How to take care of facial skin after 40 years?

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09-10-2020
Author: Mysekret Team
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By the age of 40, cosmetologists first of all recommend using special cosmetics that will prevent premature loss of firmness and elasticity of the epidermis. Of course, facial skin care after 40 will be different, but in general, if you have always paid due attention to your appearance, achieving good results will not be difficult.

Why do wrinkles appear under the eyes?

Many women notice their first large wrinkles around the eyes at about 30 years old, and by the age of 40 they become even more noticeable. By this time, the skin begins to produce less collagen - an elastic and durable protein responsible for the youth of the epidermis. The top layer of skin becomes thinner, its regeneration processes slow down, moisture is not retained for long - this is how wrinkles form.

Small facial folds around the eyes can be noticed much earlier; they appear in women before the age of 20. However, with age, wrinkles become more noticeable, and so-called “crow’s feet” gradually form, which immediately reveal a woman’s real age, and in some cases, add several years to her in the eyes of others.

Dynamic wrinkles, which appear as a result of constant contraction of the eye muscles, are very difficult to get rid of. To prevent or delay their appearance, you need to frown less, avoid direct sunlight, use creams with sunscreen filters, lead a healthy lifestyle and carefully care for the delicate and vulnerable skin around the eyes. An ideal tool in the fight against such wrinkles will be anti-aging eye patches with bioplankton and the Beauty Style peptide complex (a set of 60 patches in total).

Salon treatments

Among skin rejuvenation procedures in specialized beauty salons, the following should be noted:

Massage . In addition to self-massage, it is useful to attend salon massage courses. Such procedures are more effective than you doing it yourself. Thanks to the massage, the facial muscles relax, as a result of which wrinkles are smoothed out.
Chemical peeling involves removing the top layer of skin to renew it. Using this procedure, you can smooth out wrinkles, remove age spots and scars.
Mesotherapy. Vitamins, minerals and amino acids are introduced under the surface layer of the skin. This manipulation is used to correct several pronounced age-related changes. As a result, pigment spots disappear, the skin tightens, its color again acquires a pleasant shade, wrinkles are smoothed out, dryness and flaking disappear.
Microcurrent therapy . The process consists of applying a device that emits microcurrents to the skin. The contraction of the facial muscles caused by this manipulation has a positive effect on the production of estrogen and collagen. As a result, swelling of the eyelids and dark circles under the eyes disappear, inflammatory processes stop, the skin tightens and becomes more elastic, and the process of sebum production is normalized.
Beauty injections . If previous procedures did not lead to the desired result, then you can use injections. But this should only be done when you have tidied up your skin in other ways, and not vice versa.

In order to prolong the youth of your skin, you need to start caring for it at the age of 25, because, according to experts, it is at this age that the aging process begins. But if you are already over 25, you shouldn’t lose hope, because women over 40 can get rid of unwanted wrinkles. Daily nutrition, cleansing and moisturizing, periodic masks, massages and peelings will return your skin to its former appearance and beauty.

The role of proper nutrition in skin care

Facial skin care after 40 years also means proper nutrition. To produce collagen in sufficient quantities, the body must constantly receive the appropriate vitamins and minerals contained in certain foods. To provide your skin with this important protein, you need to include in your diet:

seaweed;
turkey, chicken meat;
seafood;
cabbage, carrots, tomatoes;
fatty fish;
citrus;
rose hips and other berries.

Blueberries, which should be present in a woman’s diet all year round, have a particularly strong effect on the eye capillaries and the skin around the eyes. You can simply freeze these berries for the winter; this will not make them lose their unique properties.

Anti-age products provide proper care

After 40, the usual “micellar water - toner - cream” scheme no longer works to get rid of wrinkles. Need anti-age products. Your beauty routine should include at least five products: a serum with antioxidants (vitamin C is a win-win), a moisturizer with SPF 50 during sun exposure and SPF 30 during the rest of the year, eye cream (ideally with coenzyme Q10) , before going to bed - cream with retinol. And don’t forget about moisturizing masks twice a week. Let them contain nutritional components, for example, aloe, avocado, coconut oil, banana, goji berry extract.

Pros: such care is available to each of us.

Cons: the method is completely ineffective if the wrinkles are deep.

Prevention of early skin aging

Wrinkles on the face do not always appear in mature women; young representatives of the fair sex often face this problem. The cause of early skin aging can be stress, poor environmental conditions, poor nutrition, and bad habits. Some ladies neglect the basic rules of facial care, as a result of which by the age of 30 they have a real “web” of wrinkles on their faces, and at 40 they look a good ten years older.

It is much easier to prevent early wrinkles than to fight them for a long time. In order to never encounter such a problem, cosmetologists recommend resorting to the following measures from a young age:

drink more clean water - preferably at least two liters per day;
make sure that your facial skin is always moisturized - the cellular cream for dry skin “Renaissance” from Christian Breton will come to the rescue;
cleanse the skin regularly - for this it is recommended to use the AMG 198, Gezatone massager-brush, which will not only cleanse the pores, but also remove blackheads, restore skin tone and improve its appearance;
remove makeup before going to bed;
spend more time outdoors;
give preference to fresh food, in particular vegetables and fruits;
do not abuse nicotine and alcohol, but it is better to completely get rid of these bad habits;
get a good night's sleep;
do not use low-quality cosmetics;
take vitamins.

Premature aging

This is what modern women everywhere face. The action of harmful factors leads to rapid wear of the skin. Looking older than your age is a sad prospect. The good news is that premature aging is a reversible process. First you need to reduce or eliminate all its provoking factors:

Severe stress, constant hard work, shocks - all this stimulates the production of glucocorticoid hormones. They suppress protein synthesis, including collagen and elastin. The skin becomes thin, acquires a gray color, wounds take longer to heal;
Bad habits (alcohol, nicotine, drugs);
Poor nutrition, snacks on the go, fast food - leads to a deficiency of vitamins, protein and other biologically active substances necessary for normal skin regeneration;

Lack of night sleep. It is during sleep that somatotropic hormone is produced, which stimulates metabolic processes, cell division and renewal. Another name is growth hormone. If you sleep less than 7 hours a night, the risk of hormonal imbalance increases;
Insufficient or improper care, lack of hydration, cosmetics that are not suitable for your skin type - all this can lead not only to premature aging, but also to an increased risk of developing skin allergies or inflammation;
Active work of facial muscles provokes the early appearance of wrinkles. This applies to those who like to clearly express emotions on their faces. The upper third of the face suffers more. Those who often frown their eyebrows risk quickly getting a vertical crease between the eyebrows. The habit of frequently raising your eyebrows will lead to horizontal forehead wrinkles.

Poor ecology, polluted and dry air, a lot of solar radiation without protective cream, wind - all this contributes to rapid loss of moisture, clogged pores and disrupts metabolism in the dermis.

Daily skin care

To keep your facial skin fresh and youthful for as long as possible, it needs to be toned and cleansed. Conventional home remedies cannot always cope with this task. Professional facial care after 40 should include the use of special cosmetic products.

An excellent product that will help restore elasticity, youth and freshness to the skin is a hydrogel rejuvenating lifting mask with Argan and rose stem cells from Beauty Style. This is a very powerful mask, it smooths out wrinkles, prevents age-related changes and evens out skin tone.

Fighting deep wrinkles

If, despite all the measures taken, it was still not possible to avoid the appearance of deep wrinkles, you should not fall into despair and run to make an appointment with a plastic surgeon. There are many ways to combat this pathology at home. A huge number of available products and remedies have anti-aging properties, the main thing is to learn how to use them correctly. Homemade masks will be good allies in the fight against deep wrinkles on the face.

One of them is a mask made of tar soap. It will not only noticeably smooth the skin, but also provide a lifting effect - that is, it will tighten the skin and make it more elastic. To prepare the mask, you need to take 1/8 of pharmaceutical tar soap and grate it, then gradually add warm water to the shavings and mix until a stable foam forms. Tar foam is applied to the face layer by layer until it is completely used. You can wash off the mask after it has completely dried - during this period you will feel a slight burning sensation and there will also be a feeling of skin tightness. You need to rinse off the product alternately with cold and hot water, then apply your usual anti-wrinkle cream (or regular nourishing cream) to your face. The effect of using the mask will be noticeable immediately after its removal.

To consolidate the results obtained, you should use the “Golden Luxury” cream for aging skin from Christian Breton. It should be applied immediately after the mask, and it is also recommended to use the cream daily as a tonic and wrinkle-smoothing agent. Home facial care after 40 can be very simple and enjoyable.

Why is regular skin care important after 40?

Regular care and use of effective cosmetic masks will help eliminate existing wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new ones.

Radiant and smooth facial skin is the dream of every woman. In many cases, a healthy epidermis is not so much an invaluable gift of nature, but rather the visible result of careful, thorough and properly formulated care, the basis of which can be called cleansing the skin. Moreover, we are not talking about using the usual washing gels and various tonics, which can only remove impurities from the upper layers of the skin - we are talking about a deeper cleansing of the face, with the help of which dead cells are exfoliated and pores are cleaned.

Very often, cosmetologists call this procedure “artificial respiration” of the skin, since during its implementation the skin is actively supplied with oxygen, naturally moisturized and renewed, actively responding to subsequent stages of care (masks, creams, etc.).

How skin changes with age

Skin is an organ that consists of three layers:

1. Outer - epidermis, a multilayered membrane of constantly dividing cells. Its upper cells die, turn into horny scales (physiological peeling), and the lower ones divide and give rise to new layers. On average, a complete update occurs within a month. The epidermis protects against the penetration of harmful substances, and glued keratin scales together with sebum create an acid mantle. It provides hydration and creates an immune layer that is destructive to bacteria and viruses.

2. Under the epidermis there is a second layer - the dermis. She is responsible for beauty, youth and healthy appearance. The dermis also has two layers: papillary and reticular. The papillae of the first protrude into the epidermis (which is why it is called papillary), nourish it and create a unique, individual skin pattern. From the point of view of cosmetology, the reticular layer is important. It determines how strong and elastic the skin will be. Due to the collagen and elastin fibers included in the composition, a kind of gel frame is formed. The gel in it is hyaluronic acid (this substance is a powerful moisture accumulator).

3. Hypodermis (subcutaneous fatty tissue) is the deepest layer. It creates volume. Its thinning threatens sagging or sinking of the skin (temples, eye sockets, cheeks).

Initial signs of withering appear to varying degrees after 30 years. It’s still not that noticeable, but every year collagen production drops by 1%, and the rate of cell regeneration decreases. The first external changes affect “problem” areas where the skin is thin and there is little fat. This is the neck and eyelid area:

The rings of Venus are the name given to the appearance of transverse cervical wrinkles. They can appear at a younger age, but over the years they become more pronounced.
Longitudinal folds appear along the lower eyelid, and the outer corner of the eye is “decorated” by small fan-shaped wrinkles (“crow’s feet”).

At the age of 40, a woman will inevitably encounter other age-related changes in her facial skin:

A whole network of small and large wrinkles develops (frontal furrows, creases on the bridge of the nose), facial folds deepen.
Skin turgor is lost due to a decrease in the amount of hyaluronic acid and thinning of the collagen-elastin framework.

Attention! Test to determine turgor (elasticity, fullness of the skin). Using two fingers just below the cheekbones, make a fold of skin, then quickly release it. Turgor is good if the fold is difficult to form. Turgor is reduced if the fold can be captured, but the skin quickly recovers afterward. If the shape of the fold remains unchanged after compression, the turgor is considered to be sharply reduced.

Changes in the skin of the eyelids progress: the eyelid-cheek border and zygomatic “bags” appear, the eyebrows and outer corners of the eyes droop. The view becomes sad.

The color fades, pigmentation and spider veins appear. Often the cause is a change in the level or ratio of female sex hormones. Ultraviolet radiation also promotes the development of age spots.
The tendency to dryness develops due to dehydration of the dermis.
Enlarged pores (nose wings, chin area and cheekbones) - with age, appear due to the accumulation of dead epidermal cells around them.
The face loses its natural oval due to sagging cheeks or a double chin. The reason is not only a decrease in elasticity. The amount of subcutaneous tissue (fat) decreases and the tone of facial muscles decreases.

Maybe you will be interested in reading: The body after 40 years and the woman’s body after 40 years.

Cosmetologist's advice: facial care after 40, if skin is oily

Some women mistakenly believe that deep facial cleansing (peeling) is only necessary for those with oily skin types. In fact, this is not so - the procedure is recommended for all representatives of the fair sex, regardless of their skin type.

With oily skin, there is always a large number of enlarged pores, which become clogged with sebaceous plugs and are subject to frequent inflammation. Unlucky black spots appear on such skin; it has an unkempt and rough appearance. Many women with such symptoms begin to actively dehydrate the epidermis, causing it to become inflamed and shiny even more than before. If your facial skin is oily, then peeling is the only effective solution. It not only significantly improves the condition of the skin, but also completely eliminates all causes of problems.

An excellent cosmetic product that will effectively cope with this task - express peeling for all skin types with a rejuvenating effect from Beauty Style. In just half a minute, it will remove all impurities and dead cells, leaving the skin soft and velvety.

Cryotherapy starts the regeneration process

Cryotherapy, or simply cold treatment, has actually been practiced for a very long time. Initially, it was used only for athletes: they were immersed in a special chamber where the temperature reached -150 degrees. Such extreme conditions forced the body to activate all its hidden reserves. Later, cosmetologists also appreciated the effectiveness of this method. Specialists perform a massage with a special sponge with liquid nitrogen (or a special cryo-spray), paying attention to problem areas.

Pros: under the influence of low temperatures, the skin quickly rejuvenates, tightens and renews. In addition, the procedure is effective for acne: sebum production is regulated and pores are narrowed.

Cons: Cryotherapy can be mildly uncomfortable. During the procedure, a slight burning or tingling sensation is felt, and then in the places where the applicator stayed the longest, a slight swelling forms, which resolves only on the third day.

Cryotherapy is ideal for oily and combination skin types (it tightens pores well), but for dry skin, on the contrary, it will be a huge stress.
Ekaterina Borisova Cosmetologist-esthetician

Care for dry skin after 40 years

In this case, you also cannot do without a peeling procedure. Why do women whose skin lacks oily shine, enlarged pores, sebaceous plugs, blackheads and acne need facial peeling? For this type of epidermis, deep cleansing consists of the following manipulations: during the peeling process, dead cells are exfoliated, which promotes more active restoration of new cells. At the same time, metabolic processes are launched and active restoration of skin layers occurs. As a result, the cellular balance is renewed, the skin takes on a beautiful and healthy appearance.

In this case, it is recommended to use the “Comfort” deep cleansing gel from Beauty Style, which is ideal for dry, thin and sensitive skin. It gently cleanses the epidermis without causing irritation or redness.

Biorevitalization makes the skin elastic

These beauty injections are considered one of the most effective procedures for skin rejuvenation. The cosmetologist injects with a syringe under the skin (into the superficial and deep layers of the dermis) certain “cocktails” based on hyaluronic acid, often with the addition of vitamins, microelements and extracts of various plants that enhance the effect of the drug.

Pros : complexion improves, skin becomes smoother and more elastic, fine wrinkles disappear.

Cons : the procedure is addictive. The skin adapts to the fact that it does not need to produce hyaluronic acid on its own, which means that if it is deprived of injection nourishment, it will begin to lose elasticity faster and visually sag more.

In addition to biorevitalization, I would advise you to pay attention to mesotherapy.
But with both procedures, it is important that the cosmetologist selects cocktails that will not overload the skin with vitamins and chemicals. Ekaterina Borisova Cosmetologist-esthetician

Eliminating wrinkles

After forty years, not only facial wrinkles, but also age-related wrinkles . This is caused by a change in the structure of the skin associated with a decrease in the production of sex hormones. To delay the appearance of age-related changes, the skin requires comprehensive care.

Recommended:

In the morning, use cosmetic ice to tone the skin;
then apply cream (you can make it at home);
In the evening, thoroughly cleanse the skin;
Make anti-aging masks twice a week.

Cosmetic ice

Ice washes are a simple and accessible way to make your skin look younger and fresher. Basic rules for the procedure:

In the morning, after a hot shower or washing with warm water, gently wipe the skin with specially prepared ice;
at the same time, you need to barely touch the skin with the ice cube without applying pressure;
movements should not be chaotic, you need to adhere to the direction of the massage lines;
special attention should be paid to wrinkles, trying to smooth them out;
The procedure should not be delayed; the total duration of the ice wash is 40-60 seconds;
After completion, there is no need to wash your face additionally; it is advisable to let the moisture on your face dry naturally;
if the ice is made from fruit juice or milk, then you will need to wash your face twenty minutes after completing the ice massage;
Apply a thin layer of cream or cosmetic oil to a slightly damp face.

To make ice, it is recommended to use:

herbal decoctions , after forty years it is recommended to use decoctions of sage, string, St. John's wort, nettle, flaxseed;
fruit juice diluted in half . Ice washing with grape, melon, and raspberry juices is very rejuvenating. Watermelon juice is very refreshing and can be frozen without diluting with water;
milk , you can freeze whole milk, and the drier the skin, the fattier the milk should be.

Homemade creams

Creams prepared at home differ favorably from store-bought ones in the absence of artificial additives, so they are more beneficial for the skin. The disadvantage is the short shelf life; you will need to prepare a new portion every three days.

With sea salt

This cream is ideal for aging skin and is recommended for women aged 40+. The composition is prepared as follows:

Chamomile tea is brewed in advance; it should be cold at the time of preparation;
mix a teaspoon of the finest sea salt with almond oil (take twice as much oil as salt);
add two teaspoons of cold chamomile tea and cosmetic Vaseline and half a spoon of liquid honey to the mixture;
you need to stir the mass very thoroughly, you can use a mixer (leaving only one attachment);
apply the cream with massage movements;
After half an hour, remove the residue with a swab soaked in tonic or the remains of chamomile tea.

With flaxseed oil

This anti-aging cream as follows:

Grind the egg yolk with one spoon of flax seed oil;
add 50 ml of fresh heavy cream and 25 grams of liquid honey to the mixture;

Grind everything thoroughly and add 50 ml of camphor alcohol to the composition; the alcohol must be added while constantly stirring the mass drop by drop;
Before applying the composition, it must be shaken. Apply using a swab and remove any remaining residue with a damp cloth.

Removing wrinkles on the skin of the eyelids

The first signs of aging appear on the thin skin around the eyes. In this area of the face, the epidermis is thinner, in addition, there are almost no sebaceous glands. To remove wrinkles in this area, you can use folk remedies.

Oil compress

This procedure smoothes out wrinkles around the eyes well. It goes like this:

the oil is heated, it should be pleasantly warm;
Cut a cotton pad in half, soak the resulting halves with oil;
apply the halves of the disk to the skin under the eyes, cover with pieces of parchment on top;
cover the eye area with a terry towel (it is recommended to preheat it on a heated towel rail);
lie quietly for half an hour, then remove the compresses, and pat the skin very carefully with dry wipes.

Masks

To care for this area of the face, it is recommended to prepare special cosmetic formulations. They need to be applied to the area of the upper and lower eyelids, leaving the movable eyelid free. Such procedures not only smooth out wrinkles, but also tighten the skin of the eyelids that has begun to sag.

Recipes:

Bread _ You will need a small piece of bread crumb - white or bran. The crumb needs to be crumbled and poured with melted butter, knead. Apply the resulting mixture for half an hour.
Yolk . Mix the egg yolk with a spoon of butter. You can take any oil, but it is best to choose a product rich in vitamin E. Such oils include sunflower, olive, and sesame. Such masks prepared with wheat germ oil are very effective. Apply the mixture in a thin layer for twenty minutes.

With parsley . Fresh parsley is an excellent rejuvenating agent. You need to chop the greens very finely, grind until juice is obtained (or simply grind the greens in a blender). Mix the green mass with an equal amount of thick sour cream. Apply to the skin of the eyelids for half an hour.
Potato . The most effective anti-aging masks made from young potatoes. Grate raw peeled potatoes using the smallest heifer. Mix the resulting mass with a spoonful of unrefined vegetable oil. Apply to the skin of the eyelids for half an hour. If the mass turns out to be too liquid, then it is more convenient to put it between gauze napkins and apply it in the form of compresses. You can also make masks from old potatoes, but it is better to pre-cook them. Make mashed potatoes from boiled potatoes with the addition of vegetable or butter. Apply a thick layer to the skin of the eyelids, rinse after half an hour.
Cottage cheese . Grind the fatty cottage cheese with sour cream and honey to form a fairly thick cream. Apply to the skin of the eyelids for twenty minutes.

Anti-aging masks

The most popular folk remedy for smoothing out wrinkles are masks using natural products. The given recipes are suitable not only for women, but also for men, because representatives of the stronger sex also want to be beautiful.

With grapefruit

This version of the mask perfectly tones, refreshes and smoothes. It is prepared like this:

peel several slices of grapefruit from the films, chop the pulp;
Mix two tablespoons of the resulting mass with a spoonful of natural yogurt;
add oat or wheat bran to the mixture in such an amount to obtain a fairly thick mass;
Apply a thick layer to the face (excluding the eyelids) for twenty minutes.

Gelatinous

Regular food gelatin is a source of collagen, which aging skin lacks. The rejuvenating composition is prepared as follows:

A bag (10 grams) of powdered gelatin should be poured with half a glass of cold water. If the skin is dry, then it is better to replace water with milk, and if irritation often appears on the face, then you should use a chamomile decoction;
after some time, the gelatin will swell and will need to be dissolved by heating the mixture over low heat, not allowing it to boil;
let the solution cool and apply to the face with a brush or swab, leave for half an hour;
the mass hardens into a film, so you will need to remove it very carefully, trying not to stretch the skin.

With aloe

This composition not only tones and nourishes, but also tightens well. If aloe grows at home, then the juice will need to be prepared as follows:

cut off two or three lower large leaves;
keep them for a week in a dark, cool place (the ideal choice of place is the vegetable storage compartment in the refrigerator;
cut off the spines and skin from the leaves, chop the pulp and squeeze out the juice.

For the rejuvenating procedure, you will need two tablespoons of juice. They need to be mixed with a spoon of cream, 5 ml of unrefined olive oil and oatmeal. Add flour little by little, until the mixture becomes creamy. Apply the mixture for forty minutes.

Curd with carrots

This composition perfectly rejuvenates and smoothes out wrinkles. You will need about 30 grams of fresh fatty cottage cheese. It must be mixed with an equal volume of sour cream and 20 ml of carrot juice. Grind everything. Apply the resulting mixture to your face for half an hour.

Neck care

Wrinkles appear not only on the face, but also on the neck. Therefore, you need to take care of this area, otherwise, after forty, you will have to replenish your wardrobe exclusively with turtlenecks and turtleneck sweaters.

Compress with salt

Dissolve two tablespoons of sea salt in warm water (200 ml). Soak a piece of gauze in the prepared brine and wrap it around your neck for ten minutes. Then rinse the skin and lubricate with rich cream or vegetable oil. If you do such procedures daily for a month, your skin condition will improve significantly.

Oil compress

Heat any unrefined vegetable or cosmetic oil. Soak doubled gauze with it and wrap it around your neck. Cover the top with cling film and a warm scarf. Keep this compress for 40 to 60 minutes. Then remove. Remove any remaining oil with dry wipes.

Potato with cucumber juice

Boil a couple of peeled potatoes and crush them.

Add 30 ml of vegetable oil and a couple of tablespoons of freshly squeezed cucumber juice into the prepared warm, but not hot, puree. Stir. Place the warm mass on gauze and apply to the neck. Remove the compress after half an hour. After removal, wipe the skin with a swab dipped in chamomile infusion or tonic.