When a woman gets nasolabial wrinkles, what does she do most often? Of course, he rushes to look for an effective remedy: a cream or mask that you can use at home and which will reduce all wrinkles to nothing.
Cosmetology can do great things at times. But in our case, we must admit that she is not capable of working miracles. And no one has ever managed to remove nasolabial wrinkles with the help of cosmetics.
What to do? Why then use creams and masks at all? And where to look for effective remedies for nasolabial wrinkles?
How to remove nasolabial folds on the face at home?
Let's be honest - it is unlikely that you will be able to completely get rid of the problem in the active phase without visiting a beauty salon.
But it is quite possible to significantly improve your condition, make your face more fresh and visually tightened with the help of home and professional cosmetics, as well as massage and special exercises. Let's start with masks.
The easiest homemade way to slightly correct wrinkles is a starch-based mask.
Starch mask
It has long been dubbed homemade Botox - starch not only tightens the skin, but also has impressive whitening properties.
Fill a teaspoon with two tablespoons of cream or full-fat milk and heat in a water bath until it thickens. Apply the mask in two layers using a brush and leave for half an hour.
Gelatinous
An equally popular way to remove nasolabial folds at home among masks is gelatin - it contains natural collagen.
Of course, fillers will not completely replace them, but with regular use, the situation will noticeably improve.
We dilute a tablespoon of gelatin in two strong green teas, pour in a teaspoon of wheat germ oil.
The latter can be replaced with coconut, almond, olive. Heat the mixture in a water bath until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
When it cools down, pour in the oil, mix again and apply until completely dry. Wash off with water at room temperature.
Gelatin is often called homemade Botox
Honey
Today we will share a comprehensive recipe for a massage mask for the nasolabial triangle.
Heat the treat in a water bath and distribute it over the neck and face.
Lightly pat the skin with your fingertips or the back of your hand for 7-10 minutes.
Then leave it for another half hour and rinse with water.
A mask based on bay leaf is considered especially effective.
Laurel
Pour 15 bay leaves with a quarter cup of boiling water. After five minutes, strain the infusion.
Mix a tablespoon with an egg, a spoonful of olive oil and two burnt alum.
We dip 2 pieces of bandage folded in several layers into the resulting composition and secure them with adhesive tape on the nasolabial folds.
We repeat the procedure for three days, then take the same break.
How to apply masks correctly:
- For the means described above to produce results, you will need at least 10-15 procedures. It is recommended to perform them at least twice a week.
- You need to remove the composition especially carefully - first apply wet palms to your face. When wet, wash completely without stretching the skin.
- Apply the product along massage lines, moving from the nose to the temples, from the top of the forehead to the eyebrows, from the lips to the earlobes.
- Masks based on starch and gelatin tighten the skin - when the composition is on the face, try not to show strong emotions.
- After the procedure, do not forget to use a cream according to the type of epidermis.
A cream with hyaluronic acid and collagen will help to cope with the problem. Products made from avocado, eggs and clay also have tightening properties.
Compresses made from infusions of chamomile, St. John's wort, and green tea help enhance the correction effect.
It is useful to wipe your skin with ice cubes in the morning and evening. It can be prepared using a decoction of the same herbs and tea.
Only regularity will make the procedure effective.
When to use anti-wrinkle cream?
When they will appear, as a rule, we assume and are fundamentally mistaken. You should start using such products before they appear - this will be the main prevention.
When the problem has started, no cosmetologist can tell you how to remove nasolabial folds at home, and even in a week.
Creams with hyaluronic acid are recognized as the best prevention.
They prevent dehydration, stimulate cell renewal and collagen production and are suitable for all skin types.
You can actively use the funds from the age of 25. In addition to hyaluronic acid, the composition must contain collagen, retinol, amino acids, proteins and coenzyme Q10.
At home you can prepare the cream that, according to legend, Cleopatra used.
To do this, you will need 30 g of beeswax, 30 g of honey and the same amount of juice from garden lily bulbs.
All components are mixed and brought to a homogeneous state in a water bath. Apply the composition in the morning and evening.
Try making Cleopatra cream using beeswax
What should a good anti-wrinkle cream contain?
Firstly
, ingredients that protect against UVA and UVB radiation. Despite the general correctness of the slogan “sun, air and water are our best friends,” the skin ages quickly in the sun. And radiation protection is the first thing you should think about.
Don't go outside without sunscreen. Let this become your habit - the same as the habit of brushing your teeth in the morning, for example.
Secondly
, pay attention to the active substances included in the cream: tretinoin and retinoids, antioxidants and vitamin complexes.
Since modern creams contain quite potent substances, it would be better if a dermatocosmetologist selects a cream for you, taking into account the characteristics of your skin.
Third
, an anti-aging cream simply must contain collagen, elastin and keratin - proteins that are indispensable for maintaining skin elasticity and moisture. It is very good if the composition also contains hyaluronic acid, which perfectly moisturizes the skin. It is thanks to these components that the skin remains fresh and radiant, maintaining a youthful and healthy appearance.
Fourth
, antioxidants, including the famous coenzyme Q10.
Fifthly
, look at the vitamin content. A cream that really cares for the skin should contain vitamins A, C and E, as well as lecithin.
Prevention
The muscle fibers of the nasolabial triangle are actively involved in articulation and facial expressions. It is impossible to keep a still face; this will not affect the elasticity of the muscle fibers. You should follow simple recommendations to prevent the formation of creases.
Preventive measures against nasolabial wrinkles:
- watch your facial expression, do not purse your lips;
- sleep on an orthopedic pillow in a supine position;
- maintain hydrobalance, drink at least 1.5–2 liters per day;
- smile more, this will avoid shifting of the cheeks and the appearance of jowls;
- use high-quality cosmetics; the stages of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing are required;
- a full 8-hour sleep will help maintain a fresh, youthful face;
- after 30 years, use lifting programs - masks, peelings, hardware procedures;
- eliminate bad habits;
- use sunscreen, the SPF factor should be appropriate for the season.
Folds in the area of the nasolabial triangle visually make the face older. It is possible to restore the firmness and elasticity of the skin not only in aesthetic medicine clinics. The effective complex is easy to perform at home, stopping the aging process.
How to remove nasolabial folds at home using facial exercises?
Life Reactor has described this topic more than once and presented several gymnastics complexes aimed at combating facial wrinkles.
Among them are the methods of Carol Maggio and Galina Dubinina. Today we will take a closer look at Japanese practices.
To make age-related skin changes less noticeable, you can try facial gymnastics: the before and after photos speak for themselves
Shiatsu
This massage technique has received a lot of positive reviews, although its effectiveness has not been scientifically confirmed. It is based on the physiological and anatomical theory of the circulation of qi energy.
It is recommended to massage twice a day for half an hour: place the fingertips on the corners of the lips, moving from the center of the lower lip to the edges. Afterwards we apply a light nourishing cream.
Facial gymnastics
The following three exercises will help improve blood circulation in the nasolabial area and make deep furrows less noticeable.
Again with regular practice:
- Fold your lips into a tube and tense your muscles. Hold for a few seconds, then relax your face. Repeat 5-10 times.
- Pout your lips. Take air into your mouth and roll from one side to the other, holding for a few seconds. Repeat for a minute.
- Visually, blowing air makes the problem less pronounced. Inhale deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth. As you exhale, relax your lips and form a tube.
- Stretch your lips into a wide smile, then stretch them out again. Repeat 10 times.
- Take a deep breath and feel your chest fill with oxygen. Puff out your cheeks and hold your breath. Push the air out gradually, in short bursts. Repeat 10 times.
- Pronounce vowel sounds with your mouth open, trying not to close your lips.
Japanese massage technique is considered effective
Self-massage
Lymphatic drainage facial massage, also known as zogan, is also considered an excellent method of combating nasolabial folds.
The technique makes jowls and grooves less noticeable and gives a fresh appearance. You will find a video master class from Japanese specialist Yukoko Tanaka at the end of the article.
Three main home massage exercises:
- Place your middle and index fingers on the corners of your lips. Lightly press them and lift them, fixing them at the extreme point. After three seconds, begin to move the skin around the perimeter of the mouth, around the lips and nasolabial area. Return to the starting point. Repeat 3 times.
- Place two fingers on the wings of the nose at the very bottom. Using a sliding motion, move down along the nasolabial folds. Move back up your nose, holding the skin with your fingertips. Move up to the back of the nose, rub it towards the cheeks.
- Place three fingers on the center of the chin, spread the skin and in parallel raise your hands to your nose along the nasolabial folds, continue moving along the cheeks to the eyes. Hold your fingers near the lower eyelid for three seconds, spreading the skin towards the temples. Perform the massage for two minutes.
An important advantage of Facebook building is the complete absence of contraindications.
However, you should not flatter yourself with vain hopes: it is unlikely that you will be able to completely get rid of nasolabial folds, especially if the situation is advanced.
You can look fresh at any age: the effect is visible in the photo before and after regular massage
The top home remedies today also include mesoscooters - special rollers with microneedles.
Massaging the problem area with their help allows you to stimulate the upper layers of the epidermis and blood flow, while starting the rejuvenation process.
But such a device can only cope with the beginning stage of the problem.
Reasons for appearance
It is no secret that age-related changes lead to a decrease in the level of production of natural skin substances - collagen and elastin. The epidermis becomes thinner and dries out, and all sorts of factors influence it. Nasolabial wrinkles are not dangerous, but they cause discomfort and spoil a person’s appearance. The face looks gloomy and unfriendly, and this repels people.
“Nasolabial folds,” as this type of wrinkle is called, are deep folds that descend from the nose area to the side corners of the lips. The shape resembles written parentheses. Normally, they should appear during laughter and smiling. But when the face takes on a serious expression, nasolabial wrinkles should not be visible. If they are noticeable with any facial expression, this indicates their pathological development.
Such folds are divided into 3 main types:
- The gradient type is characterized by a sharp drop in the upper lip and the elevation of the cheeks.
- Gap folds are pronounced skin grooves formed during age-related changes in the deep layers of the dermis.
- Streak folds are superficial wrinkles that have fine lines.
Facial wrinkles
Mimic nasolabial wrinkles appear against the background of active contraction of the facial muscles. People often talk about these being laughter lines, meaning the more a person laughs, the faster they form. In reality, things are a little different.
You can laugh as much as you like, the main thing is that your muscles relax in a timely manner. For example, you laughed and then assumed a normal facial expression - this is the correct position. If you distort your own facial expressions for a long time, then a forced wrinkling of the epidermis occurs. The muscles are in constant tension, which forces the body to put up a protective barrier.
As a result, new scar tissue forms, the collagen in this area becomes stiff, and the blood supply deteriorates. This leads to atrophy of deep tissues, which causes the formation of nasolabial folds. The reason may be the following:
- squinting when exposed to bright sunlight;
- distortion of facial expressions due to the influence of strong winds;
- the presence of nerve paralysis in the facial area;
- wearing new dentures (the nasolabial area is forced to adapt to the new position).
Gravity wrinkles
Gravity nasolabial wrinkles have such a cosmic name due to the force of gravity. That is, at a certain period of a person’s life, facial tissues descend downwards. The reason is an increase in the amount of soft tissue and a weakening of the connecting frame. This happens most often with a sharp gain in body weight.
Wrinkles of old age
With age, the epidermis begins to atrophy due to a decrease in the production of collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin. But this can develop at any age. This is facilitated by dry skin, thinning of the dermis, smoking, alcohol abuse, menopause, frequent visits to the solarium and exposure to the open sun.
Other causes of nasolabial folds
Find out more about how nasolabial wrinkles develop from our video:
Complex of Evgenia Baglyk
Preventative exercises for wrinkles at their initial appearance were also developed by face-building trainer Evgenia Baglyk. They restore muscle tone in the cheeks and mouth.
How to do them correctly:
- “Rabbit” is an exercise that imitates the movements of the nose, like an animal. Place your index fingers along the nasolabial folds, fixing them. Move your upper lip without moving your lower lip. Photo reference:
- Look in the mirror and raise your upper lip (like a dog grins), determine the area of the formed folds. Place your fingers on these areas and press them to the skin. Move your upper lip again, as in the photo:
- Looking at yourself in the mirror, move your nose, pulling it down. At the same time, do not work with eyebrows, forehead and lips. If the exercises are easy, you can add resistance in the form of resistance with your index finger (place it on the tip of your nose and resist pulling down).
- Flare your nostrils and relax 10 times.
If you train daily using this method for a month, the wrinkles in the nose area will disappear.
The best remedies for nasolabial wrinkles
Nature works in such a way that over time, the skin of any person loses its elasticity and begins to wrinkle.
With age, in both men and women, one of the most common and unpleasant problems is the appearance of nasolabial folds.
They can also occur at a young age, since the nature of their development is due to facial muscle contractions. Read below about how to properly deal with this problem.
How to remove nasolabial folds with the help of a cosmetologist?
Every girl dreams of becoming rosy and whiter than anyone else in the world, but, alas, these same nasolabial folds begin to form even in girlhood.
Only thanks to young, tightened skin they are almost invisible.
By thirty, elasticity becomes lower, water disappears, not enough collagen is produced, tissues sag - the result, as they say, is obvious.
In addition to age-related changes, deep wrinkles can be caused by poor diet, bad habits and sudden weight loss.
For help in solving the problem, you can contact a professional cosmetologist.
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Reviews
Elena. Only a mesoscooter can smooth out the folds of the nasolabial triangle best. I have been using it for the last year and the results are really pleasing. The procedure is not very pleasant and the cost is also quite significant, but it is worth it. In the early stages, you can get by with just creams, but the older you get, the less effective they are.
Valentina. After forty, I began to actively search for the ideal procedure for removing wrinkles. I'm not too surprised, but there simply isn't one. Many manufacturers write laudatory reviews of obviously dangerous events, and people don’t hesitate to go to the salon “for beauty.” A friend’s face is distorted from Botox injections, so I’m not even considering this option. I would like to do facial contouring, but it is too expensive and not yet necessary. Now I’m “saving myself” with tightening exercises and masks with collagen, in the future I’ll probably decide on bio-reinforcement if they don’t come up with anything better. In general, I think that nothing will help to hide age; it is better to take more care of your skin and actively exercise physically than to immediately run to a surgeon.
Nasolabial folds are an annoying cosmetic problem that affects most women, even at a very early age. Various techniques will help you get rid of them or make them less noticeable, ranging from homemade formulations to salon procedures. What activities you will use is your decision, and an overview and basic information about the nuances and effectiveness are presented in our article.
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Safety regulations
If technology is violated, it is often possible to do the opposite - to accelerate the aging process. Therefore, you should follow the basic recommendations to restore the elasticity and smoothness of the integument.
Safety precautions:
- The face and hands must be clean.
- The mirror is installed at face level so as not to tilt the body.
- Alternate each muscle tension with relaxation.
- Before performing facial gymnastics, the room should be ventilated to improve blood flow and oxygen supply.
