Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant process, but completely natural.In the fight against them, salon treatments and regular home care help.
Every woman wants to maintain youthful skin for many years.But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves a mark on the face – wrinkles.Some perceive their appearance quite calmly, considering them an integral part of life, while others do not intend to reconcile with the injustice of nature and fight against the hated "enemy" with all available means.
It must be said that even Hollywood stars, whose work requires them to look their best at any age, do not always resort to the services of plastic surgeons.The vivid examples of this are magnificent Meryl Streep, star of "Titanic" Kate Winslet, the world's favorite beauty Julia Roberts, extremely talented Jodie Foster and Julianne Moore.All these beautiful women look luxurious and at the same time remain their own.Each of their wrinkles is another role, not even played, but lived, of which they are rightly proud.
However, this is no reason to relax and give up on yourself."And so it shall be" is not a story about female beauty.Everyone who manages, as they say, to grow old 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 at centers for aesthetic medicine and cosmetology.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: facial (dynamic) and static.The first, as the name implies, are caused by the fact that our face is in constant motion, even if we ourselves are not aware of it.We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses and cry from time to time.At the same time, furrows caused by muscle contraction naturally appear on the corresponding parts of our face, which disappear at the same time as the "disappearance" of a certain emotion.
Over time, due to certain factors, such as age, dry skin, loss of elasticity, the structure changes, and then we have to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhere and are visible even at rest.The problem is encountered not only by older people, but also by quite young people - after 35 years and even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle, cheeks and chin can be the result of gravitational ptosis, that is, sagging of the face oval.Genetics, bad environment, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to sunlight and other unfavorable external factors can affect the quality of the skin, and therefore the severity of wrinkles.
The cosmetologist explains that if the facial activity of a certain woman is very high, it is better to immediately seek the advice of a cosmetologist and solve the problem with botulinum toxin injections.At the same time, you should not be afraid of unwanted reactions - the specialist will conduct a thorough examination and tell you in detail about 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 fight with pronounced facial wrinkles at the same time and avoid the unwanted effect of the mask.
If we are talking about static wrinkles, then the methods of solving 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 against 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 cosmetic clinics continuously.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 a coating-patch, impregnated with special compounds, for example, Baikal skull extract, anti-edematous components) work well: stick, wear - it has an effect. Now take it off - no effect. Any moisturizing mask is good, but a moisturizing mask is good. seemingly cloth masks that give good, but temporary results, they say will solve the problem.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective.Internet users love to share simple but effective recipes with each other.We collected the best and, judging by the enthusiastic reviews, the most effective and asked an expert to give his comments on this matter.
Important!Before using any new cosmetic product, you must do an allergy test!The doctor told us how to do it right:
"The most sensitive area is the area behind the ear. But you will not be able to see what is happening there. You may feel a burning, pinching or scratching, but you will not see any reactions on the skin. This test method is suitable for a cosmetologist, but it is not very suitable for self-testing. That is why the third hand is used for self-testing of the lower arm. The place where we wear watches is the most sensitive and most suitable area for these purposes."
Anti-wrinkle face mask with banana
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 beautician suggests that the fruit be crushed to a mushy state and add honey if you are not allergic to it.If your skin is very dry, you can mix banana puree with sour cream.It is perfectly acceptable to use this composition as a homemade anti-wrinkle eye mask.
"You can, as you did before, wrap it in gauze and put it on your eyes for 20 minutes," advises the expert. — This really works.But not for long."
This product perfectly moisturizes the skin and gives the face a fresh, rested look.
Anti-wrinkle face mask with starch
Women who have tried the effects of this supposedly miraculous mask on themselves claim that it can get rid of not only facial wrinkles, but even deep static wrinkles at home, and they compare its effect almost to botulinum toxin.Starch is really a very valuable product, which contains vitamins B and 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 spoonful of starch, 150 ml of water, a spoonful of heavy 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 other ingredients.Apply to previously cleansed face and neck skin.Rinse with warm water after 20-30 minutes and enjoy the reflection in the mirror.
Starch in combination 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 to a homogeneous consistency, then pour in one protein.Leave it on for half an hour and wash it off.
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, because it has been shown that yeast fungi, when introduced into the pores, are able to produce collagen.
Dilute a spoonful of yeast with warm milk in a ratio of 1:1, let it stand for at least an hour.Then add one protein and a spoonful of honey, mix and apply on the face.Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse.
Important!Be sure to do an allergy test before use!
Gelatin anti-wrinkle mask
First of all, the base is prepared.To do this, pour a tablespoon of the product with two tablespoons of water at room temperature.The mixture swells for a few minutes, after which it is placed in a water bath until it is completely dissolved.Different 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 - correctors," the beautician explained."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 be less and less. Washed off - the result was the same as before. The same thing with gelatin. They applied it, filled the wrinkle, did not wash it off in this way. therapeutically, if we talk about the healing function, then that same banana will most likely help.
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and trace elements and can really have a visible effect, albeit temporary.The main thing is to ensure that there are no allergic reactions and to correctly determine your skin type, and for this it is recommended to visit a cosmetologist's office first.