The cosmetologist talked about preserving the beauty of the skin after 40 years

Alena Stepantsova, a dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist, and leading specialist in dermatology and cosmetology at the flagship Be Healthy center on Ryazansky Prospekt, spoke on Friday, February 20, about how to care for the skin and which popular salon procedures are most effective for women after 40 years.

The specialist noted in an interview with the Health Mail that the daily beauty routine should become more meaningful and consistent.

The cosmetologist noted that soft foams, creamy or micellar cleansers should be chosen for cleansing the skin. They will gently cleanse the skin without breaking its protective barrier.

Intensive moisturizing and nutrition are necessary — creams and serums with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, glycerin, natural oils (jojoba, shea, argan) and peptides not only attract and retain moisture in the deep layers of the skin, but also restore its lipid layer, she added.

Stepantsova recalled that the sun is the main enemy of youthful skin. She recommended using SPF products every day, even in winter and in cloudy weather.

In addition, she advised the introduction of products with a scientifically proven anti-aging effect.

Old age: how to keep your skin young

Experts told whether it is possible to resist premature aging and how to prevent oxidative stress.

Earlier that day, Candidate of Medical Sciences, dermatologist Irina Skorogudaeva said that men's age-related facial changes appear slower on average than women's. This is due to a higher level of male sex hormones, androgens. 360.ru .

On February 4, dermatologist and cosmetologist Irina Kotova told RT that chronic stress can cause not only tired skin, but also an exacerbation of serious dermatological diseases.

In turn, he is an associate professor of the Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases with a cosmetology course at the Russian Biotechnological University (Rosbiotech). Inna Ilyina told the Moscow city news agency that in the autumn period, the skin also needs more intensive care and additional protection, so it is worth giving preference to creamy textures with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides and oils.

Earlier, Dr. Farah Mustafa, an assistant professor at the Technical University and a dermatologist at the Technical Medical Center, a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, said that collagen supplements are not a proven solution against skin aging.

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