Who among us has not at least once dreamed of inventing the "elixir of youth"? After all, even the most spectacular and well-groomed 35-year-old lady already has noticeable crow's feet near her eyes and the first wrinkles on her forehead! And no matter how supportiveis nature, sooner or later you think about how to slow down the aging process of the facial skin and regain its former youth. Although the aging of the human skin is not a disease, but a natural process, it is in our power to take care of the prevention of premature(early) aging of the skin on the face Let's try to understand how, why and when the skin ages, read about it in our article.
Signs of age-related skin changes
Unfortunately, every year lived leaves an imprint not only on your memory, but also on your face. Typical markers of mature skin in need of anti-aging care are:
- Dryness and flaking: over the years, the skin becomes dehydrated, thins and becomes "parchment";
- wrinkles: at first superficial and barely noticeable, then more pronounced facial expressions and the most unpleasant deep ones;
- Reduced hardness and elasticity: facial features appear pointed or drooping;
- Stupidity: even with proper care, over the years the face loses its freshness and looks tired;
- Dark spots, whose appearance is the latest "awakening" that it is necessary to urgently think about combating rapid aging of the skin.
The first signs of facial skin aging do not appear at the age of 30-35, as most people think. Superficial wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead begin to form at the age of 17-20, and their entire development cycle lasts up to 7-10 years!
Changes in the skin with aging
The external signs of age-related changes are caused by natural internal processes. Over time in the skin:
- the moisture content decreases, which leads to a decrease in elasticity;
- less collagen and elastin fibers are formed, which form an elastic "frame" of the skin and prevent wrinkles from deepening;
- the renewal of the surface layers deteriorates, due to which the complexion becomes more matte and the pores appear enlarged;
- "Grouping" of pigment cells (melanocytes) occurs, which leads to pigmentation disorders.
Four types of facial skin aging
It is a huge mistake to think that aging skin always looks the same! Dermatologists and cosmetologists distinguish four main types of skin aging:
- Tired: with swelling, pastiness, pronounced nasolabial fold and drooping corners of the mouth;
- Wrinkled: with increased dryness, "crow's feet", wrinkled eyelids, "corrugated" upper lip and chin;
- Deformed: with a smoothed or "puffy" face oval, double chin, "bulldog" cheeks, excess fat in the eyelid area;
- Combined aging: with approximately equal severity of the manifestations of the previous three types.
Although these signs finally appear after 35-40 years, taking into account certain criteria, we can guess what type of aging will follow. Thus, women with dry skin are more likely to develop pronounced wrinkles, and those with developed subcutaneous fat, it is important to take care in advance that their face does not "sag". If you have combination skin, aging will most likely follow "fatigue"type.
The correct drinking regime, healthy eating, adequate sleep, giving up smoking and alcohol abuse, walks in the fresh air, physical exercises, a measured rhythm of life and the use of high-quality cosmetics will undoubtedly slow down the aging of the skin on the face of every woman.
How effective are anti-aging cosmetics?
Despite the fact that the leading cosmetic companies have their own laboratories and even beauty institutes, the effectiveness of expensive innovative anti-aging products, unfortunately, is greatly exaggerated. Almost all creams, oils, masks, serums and other anti-aging products, when caring for the skin of the face, remain on its surface, without penetrating into the deeper layers, where the main "age" changes occur!
Of course, for mature skin, a protective film with a UV filter is useful, which prevents the evaporation of moisture and neutralizes the negative impact of sunlight. However, this in no way affects the recovery of the elastic fiber frame! In addition, in most cases, information about the content of collagen in the cream turns out to be a banal advertising trick, because, according to British scientists, this high-molecular protein is simply not able to penetrate the skin barrier.
At the same time, timely contact with a specialist in the field of aesthetic cosmetology allows you to achieve radical "rejuvenation" without plastic surgery. And now we invite you to familiarize yourself with the most effective procedures for "early" recovery.
Method number 1. Humidification
Indications: Tired skin and combined aging, although as an additional method, moisturizing is also effective for wrinkles.
The best professional solution: Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid.
Application point: The deep layers of the skin. Since the content of hyaluronic acid decreases with age, its injection allows you to saturate the skin with moisture and stimulate the production of its own hyaluronic acid, collagen fibers and elastin.
results: The face looks tighter and fresher, its color evens out, and the severity of age spots is noticeably reduced.
Method number 2. Fighting wrinkles
Indications: Wrinkled skin.
Professional solution No. 1: Injection contour plastic.
Application point: Middle and deep layers of the skin. Special biocompatible fillers are injected with a thin needle directly under the fold (wrinkle) or into the muscle under the problem area to create the necessary volume.
results: Thanks to the extra volume, wrinkles are smoothed out and appear less noticeable.
Professional decision No. 2: Fractional laser
Application point: The deep layers of the skin. The distributed beams of the laser beams penetrate to a depth of 0. 4. . . 1. 4 mm, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
results: Restoration of the own thread reduces the severity of medium and deep wrinkles and makes superficial ones almost invisible. Additional effects of fractional thermolysis are the disappearance or significant lightening of age spots and tightening of the facial contour.
Professional decision No. 3: Botox or Dysport injections.
Application point: Facial muscles. The action of botulinum toxin, the main ingredient of these drugs, leads to the relaxation of facial muscles and the smoothing of wrinkles.
results: Reduces the number and severity of visible wrinkles, especially as the skin around the eyes ages.
Method No. 3. Restoring facial contours
Indications: Aging with loose skin.
A professional solution: Thread lifting (thread lifting).
Application point: The deep layers of the skin. The introduction of the finest threads ensures tightening and maintenance of problem areas (eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, chin, neck, etc. ). Another advantage of the procedure is the stimulation of the production of own collagen, which makes the resulting frame more durable.
results: Noticeable tightening of sagging areas, improvement of contours.
Method number 4. "Renewal" of the skin
Indications: Combined aging.
A professional solution: Peeling: laser and chemical.
Application point: Superficial, middle and deep layers of the epidermis. "Evaporation" of keratinized epithelium under the influence of a laser beam or its removal with the help of an organic acid stimulates the growth of new cells and the restoration of collagen fibers.
results: The use of peeling for aging skin leads to a noticeable rejuvenating effect: the face looks fresher and over time, the collagen framework strengthens, wrinkles are smoothed and the contour is tightened.
Finally, it is worth noting that the best way to get rid of wrinkles and prevent further aging of the skin will be chosen for you by a specialist in the field of aesthetic cosmetology, taking into account the type of aging and your individualcharacteristics.