Age-related changes in the skin are an unpleasant process, but it is quite natural. Salon treatments and regular home care help combat them.
Every woman wants to keep her skin youthful for years to come. But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves an imprint on the face - wrinkles. Some see their appearance quite calmly and regard it as an integral part of life, others do not intend to endure the injustice of nature and fight the hated "enemy" by all available means.
I have to say that even Hollywood stars, who by virtue of their work are committed to looking their best at all ages, do not always turn to plastic surgeons. Living examples of this are the magnificentMeryl Streep, star of "Titanic"Kate Winslet, world-beloved beautyJulia Robertsextremely talentedJodie FosterandJulianne Moore. . . All these beautiful women look beautiful and still remain themselves. Each of their wrinkles is a different, not even played, but lived role that they are rightly proud of.
However, this is not at all a reason to relax and give up on yourself. "And so it will do" - this is not a story of female beauty. Everyone who succeeds, as they say, ages beautifully, undoubtedly spends a lot of time on self-care, visits beauticians regularly and takes care of their skin at home.
It's about home care that today we decided to talk to an expert - a cosmetologist at the Centers for Aesthetic Medicine and Cosmetology.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: mimic (dynamic) and static. The first, as the name suggests, is formed due to the fact that our face is in constant motion, even though we ourselves are not aware of it. We all wrinkle from time to time, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses, cry. In the process, grooves appear naturally on the corresponding areas of our face caused by muscle contraction, which disappears at the same time as a particular feeling "leaves".
Over time due to some factors such as age, dry skin, loss of its elasticity, there is a change in the structure and then we have to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhere and are visible themselvesresting . The problem is not only facing the elderly, but also quite young people - after 35 years and even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle, cheeks, chin may be the result of gravitational ptosis, that is, sagging of the face oval. The quality of the skin and thus the severity of wrinkles can be affected by genetics, poor ecology, bad habits, stress, inadequate care, constant exposure to sunlight and other adverse external factors.
The beautician explains that if a particular woman's mimicking activity is very high, it is better to seek the advice of a beautician immediately and solve the problem using injections of botulinum toxin. 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 also manages to combat pronounced wrinkles and avoid the unwanted mask effect.
If we are talking about static wrinkles, ways to deal with them also require a mandatory discussion with a specialist. The specialist explains that the presence of coarse folds implies the obligatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fighting 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 is the best advice for home care? Plasters work well (a cosmetic product for the skin around the eyes in the form of compression patches soaked in special compounds, such as an extract of the Baikal skull, anti-edematous components): glued, damaged - there isan effect. Removed - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but only about two hours before bedtime. Now there are many like woven masks that give a good but temporary result. Say they will solve the problem? No, it doesthey do not. But any home care is great, "the specialist assured.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective. Internet users willingly share simple but effective recipes with each other. We have gathered the best and judging by the fantastic reviews the most effective and asked the expert for their comments on this matter.
Important! An allergy test must be performed before using a new cosmetic product! The doctor told how to do it correctly:
"The most sensitive area is the area behind the ear. But you can not see what is going on there. You can feel the tingling, tingling or scratching, but you will not see any skin reactions. This test method is convenient for the beautician, but not very suitable for"Therefore, the inner surface of the hand is used for self-control. The lower third of the forearm where we carry the watch is the most sensitive and suitable zone for this purpose. "
Anti-wrinkle banana face mask
Our expert welcomes you to use the pulp of this sweet fruit as a home care product:
"Banana is very good. It contains amino acids and vitamin K. "
The beautician suggests kneading the fruit to a mushy state and adding honey if there is no allergy to it. If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with sour cream. It is perfectly acceptable to use such a composition as a homemade eye mask for wrinkles.
"You can, as you did before, fold it in a gauze bandage and put it on your eyes for about 20 minutes, " the expert advises. - It really works. But not for long ".
This product moisturizes the skin perfectly and gives the face a fresh, rested look.
Anti-wrinkle face starch mask
Women who have tried the effect of this supposedly miraculous mask claim that it can not only soothe mimicking wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles at home and compare its effect with almost botulinum toxin. Starch is actually a very valuable product containing vitamins B, C as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. Cosmetic products based on it provide a short-term but fast and visible lifting effect.
So for cooking we need: a tablespoon of starch, 150 ml of water, a tablespoon of fat sour cream and the same amount of honey. Mix the starch thoroughly 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 face and neck skin. Wash off with warm water after 20-30 minutes, and enjoy the reflection in the mirror.
An even better result will be given with 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 in a protein. Let it work for half an hour and rinse it off.
Anti-wrinkle yeast face mask
It turns out that yeast can not only be used for cooking, but also as a component of anti-aging masks, as it turned out that yeast can produce collagen when it enters the pores.
We dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in the ratio 1: 1, let it brew for at least an hour. Then a protein and a tablespoon of honey are added to the composition, mixed and applied to the face. We hold it for 15 minutes and then wash it off.
Important! Be sure to perform an allergy test before use!
Anti-wrinkle gelatin masks
First of all, the base is prepared. For this, pour one tablespoon of the product with two tablespoons of water at room temperature. The mixture swells within a few minutes, after which it is placed in a water bath until it is completely dissolved. Various additional ingredients are added to the cooled mixture depending on the desired result.
"Gelatin is used more as a filler. There are such agents - concealers - explained the beautician. - They contain silicones that fill the wrinkle and create a reflective effect. Light and shadow effect. There is no shadow and the depth of the wrinkle seems to decrease. Washed away - the result is the same as it was. It is the same with gelatin. They applied it, it filled the wrinkle, washed it off - that was it. Let's just say: an artistic effect is achieved - not a healing. If wetalking about the therapeutic function, the same banana will rather help. "
You can and should take care of yourself. Home care products contain vitamins and minerals and can actually have a temporary but visible effect. The most important thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and correctly determine your skin type, and for this it is recommended to first visit the beautician's office.