Who among us has never 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 her eyes and the first wrinkles on her forehead! And no matter how favorable nature is, sooner or later you think about how to slow down the aging process of your facial skin and restore its former youth. Although human skin aging is not a disease, but a natural process, it is within our reach to prevent premature (early) aging of facial skin. Let's try to figure out how, why and when the skin ages, read about it in our article.
Signs of age-related skin changes
Unfortunately, every year you live leaves a mark not only on your memory, but also on your face. Typical markers of mature skin in need of anti-aging care are:
- Dryness and peeling: over the years, the skin becomes dehydrated, thins and becomes "parchment-like";
- Wrinkles: at first superficial and almost imperceptible, then more pronounced facial expressions and the most unpleasant and deep;
- Decreased firmness and elasticity: Facial features appear pointed or sagging;
- Dullness: even with proper care, over the years the face loses its freshness and looks tired;
- Dark spots, whose appearance is the final "alert" that it is urgent to think about combating rapid skin aging.
The first signs of facial skin aging do not appear at the age of 30-35, as many people think. Superficial wrinkles near the eyes and forehead begin to form between the ages of 17 and 20, and their entire development cycle lasts 7 to 10 years!
Skin changes with aging
External signs of age-related changes are caused by natural internal processes. Over time on the skin:
- the moisture content decreases, which leads to a decrease in elasticity;
- fewer collagen and elastin fibers are formed, which form an elastic "structure" of the skin and prevent wrinkles from deepening;
- the renewal of the superficial layers deteriorates, causing the complexion to become duller and the pores to appear enlarged;
- A "clumping" of pigment cells (melanocytes) occurs, which leads to pigmentation disorders.
Four types of facial skin aging
It's a big mistake to assume that aging skin always looks the same! Dermatologists and cosmetologists distinguish four main types of skin aging:
- Tired out: with swelling, pastiness, pronounced nasolabial folds and drooping corners of the mouth;
- Wrinkled: with increased dryness, "crow's feet", wrinkled eyelids, "wavy" upper lip and chin;
- Deformed: with a smoothed or "swollen" oval face, double chin, "bulldog" cheeks, excess fat in the eyelid area;
- Combined aging: with approximately uniform severity of the manifestations of the three previous types.
Although these signs finally appear after the age of 35-40, taking into account some criteria we can assume what type of aging will follow. So, women with dry skin are more likely to develop pronounced wrinkles, and for those with a developed subcutaneous fat layer, it is important to take care of it in advance so that the face does not "sag". If you have combination skin, aging will probably follow the "tired" type.
Adequate drinking regime, healthy eating, adequate sleep, stopping smoking and alcohol abuse, walking in the fresh air, exercising, a measured pace of life and the use of high-quality cosmetics will, without a doubt, delay aging of any woman's facial skin.
How effective are anti-aging cosmetics?
Despite the fact that leading cosmetology companies have their own laboratories and even beauty institutes, the effectiveness of innovative and expensive anti-aging products, unfortunately, is greatly exaggerated. Almost all creams, oils, masks, serums and other anti-aging products in facial skin care 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. However, this in no way affects the restoration of the elastic fiber structure! Furthermore, in most cases, information about the collagen content of a cream turns out to be a banal advertising stunt, since, according to British scientists, this high molecular weight protein simply 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. And now we invite you to familiarize yourself with the most effective "early" recovery procedures.
Method number 1. Hydration
Indications: Tired skin and aging combined, although as a complementary method, hydration is also effective for 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 the production of its own hyaluronic acid, collagen fibers and elastin.
results: The face becomes firmer and fresher, the color is evened out and the severity of age spots is visibly reduced.
Method number 2. Fighting wrinkles
Indications: Wrinkled skin.
Professional Solution #1: Injection contour plastic surgery.
Application point: Middle and deep layers of the skin. Special biocompatible fillers are injected with a fine 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 #2: Fractional laser
Application point: Deep layers of the skin. Distributed laser beams penetrate 0. 4. . 1. 4 mm deep, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
results: Restoring the fiber structure itself reduces the severity of medium and deep wrinkles and makes superficial wrinkles almost invisible. Additional effects of fractional thermolysis are the disappearance or significant lightening of age spots and the tightening of the facial contour.
Professional Solution #3: Botox or Dysport injections.
Application point: Facial muscles. The action of botulinum toxin, the main ingredient in these medications, leads to relaxation of facial muscles and, consequently, the smoothing of wrinkles.
results: Reduces the number and severity of visible wrinkles, especially as the skin around the eyes ages.
Method number 3. Restoring facial contours
Indications: Aging with sagging skin.
Professional solution: Line survey (line survey).
Application point: Deep layers of the skin. The introduction of the finest strands provides firmness and support to problem areas (eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, chin, neck, etc. ). Another advantage of the procedure is that it stimulates the production of collagen itself, 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.
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 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 remarkable rejuvenating effect: the face becomes fresher and, over time, as the collagen structure strengthens, wrinkles are smoothed and the contour becomes more taut.
Finally, it is important to note that the best way to get rid of wrinkles and prevent skin aging 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.