At any age, a representative of the fair sex wants to remain beautiful, well-groomed and desirable. Alas, years add wrinkles and age spots. But don’t despair and let the problem take its course. Caring for the skin of the face and neck after 60 years is a complex and responsible process. Any mature woman who loves herself and takes care of her appearance can become a role model for young girls.
Facial skin at any age needs careful care. Daily facial care consists of using cleansing gels or foams for washing, scrubbing the skin and moisturizing it with creams. In addition to basic facial care methods, you need to make masks from natural ingredients and perform self-massage of the face.
Effective store-bought masks against wrinkles at 60 years old
Masks are used for all skin types: very young, young and more mature. The whole question is just a matter of desire. Is this necessary? Do you want to look cool? It's not too late to start at any age! Even at 70 years old, there are women with well-groomed skin to whom the interlocutors do not give their age; they only hear admiring compliments after them.
It is worth noting that the older a person is, the fewer collagen fibers become, which is why the skin loses its firmness and elasticity.
In addition, the amount of a substance responsible for the presence of moisture in tissue cells (hyaluronic acid, a natural component of everything that lives and moves) in tissue cells decreases significantly, so the skin loses its elasticity and becomes flabby, and wrinkles appear. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish all skin cells with moisture. Don't forget about store-bought facial skin care products. At this sensitive age, it is necessary to use products that contain the following components: hyaluronic acid, elastin, collagen fibers, and also, of course, vitamins, and vitamins A and E are especially beneficial. But nevertheless, masks prepared at home should be given special attention not the last role.
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Composition and beneficial properties for facial skin
What benefits are hidden in gelatin and why does it have such a wide range of uses? Gelatin contains:
- Collagen. Please note that the collagen molecules contained in gelatin are quite large, and therefore they will not be able to penetrate the skin and replenish collagen reserves. But, despite this trouble, collagen will still help the skin regenerate faster.
- Amino acids (glycine, alanine, aspartic, glutamic acids). Amino acids are simply irreplaceable substances in cosmetology. They take part in the creation of proteins. Collagen, elastin and keratin, substances that help us look young and beautiful, are protein structures. And without a sufficient amount of amino acids, they simply cannot be produced.
- Useful microelements: phosphorus, calcium, fluorine, sulfur, iron, sodium, magnesium.
Try making a homemade mask using their gelatin and I'm sure you won't regret it.
Miracle vitamin face masks after 60 years at home
A special role should be given to DIY face masks. No one forces you to buy expensive cosmetics for skin care in stores, but it is enough to learn and remember what products can be used for skin care at this age.
Products:
- Sour cream, cottage cheese, kefir, i.e. dairy products;
- Cucumber and strawberry, apple, banana (vegetables and fruits);
- Honey;
- Nut seeds;
- Eggs and egg shells;
- Greenery;
- Potato;
- Gelatin;
- Various flours (pea, oat, buckwheat);
- Butter and vegetable oil (olive);
- Herbal decoctions and tinctures.
It is possible to check the effectiveness of masks with your own eyes.
Anti-wrinkle mask after 60, used by Empress Elizabeth II herself!
Required:
- 50 g homemade fat sour cream;
- 50 g pea flour (or ground lentils or ground green peas).
Mix everything very well and apply to skin for 35 minutes. Subsequently, rinse with a decoction of juniper and infusion of a decoction of medicinal chamomile. Another secret mask from Elizabeth the Second herself is warm pea porridge, mixed in equal proportions with sour cream and olive oil.
Application in cosmetology
Gelatin is also used in cosmetology, although not as widely as in the medical field. The component was discovered back in the 18th century, and a few decades later ladies noticed its ability to improve appearance.
This substance, inconspicuous at first glance, can rejuvenate, soften, give it elasticity and even out the color. Gelatin has excellent plasticizing properties and helps the skin tighten. And this product will make your hair thicker and stronger.
Can gelatin be harmful or cause allergies? Of course, it can, like any substance in this world, but, fortunately, allergies to this product are extremely rare - I have never met such people.
Expert opinion
Svirid Nadezhda Yurievna
Cosmetologist, 5 years of experience
But just in case, do a home allergy test. Simply dilute a small amount of powder with water and apply the resulting viscous mass to your wrist, where the skin is thinnest and most delicate. Wait 20 minutes and rinse with warm water - if there are no rashes on the skin and it does not turn red, everything is fine.
Gelatin tightening masks
Gelatin is natural collagen. Very good at keeping the skin toned and rejuvenating it. Before use, soak gelatin in purified water or milk for 30 minutes, then dissolve it in a water bath.
If your skin is dry, add 7 drops of vitamin complex (A and E) to gelatin; if your skin is oily, then add the white of 1 egg.
In addition, you need to add 9 ml of olive oil and the same amount of ml of aloe juice to the composition. Apply this mask in several layers, for 25-30 minutes. It is removed from the bottom up, that is, hook it on the chin and carefully remove it. The “second skin” will be removed, and the skin of the face will become elastic and toned.
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Contour plastic
Another way to perform facial rejuvenation after 60 years without surgery. Contour plastic procedures include a number of injections with special fillers - fillers, which allow you to even out the contour of the face and give additional volume to the tissues.
The following gels are used for contouring:
- collagen;
- with hyaluronic acid;
- combined.
Due to the effectiveness and obvious results after the first procedure of administering the drug, contour plastic surgery is recognized as the best method for rejuvenation.
Magic yeast masks
It turns out that yeast can be used not only to make delicious pies and strong drinks, but also to use face masks in old age. At home, every self-respecting “grandmother” (after all, ladies have been reading us for... years!) has a piece of yeast. After all, your beloved grandchildren come to visit on the weekend, and you really want to treat them to aromatic, tasty, crispy pastries. We use only fresh yeast (check expiration date).
To prepare the mask you also need:
- Chamomile oil (a few drops, about 10);
- One raw egg;
- A spoon of honey;
- Juice of any citrus fruit (for skin whitening).
Mix everything while warm and can be used. Apply only along massage lines in several layers. The skin of the face, neck, décolleté – this is the calling card of a self-respecting lady. How attractive she will be depends only on the woman, on her desire to make herself attractive. Even at 60, it’s nice when someone gives you a compliment. After washing off the mask, after 35 minutes, apply age cream to the skin.
Important Rules
In order for the procedures to give good results, you need to follow a number of rules:
- Cosmetic compositions cannot be stored , they must be freshly prepared;
- To mix ingredients do not use metal utensils ; use glass or ceramic cups;
- it is important to achieve homogeneity of the composition ; you can use a mixer or blender for mixing;
- you need to apply the composition only to a thoroughly cleansed face , and so that the beneficial substances of the mask can penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, you need to steam your face;
- The compositions are applied strictly in the direction of the massage lines ;
- You should not overexpose the composition, it will not bring any benefit, but it may well cause skin irritation. Therefore, remove the mask after the period of time indicated in the recipe;
- If you make a mask once, you can’t count on good results. The procedures need to be performed in courses of 12-15 procedures at intervals of 1-3 days. Then you can take a break, during which it is recommended to use another recipe;
- Teach that cosmetic compositions for the face should not be applied to the skin of the eyelids and the area around the lips. There are special formulations to eliminate wrinkles in this area;
- After applying the cosmetic composition, it is recommended to lie down, completely relaxing the facial muscles. Don’t try to combine cosmetic procedures with doing homework, make time for yourself. Create an atmosphere of relaxation, turn on pleasant music, turn off your phones and think about pleasant things. If these conditions are met, home treatments will give the best results;
- to remove the masks carefully, without stretching the skin. The most difficult thing to remove is compounds that harden to form a film or crust. In this case, you must first soak the composition by applying a wet sponge to your face, and only then wash it off;
- After removing the composition, you need to apply a cream intended for the care of aging skin.
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If a woman loves bananas, then this mask is for her
Banana is a fruit that has ceased to be exotic and often lies unused on grocery shelves. If you don’t want to eat it, you can always make a mask from it.
Masks can be made from the following components:
- Flower honey and banana;
- Starch and banana;
- Olive oil and banana;
- Lemon juice, chicken protein and banana.
After preparation, the banana mass must be used immediately, that is, a fresh mask should be prepared each time. I would like to focus on a face mask made from banana and honey.
For the mixture you need:
- One small banana.
- One large spoon of flower honey.
- If you don’t have flower honey, you can use what you have.
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The honey is heated in a water bath until liquid, and the banana is ground to a paste. Mix the ingredients and apply to the face. At the same time, do not forget to apply carefully, with gentle massage movements. After which, after 15 minutes, the mask is washed off with a warm herbal decoction, this is at best, or with cooled boiled water. That's all! The skin comes alive, its cells are filled with energy, the skin glows. Looks velvety, silky.
Banana masks are considered very effective, because they contain vitamins such as:
- Group C , which slows down skin aging, natural antioxidants, gives the skin freshness and natural shine, capable of smoothing out fine wrinkles;
- Group B , which simply prevents our cells from aging. If you constantly replenish it, using all kinds of mask recipes, then the skin will appear young, fresh, bursting with health;
- E groups , which preserve youth, serve to nourish cells.
Don't be lazy! Masks give a good effect only with regular use. It's better to start at a young age, but it's never too late to start. Even if you are well over 60. You should never forget about your feminine beginning! It’s nice when they don’t give you as many years as you really do. Even if a woman is very tired, there is no time to make complex compositions; you can simply anoint your face with sour cream or kefir or yogurt. Place a fresh grated cucumber on your face. After 12 minutes, rinse thoroughly, and the woman will immediately feel that the skin is tightened, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, and pleasant freshness appears throughout the body, not only on the face.
The benefits of gelatin for health and beauty
Gelatin is a viscous protein substance obtained by boiling animal bones and cartilage.
And it’s not for nothing that at the beginning of the article I asked you about associations - when you hear the word “gelatin”, everyone will remember something different, because the component is used everywhere. Even if you are not a fan of jellies, marmalades and puddings, you cannot escape contact with this substance. Gelatin is used in the production of films, hard glue, emulsions for the photosensitive layer of photographic paper and film; even in medicine, gelatin is very useful: for preparing nutrients, creating capsules for medicines, and as an excellent hemostatic agent.
Well, what about the benefits for the body as a whole? Or does gelatin serve only as an additional component in creating the things we need? No matter how it is! Otherwise, I would not have written this article and would not have paid close attention to the substance as a doctor and as a cosmetologist.
The range of benefits of gelatin is quite wide:
- Improves digestion and is used to treat stomach disorders.
- Is an excellent source of protein. And as you know, our body really needs protein. To stay healthy, beautiful and slim, you need to maintain a balance of BJU (proteins/fats/carbohydrates).
- Improves the condition of joints and bones. If consumed regularly, the pain associated with arthritis will decrease.
- Struggling with excess weight. It suppresses the feeling of hunger, which means you eat less, your stomach returns to normal faster, and extra pounds disappear.
- Improves metabolic processes in the body, the functioning of the brain, muscle and nervous systems.
Of course, all this is possible only with regular use of gelatin. It is not at all necessary to prepare jelly every day - it won’t take long to get better - gelatin can be bought at the pharmacy in powder form.
Laser rejuvenation
The essence of the procedure is that the upper layer of the dermis, which has lost its elasticity, burns, and living cells are intensively produced into elastic and natural collagen.
Fractional laser facial rejuvenation after 60 years without surgery is one of the traumatic procedures, and therefore requires preliminary preparation and careful care of the dermis after the procedure.
The action of the laser extends over the entire skin, and not into individual areas. As a result, the patient receives the following effect:
- complete disappearance of fine wrinkles;
- elimination of acne scars;
- clarity of facial contours.
