Every woman wants to always stay young and beautiful.But over time, youth fades, the first signs of aging appear, followed by deeper wrinkles.The beauty industry offers a huge number of care products, cosmetic procedures and vitamins for skin care.However, in search of natural, effective and inexpensive products for lifting, we turn to folk recipes and methods of self-rejuvenation of the face.
Causes of wrinkles
Wrinkle problems cannot be completely solved, but you can delay skin aging.And that is much easier than smoothing out wrinkles that have already appeared.Wrinkles and their early appearance are not only a cosmetic defect, but also an indicator of problems in the body.It is important to take a comprehensive approach to their prevention and elimination, because the causes of aging do not always lie in the characteristics of the skin.The following factors can cause the appearance of wrinkles and premature aging of the skin:
- overweight and sudden weight loss: under the pressure of excess fat, the skin sags, facial muscles weaken, and with sudden weight loss, the oval of the face does not have time to tighten in accordance with the new shape;
- bad habits: alcohol and smoking lead to dehydration of the skin and inhibit metabolic processes, while the elasticity of the skin weakens and the complexion worsens;
- unhealthy lifestyle: unbalanced diet, stress, lack of physical activity and proper rest exhaust the body, which cannot but affect the condition of the skin;
- use of low-quality cosmetics: cosmetics may contain synthetic low-quality or critical components that will not benefit your face;
- unfavorable ecology: the skin absorbs harmful substances contained in the air, is exposed to an aggressive environment (frost and sunlight), and as a result of all this becomes dehydrated;
- health problems: wrinkles can only be a symptom of a more serious disease and hormonal disorders;
- genetic predisposition: to know what awaits you in the future, take a closer look at the faces of your older relatives;
- facial structure: improper bite, weak chin can cause wrinkles.
Characteristics of lifting care
A set of anti-aging procedures cannot be common to all representatives of the fairer sex.Cosmetic care depends on the specific age, skin type and type of wrinkles to be treated.
There are two main types of wrinkles:
- mimic (or dynamic) - first appear in our lives;each person has his own way of expressing emotions on the face, and wrinkles appear in areas of active contraction of facial muscles;
- static (age-related, gravitational) - a person encounters them already in adulthood;Such wrinkles appear regardless of facial features: the skin ages, collagen production decreases, elasticity is lost, and the oval is relaxed.Under the influence of gravity, loose skin tends downwards and facial ptosis occurs.
The first wrinkles, caused by active facial expression or insufficient care, can appear already after 25 years.
Ways to fight wrinkles depending on age
People with dry skin should be especially concerned about the premature appearance of wrinkles.Dehydration is one of the reasons for the appearance of the first wrinkles, which will be difficult to smooth out in the future.However, oily and normal skin also needs proper care, with thorough cleansing.
During our life, our face goes through a series of changes, due to which wrinkles of different depths appear on it:
- First, we are faced with superficial wrinkles – a thin mesh that affects the top layer of the skin.They appear at the age of 25-30, so prevention should be started as soon as possible.At this moment, it is important to provide the skin with sufficient nutrition, avoid stress, bad habits and maintain sleep and alertness.You can remove the network of surface wrinkles by peeling, relaxing face massage and moisturizing cosmetics.
- Surface wrinkles can later develop into medium-deep wrinkles, caused by impaired collagen production, at the age of 40-55.During this period, the process of collagen synthesis, the main substance responsible for skin elasticity, slows down.The skin begins to lose its elasticity.At this stage, it is important to combine a healthy lifestyle with careful care: clean the skin of the face, use moisturizing and lifting products.
- In addition to the layers of the epidermis, subcutaneous fatty tissue participates in the formation of deep wrinkles.The extent to which such wrinkles appear depends on environmental conditions, care and genetic predisposition.Over time, the quality of the skin begins to deteriorate, and the oval begins to descend.Usually, these defects appear at the age of 55-65 years.Products designed to provide dehydrated skin with nutrients and collagen do not penetrate the deep layers of the dermis and are therefore not very effective.Therefore, it is worth adding massage, facial gymnastics and special devices for rejuvenation to all the procedures already used.
Every age has its most effective care.But when you pass a certain age, you should not abandon all previous cosmetic procedures - add new ones to them, and such an integrated approach will lead to better results.
General recommendations for preserving youth
Over time, the skin fades, so our task is to delay the appearance of this unpleasant phenomenon.Recommendations for prolonging youth are similar to advice for maintaining health in general:
- eat in moderation and balance;
- to play sports;
- drink enough water (at least 1.5 liters per day);
- get enough sleep (sleep should last at least 6 hours);
- Cut cigarettes and alcohol out of your life.
To maintain glowing skin and a toned face, products and procedures for cleaning, nourishing, and tightening are necessary.
In order to protect your face from the appearance of a double chin, choose a comfortable orthopedic pillow for sleeping, do not read lying down and pay attention to your posture.A low-tilted head causes the formation of a skin fold, which will later turn into a cosmetic defect.
Anti-aging care at home
Home cosmetology procedures can include both the use of ready-made (purchased) products and a completely natural approach, with hand-made creams and masks.One should not choose only one thing, categorically rejecting the other, because both of these directions are good in the struggle for young people.
So, here are some of the people who come to help rejuvenate the house:
- purchased and handmade cosmetics: moisturizing, nourishing, lifting creams, scrubs, masks, tonics, selected according to your age and skin type;all this will keep your face fresh and elastic.Skin care cosmetics will help fight the first wrinkles at the age of 25-30 and slow down the appearance of signs of aging at the age of 40 and above;
- gymnastics and facial massage: improving circulation and strengthening facial muscles is an excellent prevention and way of removing wrinkles.At the age of 35, metabolic processes slow down and applying cream to the top layer of the skin is no longer enough.Gymnastics accelerates blood circulation, cells are saturated with oxygen, and wrinkles are smoothed from the inside;
- hardware cosmetology: progress does not stand still, so you can carry out a professional cosmetic procedure yourself using special devices.With age, even with careful care, the quality of the skin deteriorates, medium and deep wrinkles appear, and the face sags.The problem of aging after 45 years is solved either by salon injection procedures and plastic surgery or by home cosmetic devices;
- exotic method of rejuvenation: achatina snails.The slime of these molluscs contains a large amount of substances that restore and nourish the skin.With this procedure, surface wrinkles disappear, and deeper ones are smoothed.Snail therapy will be useful both at the age of 30 and at the age of 50.
Homemade peeling and masks for wrinkles for 25-35 year olds
Delicate facial skin needs to be supported and nourished with vitamins, gently cleansed and moisturized.The stores offer a variety of scrubs, moisturizing and nourishing creams, masks, lotions, among which you can find suitable products according to skin type, age and taste preferences.However, to be completely sure of the composition of the product, it is much easier and cheaper to prepare it yourself.
The first stage in cosmetic care is cleaning, which we do with peeling.By removing dead particles of the epidermis, we even out the skin tone and ensure better penetration of nutrients into the deeper layers of the skin.In addition, peeling allows you to get rid of surface wrinkles.The scrub has a creamy base with exfoliating particles.There are many variations in the composition of scrubs, and here are some of them:
Olive and oat scrub for mixed skin type:
- chop 1 tbsp.l.oatmeal in a blender or coffee grinder;
- mix with 2 tbsp.l.olive oil;
- add 3 drops of rose oil;
- mix ingredients until smooth;
Crushed oatmeal gently cleans the skin, gives it elasticity, smoothes fine lines and fights inflammation, while rose oil eliminates age spots and tones
Yogurt and coffee peeling for oily skin:
- 1 tsp.Mix ground coffee with 1 tsp.l.low-fat yogurt;
- add 3 drops of rosemary essential oil;
Low-fat yogurt nourishes the skin and gives it a matte shine, coffee is a tonic, rosemary ether enhances circulation and stimulates cell renewal.
Fruit scrub for dry skin:
- grate a quarter of an apple;
- mix the obtained mass with the puree of half a banana;
- add 1 tbsp.l.chopped oatmeal;
- pour 1 tbsp.l.low-fat kefir;
- mix all the ingredients.
For those with normal to oily skin, this scrub is recommended 3 times a week;girls with dry and sensitive skin should reduce the procedure to 1-2 times a week.First you need to remove the makeup from your face.
As for creams, you can enrich your favorite product from the store by adding 2-3 drops of essential oil.Oils for tightening, smoothing, toning, softening are rosemary, sandalwood, geranium and lavender esters.They eliminate free radicals, smooth out fine lines and saturate the skin with nutrients.
Special nourishing masks are also designed to maintain facial skin tone.They will smooth out small wrinkles and even out the texture of the skin.Here are recipes for some masks:
Gelatin lifting mask:
- 3 tsp.mix the gelatin with a quarter of a glass of milk and leave until it swells;
- bring the obtained mixture to a water bath until a homogeneous viscous mass (but not boiled);
- add 2 tbsp.l.liquid honey and 3 tsp.glycerin and mix well.
- Apply the cooled mixture on the face using a brush along the massage lines in several layers.Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash off with damp cotton pads;
Algae mask:
- 2 tbsp.l.pour kelp powder over water (half a glass) and leave for half an hour;
- add 1 spoon to the mixture.l.grated ginger, olive oil and milk;
- Bring the composition to homogeneity.Apply the mask for 20-25 minutes, then rinse with water.
Clay mask:
- pour over a fresh cabbage leaf with 6 tbsp.l.hot heavy cream and leave for 8 minutes;
- chop the leaf and mix with cream;
- add 1 tbsp.l.honey and red clay;
- Bring the mixture until smooth.Apply the cooled mixture on the skin and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with water.
Masks must be applied to the entire face except for the area around the eyes and lips.Contraindication to the use of homemade cosmetics can be individual intolerance to the components included in the composition.
Rejuvenation with Achatina snails at the age of 25-50 years
There is a rather exotic method of facial rejuvenation for the bravest and most shy - using snail slime.During the procedure, Achatina snails are placed on the face, which, slowly moving over the skin, exfoliate, massage and leave traces of mucus.The secretion secreted by molluscs has the main function of rejuvenation.
The slime of Achatina snails contains:
- allantoin, which regenerates the skin and fights against radicals;
- natural solar filter that protects against harmful UV radiation;
- vitamins A, C, E that soften, hydrate and nourish the skin;
- glycolic acid, which removes dead cells;
- natural elastin, which improves skin turgor;
- natural collagen, which stimulates the synthesis of own collagen and increases skin elasticity.
In salons, the Achatin rejuvenation procedure is quite expensive.But snails can be bought and raised at home.They need an aquarium with a volume of at least 10 liters with soil at the bottom, which must be changed periodically.Baby molluscs are fed 1-2 times a day, adults - several times a week.Snails feed on cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage leaves and apples.
Before the massage, it is necessary to clean the skin, then take a horizontal position and carefully place the mollusk on the face.A massage session lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour.At the end of the procedure, the snail is returned to the aquarium, and the mucus is left on the face for another 15 minutes, and then it is washed off with water.After that, apply a moisturizer.Contraindication for the procedure is individual intolerance to snail mucus (allergy).
Snails are easy to deal with small wrinkles, smooth medium and deep wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new cosmetic defects, so the procedure is useful for both young and mature women.
Do not confuse snail massage with hirudotherapy, which is also used in anti-aging cosmetology.Under no circumstances should you work with leeches yourself.This procedure should only be carried out by a qualified specialist.
Massage and gymnastics for wrinkles at 35-55 years old
Unfortunately, wrinkles affect not only the surface of the skin, but also deform the deeper layers of the dermis.Therefore, an effective fight against average wrinkles at the age of 35-50 is to act on the skin folds from the inside, because nutrients from masks and creams practically do not penetrate the skin.
Facial massage and gymnastics improve blood circulation and accelerate metabolic processes in the epidermis.Thanks to this, the skin cells are saturated with oxygen, the facial muscles become toned, and the sagging of the oval disappears.
General recommendations for performing gymnastics or facial massage:
- first carefully study the correct massage technique and facial massage lines to avoid unpleasant consequences;
- the procedure must be performed using oil or cream (but not on dry skin);
- classic massage begins with light stroking of the skin in the direction of the massage lines;
- after "warming up" the face, you should switch to gentle pressure on the skin;You have to finish the procedure by tapping on your face with your fingertips.
Before performing facial gymnastics, it is better to consult a cosmetologist, because incompetent procedures can cause the appearance of new wrinkles on the face.
Hardware cosmetology at the age of 45-60
The most effective treatment for medium and deep wrinkles is the use of special cosmetic devices.Their action also extends to the deep layers of the dermis, which gives a noticeable positive effect.The devices differ in the type of effect on the skin.
Contraindications for the use of the device are skin inflammations and lesions, neoplasms in the affected area, blood clotting disorders, colds, sinus infections, infectious diseases, gold and platinum fittings, pregnancy.
Table: types of rejuvenation devices and their effect
| Types of rejuvenation devices | Action |
|---|---|
| LED | Normalization of blood flow, production of natural collagen |
| It is powered by microcurrents | Restoration of facial muscles |
| Galvanic | Epidermal tightening |
| Laser | Renewal of the surface layers of the epidermis, elimination of dead skin particles |
Not only professional cosmetologists can keep the skin young and healthy.By taking good care of your body, proper nutrition and proper care, and by wisely combining grandmother's recipes for natural remedies with new techniques, drugs and anti-aging devices, you will preserve the youth and radiance of your face for many years.