We all want to turn back the clock and give our skin back some of the youthfulness it loses over the years. But not everyone is ready to go in for cosmetic surgery. After all, the decision to undergo an operation is not one to be taken lightly. Although facelifts can give incredible results, here are some steps you can take to give your skin new life without going under the knife.
Face masks and facials
The chances are you're probably already cleansing your skin twice-daily with a good quality facial wash. (If not, get yourself to the nearest pharmacy immediately!) However, fewer people take the time to enjoy the advantages of facemasks and professional facials.
Using a good clay-based facemask once a week can do wonders for the appearance and feel of your skin. If you have sensitive skin, you might find that your skin becomes too dry, in which case you might prefer a natural yoghurt-based mask.
Indulging in a salon facial may seem a bit of a luxury, but treating yourself to a treatment every so often could be just the thing to keep your skin in tip-top condition.
Anti-wrinkle creams
As you probably know, there is a staggering array of creams and lotions out there all claiming to take years off your skin. At the upper end of the scale, you'll find that there are quite a few agents that really do have the ability to reduce wrinkles and signs of ages. It's just a question of finding which one works for you.
Dermal fillers
The beauty secrets that everyone's beginning to find out about, dermal fillers tend to work by harnessing the skin's natural defences against ageing. Juvederm, for example, contains hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance that keeps skin hydrated and full of volume.
Another such agent is Sculptra, which triggers the body to lay down new collagen, a protein that fills out depressions and reverses the visible effects of ageing.
Botox
It's no wonder that Botox is the world's most popular cosmetic treatment. Ever since its introduction to the USA over two decades ago, the naturally occurring botulinum toxin has been injected into millions of faces to combat crows' feet, forehead lines, and wrinkles. The protein works by acting on the tiny muscles of the face, causing a tightening that relaxes and smoothes out wrinkles.
Laser treatment
Laser skin resurfacing works by removing the very top layer of the skin, clearing away dead cells to reveal the layer of clearer, smoother skin underneath. A laser beam is used to apply short bursts of energy to wrinkled areas. Application of lasers also encourages the skin to rejuvenate itself by stimulating collagen production.
So as you can see, there is a whole range of non-surgical options to help roll back the years and restore some smoothness to your skin. Keep the surgeon waiting a bit longer while you try them out.
