Skin agingis gradual and unstoppable. Time is unbeatable, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti -aging measures, which will slow down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, maintain skin elasticity and fresh look. In our article, we will talk about facial skin care procedures that can be done at home, and how to deal with the signs of aging in a cosmetology clinic.
Causes of skin aging
We have changed over the yearshormonal background, the metabolic process slows down. The natural proteins of collagen and elastin (the building blocks of our skin)produced more slowly and in smaller quantities, less intense cell renewal. The skin becomesless elastic, drier and thinner, its protective properties are reduced.Also, due to the slowdown in cell renewal, keratin cells do not peel off on their own and form a dense surface layer (keratosis process), in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation increases. Aging spots become more noticeable, lentigo appears.
The signs of skin aging are:
- age wrinkles;
- increased pigmentation;
- delayed regeneration;
- drought;
- tendency to peel.
The cause of premature aging can benegative heredity, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, inadequate care and even poor ecology.
Anti-aging careis a set of measures (cosmetics, procedures, preparations, etc. ) aimed at eliminating or reducing the signs of aging of the facial and body skin.
Features of anti-aging care
Anti-aging care aims to:
- stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin, its regenerative and protective functions;
- restoration of skin elasticity, oval alignment and reduction of wrinkles;
- nutrition and hydration;
- against increased pigmentation;
- protection from harmful effects (especially from ultraviolet radiation).
Anti-aging care may include the following:
- elimination of the problem of premature aging from within: taking drugs that stimulate the production of collagen, vitamins, dietary correction, drinking regimen;
- treatment of chronic diseases,alignment of hormone levels in women;
- changing living conditions: refusal to work, which involves constant flight or wearing makeup, lack of sleep, stress, being in the sun for a long time; moving to other climatic and ecological conditions;
- home care:anti-aging creams, light skin, serums and masks; self -massage, recording, facial fitness;
- cosmetic procedures.
General indications for anti-aging treatment
Already after 25 years, the elasticity of the skin begins to decrease gradually, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists advise starting from this ageuse anti-aging cosmetics.
The signs that you should use anti-aging treatment are:
- changes in skin type, tendency to dryness and flaking;
- wrinkle formation;
- loss of skin elasticity, "floating" facial oval, flails and sagging appear;
- appearance of age spots, skin becomes dull, unpretentious;
- pore enlargement, after acne, long -term recovery after injury, the appearance of small scars;
- increased skin sensitivity - reaction to cold and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Types of cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation
Rejuvenation on the device
The painless apparatus procedure is based on the method of vortex supply of therapeutic serum to the skin of the face and body and vacuum removal of imperfections, dead cells and applied compounds.
The uniqueness of this type of anti-aging therapy lies inamazing multi-complex effects, which can be seen immediately after 1 session. Absolute safety due to individual nozzles, painlessness, as well as the ability to substitute several visits to different specialists are key advantages.
These procedures are combined at the same time:
- cleaning;
- exfoliation (peeling);
- extraction;
- hydration and nutrition;
- lifting and rejuvenating;
- protection.
To achieve the maximum effect of rejuvenation, 7 to 10 sessions are usually required.
Photorejuvenation on the face
This is a very effective procedure that allowseliminate skin imperfections such as:
- dark spots;
- after acne;
- vascular formation;
- solar keratosis;
- small wrinkles.
Thanks to the intense pulsating color action of a certain rangeskin tugor is restored, age -related changes are eliminated, metabolic processes are improved, the process of cellular regeneration is initiated.
Before the procedure, a special conductive gel is applied to the skin. After photorejuvenation, it is necessary to alwaysuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum rejuvenating effect3-5 photo correction sessions will be required.
Botulinum therapy
Botulinum therapy -This is an injection into facial muscle tissue of the protein botulinum toxin, which has a relaxing effect on it.Muscles stop shrinking under the influence of neurotoxins and pulling the skin along with them, wrinkles are smoothed 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 observesome rules during the recovery period:for a few hours you can not take a horizontal position and paint, for a few days you can not play sports, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium, and perform other cosmetic procedures.
Mesotherapy
The principle of rejuvenation is based on subcutaneousintroduction of meso-cocktails containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants and homeopathic and medicinal preparations.
Many micro injections are made into the skin of the face and neck after initial local anesthesia with special creams. This procedure has a rejuvenating and healing effect, helps remove toxins, removes imperfections and restores lipid metabolism.
Mesotherapy can also be performed with one of the hardware methods:
- laser;
- hydromesotherapy;
- oxygen;
- ionic;
- cryomesotherapy.
For complex rejuvenation, you need8-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but more often diminishes after 6-7 months.
Biorevitalization
This type of rejuvenation is different from mesotherapy because it is principle basedskin saturation with hyaluronic acid. The procedure can be performed in various ways:
- injection;
- laser;
- iontophoresis;
- magnetophoresis;
- cryobiorevitalization;
- oxygen;
- peptide;
- fractions.
Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:
- moisturize;
- increased firmness and elasticity;
- restoration of protective function;
- activation of the natural production of collagen and elastin;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- gives skin a healthy tone.
Rejuvenation courses with the help of biorevitalization are usuallyincluding 4-7 sessions.
Exfoliation
Chemical peels foracid -based AHA and PHAhas a complex effect on the skin, removes dead cells and revives them, stimulates regrowth and normalizes metabolic processes.
For rejuvenation, medium and deep skin (up to the level of the dermis) is most often used. After the procedure, a long recovery is required -use of sunscreen, a soothing moisturizing agent, because during the recovery period the skin 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 provide anti-aging treatment
To provide anti-aging treatmentneed:
- reduce swelling, for this, for 2-3 days, limit the consumption of liquids, spicy and salty foods, fish and seafood;
- do not drink alcohol for 3-5 days;
- avoid searchingin direct sunlight without a protective cream;
- avoid other procedures,cause trauma or reduce the protective function of the skin;
- use a moisturizer and nourishcosmetics;
- applying self -massage methods.
When to start using anti-aging cosmetics
You can start using anti-aging agentsalready after 25 years, but you should not overdo it and use compositions with a lifting effect that are not suitable for age. Otherwise, the skin adapts to cosmetics, and at a more mature age, when it will be worth it to apply enhanced measures, they will not work.
enough to starttoning and moisturizing, as well as mild exfoliation and regeneration masks at home.Then, as the skin gets older, apply an age -appropriate cream (indicated on the package), visit a beauty salon, and also, if necessary, use the method of facial surgery.
Precautions
In the pursuit of beauty, it is important to remember that the main task is to improve the appearance, not to spoil it. To keep skin looking healthy and radiant at any age,the following nuances must be taken into account:
- before any cosmetic procedureconsult a beautician, and the specialist must be from a proven clinic, have extensive work experience and quality education. Such experts will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means;
- Do not do your own chemical peels at home, and also rub the skin with the composition with large coarse particles too often;
- very important to consideryour skin type and state of health.Things that fit a friend or relative may become completely unacceptable to you;
- if present on the skinmicrotrauma, wounds and inflammation,cosmetic procedures should be suspended