Facial care after 40 years: advice from a beautician, pharmacy, folk remedies, medical cosmetics

Cosmetologists advise to take care of the face after 40 years using special means and techniques to prevent loss of elasticity and elasticity of the epidermis.

Symptoms of skin wilting

At the age of 40-45, the female body undergoes hormonal changes, accompanied by atrophic processes in the integument. The regeneration of the dermis slows down, the level of estrogen decreases.

Signs of skin aging:

• dryness and thinness;
• creases in the area of ​​the nasolabial folds, forehead and eyelids;
• loss of clear contours of the oval of the face;
• swelling of the eyelids;
• decreased elasticity of the skin.

Facial care after 40 years (the beautician's advice is given taking into account the age category) includes masks, creams, tonics and scrubs.

Skin care after 40 years

To preserve the youthfulness of the skin, there is no need to use creams or serums every hour: the optimal time for daily procedures is 10-15 minutes.

Care steps:

• cleansing: face washing is performed with filtered water using foams or milk to delicately remove dust, grease and dirt from the epidermis;
• toning: tonics, serums or lotions are used to restore skin turgor. At home, it is recommended to use green tea, chamomile broth or ice cubes;

  

• moisturizing: to replenish the lack of fluid in the cells of the epidermis, the cream must contain components to protect against ultraviolet radiation, marked with the mark "moisturizing";
• food: night creams containing retinol and vitamins nourish the skin.

You need to take care of your skin daily to achieve a lasting effect.

Caring for the skin around the eyes

Premature aging of the skin around the eyes occurs for the following reasons:

• the use of face creams for the eyelids. They may contain aggressive components that negatively affect the eyes;
• applying oily creams: the products prevent oxygen from entering the skin, an oily sheen is noted around the eyes;
• rubbing movements when applying the product: the skin is stretched and wrinkles are formed prematurely. The cream must be applied with smooth patting movements;
• not washing off makeup before a night's rest: development of inflammatory processes, clogging of pores is possible.

The skin of the eyelids is thin and sensitive, there is no fat layer and sweat glands in it, the collagen content is minimal. Facial care after 40 years (the advice of a beautician is to comprehensively rejuvenate the skin) is aimed at preventing the appearance of deep wrinkles.

Daily cleansing is performed with milk; it is recommended to remove decorative cosmetics from the skin with micellar water. The epidermis is nourished with natural masks or creams with a lifting effect.

Ice cubes made from herbal decoctions are known for their tonic and refreshing effect: they are used in the morning and evening to wipe the skin around the eyes.

You can use tonics or lotions. Nourishing creams in winter and products with SPF protection in summer protect from ultraviolet rays and harmful environmental influences.

Zone of nasolabial folds

Facial care after 40 years (the advice of a beautician is not a panacea for all the causes of wrinkles, but only general recommendations) involves an integrated approach, in which the area of ​​the nasolabial folds is given a special place. This zone is actively losing moisture, therefore, with age, the dehydration process accelerates and provokes the appearance of creases.

The defect is eliminated with moisturizers and massage. It is forbidden to cleanse the skin of acne or pimples on your own: there is a risk of blood poisoning due to closely spaced vessels. Pronounced wrinkles cannot be corrected at home: cosmetologists use filler injections for this.

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How to support cheekbones and cheeks

In addition to moisturizing and toning agents, gymnastics is effective to maintain and create a beautiful face oval:

• mouth full: inflate cheeks as much as possible, hold the air for 7-10 seconds and exhale sharply (repeat 7-10 times);
• lollipop: draw air into the cheek space, and then move it to the other cheek like candy. "Roll" the air for 1 min;
• Painting: prepare an album sheet and an object for drawing. Hold a pencil or pen between your lips and draw something on the sheet in circular movements with your head.

Massage helps to improve blood microcirculation and warming up facial muscles: apply 2 tsp on the face. honey and spread over the skin. Massage by lightly tapping with your fingers until slight redness appears. After the procedure, wash off the honey with warm water and apply the cream to your face. Carrying out the procedure daily.

Cold massage tones the skin: pour the chamomile broth into ice molds and freeze... Wipe your face with a ready-made cube until it completely melts. Washing is not required, just patting the skin dry with a towel.

Neck and décolleté care

To prevent premature skin aging and the appearance of age spots and wrinkles, follow the rules:

• avoid direct sunlight and do not abuse the tanning bed;
• sleeping on a small pillow: a large cushion under the head prevents normal blood circulation and promotes the formation of a double chin;
• daily carry out a contrast shower of the neckline and neck area. After the procedure, do not wipe the skin, but let it dry on its own.

At home, skin care for the décolleté can be done using peeling: mix 1 tablespoon each. fine salt, oatmeal, soda and kefir. Apply the prepared mixture to the skin in a circular motion and massage for 2-3 minutes. Wash off with water, apply cream or oil.

Good for the skin potato wrap: 1 tsp. mix glycerin and olive oil with 2 boiled and chopped potatoes. Apply the finished compress to the neck and décolleté for 30 minutes, cover with a napkin. After the procedure, rinse the mixture with water, let the skin dry.

The effectiveness of the procedures is noticeable after 1 month with regular use.

Pharmacy preparations

Cosmetologists' advice on facial care after 40 years with the help of pharmacy products: application of the drug as a face mask in the morning or evening, 2 times a week.

Common pharmacy products:

• Vitamin A (retinol): improves the work of the sebaceous and sweat glands, smoothes wrinkles. It is available in the form of an oil, so it is applied to the skin twice a week before bedtime.
• Zinc ointment: fights wrinkles and acne: for the treatment of inflammatory lesions, apply a product around the lesion, to smooth wrinkles, the ointment is distributed over the skin until absorbed. It is recommended to apply a moisturizer after the procedure.
• Curiosin: as part of hyaluronic acid, the product maintains the elasticity of the skin and accelerates the regeneration processes. The gel is applied as a stand-alone product or mixed with a cream.
• Relief: is intended for the treatment of hemorrhoids, it contains shark oil and phenylephrine, has a vasoconstrictor, tonic effect. Apply locally to wrinkles.
• Heparin ointment: eliminates puffiness and bags under the eyes. Apply to cleansed eyelid skin, avoiding eye contact.
• Retinoic ointment: contains a large amount of vitamin A, restores elasticity and a healthy look to the skin. It is used to treat comedones and acne. It can be used as a stand-alone product or in combination with masks.

Before applying the drug to the face, the product is tested on the inside of the wrist: in case of redness or rash, it cannot be used.

Medical cosmetics

Face care after 40 years, cosmetologists advise to carry out with the regular use of medical cosmetics. A variety of products allows you to choose a cream based on age, composition and principle of action.

Common cosmetic products:

• Uriage Isofill Cream: unique in the absence of parabens, silicones and mineral oils, which provoke pore clogging. Contains peptides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants. Corrects facial contours, stimulates collagen production and restores skin elasticity. Apply to the neck, décolleté and face twice a day.
• Arkeskin + cream: has nourishing and moisturizing properties, prevents the appearance of age spots. It contains wheat proteins, chestnut extract and sesame oil. Recommended for use during hormonal changes in the body and for owners of dry skin. Apply to face and décolleté twice daily after cleansing.
• Liftactiv by Vichy: smoothes fine wrinkles and reduces larger ones, restores firmness and elasticity to the skin. Consists of rhamnose, hyaluronic acid and thermal waters. The first result is noted after 2 weeks of using the product twice a day on the face, décolleté and neck.

The effectiveness of creams increases if, before application, the skin is steamed and cleaned, the product is applied with gentle patting movements, until it is completely absorbed.

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Masks at home

It is possible to carry out full-fledged skin care at home using the following procedures:

• cleansing mask: Combine 5 g of coffee and buckwheat flour with 10 g of clay and 20 drops of mango oil. The finished mixture is diluted with tea leaves and mixed thoroughly: apply in a circular motion on the face, rinse off after 12 minutes. Ideal recipe for oily skin: removes redness and rashes, reduces wrinkles;
• toning mask: Mix 4 drops of tangerine oil with 10 g of honey, 15 g of rye flour and 5 ml of brandy. Apply the thoroughly mixed mixture to the skin, excluding the eyelids and nasolabial triangle, rinse off after 20 minutes. The procedure improves blood flow, regeneration processes, fights skin laxity;
• moisturizing mask: Boil potatoes, chop and mix with olive oil until smooth. Apply a mixture with a thickness of 5-6 mm on the face, rinse off after 20 minutes. The mask smoothes wrinkles and restores elasticity to the skin;
• nourishing mask: 1 tsp boil chamomile flowers with boiling water and leave for 40 minutes. Drain the broth, and mix the herbal gruel with olive oil. Apply the prepared mixture on the face and décolleté, leave for 20 minutes, rinse with water. Has a nourishing, calming effect;
• egg mask: Mix 2 chicken yolks with avocado pulp and apply mixture for 20 minutes. on the skin of the face. Rinse off with water after the procedure. The mask is intended for dry, depleted skin: it provides a supply of nutrients.

To achieve the result, it is necessary to make masks 1-2 rubles / week, thoroughly cleanse and steam the skin before applying.

Do not use ingredients that have experienced an allergic reaction.

Recipes for tonics and scrubs for facial care after 40 years

Removal of keratinized particles of the epidermis and the return of skin tone is possible both with the help of procedures in the salon and at home:

• Oat scrub: chop the flakes and mix with sour cream until a uniform consistency is obtained. Apply the ready-made mixture in circular soft movements to the face and stroke the skin for 2-3 minutes, rinse with warm water;
• Coffee scrub: grind coffee beans and mix with olive or sunflower oil. Apply the mixture to the face for 2-3 minutes, massaging the skin with gentle movements. There should be no feeling of pain or discomfort. Rinse off with warm mineral water;
• Cleansing Toner: Pour boiling water over 30 g of ginger and leave for 120 minutes. Strain the broth, add 7 drops of grapefruit oil to it. With a ready-made product, wipe the skin before applying the cream;
• Moisturizing Toner: squeeze 20 ml of juice from aloe leaves, mix them with 120 ml of chamomile broth and 15 drops of grape oil. Pour the finished product into a bottle, shake the container before applying it on the face.

The purpose of scrubs is to exfoliate the stratum corneum of the epidermis, improve microcirculation and cleanse clogged pores. Before applying the scrub, it is necessary to moisturize the skin to soften the epidermis.

Toners prevent premature moisture loss, have a calming and antioxidant effect. Alcohol tonics are applied directly to the site of inflammation.

When you can't do without the help of specialists?

Home care does not require huge costs and time, but achieving a good result is not always possible for the following reasons:

• incorrect selection of cosmetics or procedures: to determine the degree and depth of wrinkles, the predisposition of the skin to certain processes can be assumed by the cosmetologist. Acne, cracks and dry skin that cannot be treated at home are a reason for going to the salon;
• hormonal disorders: selection of drugs by a gynecologist solves the problem with an imbalance of hormones, and the aging process will slow down, the skin will recover faster;
• chronic diseases: the skin is a mirror of the body, reflecting its condition. Treatment of diseases by narrow specialists will prolong not only the youth of the skin, but also the years.

A common reason for visiting a beautician is the ineffectiveness of home procedures.

The salon offers the following anti-aging procedures:

• Laser: removal of the upper layer of the epidermis with the launch of regenerative processes of the skin;
• Mesotherapy: injections with stimulants of cell renewal, 1 procedure per year is recommended;
• RF lifting: radio wave heating of deep layers of the dermis to tighten the skin.

Salon treatments effectively rejuvenate skin in record time, provide professional skin care and prevent premature aging.

Specialist recommendations: how to look young after 40 years

For facial care after 40 years, cosmetologists advise not only to use cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, but also observe the following rules:

• compliance with the daily routine: good sleep, alternation of work and rest contribute to the normalization of metabolism. In a dream, the layers of the skin are renewed;
• quitting alcohol and smoking;
• balanced diet: exclusion of fatty, sweet and starchy foods. A full drinking regime (at least 2 liters) and the use of a sufficient amount of vegetables and fruits. Seasonal lack of vitamins can be replenished with vitamin complexes;
• self-massage of the face using special products or creams;
• regular sports: swimming, fitness or dancing, any movement helps to strengthen the immune system and improve the general condition of the body;
• decorative cosmetics: for women of this age period, serum and cream are produced with the content of hyaluronic acid and vitamins to maintain the epidermis of the skin;
• timely treatment of diseases and control of the state of the body: the body ages faster if the regeneration processes are disturbed.

The youth and beauty of the skin should be protected from adolescence. Women after 40 years of age will seem beautiful with a skillful combination of facial care according to the advice of cosmetologists with a beautiful wardrobe and makeup.

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