Skin agingis gradual and unstoppable. Time cannot 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 look. In our article, we will talk about what facial skin care procedures can be done at home, and how to deal with the signs of aging in a cosmetology clinic.
Causes of skin aging
Ours has changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes slow 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.Also, due to the slowdown in cell renewal, keratinized cells do not exfoliate on their own and form a dense surface layer (keratosis process), in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation is increased. Age spots become more pronounced, lentigo appears.
Signs of aging skin are:
- age wrinkles;
- increased pigmentation;
- delayed regeneration;
- dryness;
- peeling tendency.
Causes of premature aging can benegative heredity, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disruptions, chronic diseases, insufficient care and even poor ecology.
Anti-aging careis a set of measures (cosmetics, procedures, preparations, etc. ) aimed at eliminating or alleviating the 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;
- restoration of skin elasticity, alignment of the oval and reduction of wrinkles;
- nutrition and hydration;
- fight against increased pigmentation;
- protection from harmful effects (primarily from ultraviolet radiation).
Anti-aging care may include the following:
- elimination of the problem of premature aging from the inside: taking drugs that stimulate the production of collagen, vitamins, nutrition correction, drinking regimen;
- treatment of chronic diseases,alignment of hormonal levels in women;
- changing living conditions: refusal to work, which involves constant flights or applying 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 peels, serums and masks; self-massage, taping, face fitness;
- cosmetic procedures.
General indications for anti-aging treatments
Already after 25 years, skin elasticity begins to gradually decrease, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists advise 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 flaking;
- the formation of wrinkles;
- loss of elasticity of the skin, the oval of the face "floats", flails and sagging appear;
- the appearance of age spots, the complexion becomes dull, earthy;
- enlargement of pores, post-acne, long-term recovery after 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 supply of therapeutic serums 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 instunning multi-complex effect, which is noticeable immediately after 1 session. Absolute safety due to individual nozzles, painlessness, as well as the ability to replace several visits to different specialists are the main advantages.
The procedure combines at the same time:
- cleansing;
- exfoliation (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 imperfections such as:
- dark spots;
- post-acne;
- vascular formations;
- solar keratosis;
- small wrinkles.
Thanks to the action of intense pulsed color of a certain rangeskin tugor is 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 constantlyuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum rejuvenation effect3-5 sessions of photo 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 pull the skin along 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 it it is required to observea number of rules in the rehabilitation period:for several hours you can’t take a horizontal position and paint, for several days you can’t play sports, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium, and do other cosmetic procedures.
Mesotherapy
The principle of rejuvenation is based on subcutaneousthe introduction of meso-cocktails containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants and homeopathic and medicinal preparations.
Many microinjections are made into the skin of the face and neck after preliminary local anesthesia with a special cream. The procedure has a rejuvenating and healing effect, helps to remove toxins, get rid of imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.
Mesotherapy can also be carried out by 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 noticeably decreases 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 carried out in various ways:
- injection;
- laser;
- iontophoresis;
- magnetophoresis;
- cryobiorevitalization;
- oxygen;
- peptide;
- fractional.
Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:
- moisturizing;
- increase in firmness and elasticity;
- restoration of protective functions;
- activation of the natural production of collagen and elastin;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- giving the skin a healthy tone.
The course of rejuvenation with the help of biorevitalization is usuallyincludes 4-7 sessions.
Peelings
Chemical peels forbased on AHA and PHA acidshave a complex effect on the skin, removing dead cells and awakening it, stimulating regeneration and normalizing metabolic processes.
For rejuvenation, medium and deep (to the level of the dermis) peels are most often used. After the procedures, a long recovery is required -use of sunscreen, soothing, moisturizing agents, since in the rehabilitation 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 prepare for anti-aging treatments
To prepare for anti-aging treatmentsnecessary:
- reduce puffiness, for this, for 2-3 days, limit the use of liquids, spicy and salty foods, fish and 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 agentsalready after 25 years, but you do not need to 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 would be worthwhile to apply enhanced measures, they will not work.
enough to starttoning and moisturizing, as well as light peelings and regenerating masks at home.Then, as the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (indicated on the package), visit a beauty parlor, and even, if necessary, resort to surgical facelift methods.
Precautionary measures
In 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 a quality education. Such a specialist will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means;
- Do not do your own chemical peels at home, and also scrub the skin with compositions with large abrasive particles too often;
- very important to consideryour skin type and health condition.What suits a friend or relative may become completely unacceptable for you;
- if present on the skinmicrotrauma, cuts and inflammation,cosmetic procedures should be postponed