In a normal state, the body is rebuilt in such a way that after 40 years there is no inflammation, comedones or acne on the skin, except to a minor extent. However, such a course of the situation is quite rare, given the constant deterioration of the environment and the widespread distribution of harmful and easily accessible products. Therefore, women at an elegant age also have to solve the problem of pimples.
Causes of pimples on aging skin
One of the main causes of skin inflammation at any age is hormonal imbalance in the body. Both adolescence and the period of menopause are characterized by serious changes in the functioning of the organs of the endocrine system. After 40 years, the production of female sex hormones significantly decreases, immunity decreases, which is expressed by a violation of the protective function of the thyroid gland. At the time of the actual onset of menopause, without the use of appropriate therapy, the level of hormones necessary to maintain health and beauty becomes critical, and the woman faces problems such as a sharp withering of the skin, its sagging, dullness, increased dryness, dehydration, active peeling of the epidermis or excessive activity of the sebaceous glands. Due to such active changes, local inflammations on the skin and acne may appear, formed as a result of contamination of pores with sebum.
The main problem in this case is the permanent elimination of emerging pimples. Increased sensitivity and reduced regenerative abilities of the skin cause the formation of scars and age spots, especially if you squeeze out acne and inflammation yourself at home without appropriate treatment.
The factors behind the development of inflammation in aging skin, in particular, are diseases of the pancreas and gastrointestinal tract. As noted in ancient Chinese medical treatises, intestinal health is your longevity and youth, therefore any disturbances in the processes associated with the work of this organ immediately affect your appearance and general well-being. Here you can add disturbances in the functioning of specific organs of the endocrine system, chronic diseases and previous operations on them. For example, chronic pyelonephritis, decreased thyroid function, or removal of one of the ovaries can cause acne. All this reduces the amount of hormone produced by these organs.
Direct causes also include demodicosis - the formation of pimples associated with parasitic infections.
Indirect reasons that push the development of such problems are excess weight, in particular caused by poor nutrition, as well as an abundance of fatty, fried foods in the diet, and constant stress.
Insufficient or improper care, combined with the use of low-quality cosmetics and non-compliance with hygienic measures when using makeup tools, also very often cause the formation of acne and inflammation on the skin after 40 years.
Factors influencing the manifestation of age-related changes in the area around the eyes
People who have barely turned 25 years old often complain about approaching old age and have discovered the first wrinkles in the corners of their eyes. Other manifestations of age-related changes in this area include dark circles and bags under the eyes, puffiness, and drooping eyelids. In each person, involutional changes in the periorbital zone occur differently, so to correct them, the cosmetologist has to choose an individual approach.
Among the factors that cause the appearance of signs of aging around the eyes, the following can be noted: • very thin dermis and an almost complete absence of subcutaneous fatty tissue; • the influence of the actively contracting orbicularis oculi muscle against the background of changes in the structure of the dermis and epidermis, entails the appearance of facial wrinkles; • influence of the state of the lymphatic, venous and arterial microcirculation systems in the area around the eyes; • closely spaced capillaries, which creates a risk of the formation of dark circles and impaired permeability of their walls.
With age, changes in the structure and activity of the orbicularis oculi muscle cause the formation of facial wrinkles in the periorbital area. The ligamentous apparatus that supports the fatty bags around the eyeball gradually weakens, and the fatty tissue shifts, appearing in the form of overhanging “bags” under the eyes.
To correct age-related changes in the periorbital area, it is necessary, first of all, to evaluate the causes that caused them: whether we are talking about vascular disorders, deterioration of tissue elasticity, or other factors. The drug of choice for correcting involutional changes in this area for many specialists is the injectable drug MESOEYE™ C71 from Emet™. Due to its unique composition, it is able to influence different parts of the pathological process in the tissues of the periorbital region.
Treatment of inflammation in aging skin
Aging skin is delicate skin, and it requires a special approach, since the likelihood of worsening its condition is very high. For this reason, if these problems occur regularly, the best option would be to contact specialists who will help identify the root cause and prescribe adequate treatment. An endocrinologist, nutritionist, cosmetologist, dermatologist can help you. In special cases, it may be necessary to visit a parasitologist and immunologist.
Regardless of whether you are trying to deal with the problem on your own or see a doctor, your first and most important task is to find the main cause of inflammation!
Pimples formed as a result of parasitic infection require a special approach to treatment. In particular, sulfur ointments, salicylic acid, and products based on birch tar are used. Drug treatment may also be needed. In combination with these methods, it is allowed to use “teenage” cosmetic products to cleanse the skin and reduce inflammatory processes on the epidermis. However, their use for aging skin is not always correct, so this issue should be discussed with a cosmetologist.
If the appearance of pimples after 40 years is associated with improper selection of care and decorative cosmetics, as well as due to insufficient care and non-compliance with a number of hygiene rules, you should direct your attention to the selection of current cosmetics and skin care methods. It’s not for nothing that creams are divided according to age groups - what was enough in young skin is often lacking in older skin. For this reason, it is important to promptly change the products used. At the same time, cleansing should be very delicate! Passion for scrubs and peelings helps to increase the production of sebum, and subsequently provokes the formation of a mask effect, which is especially typical for dry skin, which acquires an unnatural sheen.
Pamper oily skin more often with refreshing and toning masks with a cleansing effect, and dry skin with nourishing and moisturizing masks. Normalizing the condition of the integumentary tissues helps them fight factors that provoke the formation of inflammation and acne.
If a rash on the face and body or a pimple that suddenly appears on the cheek is a consequence of severe stress or constant nervous tension, then you should take care of your state of mind. Be sure to analyze what caused such a strong response in your body - what event, new responsibilities, behavior of a particular person. And, in accordance with the identified irritant, follow the path to recovery, adjusting your own attitude towards the problem that has arisen. At the same time, light sedatives based on medicinal herbs can be your helpers. Pay attention to your sleep - most of the recovery processes take place during this period of time.
Prevention of aging of the skin around the eyes
The skin around the eyes is the first treacherous sign of our age. This is due to her features, because of which she ages early. And over time, age-related changes are added to these features.
Aging factors for the skin around the eyes:
- Lack of sebaceous glands
- Unhealthy Lifestyle
- Improper care
- Active facial expressions
- UV radiation
- Age
Let's consider each of the factors in order and think about how we can deceive nature a little and delay the aging of the skin around the eyes.
Lack of sebaceous glands
The skin of the eyelids is very thin and dry, with virtually no sebaceous glands. Dry skin, if not dealt with, leads to the appearance of premature wrinkles, which can take 5-10 years to appear on even a young, well-groomed face.
The solution to dry skin lies in nutrition and hydration.
- Natural oils nourish the skin, acting as a building material for the lipid layer. For the delicate skin around the eye, almond, grape seed, peach, apricot, jojoba gold, cocoa, rice bran, and wheat germ oils are suitable.
- Moisturizing components in creams, masks and eye serums attract moisture (glycerin, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid) and retain it in the skin (chitosan, collagen, β-glucan, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid).
! I would separately warn against using creams based on mineral oil on the skin of the eyelids. In short, their constant use can lead to the formation of bags under the eyes. For more details, I recommend reading the article “Skin on a Mineral Oil Needle.”
Unhealthy Lifestyle
Of course, each of us wants to believe that there is a magic cream that will easily erase wrinkles from the face. But that's not true. Moreover, the older we get, the more difficult it is for creams, serums, masks, patches to correct the consequences of our not always healthy lifestyle.
I will not delve into your soul and teach you how to live correctly, but will simply list the factors that contribute to premature aging of the skin around the eyes.
- Smoking
- Grimacing
- Bad ecology
- Constant stress
- Chronic fatigue
- Poor nutrition
- Regular lack of sleep
- Alcohol abuse
- Excessive eye strain
- Uncontrolled use of medications
- Working at the computer for a long time
- Neglecting sunglasses
- Constantly resting your chin with your hand
Improper care
Another very significant factor that accelerates the aging of the skin around the eyes is improper care. The skin of the eyelids is so delicate and different from the skin of the face that many people often make a number of mistakes in care.
- Rough makeup remover, especially with hot water and soap, injures the skin of the eyelids and dries it out. Read how to remove makeup correctly here.
- An illiterate choice of products for the skin of the eyelids leads to irritation of the eye mucosa and premature sagging of tissues. Read how to choose the right eye cream here.
- Using low-quality and especially stale cosmetics for the delicate area around the eyes leads to allergies, irritation and premature aging of the skin. Always carefully read the composition of the product, monitor the expiration date and do not store your cream in a hot bathroom or in direct sunlight.
- Improper application of creams and serums to the skin of the eyelids leads to the fact that over time it stretches, sag and loses firmness and elasticity. Read here how to properly apply cream to the skin around the eyes.
- Using scrubs and peels on the skin around the eyes can greatly injure this delicate area. The same goes for face masks, which can overly moisturize, nourish, or, conversely, dry out the skin of the eyelids. Never apply scrubs, peels or face masks to the skin around your eyes. For masks, use only formulations and patches specifically designed for the eyelids.
In the next “series” read about expression lines around the eyes.
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Gerontology against aging
Gerontology is a science that studies all aspects of aging, its causes and methods of combating it. Since people have always dreamed of eternal youth, the question of how to stay young longer always remains relevant. Currently, youth and health have been elevated to the level of science and there have been some successes in this field. But still, eternal youth is an unattainable dream. Here we need to be critical and understand that no one can live 300 years, no matter how hard people try. But long youth without old age is a completely realizable dream.
Despite this, there is a category of people who believe in magical methods of rejuvenation and miracle drugs. They forget that youth and beauty are the work of a lifetime. Doctors and gerontologists say that it is necessary to fight aging from youth. If a woman has never taken care of herself, and at the age of 40 she complains about wrinkles and sagging skin, then only plastic surgery can help such a woman, and even then not for long. You need to start preventing aging from the age of 25, without brushing aside aging, thinking that it will not happen to you any time soon.
