Age-related changes in the skin are an unpleasant process, but it is quite natural. In-salon treatments and regular home care help fight them.
Every woman wants to keep her skin young for years to come. But time takes its toll on her and inevitably leaves an imprint on her face: her wrinkles. Some take their appearance very calmly, considering it an integral part of life, others do not intend to endure the injustice of nature and fight the hated "enemy" with all available means.
I must say that even Hollywood stars, who by the nature of their work are forced to look their best at any age, do not always resort to the services of plastic surgeons. Vivid examples of this are the magnificentMeryl Streep, star of "Titanic"Kate Winslet, beauty loved all over the worldJulia Robertsimmensely talentedJodie FosterisJulianne Moore. . . All these beautiful women look gorgeous and remain themselves. Each of their wrinkles is another role, not even played, but lived, of which they are rightly proud.
However, this is by no means a reason to relax and give up on yourself. "And so it will" - this is not a story about female beauty. Anyone who is successful, as they say, aging beautifully, undoubtedly devotes a lot of time to self-care, regularly visits cosmetologists and takes care of their skin at home.
It is about home care that today we decided to talk to an expert, a cosmetologist at the centers of aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: mimic (dynamic) and static. The former, as the name suggests, are formed due to the fact that our face is in constant motion, even if we ourselves are not aware of it. From time to time we frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses, cry. In the process, furrows naturally appear on the corresponding areas of our face, caused by muscle contraction, which disappear at the same time as a certain emotion "leaves".
Over time, due to some factors, such as age, dryness of the skin, loss of its elasticity, a change in the structure occurs, and therefore we must talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhere and are visibleeven at rest. The problem is faced not only by the elderly, but also by 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, that is, the sagging of the oval of the face. The quality of the skin, and therefore the severity of wrinkles, can be influenced by genetic factors, poor 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 particular woman is very high, it is better to immediately seek the advice of a cosmetologist and solve the problem with the help of botulinum toxin injections. At the same time, there is no need to be afraid of unwanted reactions - a specialist will conduct a thorough examination and tell you in detail about the indications and contraindications to the procedure. This cosmetic technique helps to relax the muscles, without depriving them of activity. Thus, the doctor manages to simultaneously combat pronounced mimic wrinkles and avoid the unwanted mask effect.
If we talk about static wrinkles, the ways to deal with them also require a mandatory discussion with a specialist. The specialist explains that the presence of rough folds implies the obligatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fighting wrinkles at home
Salon procedures, of course, are very effective, and the importance of professional assistance can hardly be overstated, 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 is the best advice for home care? The patches work well (a cosmetic product for the skin around the eyes in the form of compresses-patches soaked in special compounds, for example an extract of the Baikal skullcap, anti-edematous components): glued, maligned - there is an effect. Removed - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is fine, but only about two hours before bedtime. There are now many masks as if woven, which give a good, but temporary result. You say thatWill they solve the problem? No, they won't. But any home care is excellent ", assured the specialist.
Using 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 rave reviews, the most effective and asked the expert for their comments.
Important! An allergy test must be performed before using any new cosmetic product! The doctor told how to do it correctly:
"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 won't see any skin reactions. This testing method is convenient for the beautician, butnot very suitable for self-testing. Therefore, the inner surface of the hand is used for self-testing. The lower third of the forearm, where we wear the watch, is the most sensitive and most suitable area for this purpose. "
Banana anti-wrinkle face mask
Our expert welcomes using the pulp of this sweet fruit as a home care product:
"Banana is very good. Contains amino acids and vitamin K".
The beautician suggests kneading the fruit in a pasty state and adding honey if there is no allergy. If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with sour cream. It is quite acceptable to use such a composition as a homemade eye mask for wrinkles.
"You can, as you did before, fold it into gauze and put it over your eyes for about 20 minutes, " advises the expert. - It really works. But not for long".
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh and rested look.
Starch anti-wrinkle face mask
Women who have tried the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask claim that it can alleviate not only mimic wrinkles, but also deep static wrinkles at home and compare its effect with quasi-botulinum toxin. In fact, starch is a very valuable product containing vitamins B, C, as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. Cosmetic products based on it give 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 100ml of cold water, add 50ml of hot water and cook until thickened, without boiling. Let it cool and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Apply to previously cleansed 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 a protein. Leave on for half an hour and rinse.
Anti-wrinkle face mask with yeast
It turns out that yeast can be used not only in cooking, but also as a component for anti-aging masks, as it has been found that yeast can produce collagen when it enters the pores.
We dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a 1: 1 ratio, let it ferment for at least an hour. Then we add a protein and a spoon of honey to the composition, mix and apply to the face. We keep it for 15 minutes, then wash it off.
Important! Before use, be sure to perform an allergy test!
Anti-wrinkle gelatin mask
First of all, the base is prepared. For this, one tablespoon of the product is poured with two tablespoons of water at room temperature. The mixture swells in a few minutes, after which it is placed in a water bath until completely dissolved. Various additional ingredients are added to the chilled mixture depending on the desired result.
"Gelatin is used more as a filling component. There are such means - concealers, - explained the beautician. - They contain silicones that fill wrinkles and create a reflective effect. Light and shadow effect. There is no shadow and depth. of the wrinkle seems to diminish. Washed away: the result is the same as before. It is the same with the jelly. They applied it, it filled in the wrinkle, they washed it off - that's it. artistic, not curative. If we talk about the therapeutic function, then, rather, the banana itself will help. "
You can and should take care of yourself. Home care products contain vitamins and minerals and, in fact, can have a temporary but visible effect. The main thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and correctly determine the type of skin, and for this it is advisable to first visit the beautician's office.