Age-related skin changes are an unpleasant process, but quite natural.In-salon treatments and regular home care help combat them.
Every woman wants to maintain youthful skin for many years.But time takes its toll and inevitably leaves its mark on the face - wrinkles.Some perceive their appearance quite calmly, considering them an integral part of life, while others do not intend to tolerate the injustice of nature and fight the hated "enemy" with all available means.
It must be said that even Hollywood stars, who by the nature of their work are required to look their best at any age, do not always resort to the services of plastic surgeons.Living examples of this are the marvelous Meryl Streep, star of "Titanic" Kate Winslet, the world's favorite beauty Julia Roberts, incredibly talented Jodie Foster and Julianne Moore.All these beautiful women look luxurious and at the same time remain themselves.Their every wrinkle 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 Will Do" is not a story about female beauty.Everyone who manages, as they say, to grow old gracefully, undoubtedly spends a lot of time on 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 in aesthetic medicine and cosmetology centers.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: facial (dynamic) and static.The first, 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.We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses and cry from time to time.Along the way, grooves naturally appear in the corresponding areas of our face, caused by muscle contraction, which disappear simultaneously with 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 faced not only by older people, but also by quite young people - after the age of 35, or even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle, cheeks and chin can be a consequence of gravitational droop, that is, the sagging of the oval of the face.The quality of the skin, and therefore the severity of wrinkles, can be affected by genetics, bad environment, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to sunlight and other adverse external factors.
The cosmetologist explains that if the activity of a certain woman's face is very high, it is better to immediately seek advice from a cosmetologist and solve the problem with botulinum toxin injections.At the same time, you do not need to be afraid of adverse reactions - the specialist will conduct a thorough examination and inform 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 simultaneously combat intense expression wrinkles and avoid the unwanted effect of the mask.
If we are talking about static wrinkles, then the methods of their treatment also require a mandatory discussion with a specialist.The expert explains that the presence of rough folds requires the mandatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
Fight against wrinkles at home
Procedures in the salon 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 cosmetology clinics on an ongoing basis.In this case, home care products come to the rescue.
"What do you recommend for home care? Patches (cosmetic product for the skin around the eyes in the form of compresses-patches, impregnated with special compounds, e.g. Baikal skull extract, anti-edematous ingredients) work well: stick it, put it on - it works. Removed - it doesn't work. Any time before bed is good. These apparently cloth masks that give goodbut temporary results, they say they will solve the problem.
Using anti-wrinkle masks at home can be very effective.Internet users willingly share simple but effective recipes with each other.We collected the best and, judging by the rave reviews, the most effective ones and asked an expert to give his opinion on the matter.
Great!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 tingling, stinging or scratching, but you will not see skin reactions. This test method is convenient for a cosmetologist, but it is not very suitable for self-examination. Therefore, for self-examination on the lower arm, where the third hand is used. our watches, it is the most sensitive and most suitable area forthese 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 cosmetologist suggests that you mash the fruit into a pulp and add honey if you are not allergic to it.If your skin is very dry, you can mix mashed banana with sour cream.It is quite acceptable to use this composition as a homemade anti-wrinkle eye mask.
"You can, as you did before, fold 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 hydrates the skin and gives the face a fresh, rested look.
Anti-wrinkle face mask with starch
Women who have tested the effect 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 compare its effect almost to botulism toxin.Starch is indeed a very valuable product, containing vitamins B and C, as well as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium.Cosmetic products based on it provide 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 fat sour 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 mix 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.
Starch combined with egg white will give even better results.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.Leave it for half an hour and wash off.
Yeast face mask for wrinkles
It turns out that yeast can be used not only in cooking, but also as an ingredient for anti-aging masks, as it turned out that yeast fungi, when introduced into the pores, are able to produce collagen.
Dilute a tablespoon of yeast with warm milk in a ratio of 1:1, let it boil for at least an hour.Then add a protein and a tablespoon of honey, mix and apply to the face.Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash off.
Great!Before use, be sure to do an allergy test!
Gelatin mask for wrinkles
First of all, the base is prepared.To do this, pour one tablespoon of the product with two tablespoons of water at room temperature.The mixture is swollen for several minutes and then placed in a water bath until completely dissolved.Various additional ingredients are added to the cold mixture depending on the desired effect.
"Gelatin is used more as a filling ingredient. There are such products - concealers," the cosmetologist 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 decrease. He washed it off - the result was the same as before. The same thing with gelatin. They put it, filled the wrinkle, washed it off. It is not therapeutic. If we talk about the therapeutic function, then probably the samebanana will help."
You can and should take care of yourself.Home care products contain vitamins and trace elements and, indeed, can have a visible effect, albeit temporary.The main thing is to make sure that there are no allergic reactions and to correctly determine your skin type, which is why it is advisable to visit the office of a cosmetologist first.