Ways to rejuvenate your face at home.

Every woman wants to always remain young and beautiful.But over time, youth fades, the first signs of aging appear, followed by deeper wrinkles.The beauty industry offers a huge number of care products, cosmetic procedures and vitamins to nourish the skin.But in search of natural, effective and economical lifting products, we turn to popular recipes and methods for self-rejuvenation of the face.

Causes of wrinkles

It is impossible to completely get rid of the problem of wrinkles, but skin aging can be delayed.And doing this is much easier than smoothing out wrinkles that have already appeared.Wrinkles and their early appearance are not only a cosmetic defect, but also an indicator of problems in the body.It is important to comprehensively address its prevention and elimination, since the causes of aging do not always lie in the characteristics of the skin.The following factors can cause the appearance of wrinkles and premature skin aging:

• excess weight and sudden weight loss - under the pressure of excess fat, the skin sags, the facial muscles weaken, and with a sudden weight loss, the oval of the face does not have time to tighten in accordance with the new shape;
• bad habits - alcohol and smoking cause dehydration of the skin and inhibit metabolic processes, while the elasticity of the skin weakens and the complexion deteriorates;
• unhealthy lifestyle - an unbalanced diet, stress, lack of physical activity and adequate rest wear out the body, which cannot but affect the condition of the skin;
• use of low-quality cosmetics - cosmetics may contain low-quality or critical synthetic components that will not benefit your face;
• unfavorable ecology - the skin absorbs harmful substances contained in the air, is exposed to an aggressive environment (frost and sunlight) and as a result of all this becomes dehydrated;
• health problems - wrinkles can only be a symptom of a more serious illness and hormonal disorders;
• genetic predisposition - to find out what awaits your face in the future, take a closer look at the faces of your older relatives;
• Facial structure: improper bite, weak chin can cause wrinkles.

Features of lifting care

A set of anti-aging procedures cannot be common for all representatives of the fair sex.Cosmetic care depends on the specific age, skin type and type of wrinkles to be treated.

There are two main types of wrinkles:

• imitate (or dynamic): appears first in our lives;Each person has their own way of expressing emotions on their face, and facial wrinkles appear in areas of active contraction of facial muscles;
• static (age-related, gravitational) - a person encounters them already in adulthood;These wrinkles appear regardless of facial features: the skin ages, collagen production decreases, elasticity is lost and the oval sinks.Under the influence of gravity, sagging skin tends downward and facial ptosis occurs.

The first wrinkles, caused by active facial expressions or insufficient care, can appear as early as 25 years of age.

Ways to combat wrinkles depending on age

People with dry skin should be especially concerned about the premature appearance of wrinkles.Dehydration is one of the reasons for the appearance of the first wrinkles, which will be difficult to smooth out in the future.However, oily and normal skin also needs proper care in addition to deep cleansing.

Throughout our life, our face goes through a series of changes, which is why wrinkles of different depths appear on it:

1. First of all, we are faced with superficial wrinkles, a fine mesh that affects the upper layer of the skin.They appear between the ages of 25 and 30, so prevention should begin as soon as possible.At this time it is important to provide the skin with sufficient nutrition, avoid stress, bad habits and maintain sleep and wakefulness.The network of superficial wrinkles can be removed with peeling, relaxing facial massages and moisturizing cosmetics.
2. Superficial wrinkles can later develop into moderately deep wrinkles, caused by poor collagen production, between the ages of 40 and 55.During this period, the process of collagen synthesis, the main substance responsible for skin elasticity, slows down.The skin begins to lose elasticity.At this stage, it is important to combine a healthy lifestyle with careful care: cleanse the skin of the face, use moisturizers and lifting products.
3. In addition to the layers of the epidermis, subcutaneous adipose tissue participates in the formation of deep wrinkles.The degree of appearance of these wrinkles depends on environmental conditions, care and genetic predisposition.Over time, the quality of the skin begins to deteriorate and the oval begins to sag.Typically, these defects appear between the ages of 55 and 65.Products designed to provide nutrients and collagen to dehydrated skin do not penetrate the deep layers of the dermis and are therefore not very effective.Therefore, to all the procedures already used, it is worth adding massages, facial exercises and special devices for rejuvenation.

Each age has its own most effective care.But when a certain age is crossed, all previous cosmetic procedures should not be abandoned: add new ones to them and such an integrated approach will lead to better results.

General recommendations to preserve youth.

Over time, the skin fades, so our task is to delay the appearance of this unpleasant phenomenon.Recommendations for prolonging youth are similar to tips for maintaining general health:

• eat moderately and balanced;
• playing sports;
• drink enough water (at least 1.5 liters per day);
• get enough sleep (sleep should last at least 6 hours);
• Eliminate cigarettes and alcohol from your life.

To maintain radiant skin and a toned face, cleansing, nourishing and tightening products and procedures are also necessary.

To protect your face from the appearance of a double chin, choose a comfortable orthopedic pillow for sleeping, do not read while lying down, and watch your posture.A tilted head causes the formation of a skin fold, which will later become a cosmetic defect.

Anti-aging care at home.

Home cosmetology procedures can involve both the use of ready-made products (bought in stores) and a purely natural approach, with handmade creams and masks.One should not choose only one thing, categorically rejecting the other, since both directions are good in the fight for youth.

Here are some people coming to help with home rejuvenation:

• cosmetics purchased in stores and made by hand: moisturizing, nourishing, firming, exfoliating creams, masks, tonics, selected according to age and skin type;All of this will maintain the freshness and elasticity of your face.Skin care cosmetics will help fight the first wrinkles between the ages of 25 and 30 and slow down the appearance of signs of aging from the age of 40;
• facial gymnastics and massages: improving blood circulation and strengthening facial muscles is an excellent prevention and way to eliminate wrinkles.At the age of 35, metabolic processes slow down and it is no longer enough to apply creams to the upper layer of the skin.Gymnastics accelerates blood circulation, cells are saturated with oxygen and wrinkles are smoothed from the inside;
• hardware cosmetology - progress does not stand still, so you can perform a professional cosmetology procedure yourself using special devices.Over the years, even with careful care, the quality of the skin deteriorates, medium and deep wrinkles appear, and the face sags.The problem of aging after 45 years is solved by salon injections and plastic surgeries or by home cosmetology devices;
• exotic method of rejuvenation: Achatina snails.The mucus of these mollusks contains a large amount of substances that restore and nourish the skin.With this procedure, superficial wrinkles disappear and deeper ones are softened.Snail therapy will be useful both in your 30s and in your 50s.

Homemade scrubs and masks for wrinkles between 25 and 35 years old

The delicate skin of the face needs to be supported and nourished with vitamins, delicately cleansed and hydrated.The stores offer a variety of scrubs, moisturizing and nourishing creams, masks, lotions, among which you can find products suitable for your skin type, age and taste preferences.However, in order to be completely confident in the composition of the product, it is much easier and cheaper to prepare it yourself.

The first stage of cosmetic care is cleaning, which we carry out with a scrub.By removing dead particles from the epidermis, we even out the skin tone and ensure better penetration of nutrients into the deeper layers of the skin.In addition, rubbing allows you to eliminate superficial wrinkles.The scrub has a creamy base with exfoliating particles.There are many variations of the peel composition, and these are some of them:

Olive and oatmeal scrub for combination skin:

• chop 1 tbsp.l.oatmeal in a blender or coffee grinder;
• mix with 2 tbsp.l.olive oil;
• add 3 drops of rose oil;
• mix ingredients until smooth;

Crushed oat flakes gently cleanse the skin, provide elasticity, smooth fine wrinkles and fight inflammation, while rose oil removes age spots and tones.

Yogurt and coffee scrub for oily skin:

• 1 tsp. Mix ground coffee with 1 tbsp.l.low-fat yogurt;
• add 3 drops of rosemary essential oil;

Low-fat yogurt nourishes the skin and gives it a matte shine, coffee has a toning effect, rosemary ether increases blood circulation and promotes cell renewal.

Fruit scrub for dry skin:

• grate a quarter of an apple;
• mix the resulting mass with mashed half a banana;
• add 1 tbsp.l.chopped oats;
• pour 1 tbsp.l.low-fat kefir;
• mix all the ingredients.

Those with normal to oily skin are recommended to perform this exfoliant 3 times a week;Girls with dry and sensitive skin should reduce the procedure to 1 or 2 times a week.First you must remove your makeup from your face.

As for creams, you can enrich your favorite store-bought product by adding 2-3 drops of essential oil.The tightening, softening, toning and softening oils are the esters of rosemary, sandalwood, geranium and lavender.They eliminate free radicals, smooth fine wrinkles and saturate the skin with nutrients.

Special nourishing masks are also designed to maintain facial skin tone.They will smooth small wrinkles and even out the texture of the skin.Here are the recipes for some masks:

Gelatin lifting mask:

• 3 teaspoons mix the gelatin with a quarter glass of milk and leave until it swells;
• bring the resulting mixture to a water bath until a homogeneous viscous mass is obtained (but not boiled);
• add 2 tbsp.l.liquid honey and 3 tsp.glycerin and mix well.
• Apply the cooled mixture to your face with a brush along massage lines in several layers.Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse with damp cotton pads;

Seaweed mask:

• 2 tablespoons l.pour kelp powder with water (half a glass) and leave for half an hour;
• add 1 tablespoon to mixture.l.grated ginger, olive oil and milk;
• Bring the composition to homogeneity.Apply the mask for 20-25 minutes and then rinse with water.

Clay mask:

• fresh cabbage leaf pour 6 tbsp.l.hot heavy cream and leave for 8 minutes;
• chop the leaf and mix with the cream;
• add 1 tbsp.l.honey and red clay;
• Blend the mixture until smooth.Apply the cooled mixture to the skin and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with water.

The masks should be applied to the entire face except in the area around the eyes and lips.A contraindication to the use of homemade cosmetics may be individual intolerance to the components included in the composition.

Rejuvenation with Achatina snails between 25 and 50 years old

There is a rather exotic method of facial rejuvenation for the bravest and most apprehensive: using snail mucus.During the procedure, Achatina snails are placed on the face, which, moving slowly over the skin, peel, massage and leave trails of mucus.The secretion secreted by mollusks has the main rejuvenating function.

The mucus of Achatina snails contains:

• allantoin, which regenerates the skin and fights radicals;
• natural sunscreen that protects against harmful UV radiation;
• vitamins A, C, E, which soften, moisturize and nourish the skin;
• glycolic acid, which eliminates dead cells;
• natural elastin, which improves skin turgor;
• natural collagen, stimulating the synthesis of its own collagen and increasing the elasticity of the skin.

In salons, the Achatina rejuvenation procedure is quite expensive.But snails can be purchased and grown at home.They need an aquarium with a volume of at least 10 liters with soil at the bottom, which must be changed periodically.Baby mollusks are fed 1 or 2 times a day, adults - a couple of times a week.Snails feed on cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage leaves and apples.

Before the massage, the skin should be cleaned, then take a horizontal position and carefully place the mollusk on the face.A massage session lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour.At the end of the procedure, the snail is returned to the aquarium and the mucus is left on the face for another 15 minutes and then washed off with water.After this, apply a moisturizer.A contraindication to the procedure is individual intolerance to snail mucus (allergy).

Snails easily cope with small wrinkles, smooth medium and deep wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new cosmetic defects, so the procedure is useful for both young and more mature women.

Do not confuse snail massage with hirudotherapy, which is also used in anti-aging cosmetology.Under no circumstances should you work alone with leeches.This procedure is carried out only by a qualified specialist.

Massage and gymnastics for wrinkles between 35 and 55 years old.

Unfortunately, wrinkles not only affect the surface of the skin, but also deform the deeper layers of the dermis.Therefore, an effective fight against medium wrinkles between the ages of 35 and 50 is an effect on the skin folds from the inside, since the nutrients from masks and creams practically do not penetrate the skin.

Massage and facial gymnastics improve blood circulation and improve metabolic processes in the epidermis.Thanks to this, the skin cells are saturated with oxygen, the facial muscles are toned, and the sagging oval disappears.

General recommendations for performing gymnastics or facial massages:

• first carefully study the correct massage technique and facial massage lines to avoid unpleasant consequences;
• the procedure should be done with oil or cream (but not on dry skin);
• classic massage begins with light stroking of the skin in the direction of the massage lines;
• After “warming up” the face, it is advisable to apply gentle pressure to the skin;You should finish the procedure by touching your face with your fingertips.

Before doing facial exercises, it is better to consult a cosmetologist, since inept actions can lead to the appearance of new facial wrinkles.

Hardware cosmetology between 45 and 60 years old.

The most effective treatment for medium and deep wrinkles is the use of special cosmetic devices.Its action also extends to the deep layers of the dermis, which provides a notable positive effect.The devices are distinguished by the type of effect on the skin.

Contraindications to the use of devices are inflammation and skin lesions, neoplasms in the affected area, blood coagulation disorders, colds, sinusitis, infectious diseases, gold and platinum reinforcement, pregnancy.

Table: types of devices for rejuvenation and their effect.

Types of devices for rejuvenation.	action
LED	Normalization of blood flow, natural collagen production.
Powered by microcurrents	Restoration of facial muscles.
galvanic	Epidermal tightening
Laser	Renewal of the superficial layers of the epidermis, removal of dead skin particles.

Not only professional cosmetologists can keep skin young and healthy.By taking good care of your body, with proper nutrition and proper care, and wisely combining your grandmother's recipes for natural remedies with new anti-aging techniques, medications and devices, you will preserve the youth and radiance of your face for many years.