Treatments for the care of aging skin

Skin aginggradual and unstoppable. Time cannot be beat, but modern cosmetology offers a complexanti - aging measures, which slows down the formation of wrinkles and age spots, preserves the elasticity and fresh appearance of the skin. Our article will talk about what facial skin care procedures can be done at home and how to treat the signs of aging at a cosmetology clinic.

Causes of skin aging

Ours has changed over the yearshormonal background, metabolic processes slow down. Natural proteins collagen and elastin (the building blocks of our skin)produced more slowly and in smaller quantities, cell renewal is less intense. The skin becomesless flexible, drier and thinner, its protective properties are reduced.Also, due to the slowdown in cell renewal, keratinized cells do not exfoliate on their own and form a dense surface layer (keratosis process) in which the number of melanocytes responsible for pigmentation increases. The spots of old age become more pronounced, lentigo appears.

Signs of skin aging include:

• old age wrinkles;
• increased pigmentation;
• delayed regeneration;
• drought;
• tendency to peel.

There may be causes of premature agingnegative heredity, bad habits, malnutrition, hormonal disorders, chronic diseases, inadequate care and even poor ecology.

Anti-aging carea set of measures (cosmetics, procedures, preparations, etc. ) to eliminate or alleviate the signs of aging of the facial and body skin.

Characteristics of anti-aging care

The purpose of anti-aging care:

• stimulation of the skin's metabolic processes, regenerative and protective functions;
• restoring skin elasticity, oval adjustment and reduction of wrinkles;
• nutrition and hydration;
• combating increased pigmentation;
• protection from harmful effects (especially ultraviolet radiation).

Anti-aging treatment may include:

• eliminating the problem of premature aging from within: taking drugs that stimulate collagen and vitamin production, correcting nutrition, drinking;
• treatment of chronic diseases,coordination of hormonal levels in women;
• changing living conditions: refusal to work with constant flying or make - up, lack of sleep, stress, long stay in the day; transition to other climatic and ecological conditions;
• home care:anti-aging creams, light peels, serums and masks; self-massage, taping, facial fitness;
• cosmetic procedures.

General indications for anti-aging treatments

After 25 years, the elasticity of the skin begins to gradually decrease, the first wrinkles appear, so beauticians recommend it from this age.use anti-aging cosmetics.

The following signs indicate that you need to take anti-aging treatment:

1. changes in skin type, tendency to dryness and peeling;
2. formation of wrinkles;
3. loss of skin elasticity, oval of the face "floating", spots and sagging appear;
4. the appearance of age spots, the complexion will be dull, earthy;
5. enlarged pores, long-term healing after acne, injury, small scars;
6. hypersensitivity - cold reactions and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Types of facial rejuvenation cosmetic procedures

Rejuvenation on the device

It is a painless apparatus based on the method of swirling therapeutic sera of the facial and body skin and the vacuum removal of imperfections, dead cells and worn compounds.

The uniqueness of this type of anti-aging therapy lies in itstunning multi-complex effect that is immediately noticeable after 1 time. The main advantages are the absolute safety due to the individual nozzles, the pain-freeness and the substitutability of multiple visits to different professionals.

The procedure combines at once:

• cleaning;
• peeling;
• extraction;
• hydration and nutrition;
• lifting and rejuvenation;
• protection.

It usually takes 7-10 times to achieve the maximum effect of rejuvenation.

Photo rejuvenation of the face

This is a very effective procedure that allowsremove skin blemishes such as:

• dark spots;
• post-acne;
• vascular formations;
• solar keratosis;
• small wrinkles.

Due to the intense pulsating color of a certain rangeskin rupture recovers, age-related changes cease, metabolic processes improve, and cell regeneration begins.

A special conductive gel should be applied to the skin before the procedure. Required continuously after photorejuvenationuse sunscreen, including decorative cosmetics with a high protection factor against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. For maximum rejuvenating effectYou will need 3-5 times for photo fixes.

Botulinum therapy

Botulinum therapy -This is an injection of botulinum toxin protein into the muscle tissue of the face that has a relaxing effect on it.The muscles stop the contraction under the influence of the neurotoxin and pull the skin with them, the wrinkles smoothing out for up to six months. In addition to the fact that the procedure is quite painful, it must be followed afterwardsThere are several rules during the rehabilitation period:he cannot take up and paint horizontally for several hours, he cannot play sports for several days, drink alcohol, go to the sauna and solarium, or perform other cosmetic procedures.

Mesotherapy

The principle of rejuvenation is subcutaneousintroduction of mesococci containing hyaluronic acid, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, homeopathic and pharmaceutical preparations.

Several microinjections are made into the skin of the face and neck after preliminary local anesthesia with a special cream. The procedure is rejuvenating and healing, helping to remove toxins, get rid of imperfections and restore lipid metabolism.

Mesotherapy can also be performed using one of the hardware methods:

• laser;
• hydromesotherapy;
• oxygen;
• ion;
• cryomesotherapy.

You need complex rejuvenation8-10 treatments at weekly intervals. The effect can last up to a year, but more often it decreases noticeably after 6-7 months.

Biorevitalization

This type of rejuvenation differs from mesotherapy in that the principlesaturation of the skin with hyaluronic acid. The procedure can be performed in several ways:

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

Hyaluronic acid complex affects the skin:

• moisturizing;
• increase in strength and flexibility;
• restoration of protection functions;
• activation of the natural production of collagen and elastin;
• smoothing wrinkles;
• gives a healthy tone to the skin.

The process of rejuvenation through biorevitalization in generalIt consists of 4-7 occasions.

Peelings

Chemical peeling aIt is based on AHA and PHA acidsthey exert a complex effect on the skin, remove and awaken dead cells, stimulate regeneration and normalize metabolic processes.

Medium to deep (up to the level of the dermis) exfoliation is most commonly used for rejuvenation. After the procedures, a long recovery is needed -use of sunscreen, soothing, moisturizing agents, since during the rehabilitation period the skin is very peeling, redness is observed, the aesthetic appearance is far from ideal. The anti-aging effect can be achieved after an average of 6 procedures, at intervals of 10-14 days.

How to prepare for anti-aging treatments

Preparing for anti-aging treatmentsrequired:

• reduces bloating, to this end, restrict the use of liquids, spicy and salty foods, fish and seafood for 2-3 days;
• do not drink alcohol for 3-5 days;
• avoid findingin direct sunlight without a protective cream;
• refrain from other procedures,traumatizing or reducing the protective functions of the skin;
• use moisturizing and nourishing agentscosmetics;
• use self-massage methods.

When to start using anti-aging cosmetics

You can start using anti-aging agentsafter 25 years, but do not overdo it and use age - appropriate lifting compositions. Otherwise, the skin will adapt to the cosmetics, and at a more mature age, when it would be worthwhile to apply enhanced measures, they will not work.

enough to get startedtoning and moisturizing as well as easy peeling and regenerating masks at home.Then, as your skin ages, use age-appropriate creams (indicated on the package), visit a beauty salon, and even use surgical facelifts if necessary.

Precautions

In the pursuit of beauty, it is important to note that the main task is to improve the look, not to spoil it. In order to keep your skin healthy and radiant at any age,the following shades must be taken into account:

1. before each cosmetic procedureconsult a beautician, and the professional must be from a proven clinic with extensive work experience and a quality qualification. Such a professional does not prescribe unnecessary or inappropriate manipulations and tools;
2. Do not perform your own chemical peels at home, and rub the skin too often with compositions containing large abrasive particles;
3. it is very important to considerskin type and health.What suits a friend or relative may become completely unacceptable to you;
4. if present on the skinmicrotrauma, cuts and inflammation,cosmetic procedures should be postponed