With the onset of autumn, the tan that masked minor defects disappears from the skin, and for a long winter memory, skin overdried by ultraviolet radiation, expression lines and areas of hyperpigmentation remain.
But there is good news: autumn is the ideal time for a variety of salon treatments that will help not only recover after summer, but also prepare for winter. So, the top 10 autumn beauty treatments.
Peeling
Peeling is the king of autumn. This procedure helps increase skin elasticity, get rid of minor skin defects and improve complexion. You can’t do peeling in the warm season: exactly how ultraviolet radiation will affect the delicate, renewed skin is difficult to predict, but nothing good will definitely happen.
The meaning of the procedure is that the top layer of skin will be removed mechanically (ultrasound, vacuum, laser, scrubs with abrasives) or chemically (organic acids of varying concentrations), and restoration processes will be activated.
5 natural autumn masks
- Viburnum mask for acne prevention Soak a cloth with freshly squeezed viburnum juice and apply it to the face (avoiding the eyelid area) for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse off the mask and apply moisturizer to the skin.
- Sea buckthorn mask for dry skin
Mix one tablespoon of sea buckthorn gruel with egg yolk and a teaspoon of honey. Apply the mixture to a slightly steamed face for 6-10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This mask nourishes the skin well and helps keep your tan longer. - Apple-potato mask for oily skin
Mix grated apple with mashed jacket potatoes and 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Apply the resulting paste to the face and neck for 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. - Semolina scrub for sensitive skin
Mix semolina with olive oil (at the rate of one teaspoon of semolina per one teaspoon of oil) and apply with rubbing movements onto the face, lips and décolleté. After 5 minutes, rinse with warm water and wipe the skin dry. - Pumpkin mask for all hair types
Mix 200-300 grams of pumpkin, crushed to a paste, with olive oil (one tablespoon), apply the mixture to the hair, wrap it in plastic, and then with a towel. After 20-30 minutes, rinse your hair with shampoo. This mask will give your hair shine and silkiness. The procedure can be repeated once a week for a month.
Peeling can be superficial, medium and deep. The superficial peeling procedure is prescribed in the absence of pronounced skin problems. It can be carried out both at home - masks with a low content of fruit acids or scrubs with solid particles that act as “gentle sandpaper” (it is no coincidence that the process of applying them involves a light massage), or in the salon - superficial chemical or enzymatic peeling.
Other types of peeling are carried out only in salons. Uncontrolled use of professional medium peeling products is dangerous for the skin. And deep peeling is even carried out with anesthesia - it actually involves cutting or burning the skin to a certain depth and is done only for age and medical reasons.
Hardware cosmetology for autumn skin regeneration
The youth and health of the skin depends on the supply of moisture and nutrients in the skin cells. With age, even with a balanced diet, conventional care with masks and creams becomes insufficient. If you want to increase the effectiveness of medicinal and cosmetic products in the fall, use hardware cosmetology procedures.
Carrying out ultraphonophoresis, iontophoresis, microcurrent therapy will help deliver useful components of cosmetics from the surface of the epidermis to the deep layers of the dermis.
The procedures are based on the use of ultrasound and currents of ultra-low amplitude and frequency. The popularity of hardware techniques is based on simplicity, accessibility, minimum contraindications, and the ability to solve a wide range of aesthetic problems.
What care is effective in autumn?
An autumn skin care routine should include cleansing, moisturizing, nutrition and massage. Modern cosmetology offers solutions and products for all skin types of the face and body. It is important to select masks, creams, and care products taking into account the type, age, and condition of the skin.
If you want to achieve a noticeable rejuvenation effect, eliminate age spots, fine wrinkles, dryness, peeling, you cannot do without hardware procedures and massage with a lifting effect.
Treatment of weakened hair
Those who strictly followed the summer instructions to “rinse your hair with fresh water after the sea, wear a hat and eat more yellow vegetables and fruits rich in beta-carotene” will probably skip this point. If in the summer the hair became closely acquainted with the wind, heat and sea water, then in the fall it will require special attention. First you need to get rid of split ends, and then start restoring the structure of damaged hair. For normal skin that is slightly dry and has lost its shine, a course of 4-6 homemade masks is usually enough, but for more serious problems it is better to go to a salon and pick up concentrated medical serums.
Depigmenting procedures
These are procedures aimed at removing and removing pigment from the surface layers of the skin. Autumn is the most suitable time for these procedures. In the fall, there is no risk of aggravating the situation with pigmentation, since ultraviolet radiation is minimal and there is enough time for a course of procedures and recovery after them.
Peelings
During the peeling procedure, the top layers of skin are removed using specially selected chemical compounds. By accelerating the natural exfoliation of the skin, physiological renewal occurs. Peels work well to remove superficial and fresh pigment.
In the fall, I recommend light peelings from ULTRACEUTICALS, such as almond, milk or fruit.
I also recommend deeper peels such as TCA and retinol yellow peel with dimexide.
For the best effect, I recommend doing peelings in a course of 3-5 procedures with an interval of 1 to 4 weeks between them. Autumn is the best time for this, since after peeling the skin becomes sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. In autumn, solar activity decreases significantly. Rainy St. Petersburg autumn is the ideal time to conduct a peeling course.
Laser removal of age spots
Removing pigment spots using the Light D Duetto device allows you to remove even very old and hormonal pigment spots. I recommend a course of procedures 2-5 times with an interval of 3-4 weeks.
With proper care, pigmentation usually does not return. For the full course, procedures begin in the fall and are completed in the spring with biorevitalization, to prevent their occurrence again.
Laser skin rejuvenation
In situations with an abundance of unwanted freckles or age-related pigmentation, a laser skin rejuvenation procedure with a depigmenting mode .
The procedure is carried out in a course of 3-4 procedures with an interval of 3 weeks.
Mesotherapy can be performed together with peelings and laser. Mesotherapy cocktails enhance the effect of depigmenting procedures and prevent the reappearance of pigment.
Prevention of rosacea
With the onset of cold weather, spider veins and spider veins on the face begin to make themselves known. Before temperature changes indoors and outdoors become critical, it is worth taking preventive measures: increase the intake of vitamin C in the body, take ascorutin or other blood-strengthening drugs in consultation with your doctor, start using creams and ointments to prevent rosacea and, finally, remove old “ asterisks” using the already mentioned phototherapy or laser.
Top 1. Biorevitalization
Biorevitalization is the introduction of various cocktails into different layers of the skin; most often the main component is hyaluronic acid. The effect of the procedure depends on the drugs administered. Injections of hyaluronic acid help moisturize the skin and smooth out fine wrinkles. Stimulating the production of natural elastin and collagen will also speed up regeneration processes and increase the elasticity of the epidermis.
The main advantage of biorevitalization is the ability to quickly achieve the desired effect. So, you can moisturize your skin in just one session. Of course, to consolidate the effect, you will need more than one visit to a cosmetologist, but the improvement in appearance will be noticeable almost immediately.
Fractional photothermolysis.
The fractional photothermolysis procedure is a modern, high-precision technique for skin rejuvenation due to deep penetration of laser beams.
Fractional photothermolysis affects not the superficial, but the deep layers of the skin, causing renewal processes in them. Under the influence of laser beams, the temperature in damaged cells rises, they are destroyed and at the same time regenerative processes are launched - neighboring healthy cells are activated, collagen and elastin fibers are produced.
The procedure allows not only to increase skin tone, improve its color and texture, but also to get rid of superficial and deep wrinkles, scars, and age spots.
Wraps
Wraps are ideal for restoring skin elasticity They are not able to quickly rid you of extra centimeters in volume, but they are quite capable of providing pronounced lifting and hydration. Wraps with seaweed extracts are especially effective.
As we can see, there are more than enough procedures that can save us from the annoying consequences of summer trips, and they are all very effective. All that remains is to make a choice and begin this pleasant and necessary work. The results will not take long to arrive.
Top 5. Contour plastic
Without exaggeration, we can say that contouring is the most effective non-surgical rejuvenation procedure. Using injections, a cosmetologist can fill wrinkles with hyaluronic acid, as well as form a frame that keeps the skin from sagging. In addition, the method allows modeling the shape of the face in order to improve it.
The filler is injected using a regular syringe with a very thin needle or cannula (thread lifting). The procedure is indicated for patients aged 35-40 years.
What imperfections most often appear on the skin after the summer season?
Heat and constant use of air conditioners are the main causes of TEWL (transepidermal water loss), which leads to dry skin. In addition, in the summer our skin is constantly exposed to solar radiation, which triggers the process of photoaging.
In summer, sweating also increases, our sebum and dust get into the pores and, as a result, blackheads and rashes appear. Comedogenic sunscreens or foundation often worsen skin conditions. That is why, after the summer season, our skin needs cleansing and quality home care.
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Laser coagulation
After summer, many are saddened to discover dilated capillaries on their legs - another disadvantage of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Contrary to numerous advertising promises to rid you of this defect in one procedure and forever, eliminating spider veins is not at all so easy. According to statistics, only 6% of people actually confirm the disappearance of dilated capillaries after the first session. The rest will have to visit the specialist’s office more than once. But you should not neglect the capabilities of the laser - if you approach the matter patiently, the spider veins will eventually disappear or, at least, fade.
Skin care in autumn: common mistakes and main rules
We want summer to last as long as possible. Therefore, with the onset of September, we continue to use summer makeup and take care of our faces as if we were still at the August resort. This is a mistake, since when it gets colder, the epidermis needs to be more intensively saturated with vitamins and softened.
But first you need to ensure your face has a smooth transition from warm to cold weather conditions:
- After a trip to the sea, it is recommended to cleanse the skin with gentle scrubs and use a product such as gommage.
- To saturate the epidermis with moisture, alternate moisturizing creams and non-alcohol based tonics.
- At night after washing, apply a nourishing fatty cream.
You can only think about cosmetic procedures such as peelings and laser resurfacing from mid-November, when solar activity decreases. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting age spots as a complication. After such procedures, before going outside, a photoprotective cream is applied to the face, regardless of the time of year.
In the fall, those with sensitive skin especially often complain of discomfort after removing makeup. In this case, you need to focus on proper cleansing: buy delicate foam or mousse with a delicate texture. In the absence of hypersensitivity, it is allowed to use any makeup remover, from gels to micellar water.
Acne most often makes itself felt in mid-October . During these weeks, it is especially important to avoid creams with an oily texture and powders that have a comedogenic effect and the ability to cause acne. It must be remembered that acne can be associated with taking a number of medications (corticosteroids, androgens, lithium preparations, isoniazid, halogens (iodides, bromides), antimalarial drugs, antiepileptic drugs, corticotropin). In some cases, the appearance of acne can be influenced by diet (unboiled and skim milk, whey protein, fatty and sweet foods). Exposure to mechanical factors (squeezing out acne, pressure from chin straps, violins, long conversations on the phone - especially when the receiver is fixed with the shoulder girdle, a narrow collar) also often provokes the appearance of acne - these are so-called mechanical acne. In this case, you need to eliminate these factors, stop touching your face with your hands, drink more water every day and use only those products that suit your skin type.
Lifting and rejuvenation - the best procedures in autumn
Our doctors specifically included this stage in a separate group. Skin elasticity and tone are usually achieved together and with an integrated approach. The previous stages of cleansing and moisturizing the skin are mandatory as preparation for global rejuvenation. At this stage, the bestseller, already so beloved not only by doctors, but also by patients, is the multi-stage IPL platform from Lumenis M22. This is the latest approach in the field of rejuvenation and correction of aesthetic problems and skin imperfections. Photorejuvenation M22 is a procedure that is indicated for every patient, since the capabilities of this device are not limited.
What problems does M22 solve?
- intradermal resurfacing, without damaging the integrity of the skin, due to which the level of collagen and elastin is produced in our skin a hundredfold, and collagen and elastin are responsible for the tone and quality of our skin
- elimination of pigmentation and hyperpigmentation of the skin, erases the effects of UV and “sun kisses” from the face
- fights rosacea, blood vessels and rosacea
- indicated for acne and post-acne, i.e. k. has an anti-inflammatory effect
- works great with the body, is responsible for the absence of cellulite, tone and lifting of the skin
We also included Botulinum toxin injections at this stage. In the summer, in the rays of the bright sun, we squint, our facial expressions are very active, and facial wrinkles form on our faces. Therefore, botulinum therapy is indispensable in the list of procedures in the fall. It has long been a well-known fact that the botulinum therapy procedure, today, is the only, unparalleled procedure for the correction and elimination of facial wrinkles, which is also safe. Indicated for correction not only of the forehead, eyebrow area and eye area. Doctors also actively use botulinum toxins to correct the lower third of the face. But that’s not all, Botulinum toxins also work with the problem of hyperhidrosis, active sweating in the armpits, palms and feet.
Epilation of facial skin.
Epilation is a method of getting rid of excess facial hair by destroying the hair follicles.
Depending on the method of getting rid of unwanted “vegetation,” the following hair removal techniques are distinguished:
- Electrolysis - burning of hair follicles under the influence of electric current;
- Laser hair removal - destruction of the hair follicle by heating pigmented cells with a laser beam;
- Photoepilation is the action of a powerful beam of light on the hair follicle, due to the heat of which it is destroyed;
- ELOS hair removal is a combined effect on the skin of light energy and electric current.
The optimal hair removal method must be chosen taking into account the color and structure of the hair. To finally get rid of “vegetation”, you will need several procedures, after which the hair will gradually become thinner and lighter, and eventually stop growing altogether.
MESOTHERAPY
Anastasia Kosatkina, Beauty and Health clinic:
“In the fall, I recommend that all my patients undergo a course of mesotherapy. This unique cosmetological technique will eliminate facial wrinkles that we acquired thanks to the sun, significantly moisturize and rejuvenate the skin, and increase elasticity and firmness. Mesotherapy involves the use of a special vitamin cocktail based on hyaluronic acid, a complex of vitamins and mineral supplements.”
