Smooth, firm and supple skin on the face and body is every woman's dream. The tone of the dermis can decrease for various reasons: due to age, certain diseases, weight gain, dehydration. We will tell you about ways to restore and preserve excellent skin turgor for a long time.
What determines the elasticity of the skin?
The tone of the dermis is its general state of health, i. e. normal metabolism in the cells, free breathing of the tissues, therefore softness, density and good appearance. The period during which the skin retains its elasticity depends only on 10-15% on genetics. For the most part, the condition of the skin depends on our lifestyle, habits, nutrition, etc.
The skin tone of the face and body begins to deteriorate after 25 years: at this point, age-related changes and care errors have accumulated, which trigger negative processes in the dermis. As a rule, it is still visually invisible, but self-care must be intensified to increase the density and elasticity of the skin.
After 35 years, the decrease in tone begins to manifest itself particularly clearly. The reasons for this process:
- a decrease in the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluron in the skin: the first is responsible for the density of the tissues, the second gives general tone, the third helps to retain moisture;
- weakening of the facial muscles - the muscle structure that supports the skin ceases to perform its functions, and the skin sags under the influence of gravity, becoming covered with folds and folds;
- weakness of blood vessels and capillaries: as nutrients and oxygen enter the skin through them, vascular problems immediately affect its condition;
- acute and chronic diseases, especially hormonal in nature, as well as dermatological, - due to them, metabolic processes are disturbed in the skin;
- inaccuracies in the diet: the lack of nutrients and fluids prevents the skin from regenerating itself, building new healthy cells;
- improper care - aggressive and poor-quality cosmetics disrupt the water balance in the cells, poison the skin with toxins, do not provide the necessary protection, damage the lipid layer;
- toxins and free radicals in the air and ultraviolet light: all this dries the skin, makes it sluggish and prone to wrinkles.
As you can see, each of the factors that reduce skin tone can be corrected with the help of competent care procedures.
Important! The decrease in skin tone is mainly caused by the lack of regular skin care. So, if you don't use night creams or apply them incorrectly, the dermis loses its optimal hydration level. Ignoring nourishing creams and masks leads to a decrease in firmness.
How to improve skin tone?
To restore the skin to its former elasticity and firmness, many turn to the help of cosmetology and plastic surgery. Professional procedures (biorevitalization, botulinum toxin injections, introduction of subcutaneous fillers, threads, tightening, etc. ) are really capable of making the face and body attractive quickly and effectively.
However, regular skin care is also essential after invasive procedures. In addition: a careful attitude to oneself, the timely implementation of simple actions will help to postpone the knowledge of needles and scalpel for a long time, to eliminate skin imperfections. We will share these safe and affordable ways to restore skin firmness.
Important! To achieve results, rigorous self-discipline is required for 2-4 months. If during this period you carry out daily procedures at home, your face will be literally transformed. And then the useful actions will simply become a habit.
Moisturizer - rule number 1
To tone the skin - on the face, around the eyes and throughout the body - you need to drink enough fluids. It is water that helps the skin to maintain a fresh and healthy appearance at any age: both after 45 and after 50. Thanks to the water in the epidermis, the metabolic and regeneration processes proceed intensively, the collagen and elastin fibers remain flexible. Hyaluronic acid binds and retains water molecules, providing cells with optimal turgor.
The skin receives most of the water it needs not from the creams and serums we apply, but from the intercellular space. It is there that water molecules from the blood enter, and into the blood - from the digestive tract. The dermis consumes about 200ml of water per day - not a single jar of cream can simply hold that amount.
How much water should you drink for optimal skin tone? The rate is calculated based on the weight of a person: about 30 ml per 1 kg. In any case, for an adult, the amount of clean water drunk should not be less than 1. 5 liters per day.
The volume of water in the epidermis depends not only on the amount of liquid drunk, but also on the ability of the skin to retain it: with age and under the influence of harmful factors (sun, wind, toxic substances, alcohol cosmetics, medicines), this ability decreases. In order for moisture to be retained in the skin, it is necessary to monitor the state of the lipid layer - the thin fatty mantle of the dermis.
The skin can lose moisture, including due to malfunctions of the kidneys, heart, certain diseases (diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, etc. ). In this case, specialist advice and timely treatment will help solve the problem.
Important! Even a slight dehydration significantly changes the appearance of the epidermis and ruins its structure: dark circles under the eyes become more pronounced, wrinkles become deeper and the oval of the face curves and deforms.
What foods improve skin tone?
The beauty and health of the skin depend for 80% on the diet: all the components necessary for the construction and repair of cells enter our body through nutrition. Skin tone can also be improved with products that stimulate the production of hyaluronate, elastin and collagen.
The recommendations of nutritionists are as follows:
- the basis of the diet should be fresh or baked fruits and vegetables; special attention should be paid to orange and red fruits (tomato, peppers, carrots, pumpkin, persimmons, apricots, etc. ) - they are rich in lycopene (an antioxidant), which protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation and sagging;
- you should consume 150-200 g of lean meat, poultry, cheese, legumes per day, because proteins are an essential component of collagen, elastin (their main component is amino acids); in addition, protein food helps synthesize the carnosine dipeptide, which improves the strength of collagen fibers;
- eat at least 300 g of fish and seafood per week: they contain omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, magnesium, selenium - components that prolong the youth of the skin, as they protect collagen fibers from destruction;
- include in the diet nuts, plant seeds (30 g per day) - in addition to fatty acids, they also contain rare alpha-linolenics, proteins, zinc, copper and magnesium - everything necessary to keep the skin soft and supple;
- get used to using 5 g of products containing gelatin per day (meat in jelly, jelly, jelly, etc. ) - gelatin contains a huge amount of bioavailable collagen and after two months of use it greatly increases skin tone (oil fish has similar properties);
- eat soy products (tofu cheese, soy meat, milk, etc. ) - they contain a plant analogue of the hormone estrogen, responsible for skin hydration, turgor and density, as well as isoflavonoid genistein , which blocks enzymes that reduce skin tone;
- it is worth giving up baked, sweet, carbonated, alcoholic, caffeinated, fried, smoked, salty, fast food drinks - all these products destroy elastin and collagen fibers and suspend the production of hyaluronic acid.
Important! Dermatologists and cosmetologists know the term "sugar face": this is a face with gray, flabby, edematous skin, with a sagging oval, wrinkles, bags under the eyes and rashes. Why is sugar so bad for the skin? The consumption of many sweets leads to glycation: glucose molecules destroy the elasticity of collagen fibers. As a result, the skin becomes thinner and sagging, especially around the eyes.
Sport: the collagen factory within us
How to improve the skin tone of the face and body after 40-45 years, when the decrease in the elasticity of the epidermis becomes particularly evident? First of all, with the help of sport and physical activity.
- First, strength training strengthens the muscles, increases their volume, which makes the skin taut and straightened naturally. This is especially true for people who have lost weight due to diet and cardio training.
- Secondly, microdamage to muscle fibers and adjacent tissues during physical exertion triggers powerful regeneration processes in the body, which increases the production of collagen fibers throughout the body: the skin after exercise receives more collagen than most modern cosmetology program.
- Thirdly, the loads activate blood circulation in the body, forcing the epidermis to breathe more intensely and feeding it with useful substances. As a result, the color of the skin improves, its density and elasticity increase.
Intensive exercise is enough three times a week for one hour. Use additional weight - its weight should be such that the working muscle group can perform no more than 8-12 repetitions. However, physical activity does not have to end with training only: do not miss any opportunity for movement, and the skin will pay off with a flowery appearance.
Important! If you are short on time, there are serious contraindications for strength training, allow yourself at least minimal physical activity. Let it be simple to walk for an hour a day, do yoga or swim - this will already be a good contribution to increasing the tone of the epidermis.
Facial building and massage
Facial exercises and massage are one of the best and safest ways to tone the skin. The developed muscle structure of the face helps to smooth the epidermis, increase its elasticity, strength, turgor.
There are a large number of face building and face fitness systems. The basics of facial gymnastics can be taught by specialists.
As for facial massage techniques, today cosmetologists have more than 20 types of them:
- zogan;
- asahi;
- toffee;
- hakim;
- reaffirming;
- roll-stretch technique, etc.
However, to perform a facial massage, you can do without special skills. Simply pat, pinch and gently rub the skin along the massage lines.
To achieve the effect, regularity is important: dedicate 10-15 minutes to classes. daily. Apply a moisturizer or natural oil to your face before proceeding to soften the skin and make it easier for your fingers to slide.
There are also contraindications for facial fitness and facial massage:
- heat;
- violation of the integrity of the skin;
- purulent rashes;
- diseases in the acute stage;
- herpes;
- poor blood clotting.
Important! Facial gymnastics and massage are also great vascular training. They can also be trained with ice or contrast wash. However, if you blush easily in a stuffy room or from a glass of wine, you should refuse to use ice, otherwise rosacea could develop on your face.
Skin elasticity cosmetics
To maintain skin tone, you need to regularly use care cosmetics - of course:
- as natural as possible;
- High quality;
- suitable for your skin type;
- according to the expiration date.
Cosmetic brands release special product lines that promise to restore the elasticity of the epidermis - the results of modern cosmetology make it possible to believe such promises.
What substances should be in the means for increasing skin tone?
- Hydrofixing agents - are responsible for increasing the level of hydration of the skin: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, chitosan, aloe, algae extracts, etc.
- Antioxidants: tone the skin, protect cells from oxidation: vitamin C, E, coenzyme Q10, green tea extract, grape seed, aronia, etc.
- Draining components: they conduct useful components in the skin, retain moisture, restore the lipid mantle: caffeine, aescin, dextran.
- Natural oils - create a lipid film on the skin, contributing to its hydration, nutrition and regeneration: almond, peach, grape, apricot kernel, essential oils.
What cosmetic products are needed for regular use?
- Moisturizing serum. Skin cannot be supple without strong cell membranes and good hydration - this is what serums are designed for. The product has a very light texture, it absorbs instantly, preparing the dermis for the subsequent application of the cream. Regular use of the product literally transforms the skin, allowing you to abandon even the foundation.
- Daily cream. Means for moisturizing, nourishing the skin and protecting from ultraviolet radiation (a good cream always has a high SPF factor). The cream covers the skin with a thin protective film of lipids, which prevents the dermis from losing moisture. There should be more day creams: it is better to have separate products for the skin around the eyes, neck and décolleté - here the skin is thinner, more delicate and the cream requires a lighter, but intense action.
- Night cream. It is the nocturnal use of this product, and not a visit to beauty salons, that gives the skin elasticity, density, firmness: the cells of the dermis are most active from 1 to 4 in the morning. At this time, the susceptibility to the components of the product is maximum. The ingredients in the night cream accelerate cell renewal and help build new and stronger ones.
- Masks are a very effective means of increasing skin tone. Under their influence, blood and lymphatic circulation, metabolism, tissue respiration improve. A noticeable effect is provided by the procedures for carrying out the course: 10-15 times in a row, then 1-2 times a week to maintain the result. The effect of the mask is enhanced when applied after the massage.
- Peeling, scrub. Once a week, it is necessary to deeply cleanse the skin with these products. Exfoliation produces a dynamic massage of the skin surface, and is also perceived by it as a microdamage, which stimulates blood circulation and the regeneration of the epidermis, the growth of collagen and elastin fibers. As a result, the skin acquires firmness, smoothness and a uniform color.
Important! The cream is best applied to clean, moist skin after washing: water is an excellent conductor of nutrients in the deep layers of the dermis. The product is applied to the skin with a fairly thick layer, along the massage lines. After half an hour, the excess is carefully removed with a napkin.
The tone of the epidermis directly depends on the general condition of our body. Very often it is sufficient to sleep and rest well at night, so that the skin regains the desired elasticity and density. And following the advice outlined in the article will help you stay beautiful all the time!