Aging skin needs not only daily care, but also special procedures for rejuvenation. They help smooth wrinkles, tighten the oval, give the skin a pleasant shade, softness and elasticity. It is not necessary to go to the salon - you can improve the condition of the face at home.
Age skin problems: what you need to do
Cosmetologists are sure that skin aging begins at the age of 25. The first signs are not very noticeable. Gradually, the epidermis loses its elasticity, loses its ability to retain moisture, after a full night's sleep the skin does not have time to recover. Every year, more and more strong cosmetics are needed, there is a need for salon treatments. At the age of 40, the problem becomes obvious, it becomes increasingly difficult to hide flaws with makeup. The main signs of aging include:
- change in the density of the epidermis;
- increased dryness of the skin, noticeable peeling;
- enlarged pores and uneven relief;
- uneven pigmentation;
- earthy complexion;
- swelling, especially noticeable under the eyes;
- "floating" oval of the face;
- small folds that tend to deepen.
Skin type can change with age. Women who had normal skin when they were young complain of increased dryness. Oily epidermis suffers from dehydration and irritation, reacts to weather changes and new cosmetics.
The rapid deterioration of the complexion is not always associated with age. Appearance is negatively affected by:
- malnutrition;
- smoking and alcohol;
- lack of fresh air;
- insufficient sleep;
- too aggressive cleaning;
- inappropriate cosmetics;
- hormonal disorders.
Before starting anti-aging home treatments, you need to eliminate negative factors as much as possible. It's important to increase the amount of fluids you drink and monitor your diet. The menu includes as much fresh vegetables and fruit as possible, fermented milk products, natural fiber. It is advisable to give up cigarettes completely and greatly reduce the amount of alcohol, get enough sleep and walk more.
Rejuvenation at home: necessary procedures
An experienced beautician can develop an individual anti-aging program and select the appropriate cosmetics. Your daily ritual should include:
- Gentle cleansing with very gentle preparations enriched with natural oils, marine collagen, silk proteins and vitamins. It is better to replace tap water with boiled, filtered or spring water.
- Multi-level humidification. The only universal cream will not be able to maintain the hydro-lipid balance at an optimal level. It is recommended to first moisturize the face with a lotion enriched with herbal extracts and hyaluronic acid, then apply a liquid emulsion and a nourishing cream. High-quality cosmetics are quickly absorbed without causing any discomfort. Multi-stage application allows you to retain moisture in the skin, prevents peeling and dryness.
- Balanced nutrition. It is recommended to first apply serum to the face, and only then lubricate the skin with cream. Deep restorative products are applied in cycles of 20-30 days. For example, after completing a course of retinol, you can take a short break and start using products with hyaluronic acid or vitamin C.
An excellent anti-aging remedy - masks with collagen, retinol and hyaluronic acid.
From time to time the skin needs more active treatments. Thorough cleansing is essential to improve the complexion. Gentle gommages are used instead of aggressive peelings. Creamy products are applied to the face, wait a few minutes and roll the mass with your fingers. At the same time, horny scales, sebaceous glands, cosmetic residue and other impurities are removed from the skin's surface. After such a procedure, the face brightens, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, a blush appears. You can repeat the cleaning 1-2 times a week.
No aggressive gels are used for make-up removal, but saturated hydrophilic oils that clean the skin down to the pores and do not dry it out.
Mature skin is well influenced by superficial peeling. At home, you can use formulations with the addition of fruit acids. They gently remove dead cells, refresh the face and improve the penetration of nutrients. Milder glycol peelings are suitable for very dry and thin skin. It is recommended to use preparations from professional series, they are more effective. The exact course depends on the condition of the person. Acid peelings should not be used in spring and summer, active sunlight contributes to the appearance of age spots.
Properly selected lifting cream will tighten the oval of the face and prevent age-related ptosis.
Traditional methods to combat skin aging
Base and essential oils are actively used for skin rejuvenation. They should be applied to a thoroughly cleansed face, avoiding the eye area. Rich oil textures form a protective film on the skin's surface, helping to smooth wrinkles and retain moisture in the skin. A few drops of ether are added to the basic almond, soybean or peach oil. Lavender or jasmine oil combats hyperpigmentation and intensively nourishes dry skin. Pink has a slight lifting effect and is suitable for self-massage. Juniper narrows enlarged pores and balances the relief, neroli smoothes fine lines, relaxes and accelerates cell regeneration.
Instead of industrial tonics, you can use herbal decoctions. Parsley brightens the skin and removes age spots, chamomile relieves dryness and flaking, oak bark minimizes pores. After washing your face in the morning or evening, rinse your face with a cool decoction.
Basic vegetable oils can be used for hot compresses and body wraps. They are especially useful in winter when the skin suffers from dryness.
Homemade masks will help tighten the oval of the face, refresh the skin and improve its color. Red clay helps with sluggish, toneless skin. The powder is mixed with warm milk until a paste that is not too thick is formed. It is applied to clean skin for 10-15 minutes and washed off thoroughly first with warm, and then with cold water. For deep nutrition and elasticity, a mask of fresh yeast with milk is suitable, whipped protein slightly tightens the oval and reduces enlarged pores. Masks made from fresh berries have an excellent moisturizing, exfoliating and whitening effect: raspberries, strawberries, cherries, grapes. Procedures are carried out in courses, after 8-10 applications you can take a break.