Useful tips on how to maintain youthful skin

Not only older ladies, but also young girls already at 25 or 30 years old are thinking about how to maintain youthful facial skin.

Time mercilessly leaves its mark on a woman’s face, creating wrinkles, fine lines and age spots.

The problem is aggravated if there is a tendency to rosacea, the appearance of fat and acne, or, conversely, dryness.

You have to fight with all this to keep your face looking youthful longer, although in fact it is not difficult to prolong the good condition of your skin.

This article will discuss the basic principles and secrets of maintaining youthful facial skin.

Human skin consists of three layers, each of which has its own purpose.

The topmost layer is called the epidermis. It is constantly renewed, its old cells die and fall off, and the cells of the previous layer of the epidermis become external.

If the natural exfoliation process is hampered, this leads to the accumulation of cells and difficulty in accessing air to the tissues, problems in the functioning of the sebaceous glands and, as a result, poor appearance of the facial skin.

This problem most often appears after 25 years. To help this natural process, you need to regularly not only cleanse your face with cleansers, but also use scrubs and exfoliating masks.

You should get used to daily facial care from adolescence, and for young ladies over 25 years old, weekly SPA procedures for facial skin are added to morning and evening washing, which can be performed both at home and when visiting beauty salons.

The next layer is the dermis. Its condition is influenced by nutrition and lifestyle. The dermis contains blood vessels that carry nutrition to the cells and nerve endings.

An important component in the dermis is also the intercellular fluid. To make the cells comfortable, there must be a lot of it. This is facilitated by drinking plenty of fluids.

The best drink for interstitial fluid is plain water, herbal tea or unsweetened green tea.

Coffee, beer, and sweet carbonated drinks do not contribute to the formation of intercellular fluid, but rather worsen its composition.

The dermis contains collagen, which is responsible for skin elasticity. The peak of collagen synthesis occurs between the ages of 16 and 20 years.

Then the skin breathes health and youth, but after 25 years, the production of this protein decreases, which leads first to the appearance of small wrinkles, and then “crow’s feet” around the eyes.

To maintain youthful facial skin, it is very important to support the dermis with portions of collagen. For women over 30 years of age, nourishing masks are required; ready-made serums with collagen will give a good effect.

Facial skin care cosmetics for a 25-year-old girl and for those over 30 or 25 years old are very different.

The older a woman is, the more her dermis needs external nutrition, while for young girls simple moisturizing with cream or traditional medicine is considered quite sufficient.

The innermost layer is subcutaneous fat. Its function is thermoregulation and supply of nutrients.

The aging of this layer and, accordingly, a sharp deterioration in the condition of the facial skin causes tanning.

Of course, tanned girls look charming on the pages of fashion magazines, but in life, ultraviolet and infrared sun rays cause irreparable damage to the youth of the skin.

Therefore, if you really want to sunbathe, then you should choose cosmetic skin protection products (and they will be different for the face), take sunbathing early in the morning or late in the evening, and after swimming in the sea, be sure to wash off the salt and wipe yourself dry.

Salt crust on the face under the influence of sunlight causes serious damage to the skin of the face, making it look much older. Preservation of subcutaneous fat is facilitated by careful care in winter.

You need to use nourishing creams, not moisturizers, and go out into the cold no earlier than 30 minutes after applying the cream.

These secrets will help prolong the quality of subcutaneous fat tissue, which will provide long-term protection of the dermis from overheating or hypothermia.

Selecting the right cosmetics (according to age requirements), a minimum of sun, drinking plenty of fluids and healthy foods will help you maintain youth for a long time, regardless of whether you are 25, 30 or 55 years old.

Folk remedies and ready-made cosmetics

Among proponents of rejuvenation who use herbs and other natural remedies, you can hear many negative comments towards those who prefer to maintain a youthful face by using store-bought cosmetics.

They claim that nature gives us the secrets of youth, and they all literally grow under our feet. This is a fair point.

Girls who buy cosmetics to preserve a youthful face in stores have ready-made products tested and approved by dermatologists, and do not spend a lot of time preparing a lotion that contains herbs or a gel for washing.

They always have on hand products that complement each other and are ideal for age and skin type.

Medicinal herbs work great to make a tincture and freeze it into ice cubes. You are guaranteed beauty and youth if you wipe your face with it morning and evening.

After them, microcirculation in the dermis improves. Choose herbs with an anti-inflammatory effect if you have oily skin, but almost any medicinal herbs are suitable for normal skin.

Now you can buy masks that contain herbs, clay and other useful products. Masks for facial skin care are mandatory both for girls 25 or 30 years old, and for ladies of the older generation.

Depending on the components, they are applied to wet or dry skin and kept for 5 to 30 minutes.

Before the mask, it will be great to cleanse the skin with a scrub, and then apply cream.

Scrubs, which include sea herbs, salt, and microgranules, help remove the top layer, which promotes skin renewal, after which the complexion and skin tone improve.

Select the cream taking into account your age (at 25, a moisturizing cream will be better, and at 30 - 35 you will already need a nourishing one), time of year (in hot weather, perhaps not all types of cream are suitable) and skin type (for dry skin, the cream should always be applied after washing and cleansing, while oily skin does not always need cream).

If you cannot choose cosmetic products on your own, then consult a cosmetologist. Video:

It would seem, how can you prolong the youth of your skin without directly taking care of it?

Walking in the fresh air helps you get more oxygen, which leads to activation of metabolism, more active cell division and, accordingly, rejuvenation of body tissues.

Sleeping in a cool and well-ventilated room has the same effect.

Minimize stress, then after a while you will notice how the condition of your skin has changed.

Carry out a simple experiment - think about something bad and pay attention to how the facial muscles tense. Now remember something pleasant and good.

Feeling relaxed? The absence of constant tension in the muscles responsible for facial expressions, a good mood and optimism are the simplest secrets to maintaining youthful skin both at 30 and at a much older age.

The beauty and freshness of the face are ensured by positive emotions, and the absence of excessive stress on the facial muscles helps to prolong the youth of the epidermis.

Another method of preserving the skin is medicinal herbs. Herbs can not only be used for cosmetic purposes, but also used to make healthy and tasty teas.

You can congratulate me.

Have you seen a picture where a sad cat sits in a hat over a cake? I have about the same expression on my face now.

“We need to have fun. It’s a birthday!” - you say.

Sad sigh.

I love birthdays. It’s just the slowly creeping old age and, conversely, the receding youth that scares me. And don't be fooled that you didn't have such thoughts. I look in the mirror - my facial skin is no longer the same. My hair is not as shiny as it was when I was 20. And I gained a little on the same birthday cakes.

My husband has been nagging me all morning to think positively. But what kind of positive are we talking about when I discovered another wrinkle?

Having drunk a glass of red wine right in the morning (what, you can do it on your birthday!), I was inspired. There is no such thing as early old age! How to keep your facial skin youthful

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I'm diving into Google. Below I’ll share some tips with you, let’s “save” together!

Yes, yes. The first item on my “rejuvenating” list is sleep. No matter how hard I tried to find a miraculous face cream that would give an effect equivalent to a good rest, alas.

I remember my student years: Lyubka, Vovchik, and I could dance until the morning. Then drink a huge amount of coffee and immediately run to the exam. Pass it with flying colors, by the way. Save the scholarship. And, of course, go celebrate until the next morning.

My cheeks were pink then, my face and eyes were shining, and the night dancing only improved my figure.

Now, every hour of lack of sleep leaves a slight blue streak under my eyes on my face. And it’s not that blue doesn’t suit me, of course….

Write down the basic rules of healthy sleep on a sheet of paper and put the glue in a visible place:

Forget about the phrase “You’ll sleep through life.”

For youthful skin you need to sleep at least 8, or even 9 hours. And no, not from 2 am to 10 am. It's time to remember that the whole body recovers better if you fall asleep before 10 p.m.

I have a friend who even at -25 opens the window. Her skin, by the way, glows with youth and health at 40. But here we focus on our body. Perhaps all you need to do is open the door to allow air to circulate.

Comfortable pillow, suitable mattress.

The mattress should be neither hard nor soft. The pillow is not high and not too flat. And by the way, the psychologist’s recommendation to sleep with my husband under different blankets suited me. At the same time, the quality of sleep has improved, and maintaining relationships at the same excellent level is not a problem.

Bed sheets.

Yeah, and that's important. Buy beautiful bedding that you will be happy to lie down on in the evening. And by the way, have you noticed that falling asleep on a clean bed sheet is much more pleasant?

Conclusion: we change the bedding regularly once a week, and more often in the summer. Don't use conditioners. Allergies, a swollen face in the morning and watery eyes are a pain.

And the last thing: when falling asleep, give up the TV droning in your ear.

Do you like someone mumbling? Ask your husband to tell you a story or stroke you until you fall asleep. I'll try it today, I swear!

The second tip is also simple. But why is it so difficult to stick to?

I started drinking water the same way I went on a diet. From every Monday. But then a foggy can of cola would treacherously appear in my hand.

Finding out that you're not drinking enough water for your body is as easy as shelling pears: relatively dark urine color (sorry, I'm a lady) and infrequent urination.

Save life hacks that will help you start drinking more water. I’m tearing it from my heart, but long youth requires drastic measures:

• Place water bottles throughout the house. Near the computer, on the work surface in the kitchen, on the dressing table. You don't have to drink it all at once. Take a couple of moderate sips and get on with your business.
• Cocktail n-n-nada? If you add a bunch of mint and a slice of lemon (orange/apple) to the water, you will get a very tasty drink. This water is also healthy and easily digestible. NO, sugar is not allowed.
• Always with you. There should be a bottle of water in your bag. Always. On a walk, on the way to work, at a party. “And if you feel the urge to be in the wrong place, what should you do?” - you ask. If you take 1 small sip at a time, you definitely won’t feel like reaching your destination. But if you drink the whole bottle in one gulp, expect trouble.

Tip No. 3. Do you want to stay young? Learn to toughen up.

Did you know that a contrast shower tightens the skin, maintains youth and elasticity, eliminates cellulite and improves blood circulation? Your immune system becomes stronger, your sleep becomes stronger, and headaches go away.

Of course, winter swimming is ideal for maintaining youthful skin. But no price can force me to dip my toe into the hole. Maybe your enthusiasm for preserving your youth will be stronger? Then you can share it with me.

And, of course, a couple of secrets for taking a shower that will give your skin elasticity and freshness:

• For youthful skin, take a shower under warm water (not hot!) At the end, turn on cold water. You should start pouring from the feet and gradually rise higher.
  Breathe deeply. Exhalation helps the body cope with such mini-stress. Alternate dousing: 1 minute of cold water, 2 minutes of warm water.

  Finish cold if it's morning or you're not using moisturizer. Finish warm if you plan to pamper your skin with oil or nourishing cream.

• If you shower 2/3 times a day, I advise you not to use skin gels every time.
  Household chemicals dry out the skin, which leads to early aging. Especially do not wash your face with soap (or any other product) more than once a day. It’s great to wipe your skin with an ice cube (chamomile, for example) in the morning.
• Use different towels for your hands, body and face. You will thank yourself later for such a small thing.

But I don’t remember eating such a beauty.

Minimize (and ideally completely refuse): rolls, cakes, sweets and chocolate. And from everything that makes your facial skin break out in pimples, rashes or turn red. After all, our integuments are so closely connected with what and how we eat.

The basis of your diet should be vegetables and fruits, lean meat and fish, fermented milk products (also not fatty) and very little cereals. For sweet tooth lovers - honey, dried fruits and nuts. Remember that nuts are quite high in calories, and dried fruits are often soaked in sugar syrups.

Youth and beauty of the skin largely depend on nutrition. Your face and body will thank you.

You need to hydrate not only from the inside, but also from the outside. It is necessary. I had a friend who did not use body creams, believing that “there is no point in stuffing your skin with all sorts of nasty things.” Is it true?

If we are talking about purchased inexpensive body lotions, then it is possible. But I prefer oils. They are truly a treasure trove of benefits for the skin of the face and body, prolonging youth.

• Apply the oil to damp facial skin with light tapping movements. This way it will be absorbed better, and massage for the skin is a useful thing.
• We also apply body oil to damp skin. Ideally, walk around naked for a few minutes after this until everything is thoroughly absorbed. Well, you’ll tease your husband at the same time.
• Choose “your” oil that suits your skin type. A universal option is coconut.

Tip No. 6. Switch to the “positive and youthful” mode.

If you are also used to thinking in a standard and gray way, we have something to work on together. We urgently need to reconfigure!

You can start your journey into the world of positivity and lightness from the base: Louise Hay, Joe Vitale, Peel Norman (look for books by them).

Do you believe that our physical state and state of mind are closely interconnected? Can your skin be tight and your face radiate youth if one thought in your head is sadder than another? Are your shoulders slumped and your speech full of safe words and negative messages? I doubt.

Write down the following affirmations on a piece of paper and stick them to the mirror:

• I radiate youth, health and beauty.
• I am the love.
• I love myself and accept myself completely. With all its shortcomings.
• My body is strong, my back is strong and straight, my shoulders are straight, my legs are healthy and beautiful, my skin is elastic, and my face is young and smiling.
• The whole Universe helps me stay healthy and happy, maintain energy and be filled with love.

Have you noticed how smooth and beautiful your complexion is after a run? What? Last time you ran for groceries and back? Hm…

Unfortunately, it is impossible to maintain youthful skin, especially facial skin, without physical activity. And now I’m not talking about the hardware in the hall. Yoga, dancing, light jogging, fitness, stretching - any activity that makes you happy.

Sport improves blood circulation, trains the cardiovascular system, keeps muscles and tendons toned, and strengthens joints. The skin becomes more elastic, its color noticeably improves, and the cheeks acquire a natural blush.

And, of course, the main thing is regularity! Today you run, tomorrow you dance, the day after tomorrow you do yoga, and the next day - good sex (better than a workout, huh?)

How I love the bathhouse and sauna! Perhaps this is the coolest tip that will help maintain youthful and elastic skin. A trip to the steam room perfectly helps the skin get rid of waste and toxins. Pores open up and natural deep cleansing occurs.

Of course, there is no question of alcohol in the bathhouse. And, of course, if you have contraindications, sit in the cold, and preserve the youth of the skin of your face and body using other methods.

All kinds of scrubs and peelings in the sauna are what will help keep your skin youthful! I’ll tell you a couple of simple but cool scrubs that will not leave any lady indifferent.

1) Coffee scrub (for the body, rough skin of the hands and feet).

• Half a glass of coffee grounds.
• 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt.
• 2 tablespoons oil (coconut, olive).
• 4-5 drops of vitamin A and E.
• 4-5 drops of essential oil (whatever you like).

IMPORTANT! The scrub is quite abrasive. Be careful with it if your skin is prone to dryness or there are inflammations on your body. Do not use on your face!

2) Oatmeal skin scrub.

• 2-3 tablespoons of oatmeal.
• 2-3 teaspoons of honey.
• 2-3 tablespoons of fat sour cream (kefir).

Massage the face and décolleté area.

3) Clay scrub.

• 1-2 tablespoons of clay.
• 1 tablespoon of water.
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (fine or medium).

Suitable for the whole body.

Peeling options at home

At home, it is absolutely simple, without any difficulties, you can carry out effective peeling of the skin of your hands. Here are some recipes:

• Salt peeling. Soak sea salt (2 tablespoons) a little in water, then massage it into the skin of your hands for two minutes.
• Honey peeling. Beat one yolk, add two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of oatmeal to it. Rub the resulting mixture into the skin of your hands for 2-3 minutes, leave for 15-20 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
• Coffee peeling. Take 2 teaspoons of coffee (natural), add 1 teaspoon of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of honey. Rub the resulting mixture onto your hands, leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
• Soap peeling. Dissolve ordinary mild soap (preferably with glycerin) in warm water. Taking a special brush for hand care, or, if you don’t have one, a regular brush for hair, dip it in the prepared solution and massage the surface of your hands.
• Grape peeling. Take the grapes, chop them, mix them with oatmeal (also ground), rub the resulting mass into the skin for 10 minutes.

After any peeling procedure, any nourishing cream must be applied to still damp skin. Then your skin will delight you with the absence of dead cells, its elasticity and softness. Another fairly effective way to combat dead skin at home is baths with the addition of jojoba and tea tree oils. The effect they produce is simply amazing.

What keeps facial skin youthful?

Yes:

- Physical activity.

The ideal dose is 4 times a week for 40 minutes. It should include 4 types of exercise: aerobic, 2 times a week strength training, 1 time for balancing and stretching.

— Proper nutrition

: more vegetables and fruits, lean meat, boiled, less fatty, vegetable oil, nuts, northern fish.

No:

- To give up smoking.

The sooner you do this, the more elastic and youthful your skin will end up.

— Alcohol consumption control

(It is not recommended to drink more than 150-200 ml of dry red wine per day).

Experts identify 4 main types of facial aging:

Tired type

Characteristic of thin women with an oval or diamond-shaped face. It manifests itself as a decrease in the tone of the soft tissues of the face and muscles - deepening of the nasolabial folds, drooping of the corners of the mouth and the appearance of wrinkles there. The face looks tired and tired.

How to fight: toning facial massage, hyaluronic acid and creams with antioxidants are effective.

Wrinkled type

The skin of the face is dry, thin, dotted with small wrinkles (appear already at the age of 30), prone to irritation and redness. But the face does not sag, retains its shape and therefore appears young.

How to fight: efforts should be aimed at restoring skin damage and combating photoaging, that is, caused by sunlight. In more severe cases, contour plastic surgery—filling wrinkles with gels based on hyaluronic acid—and botulinum therapy will help.

Muscular type

Typical for Asian women. It occurs very rarely in European women, mainly in those who have developed facial muscles, and subcutaneous fat tissue is almost absent. The oval and shape of the face almost do not change, but the facial muscles appear in relief. Deep folds appear in the lips and nose, and many wrinkles around the eyes.

Edema type

It happens in women who are prone to obesity and have problems with the cardiovascular, endocrine and urinary systems. The face is swollen and flabby, especially in the lower part: drooping eyelids, jowls, double chin, bags under the eyes. The skin is dense, shiny, porous, with few wrinkles.

How to fight: only plastic surgery and diet are effective.

Natural radiance and elasticity of the skin does not necessarily depend on your age. You can look 45 at 30 and vice versa.

Indeed, it is impossible to reverse the aging process, but it is possible to significantly slow it down. Therefore, the key to maintaining youthful skin is the correct care regimen, which should work proactively. The sooner you start taking care of your face, the more effective the results will be in the future.

The essence of care is to slow down natural fading, maintaining the elasticity and radiance of the skin for a long time. It is advisable to start from 20-25 years old, however, if you are already past this age range, do not worry. Better late than never.

The article presents 7 rules that will help you minimize the effects of aging and maintain youthful skin for a long time.

Practice yoga for the face

Another useful way to maintain youthful facial skin is facelifting or facial yoga. It doesn't take much time and doesn't require investment. By regularly practicing facial yoga, you can reduce the number of wrinkles, reduce puffiness of the eyes, and increase skin elasticity. This method normalizes blood flow in the facial area and activates the production of collagen, an important substance for maintaining youthful skin and muscle tone.

Cleansing

It is important to thoroughly cleanse the skin with a mild cleanser every morning and evening. Never go to bed without removing your makeup.

The cell cycle takes 28 days and the rate of cell division decreases with age. Exfoliating once a week speeds up this process, increasing the rate of renewal of the epidermal layer and stimulating collagen formation.

For sensitive skin types, gentle peeling with alpha hydroxyl acids can be used. For normal and oily types, you should use any homemade scrubs (sugar, coffee, salt).

Wash your face only once a day

For those whose skin suffers from acne, dermatologists advise washing their face with cosmetics once a day. It's best to do this before bed, using only a mild cleanser. This evening procedure, in addition to makeup, helps remove particles of dirt and sebum that have accumulated on the skin throughout the day. In the morning, it is enough to wash your face with regular warm water. Thoroughly washing your face twice or more a day often leads to dry skin, especially if your skin is sensitive or acne-prone.

Dermatologists say that the condition of facial skin largely depends on proper washing. Here are some useful tips:

• Use a gentle, non-abrasive, alcohol-free detergent;
• first wet your face with warm water and then apply the product to it using your fingertips;
• do not rub the skin too intensely so as not to cause irritation;
• rinse off the product with warm water, and then pat your face dry with a soft towel;
• You need to wash your face if it is very sweaty (for example, from wearing a hat or helmet);
• if the skin is oily and problematic, then you can wash it with cosmetics twice a day - morning and evening;
• The water for washing should not be too cold or hot.

Full sleep

Sleep helps in a number of physical and mental aspects of our health. It is during sleep that healthy cell growth and regeneration occur. You should sleep for at least eight hours and preferably fall asleep before 12 am.

3. Choose products with retinol

Using cosmetic products that contain retinoids (vitamin A derivatives) after 35 years of age helps stimulate the rate of cell turnover, thereby reducing the formation of wrinkles and improving complexion.

The composition of such creams should contain 1% retinol, but it is better to use the products at night, since retinoids react poorly to sunlight. If you are allergic to vitamin A, then a cream containing peptides will be no less effective.

Carrot masks for a youthful face

An equally effective remedy is a carrot mask:

1. 1.you need to grate the carrots, lubricate your face with the juice that appears, the skin under the eyes can also be lubricated;
2. 2.Any vegetable oil should be applied over the carrot juice, it is better, of course, if it is special cosmetic oils (carrots contain vitamin A, also known for its rejuvenating effect on the skin. It is fat-soluble, so oil as a component of the mask is necessary.);


Carrot masks for a youthful face

3. 3.Wash off the mask after 15 minutes; it is advisable to do this not just with water and a moistened swab, but with a cleanser in order to thoroughly remove any remaining oil.