Aging skin care procedures

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, 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 have changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes are slowed down. Natural proteins collagen and elastin (the building blocks of our skin)produce slower 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 delay in cell renewal, keratinized cells do not exfoliate themselves and form a dense surface layer (keratosis process), in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation increases. Age spots become more pronounced, lentigo appears.

The signs of skin aging are:

• age wrinkles;
• increased pigmentation;
• delayed regeneration;
• dryness;
• tendency to peeling.

The causes of premature aging can benegative heredity, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, inadequate 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 is aimed at:

• stimulation of metabolic processes in the skin, its regenerative and protective functions;
• restoring skin elasticity, smoothing the oval and reducing wrinkles;
• nutrition and hydration;
• fight against increased pigmentation;
• protection from harmful effects (mainly from ultraviolet radiation).

Anti-aging care may include the following:

• eliminating the problem of premature aging from within: taking drugs that stimulate collagen production, vitamins, dietary adjustments, drinking habits;
• treatment of chronic diseases,equalization of hormone levels in women;
• changing living conditions: refusal of work, which includes constant flights or applying make-up, lack of sleep, stress, 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, facial fitness;
• cosmetic treatments.

General indications for anti-aging treatment

After 25 years, the elasticity of the skin begins to gradually decrease, the first wrinkles appear, so cosmetologists advise to start at this ageapply anti-aging cosmetics.

Signs that you should resort to anti-aging treatments are:

1. change in skin type, tendency to dryness and flaking;
2. the formation of wrinkles;
3. loss of skin elasticity, the oval of the face "floats", worms appear and sagging;
4. the appearance of age spots, the complexion becomes dull, earthy;
5. enlarged pores, post-acne, long-term recovery from injury, the appearance of small scars;
6. hypersensitivity of the skin - reactions to cold and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Types of cosmetic procedures for facial rejuvenation

Rejuvenation of the device

Painless hardware procedure based on the method of vortex delivery of therapeutic serums to the skin of the face and body and vacuum removal of imperfections, dead cells and waste 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 possibility of replacing several visits to different specialists are the main advantages.

The procedure combines simultaneously:

• cleaning;
• exfoliation (peeling);
• extraction;
• hydration and nutrition;
• lifting and rejuvenating;
• Protection.

7 to 10 sessions are usually required to achieve the maximum rejuvenating effect.

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.

Due 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 cell regeneration begins.

Before the procedure, a special conductive gel is applied to the skin. After photorejuvenation is needed constantlyuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum rejuvenating effectIt will take 3-5 photo correction sessions.

Botulinum therapy

Botulinum therapy -This is an injection into the muscle tissue of the face of the protein botulinum toxin, which has a relaxing effect on it.Muscles stop contracting under the influence of neurotoxins and pull the skin with them, wrinkles are smoothed for up to six months. In addition to the fact that the procedure is quite painful, after it it is necessary to monitora number of rules in the rehabilitation period:for several hours you can not take a horizontal position and paint, for several days you can not 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 remove toxins, get rid of imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.

Mesotherapy can be performed by one of the hardware methods:

• laser;
• hydromesotherapy;
• oxygen;
• ionic;
• cryomezotherapy.

For complex rejuvenation you need8-10 procedures 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 performed in different ways:

• injection;
• laser;
• iontophoresis;
• magnetophoresis;
• cryobiorevitalization;
• oxygen;
• peptide;
• small.

Hyaluronic acid has a complex effect on the skin:

• humidification;
• increase firmness and elasticity;
• restoration of protective functions;
• activation of the natural production of collagen and elastin;
• smoothing wrinkles;
• giving a healthy skin tone.

The course of rejuvenation with the help of biorevitalization is usuallyincludes 4-7 sessions.

Peels

Chemical peels forbased on AHA and PHA acidshave a complex effect on the skin, removing dead cells and awakening it, stimulate regeneration and normalize metabolic processes.

Medium and deep (up to the level of the dermis) peels are most often used for rejuvenation. Long recovery is required after the procedures -use of sunscreen, soothing, moisturizing agents, because 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 procedures

To prepare for anti-aging proceduresnecessary:

• reduction of puffiness, therefore, 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 sunscreen;
• refrain from other procedurestrauma or reduction of the protective functions of the skin;
• use moisturizing and nourishingcosmetic products;
• apply self-massage methods.

When to start using anti-aging cosmetics

You can start using anti-aging productsalready after 25 years, but you do not need to overdo it and use compositions with lifting effect, which are not suitable for age. Otherwise, the skin adapts to cosmetics and in older age, when it would be useful to apply enhanced measures, they will not work.

enough to get you startedtoning and moisturizing, as well as light peels and regenerating masks at home.Then, when the skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (listed on the package), visit a beauty salon and even, if necessary, resort to surgical methods of facelift.

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 your skin healthy and radiant at any age,the following nuances must be taken into account:

1. before each cosmetic procedureconsult a beautician, as the specialist must be from a proven clinic, have extensive work experience and quality education. Such a specialist will not impose unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and means;
2. Do not do chemical peels at home, and also rub the skin too often with compositions with large abrasive particles;
3. very important to consideryour skin type and health.What suits a friend or relative may become completely unacceptable to you;
4. if present on the skinmicrotraumas, cuts and inflammations,cosmetic procedures should be postponed