Who among us has not dreamed of inventing the "elixir of youth" at least once? After all, even the most attractive 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 helpful nature is, sooner or later you will think about it, how you can slow down the aging process of the facial skin and restore your former youth. Although the aging of the human skin is not a disease, but a natural process, it is up to us to prevent the premature (premature) aging of the facial skin. Let's try to figure out how, why and when the skin ages, read in our article.
Signs of age-related skin changes
Unfortunately, every year you live leaves a mark not only in your memory, but also on your face. Typical markers of mature skin in need of antiaging care include:
- Dryness and peeling: over the years, the skin dries out, thins, becomes "parchment-like";
- Wrinkles: superficial and barely noticeable at first, then more pronounced facial expressions and the most unpleasant depths;
- Reduced tension and flexibility: facial features appear pointed or drooping;
- Boredom: even with proper care, the face loses its freshness over the years and looks tired;
- Dark spots, the appearance of which is the last "wake-up call" to urgently think about the fight against rapid skin aging.
The first signs of facial skin aging do not appear at the age of 30-35, as most people think. At the age of 17-20, superficial wrinkles begin to form around the eyes and on the forehead, and their full development cycle takes 7-10 years!
Changes associated with skin aging
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 skin "frame" and prevent wrinkles from deepening;
- the regeneration of the surface layers is impaired, which makes the complexion duller and the pores appear enlarged;
- "Grouping" of pigment cells (melanocytes) takes place, which leads to pigmentation disorders.
Four types of skin aging
It is a huge mistake to assume that aging skin always looks the same! Dermatologists and beauticians distinguish four main types of aging skin:
- Tired: with swelling, pastiness, pronounced nasolabial folds and drooping corners of the mouth;
- Wrinkled: increased dryness, "crow's feet", wrinkled eyelids, "wavy" upper lip and chin;
- Deformed: flattened or "swollen" oval face, double chin, "bulldog" face, excess fat in the eyelid area;
- Combined aging: with approximately equal severity of the manifestations of the three previous types.
Although these signs eventually appear after 35-40 years, we can assume what type of aging is occurring by considering certain criteria. Thus, 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 in advance that the face does not "sag". If you have mixed skin, aging will most likely follow the "tired" type.
Adequate drinking habits, healthy eating, adequate sleep, quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, walking in the fresh air, exercising, living a measured life and using quality cosmetics will undoubtedly slow down the aging of the skin of every woman.
How effective are anti-aging cosmetics?
Despite the fact that leading cosmetic companies have their own laboratories and even beauty institutes, the effectiveness of expensive innovative anti-aging products is unfortunately greatly exaggerated. Almost all creams, oils, masks, serums and other antiaging products remain on the surface of the skin without penetrating the deeper layers where the main "age-related" changes occur!
Of course, a protective film with a UV filter is useful for mature skin, which prevents moisture from evaporating and neutralizes the negative effects of sunlight. However, this does not affect the recovery of the elastic fiber skeleton in any way! Moreover, in most cases, the information about the collagen content of the cream turns out to be a banal advertising trick, because according to British scientists, this large-molecule protein simply cannot penetrate the skin barrier.
At the same time, timely contact with a specialist in aesthetic cosmetology allows you to achieve radical "rejuvenation" without plastic surgery. And now we invite you to familiarize yourself with the most effective "early" restoration procedures.
Method number 1. Hydrating
Indications: Tired skin and combined aging, although hydration is also effective against wrinkles as an additional method.
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 looks firmer and fresher, the color is balanced, and the severity of age spots is noticeably reduced.
Method number 2. Fight against wrinkles
Indications: Wrinkled skin.
Professional solution No. 1: Injection contouring.
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 below the problem area to create the required volume.
results: Thanks to the additional volume, wrinkles are smoothed out and appear less noticeable.
Professional solution No. 2: Fractional laser
Application point: Deep layers of the skin. The distributed laser beams are 0, 4. . . They penetrate 1. 4 mm deep and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
results: Restoration of the own fibrous skeleton reduces the severity of medium and deep wrinkles, and makes superficial ones almost invisible. Additional effects of fractional thermolysis are the disappearance or significant fading of age spots and the tightening of the facial contour.
Professional solution No. 3: Botox or Dysport injections.
Application point: Facial muscles. The effect of botulinum toxin, the main ingredient of these drugs, leads to the relaxation of the facial muscles and, accordingly, to the smoothing 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 contours
Indications: Aging with sagging skin.
A professional solution: Thread lifting (thread lifting).
Application point: Deep layers of the skin. The introduction of the finest fibers ensures tightening and support in problem areas (eyes, eyebrows, face, chin, neck, etc. ). Another advantage of the procedure is the stimulation of your own collagen production, which makes the resulting frame more durable.
results: Noticeable narrowing 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. The "evaporation" of the keratinized epithelium under the influence of a laser beam or 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 on aging skin leads to a noticeable rejuvenating effect: the face looks fresher, and over time, as the collagen framework strengthens, wrinkles are smoothed out and the contour becomes tighter.
Finally, it is worth noting that the best way to get rid of wrinkles and prevent further aging of the skin is selected for you by a specialist in the field of aesthetic cosmetology, taking into account the type of aging and your individual characteristics.