Who among 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 woman already has noticeable crow's feet near the eyes and the first wrinkles on the forehead! And no matter howshort nature is, sooner or later you think about how to slow down facial skin aging and regain your former youth. Although human skin aging is not a disease, but a natural process, it is within our power to prevent premature(early) aging of the 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 an imprint not only on your memory but also on your face. Typical signs of mature skin in need of antiaging are:
- Dryness and peeling: over the years, the skin becomes dry, thins and becomes "parchment-like";
- Wrinkles: first superficial and scarcely perceptible, and then distinct expressions and the most disagreeable deep ones;
- Reduced firmness and elasticity: facial features appear pointed or drooping;
- Dull: Even with proper care, over the years the face loses freshness and looks tired;
- Dark spots, a look that is the last "awakening" that is urgently needed to fight against the rapid aging of the skin.
The first signs of facial skin aging do not appear at the age of 30-35, as most people think. Superficial wrinkles near 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!
Skin changes with 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;
- fewer collagen and elastin fibers are formed, which form an elastic "frame" of the skin and prevent the deepening of wrinkles;
- the regeneration of surface layers worsens, causing the complexion to become duller and the pores to appear enlarged;
- A "sorting" of pigment cells (melanocytes) occurs, leading to pigmentation disorders.
Four types of facial skin aging
It's a big mistake to think that aging skin always looks the same! Dermatologists and estheticians distinguish between four main types of skin aging:
- Tired: with swelling, pasty, prominent nasolabial fold and sloping corner of mouth;
- Wrinkled: with increased dryness, "crow's feet", wrinkled eyelids, "corrugated" upper lip and chin;
- Deformed: with a flat or "bloated" oval face, double chin, "bulldog" cheeks, excess fat in the eyelid area;
- Combined aging: with approximately the same severity of manifestations of the three previous types.
Although these signs finally appear after 35-40 years, taking into account certain criteria, we can assume what kind of aging will follow. Thus, women with dry skin are more likely to get noticeable wrinkles, and for those with a developed layer of fat under the skin, it is important to take care in advance that the face does not "sag". If you have combination skin, aging will probably follow the "tired" type.
A proper drinking schedule, healthy food, enough sleep, stop smoking and alcohol abuse, walking in the fresh air, physical activity, 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?
Despite the fact that leading cosmetic companies have their own laboratories and even beauty salons, the effectiveness of expensive innovative aged products is, unfortunately, greatly exaggerated. Almost all creams, oils, masks, serums and other anti-aging facial skin care products stay on the surface without penetrating 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 the evaporation of moisture and neutralizes the negative effects of sunlight. However, this does not in any way affect the restoration of the elastic fiber frame! Moreover, in most cases, information about the collagen content of a cream turns out to be a banal advertising gimmick, since, according to British scientists, this high-molecular protein is simply not able to 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 get to know the most effective "early" recovery methods.
Method number 1. Moisturizing
Clues: Tired skin and combined aging, although as an additional method of moisturizing is also effective for wrinkles.
The best professional solution: Bioresuscitation with hyaluronic acid.
Application point: Deep skin layers. 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 evens out and the severity of age spots is noticeably reduced.
Method number 2. Fight against wrinkles
Clues: Wrinkled skin.
Professional solution no. 1: Plastic surgery by injection.
Application point: Middle and deep skin layers. 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 increased volume, wrinkles are smoothed out and appear less noticeable.
Professional solution no. 2: Fractional laser
Application point: Deep skin layers. Scattered beams of lasers penetrate 0, 4. . . 1. 4 mm deep and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
results: Restoring your own fiber framework reduces the severity of medium and deep wrinkles and makes superficial wrinkles almost invisible. An additional effect of fractional thermal analysis is that age spots disappear or are significantly lightened and facial contours tighten.
Professional solution no. 3: Botox or Dysport injections.
Application point: Facial muscles. The action of the botulinum toxin, the main ingredient of these drugs, leads to relaxation of the facial muscles and, as a result, smooth 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
Clues: Growing old with sagging skin.
A professional solution: Thread lift (thread lift).
Application point: Deep skin layers. The introduction of the finest threads provides control and support in problem areas (eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, chin, neck, etc. ). Another advantage of the method is the stimulation of the production of your own collagen, which makes the resulting frame more permanent.
results: Prominent tightening of sagging areas, improvement of contours.
Method number 4. "Regeneration" of the skin
Clues: Combined aging.
A professional solution: Peeling: laser and chemical.
Application point: Superficial, middle and deep layers of the epidermis. "Evaporation" of the keratinized epithelium under the influence of a laser beam or its removal with an organic acid stimulates the growth of new cells and the restoration of collagen fibers.
results: The use of exfoliation for aging skin leads to a noticeable rejuvenating effect: the face appears fresher and over time, as the collagen framework strengthens, wrinkles smooth out and the contour tightens.
Finally, it is worth noting that the best way to get rid of wrinkles and prevent further aging of the skin will be chosen for you by a specialist in the field of aesthetic cosmetology, taking into account the type of aging and your unique characteristics.