Which of 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 visible crow's feet near the eyes and the first wrinkles on the forehead! And no matter how supportive nature is, sooner or later you think about how to slow down the aging process of facial skin and return your former youth. Although the aging of human skin is not a disease, but a natural process, it is in our power to take care to prevent premature (premature) aging of the facial skin. Let's try to understand how, why and when the skin ages, read about it in our article.
Symptoms of age-related skin changes
Unfortunately, every year you live leaves a mark not only on your memory but also on your face. Typical signs of mature skin in need of anti-aging care include:
- Dryness and flaking: over the years the skin becomes dehydrated, thinner and becomes "parchment-like";
- wrinkles: at first superficial and barely noticeable, then more pronounced facial expressions and the most unpleasant deep expressions;
- Decreased hardness and flexibility: facial features appear pointed or droopy;
- Dullness: Even with proper care, over the years the face loses its freshness and looks tired;
- dark spotsIts appearance is the last "wake-up call" that it is necessary to urgently think about combating rapid skin aging.
The first signs of aging of the facial skin 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
External signs of age-related changes arise from natural internal processes. Over time, on the skin:
- moisture content decreases, which leads to decreased elasticity;
- less collagen and elastin fibers are formed, which create an elastic skin "frame" and prevent wrinkles from deepening;
- the regeneration of the surface layers is impaired, causing the skin to become dull and the pores to appear enlarged;
- "Grouping" of pigment cells (melanocytes) occurs, leading to pigmentation disorders.
Four types of aging of facial skin
It is a big mistake to think that aging skin always looks the same! Dermatologists and beauticians distinguish four main types of aging skin:
- Tired: with swelling, pastyness, prominent nasolabial fold and sagging of the corners of the mouth;
- Wrinkled: increased dryness, "crow's feet", wrinkled eyelids, "grooved" upper lip and chin;
- deformed: smooth or "swollen" oval face, double chin, "bulldog" cheeks, excess fat in the eyelid area;
- Combined aging: with manifestations of approximately the same severity of the previous three types.
Although these symptoms appear after 35-40 years, we can predict what kind of aging will come by taking into account certain criteria. Therefore, women with dry skin are more likely to develop pronounced wrinkles, and those who have a developed subcutaneous fat layer, it is important to take care in advance that their face does not "sag". If you have combination skin, aging will most likely be of the "tired" type.
Correct drinking regime, healthy nutrition, sufficient sleep, quitting smoking and alcohol addiction, walking in the fresh air, physical exercise, a measured pace of life and the use of high-quality cosmetics will undoubtedly slow down the aging of the facial skin of any woman.
How effective are anti-aging cosmetics?
Although leading cosmetology companies have their own laboratories and even beauty institutes, the effectiveness of expensive innovative anti-aging products, unfortunately, is greatly exaggerated. When caring for facial skin, almost all creams, oils, masks, serums and other anti-aging products remain on its surface, without penetrating into the deeper layers, where the main "age-related" changes occur!
Of course, for mature skin, a protective film with a UV filter is useful, which prevents moisture evaporation and neutralizes the negative effects of sunlight. But this in no way affects the restoration of the elastic fiber frame! Moreover, in most cases, information about the collagen content of the cream becomes a banal advertising trick, because, according to British scientists, this high-molecular protein cannot 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. Now we invite you to get acquainted with the most effective "early" recovery procedures.
Method number 1. Humidification
Tokens: The combination of tired skin and aging is a complementary method, but moisturizing is also effective on wrinkles.
The best professional solution: Biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid.
Application point: Deep layers of the skin. Since the content of hyaluronic acid decreases with aging, its injection allows you to saturate the skin with moisture and stimulate its own production of hyaluronic acid, collagen fibers and elastin.
results: The face looks firmer and fresher, its color is evened out and the severity of age spots is visibly reduced.
Method number 2. Fighting wrinkles
Tokens: Wrinkled skin.
#1 professional solution: Injection contour plastic surgery.
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: Due to the additional volume, wrinkles are smoothed and appear less noticeable.
Professional solution number 2: Fractional laser
Application point: Deep layers of the skin. Distributed laser beams 0, 4. . . Penetrating to a depth of 1. 4 mm, it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
results: Repairing your own fiber framework 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 solution number 3: Botox or Dysport injections.
Application point: Facial muscles. The effect of botulinum toxin, the main ingredient of these drugs, leads to relaxation of facial muscles and, accordingly, softening of wrinkles.
results: Reduces the number and severity of visible wrinkles, especially as the skin around the eyes ages.
Method No. 3. Restoration of facial lines
Tokens: Aging with sagging skin.
Professional solution: Thread lifting (thread lifting).
Application point: Deep layers of the skin. Using the thinnest threads provides tightening and support in problem areas (eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, chin, neck, etc. ). Another advantage of the procedure is the stimulation of the production of your own collagen, which makes the resulting frame more durable.
results: Visibly tightening sagging areas, improving contours.
Method number 4. "Renewal" of the skin
Tokens: Combined aging.
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 removal using 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 visible rejuvenation effect: the face looks fresher, and over time, wrinkles smooth out and the contour tightens as the collagen framework strengthens.
Finally, it is worth noting that the best way to get rid of wrinkles and prevent further aging of the skin will be selected for you by a specialist in the field of aesthetic cosmetology, taking into account the type of aging and your individual characteristics.