It's no secret that facial care becomes more difficult with age. A slowdown in natural metabolic processes leads to loss of tone, elasticity, the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Unfortunately, it is impossible to stop this process, but every woman can slow it down.
Anti-aging creams are considered the most affordable means of fighting against time; with regular use, they significantly improve the condition of the face. For the cream to really work, you need to select it taking into account the characteristics of the skin.
How skin condition changes over time
Aging is a process determined by the structure of our body. All living organisms are born, grow up, give birth, grow old and die. However, it should be noted that everyone ages differently. Some people look young even at 40 years old, while others already have deep wrinkles at 28 years old. It’s just that nature gives someone the chance to be young for a long time, but takes it away from someone.
However, for most people, aging begins according to a standard pattern. And this process starts at the age of 25, when maturity sets in. How is this period characterized? The production of your own hyaluronate decreases, dryness of the epidermis is observed, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles, creases and folds.
Then, after age 35, the epidermis thickens, becoming uneven, rough and rough. At the age of 45, the skin loses its elasticity and firmness because the proteins of youth: collagen and elastin are not produced in sufficient quantities. As a result, the oval of the face and nasolabial folds droop, sagging, wrinkles and age spots appear. All stages of aging gradually replace each other until the skin fades completely.
When do you need a cream with an anti-age effect?
No matter how much you would like it, the skin of the face, like the whole body, cannot maintain its youth forever. On average, after 25 years, metabolic processes in cells slow down and gradual withering begins. Signs of facial aging:
- loss of skin tone;
- the appearance of wrinkles;
- sagging (ptosis) of the eyelids and lower third of the face;
- lack of moisture;
- thinning of the skin;
- the appearance of pigment spots;
- dull tone.
When exactly these symptoms appear depends on many factors:
- genetics;
- Lifestyle;
- place of residence;
- features of work;
- health status.
On average, they begin to appear after the age of 30, but bad habits, lack of sleep and health problems can significantly speed up the process.
Review of popular brands
Almost all cosmetology concerns have their own line of anti-aging care products. In stores you can find budget and expensive products. Therefore, before purchasing a cream, the question often arises: which brand should I choose?
- Vichy
The brand is included in the category of pharmacy cosmetics. The company's line of anti-aging care products includes:
- day and night creams;
- creams for dry, normal and problem skin;
- cream for skin care around the eyes;
- antioxidant concentrate and serum for youthful skin;
- creams, nourishing balm and serum for the menopause period.
This is a proven and reliable brand. The disadvantage is the relatively high price. The average cost of funds is 2400 rubles. for a 50 ml tube of cream.
- La Roche-Posay
One of the oldest and most reliable pharmacy cosmetic brands. The anti-aging line does not include products for use during menopause, but there are creams against age spots.
In addition to creams, the brand offers:
- foam and scrub for cleansing the face;
- several types of cream for the skin of the eye contour;
- means for correcting dark circles under the eyes.
Price range of products (40 ml) RUB 1,846. — 2548 rub.
- Laura
Cosmetics from a well-known Russian manufacturer of natural dietary supplements -. It is accessible, but the range of anti-aging facial care products is small.
The company offers:
- cream with maximum sun protection;
- cream with peptides and hyaluronic acid;
- mesoeffect serum;
- eye cream.
There are no divisions of products based on skin type, day and night. Prices start from 298 rubles.
- Limoni
Anti-aging products from the Italian company are distinguished by their multi-component composition and strong active ingredients. Many creams rely on snake venom (Syn-Ake peptide), mucus and snail secretion.
The line includes:
- ultra-moisturizing creams with different compositions;
- cream with lifting effect;
- skin care products around the eyes.
Day and night creams are available for different skin types. The average price is 1500-1700 rubles for a 50 ml tube of cream.
Korean cosmetics
In recent years, anti-aging cosmetics from Korean brands have become especially popular. It is distinguished by exotic components: snail mucus, pork collagen, snake venom. In reviews, consumers note efficiency, reasonable price-quality ratio.
The best brands (average prices for creams);
- Mizon (1000 rub.);
- Holika Holika (RUB 1,800);
- Missha (1100 rub.);
- Scinic (900 rub.);
- Secret Key (1000 rub.);
- Skinfood (RUB 2,560).
It is almost impossible to purchase Korean products in pharmacies; you need to look for an intermediary or an online store.
Luxury brands
Luxury brands often charge unjustified prices, which can reach up to 40,000 rubles for a small tube of cream. We overpay for very expensive packaging, a huge advertising campaign budget, and the work of famous designers and scientists.
But a high price does not mean that the product will be more effective. The main thing is that the cream contains the tested substances in the correct ratio and is suitable for your skin type.
Popular brands:
- Chanel;
- Christian Dior;
- Helena Rubinstein;
- Lancôme;
- Versace;
- Yves Saint Laurent;
In terms of effectiveness and safety, products from expensive brands are equal to pharmacy creams. Prices start from 5,000 rubles.
Mid-range brands
These are middle class cosmetics with an affordable price. The content of natural ingredients in creams is from 30% to 60%. The effectiveness of creams is significantly inferior to pharmaceutical products.
Some brands:
- Nivea;
- Avon;
- Garnier;
- L Oreal;
- Faberlic;
Creams from these manufacturers are not able to eliminate serious skin disorders; in these cases, it is better to purchase pharmaceutical products. Average prices for anti-aging creams range from 170 to 500 rubles.
Age-related skin changes
Aging is a natural process of age-related changes in the body, the first signs of which appear on the skin of the face. It's logical. The skin of the face is more susceptible to external factors than other organs, it often contracts and is closely connected with all systems of the body.
Involution (reverse development) of the skin begins at the age of 30 years, most pronounced after 40 years.
Serious changes occur in the skin:
- thinning of the epidermis (upper layer of skin);
- slowing down exfoliation;
- decreased production of subcutaneous fat;
- decrease in the rate of cell renewal by almost 2 times (regeneration);
- impaired ability to absorb moisture from the environment;
- decreased production of collagen (elasticity protein);
- thickening of blood vessels (malnutrition);
- decreased activity of the sebaceous glands (dry skin);
- activity of pigment processes.
Externally, this appears as roughness, dryness and sagging skin. Wrinkles quickly develop on hard, highly stretchable and inelastic skin. Impaired cell nutrition, active pigmentation and visible small vessels make the complexion unattractive.
The relatively small number of elastic fibers cannot support the skin. It sags in the corners of the eyelids and mouth, leaving the feeling of an eternally angry and tired person. The oval of the face changes and becomes deformed.
How anti-aging cosmetics work
Why do wrinkles appear? The root cause is a lack of collagen in the epidermis. This is a substance that retains moisture in skin cells, making it look smooth and shiny. Collagen is produced by hormonal glands up to a certain age, and then it simply begins to disappear. The following factors can greatly speed up the process of its consumption:
- Lifestyle (poor sleep, poor nutrition);
- Improper self-care (washing with hot water, incorrectly selected foundation and other decorative cosmetics);
- Bad habits (in particular, smoking);
- Poor ecology (especially for women living in megacities);
- Emotional outbursts (frequent stress, depression, etc.).
Of course, it is simply impossible to protect the body from most of these factors, so you need to try to resist the consequences.
It is very important to know at what age you can use anti-wrinkle cosmetics. Many products are designed in such a way that, on the one hand, they restore the level of collagen in the skin, but on the other, they destroy the natural hormone, completely replacing it with an artificial one. Therefore, dermatologists are against the use of anti-wrinkle cosmetics until the age of 25, while the body itself copes with the function of restoring water balance. Video: How to stop aging
Objectives of facial products with anti-aging effects
Of course, no anti-aging product can turn back the clock or restore her youthful elasticity and radiance. However, it is quite possible to significantly improve the appearance of the skin, tighten it and give it freshness. At present, no cream has yet been created that would satisfy all consumers and have properties that completely eliminate skin aging. Since it is not a drug, but only a cosmetology product, it is therefore not able to equal the effect of plastic surgery. The purpose of the cream is to rejuvenate the condition of the skin and maintain the result obtained, so the effect of many creams is reduced to nothing after they stop using them.
The cream applied to the skin, filling the resulting wrinkles, visually smoothes the skin and makes it more elastic. By its action, it is able to increase the activity of metabolic processes occurring in the skin, thereby preventing the formation of new wrinkles. However, you should not place much hope that a new cream, especially if its price is reassuring, will remove noticeable deep wrinkles from the face that have appeared with age or the action of facial expressions - no cream can do this!
Another important point that you always need to remember: the skin tends to adapt to the action of the cream and quickly gets used to it. Therefore, in order to achieve the greatest anti-aging effect from using your favorite creams, you need to change them every 6 months.
The benefits of cream for young skin
Every girl should take care of her skin in three stages. This is cleansing, moisturizing and protection.
It is important to cleanse in the morning and evening, even if you have been at home all day. To do this, you can use foams and lotions for washing. They remove excess dirt, sebum and settled dust from the face. If there is makeup, it is first removed with micellar water, and only then cleansing is carried out. The best care product at this stage is natural hydrophilic oil.
Moisturizing is also necessary in the morning and before bed. It is necessary regardless of the season. Timely moisturizing prevents the appearance of acne and facial wrinkles. With a lack of moisture, the dermis will “protect itself” on its own, which will lead to rapid aging. This will also affect the complexion - over time, it will fade and yellowness and pallor will appear.
The main purpose of protection is to prevent exposure to UV rays. They dehydrate the dermis, making it dry and lifeless. Therefore, products with UV protection must be used even in winter, starting from the age of 18.
Skin type
Buy the cream that suits your skin type: oily, normal and dry. Preparations for dry skin contain elements of special fats to soften and moisturize. They are not suitable for use on oily skin and can cause blockage of the sebaceous ducts.
Creams for oily skin contain components that reduce fat secretion and narrow the ducts. Applying them on dry skin will cause additional drying.
Compound
This is the most difficult indicator. In order for the cream to work specifically to eliminate individual problems, they need to be identified. Only experienced cosmetologists can cope with this task. Therefore, you need to consult a specialist. If this is not possible, they focus on age and skin type.
Homemade cream recipes
Ready-made anti-aging creams may contain preservatives and synthetic additives that cause allergies in women with sensitive skin. There are natural, organic remedies, but their cost, as a rule, is not affordable for everyone.
An effective anti-aging cream can be prepared at home from ingredients whose quality will leave no doubt.
Here are some recipes.
Beeswax cream
Compound:
- coconut oil - 70 ml;
- wax - 80 grams (a quarter of a regular glass);
- olive oil - 130 ml;
- 2 capsules of vitamin E;
- rose essential oil - 7 drops.
Cooking method
Melt wax, olive and coconut oil in a water bath. Without letting it boil, whisk until thickened, remove from heat and continue stirring. When the mass has cooled, add rose ether and tocopherol. Pour the cream into a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator. Apply to slightly damp face in the morning.
Ginger
Compound:
- cocoa butter - 100 grams;
- sesame and peach seed oils - 10 ml each;
- ginger root - 5 cm;
- vitamin E - 5 ml.
Cooking method
Grate the ginger, squeeze out the juice and add it to the rest of the ingredients in a heat-resistant glass container. Place the container in the oven, heated to 150 degrees and keep for 20 minutes, stirring. Use 2-3 times a week before bed.
Citric
Compound:
- peel of one lemon;
- water - 200 ml;
- honey - 30 ml;
- lemon juice - 30 ml;
- alcohol infusion of rose - 1.5 tbsp;
- heavy cream - 60 ml;
- unrefined olive oil - 30 ml.
Cooking method
Pour boiling water over the lemon peel and leave in a thermos for 5-8 hours. Strain the liquid and combine with the remaining ingredients. Beat with a mixer until thick and transfer to a glass jar. The cream is suitable for women with oily skin.
Iodine
Compound:
- Vaseline and honey - 1 tbsp. l;
- castor oil - 5 ml;
- 2 drops of iodine.
Cooking method
Connect all components. The cream is applied to thoroughly cleansed skin in the morning or evening and washed off after 2 hours. The product is suitable for aging skin with pigmentation.
Egg
Compound:
- heavy cream - 3 tbsp. l;
- yolk - 1 piece;
- honey - 1 tsp.
Beat all ingredients with a mixer and transfer to a sterile jar. Use morning and evening, store in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
All homemade creams can cause allergies, so test on the crook of your elbow before first use.
The best anti-aging face creams
In order not to make a mistake with your choice, it is recommended to pay attention to the rating of anti-aging face creams. Depending on the country of origin, composition and properties, anti-aging cosmetics are divided into 3 groups: budget, medium and premium. Let's look at each segment separately.
Budget
The rating of budget anti-aging face creams includes the following brands:
"Regenerist" by Olay . This is a very good anti-aging cream, preferred by thousands of Russian women. The production technology of this product is unique. The effectiveness of the Regenerist product is associated with the pentapeptides it contains, which actively participate in improving the condition of the facial dermis. Pentapeptides quickly and effectively smooth out even very deep wrinkles.
The cream also contains: green tea extract, antioxidants, vitamin B, tocorefol and other components beneficial for the skin;
"Resolution D" by Lancome . The action of this product is aimed at skin neurotransmitters, which take an active part in the process of smoothing age-related wrinkles. This inexpensive product effectively hides facial imperfections, tightening the skin. After using it, the epidermis will receive the nutrition and hydration it needs. As a result, your face will look younger and more beautiful.
"Renergie Multi-Lift" from Lancome . Another inexpensive but effective anti-aging product from the Lancome brand. Renergie Multi-Lift penetrates deep into the dermis, restoring its structure. The use of this cream leads to such positive effects as tightening the skin, as well as improving the color and texture of the face. The product has a lifting effect.
Advice! In order for the use of anti-aging cream to bring the desired results, it should be applied to the skin of the face regularly.
Middle segment
Anti-aging facial cosmetics are used by those with mature skin. Women who want to get the desired effect in the first month of using an anti-aging product, but are not ready to spend a “decent” amount of money on it, are recommended to choose a cream from this list:
"Nuxellence" by Nux . According to cosmetologists, this is one of the best creams for rejuvenating facial skin. The positive effect of using this product is achieved thanks to the natural components included in its composition. It is made from extracts of poppy, oxwort and chamomile. Action
“Nuxellence” is aimed at restoring collagen fibers in the dermis. In the first weeks of using the product, you will notice that the facial skin has become velvety and soft, and wrinkles have been smoothed out;
"Hydra Beauty" by Chanel . The peculiarity of this cream is that it can be used from the age of 20. As the famous Coco Chanel said: “The earlier a woman begins to take care of her skin, the more beautiful she will be in old age.” The condition of the facial dermis is improved thanks to Hydra Beauty components such as camellia flower extract and blue ginger;
Recommendation! Using Chanel Hydra Beauty cream at a young age is an excellent prevention of age-related wrinkles.
"Intensive Rebuilding" by Prescriptives . Thanks to its unique structure, Intensive Rebuilding cream penetrates deep into the epidermis, nourishing and moisturizing it. Cosmetologists recommend using this product for those with dry skin. Its regular application promotes firmness and elasticity of the facial dermis. The skin of the face is noticeably tightened.
Intensive Rebuilding cream quickly and effectively smooths out age-related wrinkles and stops other signs of aging of facial skin.
