from other procedures,traumatize or reduce the protective functions of the skin;
- use moisturizing and nourishingcosmetics;
- apply self-massage methods.
When to start using anti-aging cosmetics
You can start using anti-aging agentsalready after 25 years, but there is no need to overdo it and use unsuitable age-appropriate compositions with a lifting effect. Otherwise, the skin adapts to cosmetics, and in a more mature age, when it would be worthwhile to apply improved measures, they will not work.
enough to get startedtoning and moisturizing, as well as light peels and regenerating masks at home.So, as the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (indicated on the package), visit a beauty salon, and also, if necessary, resort to surgical methods of facelift.
Precautionary measures
In pursuit of beauty, it is important to remember that the main task is to improve the appearance, not to spoil it. To keep skin healthy and glowing at any age,the following nuances must be taken into account:
- before any cosmetic procedureconsult a beautician, and the specialist must come from a proven clinic, have extensive work experience and quality education. Such a specialist will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means;
- Don't do your own chemical peels at home, and too often rubbing the skin with compositions with large abrasive particles;
- very important to consideryour skin type and health condition.What suits a friend or relative can become completely unacceptable to you;
- if present on the skinmicrotrauma, cuts and inflammation,cosmetic procedures should be postponed