How to do it? This question in August broke all records among the most asked in the community " Beautician_Online " on our website. We answer together with cosmetologist Irina KIROVA
What procedures should you go to a beauty salon for?
It is really difficult to remove age spots. And in this fight, all means and procedures are good - both home and salon.
For greater efficiency, our expert Irina Kirova believes, both can and should be used.
For hyperpigmentation of the skin (as age spots are called in medical language), salons use procedures that exfoliate the superficial stratum corneum of the skin. Which one is effective in specific case, the cosmetologist decides.
Chemical peels - with AHA acids (glycolic, mandelic, citric, lactic), aminofruit acids, phytic acid, TCA peeling, retinoic peeling.
Cost of 1 procedure: from 2 thousand rubles. Course - from 2 to 10 procedures.
Mezopil - preparations of glycolic and retinoic acids are administered intradermally.
Cost of 1 procedure: from 2.5 thousand rubles. Course - from 3 to 6 procedures.
Mechanical peelings - scrubs, gommages (soft scrub).
Cost of 1 procedure: from 500 rub. Course - up to 8 procedures.
Cryomassage with liquid nitrogen is a pleasant cooling procedure.
Attention! Vascular changes in the skin - dilated superficial capillaries (red veins on the face) are added to the general contraindications.
Cost of 1 procedure: from 2.5 thousand rubles. Course - from 5 procedures.
Hardware techniques: laser and microcrystalline resurfacing, gas-liquid peeling, electrophoresis with ampoule dampening agents, phonophoresis with achromin cream, resorcinol ointment, photo procedures.
Cost of 1 procedure: phonophoresis - from 500 rubles, other procedures - from 5 thousand rubles. Course - from 6 procedures.
Cream with burnet will help whiten your skin
Any more or less decent store that sells cosmetics is now full of whitening creams - expensive, cheap, ours, imported, plant-based and with ultra-modern ingredients. How to choose from this abundance a truly effective remedy?
Not everyone knows that whitening creams are medicinal cosmetics, which have contraindications and side effects, says Irina Kirova. - Therefore, before using them, it’s still better to stay safe and consult a cosmetologist.
The second important point is the composition. It is desirable that it contains components that have whitening properties:
acids - ascorbic, glycolic, mandelic, phytic, albatine P (1-aminoethylphosphinic acid), azelaic, koic acid;
dermawhite R (complex of Valteria indica plant extract and a complex of organic acids);
aloesin (aloe vera extract complex);
gentesic acid esters;
burnet extract;
licorice root extract;
N-acetylcysteine.
ON A NOTE
Dark spots break out not only under the influence of sunlight. Sometimes they appear after various skin injuries, for example, after acne.
In addition, skin hyperpigmentation can be triggered by changes in the body's hormonal levels, for example, in women during pregnancy and lactation.
IMPORTANT!
Contraindications for all procedures are general: chronic inflammatory processes on the skin, febrile conditions, including colds, acute viral infections (herpes), individual intolerance to the components.
Almost all procedures for hyperpigmentation are best done in the fall, when the sun is not as active as in the summer.
We make it ourselves: lotions from herbs and horseradish
Here are more time-tested and approved by our expert homemade recipes for skin-whitening tinctures.
Juice from celandine - pour dry leaves of celandine with 76-degree medical alcohol (sold in pharmacies), keep in a dark place for 10 days, strain, dilute with aloe juice in a 1:1 ratio and wipe the skin 2 times a day.
Horseradish infusion - chop horseradish, pour apple cider vinegar in a ratio of 1:5, leave in a dark container for a week, then dilute with water 1:1. Wipe the skin daily 2 times a day.
Dandelion lotion - 2 tbsp. Boil tablespoons of dandelion leaves and flowers in 300 g of water for 15 minutes, cool and wipe the skin.
WHAT THEY WRITE TO US ON THE BLOG
How to remove “marks” on your hands?
- Large dark spots appeared on the face. I've always had freckles, but these spots are said to be due to age. How to remove them?
Lyudmila Semyonovna.
Age spots appear due to hormonal changes. The home remedies and procedures from a cosmetologist that we talked about will help solve your problem.
- How to get rid of age spots on a man’s (age) hands?
Anatoly.
The golden rule that prevents the appearance of age spots is protecting the skin from ultraviolet radiation. In summer, it is recommended to apply cream with a UV factor of 10 - 15 units on your hands. And the most effective method getting rid of pigment on the hands - phototherapy. Typically the course consists of 4 - 6 sessions.
- How to whiten your face after 47 years? I don't have many freckles, but I would like to remove them too.
Valentina.
All the methods and means that we described in this article are also suitable for whitening the face with freckles.
Flawless smooth skin and even tan- the dream of many representatives of the fair sex. How can you get it if the sun doesn't shine? all year round, but not everyone has the opportunity to travel to hot countries? The solution has been found.
For several years now, even the most famous celebrities have been using it for the effect of tanned skin. The hero of our article is self-tanning. They can replace sun kisses and get tanned perfect skin.
What is self-tanning
This is the action of a special cosmetic product on the top layer of skin, resulting in the effect of a tanned body. In a nutshell, it's fake tan. What are its advantages and what are its disadvantages?
Positive aspects of using self-tanning:
- convenient for use at home;
- ideal for those with fair skin;
- compared to a solarium - saves time and money;
- Possibility of use at any time of the year;
- in comparison with ultraviolet sunlight - safe and harmless;
- the result after application is not only an even tan, but also additional care for the whole body;
- Can be applied to exposed skin.
But with so many advantages, self-tanning also has disadvantages:
- It is necessary to apply it correctly and evenly, otherwise white spots and stains may remain;
- the result appears after some time;
- in some cases additional peeling procedures are required;
- washes off quickly.
But despite this, self-tanning has already gained enough fans. After all, applying it does not require much time or special effort, and the result can be seen after a while. Most artificial tanning products add moisturizing and nourishing components and oils, which not only create a bronze tone, but also care for the body.
Top 10 best self-tanners
Almost every cosmetic company has a self-tanning product in its assortment. There are more than a hundred of them different types. In order not to get lost in such a choice, below is a list of the most popular means for artificial tanning for every taste and financial opportunity:
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It fits perfectly on the skin, is completely absorbed without leaving an oily sheen. Using a dry spray, it is applied to the most inaccessible places without leaving streaks. |
About 580 rub. |
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Thanks to its jelly-like texture, it is perfectly absorbed, applied evenly, and the moisturizing components included in the composition retain the tanning effect longer. Great for sensitive skin. |
About 1200 rub. |
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Suitable for all skin types. An excellent option for tanning your face, because not all products are suitable for it - it not only gives tone, but also provides gentle care. Thanks to the shimmering particles in the composition, you get a beautiful bronze tint on the body. |
About 1400 rub. |
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It will allow you to see the desired result in a few hours. Using a spray, it can be applied even to hard-to-reach places. Perfectly moisturizes and nourishes the skin. Does not leave stains and is well absorbed. Before use, it is best to exfoliate the entire body. |
About 350 rub. |
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An excellent product for those who want to look tanned and young. This product has a lifting effect and can be used instead day cream, to maintain facial tone. |
About 600 rub. |
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The best product for instant tanning. It combines self-tanning and bronzer, where both components support each other and appear gradually. |
About 1200 rub. |
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Its daily use will give the skin a natural tanned tone, carefully caring for it and moisturizing it. No streaks or yellow spots. |
About 280 rub. |
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Absorbs well and rinses off evenly. The bronze shimmer shade can be enjoyed for about two weeks. |
About 200 rub. |
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Sun Zone Self-Tanning Mist BodyfromOriflame |
The result is visible within a couple of hours. Applies evenly and moisturizes. The effect lasts about 8-9 days. |
About 200 rub. |
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The best available product for experimenters - after the first application, only an undertone of a bronze shade appears. For a more intense effect, you need to use it several times. |
About 150 rub. |
Age spots and freckles do not appear overnight. The reason for their appearance is the sun's exposure to the skin every summer, year after year. But is it possible to sunbathe without spots and freckles appearing?
How do freckles appear along with a tan?
We owe the appearance of freckles to cells called melanocytes. They produce melanin, which makes the skin darker. If melanocytes produce more melanin, the skin becomes darker; if less, the skin remains pale.When freckles appear along with a tan, this is a consequence of the fact that melanocytes are not evenly distributed in the skin. And this means that sunbathing should be done with extreme caution. Because freckles are harmless only at first glance. At first they may even disappear for several years as the tan fades. But with repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation, they appear with new intensity, and with age they can generally remain and continue to darken.
Tan without freckles
You should know that the longer you stay in the sun unprotected, the more intense your freckles and spots will become. Below are the main rules that will help you tan without the appearance of these not very pleasant skin imperfections.1. Take care of your skin year-round.
Uneven distribution of melanocytes in the skin occurs if the skin does not have best condition. Poor hydration, imperfect peeling, and accumulation of toxins are the main causes of unhealthy skin. And the situation cannot be corrected in one week.
Often, skin damage that appears as freckles and spots in age is acquired in childhood. This is why it is so important to start prevention as early as possible.
Drink enough water every day. Be sure to eat more vegetables and fruits - they contain the necessary supply of antioxidants that can resist the destructive effects of free radicals.
Another reason could be poor skin care. If you don't exfoliate regularly, dead cells accumulate and cause dark growths. Proper skin hydration is also important. The skin generally receives moisture according to the residual principle, and if the body lacks hydration, then the skin “takes” the moisture partially, or “as it happens.” As a result, we have the same uneven distribution of melanocytes, which provokes the appearance of freckles and spots.
2. Use when tanning sunscreen.
Your sunscreen or lotion should have a filter that protects against two types of ultraviolet rays: UVA and UVB. Look for information about this on the product label. An SPF value of at least 30 is desirable - this is the minimum requirement for protection in the summer, especially in open sun.
3. Take breaks while tanning.
Always triple small changes between tanning sessions. If the sun continuously affects the skin, it will make freckles darker and irreversible. Swimming cannot be called a break, because in water the skin is also exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Open umbrellas and awnings will provide a slight respite, and it is better to find a small cafe or any room for a break.
4. Don't sunbathe in the middle of the day.
If you sunbathe in the south, then limit your exposure to the sun to two time periods: from morning to 10-00 and from 16-00 to evening. The oblique rays of the sun are less aggressive.
5. Do not sunbathe in a solarium.
No matter how much you want to quickly achieve a beautiful bronze shade, it is important to avoid tanning beds if your skin is prone to freckles.
6. Avoid sunburn.
It is they who will appear with age in the form of areas of skin with freckles. It’s better to come back from vacation with a less intense tan than to suffer from uneven skin all your life. If skin damage occurs, begin treatment as soon as possible. Have at least fermented milk products or aloe vera juice on hand. An urgent response to the problem will help you avoid freckles as you age.
7. You need a physical solar filter.
For skin that is prone to freckles, it is more important to pay attention to a physical sunscreen. This includes creams with titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. These products act as protective screens for UVB rays, namely they are the main cause of freckles that form in the upper layers of the skin.
In addition, skin with freckles is most often sensitive skin, and sunscreens with a chemical filter (the active ingredient is avobenzone) are often more irritating and contain allergenic preservatives.
8. Pay attention to fake tan.
This is the most safe way get the effect of tanned skin. If your skin is prone to freckles, you may the best tan for you it will be artificial. Try self-tanners: today there is a good selection of easy-to-use products.
Take care of your skin. Freckles look cute only when you are young, but as you get older they can turn ugly age spots. Take preventive measures now.
Vitiligo is a systemic disease characterized by pigmentation disorders skin. White spots cover the face, body, and genitals and it is almost impossible to get rid of them completely, and the disease cannot be treated. In connection with this feature, methods of masking depigmented areas are popular. Self-tanning for vitiligo takes a leading position.
Vitiligo does not cause physical discomfort, but the psychological pressure is great. People perceive white spots as a serious cosmetic defect and try to hide it from prying eyes, especially in the summer. Areas where pigment has ceased to be produced can be extensive and located on visible parts of the body - face, hand. Masking is a way out of a difficult situation and improving the quality of life.
Cosmetic correction involves applying makeup or temporarily painting over spots to match the color of healthy skin. Best effect achieved by combining these methods. At the initial stage, the stain is treated with paint and approaches the overall shade. Next, the boundaries are completely aligned.
The technique is effective for patients with moderate development of depigmentation.
Review of popular methods
While scientists are understanding the nature of the origin of vitiligo and the processes that cause the development of this disease, patients independently develop methods for masking spots. Cosmetic techniques do not restore melanin, but give a person self-confidence and improve psychological well-being.
Self tanning
Manufacturers of creams and lotions for creating artificial tanning offer a wide selection of shades. Finding the right tone on your own is difficult. When going to the store for cream, visit a doctor. Dermatologist will advise best brands, and will tell you about the selection rules. Optimally, acquire a color that is 1-2 shades darker than your healthy skin. A cream that is too dark will highlight the defect, while a light cream will not be able to disguise it. In order not to harm the dermis with regular use, cosmetics should not contain fragrances.
Instructions on how to apply self-tanner to a spot:
- Cleanse the skin of impurities and scrub.
- To protect areas where masking is not needed, wipe with salicylic acid or eye makeup remover.
- Apply cream or lotion to a soft cloth and squeeze lightly.
- Cover up stains big size with a cloth in one layer.
- Use a thin brush to paint over small areas.
To hide vitiligo spots on your hands, use a spray lotion. Remember that the skin in this place has many microscopic wrinkles and there is a high probability of getting too dark color. The technology is to spray from bottom to top, creating a cloud in the air. Use your hand to catch a particle and spread it over the stains. Do not spray directly onto skin.
If you need to disguise a vitiligo spot on your face, follow the same procedure as with your hands.
In case of sharp transitions between depigmented and healthy skin, an instant tan is recommended, which will be performed by a professional technician.
Cosmetics
In this case ordinary cosmetics will not work, a special camouflage designed to disguise severe skin defects and vitiligo will come to the rescue. It is suitable for men, women and children. You can purchase it online or through official representatives. If this is not possible, then thick correctors are used. Their structure is similar to makeup.
Instructions:
- Cleanse the skin of dirt and makeup.
- Moisturize with a water-based cream (if required by the instructions for the camouflage product).
- You need to paint the spot from the middle towards the edges. Exit a few millimeters beyond the border.
- A point is placed and we gradually stretch it around the perimeter. You can do this with your fingers, but it is more convenient to use a sponge or brush.
- Dry the layer for 5 minutes. Apply the next one. Repeat until desired density is achieved.
To ensure that the camouflaged area does not stand out from the general background, makeup artists advise using several shades of camouflage.
On top of the masking layer you can use a regular Foundation, powder and other decorative cosmetics.
Summer is a hot period, so that your makeup does not float from the sweat of rain and accidental exposure to water, treat it with a special fixative spray.
Salon treatments
In beauty salons, patients with vitiligo are offered to remove the cosmetic defect using micropigmentation. This is a kind of permanent makeup that involves introducing a coloring pigment into the layers of the skin. The technology is similar to tattooing.
The main advantage of the method is that the patient does not need to cover up white spots with masking agents at home. Helps hide extensive lesions, including in dark-skinned people.
The disadvantages are hidden in the difficulty of choosing the right paint and the need to periodically re-tint the skin - the color intensity is lost over time. Rarely, after the procedure, small scars remain, which provoke an increase in spots.
An important condition for preventing complications is proper preparation and consultation with your doctor.
Advantages and disadvantages of using self-tanning
The home option of camouflaging depigmented areas with a special tanning product has pros and cons that should be taken into account.
Advantages:
- availability;
- economical use of funds;
- safety for the health of the dermis;
- protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation;
- improves quality of life;
- Gives a beautiful tone to the skin.
Flaws:
- the difficulty of choosing a shade to match healthy skin;
- it is difficult to carry out perfect painting on your own;
- After the procedure, there may be smudges, visible boundaries and streaks.
Contraindications to the use of various means
No doctor prohibits masking vitiligo. This disease manifests itself only externally and rarely has a destructive effect on the body.
You can help your skin with self-tanning and cosmetic camouflages. The only contraindication is individual intolerance to the components and allergies to the composition.
Micropigmentation is prohibited for people with an insulin-dependent form diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, melanoma, mental disorders.
If none of these methods can be applied, help will come from folk way– potassium permanganate: lubricate the stains with a bright solution and leave to dry. You can rub it with ground green walnut peel. But these methods are harmful to dry skin. After use, use an emollient ointment.
Vitiligo is a mysterious disease, the treatment of which involves only external action on the spots. Not a single medical specialist has yet been able to find the cause inside and strike at it. Masking methods are popular among patients. But to use them you need to stock up on time, finances and patience.
The dream of showing off a chocolate tan after a summer vacation often ends in a real fiasco: instead of a beautiful, even skin color, there are freckles and ugly brown spots. So in the fall, cosmetologists have more than enough work - the traditional influx of clients with specks, dots, and specks. And, as luck would have it, they “select” pigment spots from the most exposed areas: some have them on the face, some on the shoulders, on the chest, on the neck. With this problem, you shouldn’t count on a quick victory. Paying for your carelessness, you have to use exfoliating procedures for months to remove the top layer of skin in which the pigment is “settled” and whiten the skin by special means. As a rule, to achieve success, you need to connect several methods at once, both professional and home.
How a cosmetologist can help
Among professional methods The most commonly used bleaching methods are the following.
Laser therapy
A laser beam of a certain wavelength selectively acts on chromatophores - cells colored with pigment, without affecting other skin cells. When exposed to a beam of light, melanin is heated and destroyed. In this case, the surrounding tissues are not injured. This is a safe and effective way to get rid of skin pigmentation. To achieve the effect, as a rule, one procedure is sufficient if the area of pigmentation is not very large.
Chemical peels
Their use allows you to remove the surface layer of skin in which the pigment is “settled”. First of all, peelings with alpha hydroxy acids are used to get rid of stains: glycolic, malic, citric, tartaric, lactic, as well as trichloroacetic and retinoic peels. In order to achieve the desired effect, a series of procedures will be required. By removing pigmentation, peelings at the same time thin the stratum corneum, which is the skin’s natural protection, including from ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, it is best to whiten the skin with their help from October to March, during the period when the sun is not so active. In parallel with peelings, the cosmetologist will prescribe cosmetics that block melanin production and sunscreens that will help avoid the appearance of new age spots. It goes without saying that after laser therapy and peelings you should never sunbathe again. Neither in the sun nor in the solarium. After all, removing the surface layer of the epidermis, where melanocytes are concentrated, increases the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, and this increases the risk of reappearance of spots.
Whitening cosmetics
To get rid of age spots in home care, whitening masks, lotions and others are used. cosmetical tools with ingredients such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin, glabridin, ascorbic acid. These substances block the production of tyrosine, the oxidation of which produces the pigment melanin, and also interfere with the synthesis of tyrosinase, an enzyme that accelerates the formation of melanin from its precursor, tyrosine. Also for this purpose, masks, lotions and creams with a 1-3% content of fruit acids are used, which act as a light peeling.
Available Home Remedies
Traditional medicine knows many plants that can cope with age spots. Among them are bearberry, licorice, cucumber, parsley, lemon, cranberry, and viburnum. Pharmaceutical preparations such as hydrogen peroxide and ascorbic acid are also used in home care. Here are a few whitening products available to everyone.
Masks
From honey and viburnum. Mix viburnum berry juice and honey in equal proportions. Apply to face and leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water and wipe face with lemon juice diluted half with water.
From hydrogen peroxide. Mix a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide in equal parts with lemon juice, moisten pieces of flannel fabric or strips with the resulting mixture. paper towel, remove with warm water after 15 minutes. Use 2 times a week.
Parsley with kefir. Grind a bunch of parsley with a blender or scroll through a meat grinder, squeeze out the juice. Mix in equal proportions with kefir (or unsweetened yogurt). Moisten a napkin with this mixture and apply it to your face for 20 minutes. After removing the mask, it is better not to wash your face, but to wipe your face with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, half diluted with water. Apply the mask after washing your face in the evening every other day.
Cosmetic ice
From viburnum. Freeze viburnum berry juice in ice cube trays. After morning and evening washing, wipe areas of skin with age spots, then apply moisturizer.
Scrub
From coffee, cranberries and oatmeal. Take 1 tbsp. spoon ground Hercules cereal and finely ground coffee. Mix, add a tablespoon of cranberry or lemon juice. Apply the mixture to your face for 10 minutes, then begin to rub it into the skin with small in a circular motion. Rinse off the mixture and apply cream according to your skin type. Apply the scrub once a week.
Infusion
From bearberry leaves. Place a tablespoon of bearberry leaves in an enamel bowl, pour a glass of boiling water, and place in a water bath for 15 minutes. After cooling, strain. Take 1/3 - 1/2 cup 3-5 times a day 40 minutes after meals. Store the finished infusion in the refrigerator for no more than two days.
By the way
When and who most often gets age spots:
- among those who like to “roast” in the sun, among skiers and mountain tourists;
- those who neglect protective equipment against ultraviolet radiation;
- in women taking hormonal contraceptives;
- for some endocrinological diseases;
- after taking photosensitizing drugs (tetracycline antibiotics, sulfonamides, antipsychotics) and infusions of some medicinal plants that contain furocoumarins that increase sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation (parsnip, St. John's wort, psoralea drupe);
- after chemical, laser peelings and dermabrasion during the active sun season;
- when applying cologne to the skin in sunny weather, eau de toilette or cosmetics with bergamot and some other essential oils.
Survey. Women's attitude towards injection techniques
There are 70,965,000 women in Russia, of which:
- 7% - 5 million already used;
- 8% - 5.7 million plan to use;
- 33% - 23.4 million are considering the possibility of application;
- 52% - 36.9 million are not used and do not plan to use.
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| According to the Face Value Beauty Survey with the support of Merz | |
