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 lady already has noticeable crow's feet near the eyes and the first wrinkles on the forehead! And no matter how supportive nature is, sooner or later you think about how to slow down the aging process of facial skin and restore 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 facial skin. Let's try to find 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 markers of mature skin in need of anti-aging care are:
- Dryness and peeling: over the years the skin becomes dehydrated, thinner and becomes "parchment-like";
- Wrinkles: first superficial and barely perceptible, and then more pronounced facial expressions and the most unpleasant deep ones;
- Decreased firmness and elasticity: facial features appear pointed or drooping;
- Lethargy: even with proper care, the face loses its freshness over the years and looks tired;
- Dark spots, whose appearance is the last "wake-up call" that it is imperative to think about combating rapid aging of the skin.
The first signs of aging of the facial skin 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 in 17-20-year-olds, and their entire development cycle lasts up to 7-10 years!
Changes in the skin 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 skin "frame" and prevent the deepening of wrinkles;
- the renewal of the surface layers is impaired, causing the complexion to become dull and the pores to appear enlarged;
- "Grouping" of pigment cells (melanocytes) occurs, leading to pigmentation disorders.
Four types of facial skin aging
It's a huge mistake to assume that aging skin always looks the same! Dermatologists and cosmetologists distinguish between four main types of aging skin:
- Tired: with swelling, pastiness, pronounced nasolabial fold and drooping corner of mouth;
- The frown: with increased dryness, "crow's feet", wrinkled eyelids, "wavy" upper lip and chin;
- Deformed: with a smoothed or "raised" oval face, double chin, "bulldog" cheeks, excess fat in the eyelid area;
- Combined aging: with approximately equal 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 type of aging will follow. 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 their face does not "sag". If you have combination skin, aging will most likely follow the "tired" type.
Correct drinking regimen, healthy food, sufficient sleep, cessation of smoking and alcohol abuse, walks in the fresh air, physical exercise, a measured pace of life and the use of high-quality cosmetics will undoubtedly slow down the 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 expensive innovative anti-aging products is unfortunately greatly exaggerated. Almost all creams, oils, masks, serums and other anti-aging products in the care of facial skin remain on the surface 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 evaporation and neutralizes the negative effects of sunlight. However, this does not affect the restoration of the elastic fiber frame in any way! Moreover, information about the collagen content of a cream in most cases turns out to be a banal advertising trick, 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 aesthetic cosmetology allows you to achieve radical "rejuvenation" without plastic surgery. And now we invite you to get acquainted with the most effective "early" recovery procedures.
Method number 1. Moisturizing
Indications: Tired skin and combined aging, but as a complementary method, moisturizing is also effective against wrinkles.
The best professional solution: Biorevitalization 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 your own hyaluronic acid, collagen fibers and elastin.
results: The face looks firmer and fresher, its color is evened out and the severity of age spots is noticeably reduced.
Method number 2. Fighting wrinkles
Indications: Wrinkled skin.
No. 1 professional solution: Injection contour plastic surgery.
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 below the problem area to create the necessary volume.
results: Due to the extra volume, wrinkles are smoothed out and appear less noticeable.
Professional solution #2: Fractional laser
Application point: Deep skin layers. Distributed beams of laser beams penetrate 0, 4. . . 1. 4 mm deep and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers.
results: Restoring your own fiber frame 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 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 drugs, leads to the 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 No. 3. Restoring the contours of the face
Indications: Aging with loose skin.
Professional solution: Thread lifting (thread lifting).
Application point: Deep skin layers. The introduction of the finest threads provides tightening and support for problem areas (eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, chin, neck, etc. ). Another benefit of the procedure is the stimulation of the production of your own collagen, 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 the help of 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 noticeable rejuvenation effect: the face appears fresher, and over time, as the collagen structure is strengthened, wrinkles are smoothed out and the contour is tightened.
Finally, it is worth noting that the best way to get rid of wrinkles and prevent further aging of the skin will be selected for you by a specialist in aesthetic cosmetology, taking into account the type of aging and your individual characteristics.