Skin agingit is gradual and unstoppable. Time can not be defeated, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti-aging measures, which will slow down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, will 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 cosmetic clinic.
Causes of skin aging
Ours has changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes slow down. Natural collagen and elastin proteins (the building blocks of our skin)are 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 slowing down of cell renewal, keratinized cells do not exfoliate themselves and form a dense superficial layer (keratosis process), in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation increases. Age spots become more pronounced, lentigo appears.
Signs of skin aging are:
- age wrinkles;
- increased pigmentation;
- delayed regeneration;
- dryness;
- peeling tendency.
Causes of premature aging can benegative inheritance, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, insufficient care and even bad 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 aims to:
- stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin, its regenerative and protective functions;
- restoring skin elasticity, oval extension and reducing wrinkles;
- nutrition and hydration;
- fight against added pigmentation;
- protection from harmful effects (mainly 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, nutrition correction, drinking regime;
- treatment of chronic diseases,approximation of hormonal levels in women;
- changing living conditions: refusal to work, which includes constant flights or applying makeup, lack of sleep, stress, staying for a long time in the sun; transition 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, the elasticity of the skin begins to gradually decrease, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists advise to start from this age.apply anti-aging cosmetics.
The signs that you should turn to anti-aging treatments are:
- change in skin type, tendency to drying and flaking;
- wrinkle formation;
- loss of skin elasticity, oval of the face "floats", wounds and sores appear;
- the appearance of age spots, the complexion becomes dull, earthy;
- pore enlargement, after acne, long-term recovery after injury, appearance of small scars;
- increased skin sensitivity - reactions to cold and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Types of cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation
Renewal in equipment
A painless apparatus procedure based on the vortex method of supplying therapeutic serums to the skin of the face and body and vacuum removal of imperfections, dead cells and spent compounds.
The peculiarity of this type of anti-aging therapy lies instunning multicomplex effect, which is noticed immediately after 1 session. Absolute safety due to individual sores, painless, as well as the ability to replace several visits to different specialists are the main advantages.
The procedure combines at the same time:
- cleaning;
- exfoliation (peeling);
- extraction;
- hydration and nutrition;
- uplift and renewal;
- defense.
To achieve the maximum rejuvenating effect, 7 to 10 sessions are usually required.
Photoregeneration of the face
This is a very effective procedure that allowsremove skin defects such as:
- dark spots;
- after acne;
- vascular formations;
- solar keratosis;
- small wrinkles.
Thanks to the action of intense pulsating color of a certain rangeThe skin turgor is restored, age-related changes are eliminated, metabolic processes are improved, the process of cell regeneration begins.
Before the procedure, a special conductive gel is applied to the skin. After photogenesis, it is necessary to constantlyuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum regenerative effect3-5 photo correction sessions will be required.
Botulinum therapy
Botulinum therapy -This is an injection into the facial muscle tissue of the botulinum toxin protein, which has a relaxing effect on it.Muscles stop shrinking under the influence of neurotoxin and pull the skin along with them, wrinkles soften for a period of up to six months. Aside from the fact that the procedure is quite painful, after it is required to be observeda set of rules in the rehabilitation period:for a few hours you can not take a horizontal position and get painted, for a few days you can not play sports, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium and do other cosmetic procedures.
Mesotherapy
The principle of renewal is based on the subcutaneousintroduction 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 remove toxins, remove imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.
Mesotherapy can also be performed with one of the hardware methods:
- laser;
- hydromesotherapy;
- oxygen;
- ionic;
- cryomezotherapy.
For complex rejuvenation, you need8-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but most often decreases significantly after 6-7 months.
Biorevitalization
This type of rejuvenation differs from mesotherapy in that the principle is basedsaturation of the skin with hyaluronic acid. The procedure can be performed in different ways:
- injection;
- laser;
- ontophoresis;
- magnetophoresis;
- cryobiorevitalization;
- oxygen;
- peptide;
- fractional.
Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:
- moisturizing;
- increase strength and elasticity;
- restoration of protective functions;
- activation of natural production of collagen and elastin;
- smoothing wrinkles;
- giving the skin a healthy tone.
The course of renewal with the help of biorevitalization is usuallyincludes 4-7 sessions.
Peelings
Dry peeling forbased on AHA and PHA acidshave a complex effect on the skin, removing dead cells and awakening it, stimulating the regeneration and normalization of metabolic processes.
For rejuvenation, medium and deep peels (at the dermis level) are most often used. After the procedures, a long recovery is required -use of sunscreens, soothing agents, moisturizers, since in the rehabilitation period the skin is very cracked, redness is noticed, 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 treatmentsrequired:
- reduce swelling, for this, for 2-3 days, limit the use of juices, spicy and salty foods, fish and seafood;
- do not drink alcohol for 3-5 days;
- avoid findingin direct sunlight without sunscreen;
- refrain from other procedures,traumatization or reduction of 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 age-appropriate compositions that are not age-appropriate. Otherwise, the skin adapts to the cosmetics and at a more mature age, when it would be worth applying extended masses, they will not work.
enough to begin withtonics and moisturizers, as well as light scrubs and regenerating masks at home.Then, as the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (indicated on the packaging), visit a beauty salon, and even, if necessary, resort to surgical facelift methods.
Precautionary measures
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 should be considered:
- before any aesthetic procedureconsult an esthetician, 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 tools;
- Do not do chemical peeling yourself at home, and also clean the skin with compositions with large abrasive particles very often;
- very important to consideryour skin type and your health condition.What suits a friend or relative can become completely unacceptable to you;
- if it is present in the skinmicrotrauma, incision and inflammation,cosmetic procedures should be postponed