Skin agingis gradual and unstoppable. Time can not be defeated, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti-aging measures, which will slow down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, maintain skin elasticity and a fresh appearance. In our article, we will talk about what procedures for facial skin care can be performed at home and how to deal with signs of aging in a cosmetology clinic.
Causes of skin aging
Ours has changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes are slowed down. Natural proteins collagen and elastin (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.Due to the slowdown in cell renewal, keratinized cells also do not exfoliate on their own and form a dense surface layer (keratosis process), where the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation increases. Age spots become more pronounced, lentigo appears.
Signs of skin aging are:
- age wrinkles;
- increased pigmentation;
- delayed regeneration;
- dryness;
- peeling tendency.
Causes of premature aging can benegative inheritance, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, inadequate care and even poor ecology.
Anti-aging careis a set of measures (cosmetics, procedures, preparations, etc. ) that aim to remove or alleviate signs of aging of the skin of the face and body.
Features of anti-aging care
Anti-aging care is aimed at:
- stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin, its regenerative and protective functions;
- restoring skin elasticity, adjusting the oval and reducing wrinkles;
- nutrition and hydration;
- combat increased pigmentation;
- protection against harmful effects (primarily against ultraviolet radiation).
Anti-aging care can include the following:
- eliminating the problem of premature aging from within: taking drugs that stimulate the production of collagen, vitamins, nutritional correction, drinking regime;
- treatment of chronic diseases,adjustment of hormonal levels in women;
- changing living conditions: refusal to work, which involves constant flights or application of makeup, lack of sleep, stress, being in the sun for a long time; relocation 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 that you should resort to 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", sagging and sagging appear;
- the appearance of age spots, complexion becomes dull, earthy;
- pore enlargement, post-acne, long-term recovery from injury, the appearance of small scars;
- increased skin sensitivity - reactions to cold and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Types of cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation
Rejuvenation on the device
A painless apparatus procedure based on the method of vortex application of therapeutic serum to the skin of the face and body and vacuum removal of imperfections, dead cells and spent compounds.
The uniqueness of this type of anti-aging therapy lies infantastic multi-complex effect, which is noticeable immediately after 1 session. Absolute safety due to individual nozzles, pain relief as well as the ability to replace multiple visits to various specialists are the main benefits.
The procedure combines at the same time:
- cleansing;
- peeling (peeling);
- extraction;
- hydration and nutrition;
- lifting and rejuvenation;
- protection.
To achieve the maximum effect of rejuvenation, 7 to 10 sessions are usually required.
Photorejuvenation of the face
This is a very effective procedure that allowsremove skin defects such as:
- dark spots;
- post-acne;
- vascular formations;
- solar keratosis;
- small wrinkles.
Thanks to the effect of intense pulsating color in a particular areaskin tufts are restored, age-related changes are eliminated, metabolic processes are improved, the process of cellular regeneration is started.
Before the procedure, a special conductive gel is applied to the skin. After photorejuvenation it is necessary to constantuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum rejuvenation effect3-5 sessions of image correction will be required.
Botulinum therapy
Botulinum therapy -This is an injection into the muscle tissue of the face of the botulinum toxin protein, which has a relaxing effect on it.Muscles stop contracting under the influence of neurotoxin and contract the skin with them, wrinkles are smoothed out for a period of up to six months. In addition to the fact that the procedure is quite painful, after that it is necessary to observea number of rules during 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 microinjections are made in the skin of the face and on the neck after preliminary local anesthesia with a special cream. The procedure has a rejuvenating and healing effect, helps remove toxins, get rid of imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.
Mesotherapy can also be performed by one of the hardware methods:
- laser;
- hydromesotherapy;
- oxygen;
- ionic;
- cryomatherapy.
For complex rejuvenation you need8-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but more often decreases noticeably after 6-7 months.
Biorevitalization
This type of rejuvenation differs from mesotherapy in that the principle is based onsaturation of the skin with hyaluronic acid. The procedure can be performed in different ways:
- injection;
- laser;
- iontophoresis;
- magnetophoresis;
- cryobiorevitalization;
- oxygen;
- peptide;
- fractionated.
Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:
- moisturizing;
- increase in firmness and elasticity;
- restoration of protection functions;
- activating the natural production of collagen and elastin;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- gives the skin a healthy tone.
The course of rejuvenation using biorevitalization is normalincludes 4-7 sessions.
Peels
Chemical peeling forbased on AHA and PHA acidshas a complex effect on the skin, removes dead cells and awakens it, stimulates regeneration and normalizes metabolic processes.
For rejuvenation, medium and deep (to level with the dermis) peels are most often used. The procedures require a long recovery -use of sunscreen, sedatives, moisturizers, as the skin during the rehabilitation period is very flaky, 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 treatmentsrequired:
- reduce swelling, for this, for 2-3 days, limit the use of liquids, spicy and salty foods, seafood;
- do not drink alcohol for 3-5 days;
- avoid findingin direct sunlight without protective cream;
- refrain from other procedures,traumatizing or reducing 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 drugsalready after 25 years, but you do not need to overdo it and use compositions with a lifting effect that is not suitable for age. Otherwise, the skin adapts to cosmetics, and at a more mature age, where it would be worthwhile to apply improved measures, they will not work.
enough to starttoning and moisturizing, as well as light peels and regenerating masks at home.As the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (listed on the package), visit a beauty salon and even, if necessary, resort to surgical facelift methods.
Preventive measures
In the pursuit of beauty, it is important to remember that the main task is to improve the look, not to ruin it. To keep the skin healthy and radiant at all ages,The following nuances must be considered:
- before any cosmetic procedureconsult a beautician, and the specialist must be from a proven clinic, have extensive professional experience and a quality education. Such a specialist will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means;
- Do not do your own chemical peeling at home, and also scrub the skin with compositions with large abrasive particles too often;
- very important to consideryour skin type and state of health.What suits a friend or relative may become completely unacceptable to you;
- if it is found on the skinmicrotrauma, cuts and inflammation,cosmetic procedures should be postponed