Every woman understands that as she reaches a certain age, wrinkles will inevitably appear on her face. I want to delay this moment as much as possible, and some representatives of the fair sex resort to the most radical measures. If you notice the first signs of aging, you should not immediately agree to Botox injections. There are more affordable and very effective ways to eliminate wrinkles without the help of cosmetologists.
There are many accessible beauty recipes, by resorting to which every woman can significantly prolong her own youth and maintain the freshness of her skin. To achieve the desired result, it is recommended to regularly use both modern developments in the field of cosmetology and some time-tested folk remedies. Facial care after 40 should be more thorough and regular.
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).
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.
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.
Mascara for volume and thickness of eyelashes
You need to complete your makeup with mascara.
At the same time, it is worth choosing fluffy options for volume and density, and not lengthening ones. Long glued eyelashes that look like spider legs will look out of place. But light fluffy eyelashes, well separated, will shade the eye and look natural. Which brush to choose depends only on your habits and preferences. But for a volume effect, a traditional brush is still better suited, rather than a silicone one. As for shades, save black mascara for evening makeup, even if you are a brown-eyed brunette. For every day, choose graphite shades, chocolate, coffee.
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.).
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.
Liquid foundation
With a good makeup base, even an ordinary mass-market BB cream will apply perfectly.
And in general, you should abandon the dense textures of foundations or use them exclusively for special occasions or photo shoots. The dense texture will instantly “fall” into wrinkles and will not hide, but rather highlight them. While water-based liquid foundations will moisturize and smooth the skin, and will not linger in folds and hollows. For every day, a light translucent BB or CC cream will be enough if there are no visible pigment spots or other tint imperfections on the skin. It is better to choose a tone-on-tone color or even a tone lighter than your natural skin tone. Dark foundations will only make you look older, while light foundations will even out your skin tone and hide wrinkles. But if you have naturally dark skin, then, of course, you don’t need to choose an ivory-colored cream.
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.
Natural lipstick
Set aside red, and even more so brody or bright pink lipsticks for an evening out.
Yes, such bright and rich shades have a place in the makeup bag of a woman over 40 years old. But the color should be perfectly matched to the appearance, complexion and eyes, hair color, as well as to the outfit. For every day, it is better to choose lipsticks in natural shades. Natural does not mean too pale. The trend for white lips is a thing of the past. And with age, this technique will not work in your favor, again, because a light tone is used for the face. Lipstick that is too light will make you look pale and make you look like a mummy. It is better to choose lipsticks that match the natural color of your lips: light pink, nude, peach, not too dark terracotta. It is better to avoid matte textures - they will only reveal all the wrinkles and folds on the lips. Choose intensely moisturizing lipsticks, but without shine; a light satin sheen is allowed. You can also use lip gloss - it evens out the surface of the skin well.
