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When it comes to determining whether a face is attractive or tired, the eyes are of utmost importance. An experienced eye can immediately determine all the secrets of our life and heredity, looking only at our eyes. In medical terms, as we age our body goes through a long series of changes, and it is the delicate areas around the eyes that are the first to show signs of these changes.

For some, these signs appear earlier, for others - later, but many of us are wondering what factors are responsible for the appearance of wrinkles and sagging eyelids, and what can be done to join the league of owners of forever young eyes.

Causes of sagging skin around the eyes

The thin skin around the eyes contains virtually no fatty tissue, so after 25 years, age-related changes become noticeable. Frequent swelling, overexertion while working on books or the computer, and severe stress aggravate the condition and more quickly lead to the appearance of sagging bags in the lower eyelids. After 40 years, they become more noticeable and can no longer be hidden with good makeup.

The following causes of senile changes are identified:

• decreased production of hyaluronic acid, which is necessary for skin elasticity;
• disorders of soft tissue trophism caused by disorders of the cardiovascular system, long-term low-carbohydrate diets, forced fasting;
• abuse of bad habits;
• unbalanced diet;
• disturbance of water and electrolyte balance in the body;
• lack of sleep, overwork, constant stress;
• eye strain;
• prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, frequent visits to the solarium;
• abuse of decorative cosmetics.

Some people immediately decide to remove sagging skin under the eyes, which is strictly not recommended. You can try to do without plastic surgery using salon and home procedures.

Let's start the fight against sagging skin

Has the skin around your eyes become sagging? From now on, you need to stop taking care of yourself last, after all your family and friends have been taken care of. You deserve attention and care from your side on an equal basis with everyone else, and maybe even in the first place.

Let's start with the skin under the eyes. You can influence the well-being and appearance of your skin in different ways:

1. Special treatments in the salon;
2. Skin mask: toning, cleansing, moisturizing, nourishing;
3. Gymnastics for facial muscles.

Let's look at each method in more detail.

Tighten your eyes without surgery

Before contacting cosmetologists, you can try to restore skin elasticity yourself. To do this, you should adhere to the following rules:

1. Avoid consuming large amounts of salt. Sodium chloride causes fluid retention in the body, which causes swelling under the eyes.
2. Sleep in the correct position. It is recommended to put an extra pillow under your head, lie on your back during the night, and do not drink a lot of drinks at night.
3. Before going to bed, you should apply special eyelid skin care products.
4. Eye strain should be avoided.
5. Avoid tobacco smoke, exhaust gases, chemical pollution. If a person has a tendency to develop allergic reactions, they should move away from potential allergens.
6. You should not take medications that cause fluid retention in the body. It is prohibited to use allergenic cosmetics.
7. To get rid of swelling, you need to apply ice cubes to your eyes.
8. Treat diseases of the cardiovascular and urinary systems, and pathologies of the thyroid gland in a timely manner.

To tighten loose skin on the lower eyelids without surgery, you should use salon procedures. The most effective are various peelings, during which the skin is cleansed of dead cells and dirt. The techniques involve the use of ultrasound, liquid nitrogen and vacuum. The procedures help restore normal blood circulation to the skin, activate collagen synthesis, and saturate the tissues with vitamins and minerals. Often women resort to mesotherapy and hardware lifting.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is an injection technique that eliminates dryness and premature aging of the skin. Over time, the dermis becomes more sensitive to external factors: it becomes thinner, dries out, and premature wrinkles appear on it. As a result, the lower eyelids sag more. The injections contain the following ingredients:

1. Hyaluronic acid. It restores the skin's water balance, preventing dehydration.
2. Vitamins A, C, E, B, PP.
3. Oligocomponents: silicon, zinc, magnesium, potassium, selenium. Improve microcirculation and skin tone, activate tissue regeneration.
4. Antioxidants. Slow down the aging process in the dermis.

Before carrying out mesotherapy, you must prepare in accordance with medical recommendations: stop using blood thinning drugs and alcoholic beverages. During the procedure, the skin is cleansed with an antiseptic and the anesthesia is removed. Then a specially selected drug is administered to problem areas. The duration of mesotherapy is about 20-30 minutes.

Hardware lifting

Hardware lifting is used for severe sagging skin. The technique is a series of procedures that have a low-traumatic, non-invasive effect on the dermis. Due to the fact that the integrity of the epithelium is not violated, there are practically no negative effects or complications.

The following types of procedures exist:

1. RF lifting. The surface and inner layers of the dermis are exposed to radio wave radiation. It destroys adipose tissue and activates metabolic processes in soft tissues. To achieve a positive effect, repeated procedures are necessary. To lift the lower eyelids, up to 5-8 sessions will be required.
2. Laser lifting. This procedure is safe and painless. It does not require repeated implementation. The patient's skin is treated with a special gel. Under the influence of thermal radiation, microcracks are formed deep in the dermis, due to which tissue regeneration processes are activated. Thanks to this effect, metabolism improves, hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibers begin to be synthesized.
3. Ultrasound procedure. After 3-5 sessions of exposure to high-frequency ultrasonic waves in the tissues of the lower eyelid, blood circulation and lymph outflow are accelerated, metabolic processes are activated and collagen synthesis begins.

Features of the procedures

The cosmetologist decides which methods should be used to remove sagging skin individually, after a personal examination and collection of information about age, lifestyle characteristics, general health, and other factors. This is necessary to create a rejuvenation program that is suitable for you. Thanks to this approach, it has become possible to reduce the time required to restore skin tone and eliminate a number of cosmetic imperfections, and save your money.

All procedures are carried out exclusively on expert equipment, certified for use in aesthetic medicine, and using professional cosmeceutical and cosmetic preparations and products.

You can make an initial appointment with a cosmetologist in our beauty salon by phone or by filling out the electronic appointment form on our website.

We are waiting for you at Leninsky Prospekt 82/1 in the Krasnoselsky district, Leninsky Prospekt metro station and at Moskovsky Prospekt 139/2, in the Moskovsky district, Elektrosila metro station.

Massage

To perform the massage you will need ice cubes. To prepare them, you need to use a herbal decoction based on chamomile, sage and calendula flowers.

It is necessary to gently wipe the lower eyelids with ice from the outer corner of the eye to the bridge of the nose, without making sudden movements. The duration of the procedure is about 1-2 minutes. After the massage, the skin should dry on its own. After 20 minutes, it is recommended to apply nourishing cream. To get a positive result from a massage, you need to perform the procedure daily.

The procedure is not performed in winter.

Special gymnastics

To prevent sagging lower eyelids, you should regularly perform lifting exercises to maintain the natural elasticity of the skin:

1. Before performing more complex gymnastics, it is necessary to prepare the epidermis using regular frequent blinking. The exercise must be repeated for 5-10 seconds.
2. To perform the next exercise, you need to keep your eyes open and look in front of you. After this, it is necessary to raise the lower eyelid to the maximum possible level. In this case, you should not close your eyes or move your upper eyelid. If the lower eyelid begins to cover the pupil, you need to move your gaze upward. The exercise is continued for 5-6 seconds, repeated as many times as possible without interruption.
3. You need to keep your eyes open and lift your lower eyelid for 5 seconds. In this case, place your index fingers on the outer corners of your eyes.
4. Place your index fingers on the outer corners of your eyes and apply light pressure to the skin. After this, you need to close your eyes and begin to lift your lower eyelid for 5 seconds.

Daily exercise will help create an anti-aging lifting effect.

Serums

Serums for the care of sagging skin are created on the basis of biologically active components, have a light, non-greasy structure, due to which they penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis and are well absorbed in the subcutaneous tissue. The bioavailability and concentration of nutritional components in the product is 2 times higher than in various creams and ointments. Serums have the following effect on skin condition:

• restore tissue elasticity;
• eliminate wrinkles;
• normalize water and electrolyte balance;
• activate collagen production, improve microcirculation;
• normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
• whiten and relieve a person from hyperpigmentation.

To obtain maximum effect, apply the serum in the morning and evening to cleansed skin. 2-3 drops of the product are distributed with gentle tapping movements. After 20 minutes, a moisturizer is applied to fix the concentrate on the eyelids.

In winter, serum and cream should be applied 40 minutes before going out. Otherwise, they will not have time to be absorbed and can injure the skin by turning into ice crystals.

It is necessary to select serum depending on age:

1. After 25 years, the skin needs serums with plenty of vitamins and collagen. At this age, the aging process is activated, so it is necessary to start taking care of your skin as quickly as possible.
2. In the period from 30 to 45 years, moisturizing serums are suitable, restoring the normal water-salt balance in the upper layers of the dermis. The product improves skin protection, eliminates the feeling of tightness and prevents the appearance of sagging.
3. After 50 years, you should buy anti-aging products along with a nourishing cream. For older women, two-phase serums with a special mark “serum in oil” are suitable.

The need for eyelid skin care

The skin of the eyelids is the thinnest, most delicate and sensitive skin on the face, and it requires regular care. This skin does not have its own sweat glands and collagen fibers, and therefore it is the most sensitive and vulnerable.

The skin of the eyelids is subject to constant tension - after all, about 25,000 blinks per day are required to protect the eyes from the sun and dust. Add to this regular makeup - and the skin is at risk of early expression wrinkles around the eyes, rapid drying and the appearance of crow's feet.

That is why she needs protection and attention. And the sooner you start taking care of her, the better.

According to doctors and cosmetologists, eyelid skin care can be added to your beauty calendar from the age of 20 - of course, with gentle products and creams.

A cosmetologist-dermatologist, laser therapist at the Aurora Aesthetic Medicine and Family Health Clinic writes about proper care for the skin of the eyelids - Inna Anatolyevna Borisova:
The skin of the eyelids is particularly sensitive. This is facilitated by the absence of subcutaneous fat and the influence of external factors. The skin of the eyelids is very thin, and women notice the first signs of aging in this area.

After 32-35 years, we notice a loss of elasticity, facial wrinkles, drooping of the upper eyelid, and increased sensitivity. Many people note that the skin reacts with itching and dryness to the previous care that suited them before. These are all signs of aging.

The picture becomes completely unsightly when pigmentation (so-called solar lentigo) and edema , which are associated with the beginning of hormonal changes in a woman’s body after 43-45 years.

All this makes you reconsider your care.

What ingredients in creams should help us in the fight for youth?

• To reduce reactivity (hypersensitivity), we can recommend creams from pharmacy brands ( Bioderma Sensibio, La Roche Posay, Avene, etc. ), which contain thermal water, hyaluronic acid, peptides (for example, neurosensin in Tolerian ultra yeux cream from La Roche Posay), which have specific and targeted action - eliminate itching, flaking and redness, as well as squalene, which restores the lipid mantle.
• Vitamins K and C, as well as arbutin, glabridin, kojic and phytic acids are designed to reduce pigmentation and lighten dark circles under the eyes. Such creams are available in the Mediderma . Swelling is effectively eliminated with extracts of ginkgo biloba, arnica, ginseng root, brine shrimp, and chestnut.
• It's not bad if the cream contains caffeine. An excellent example is md: ceuticals phytic antiox eye contour - this is a multifunctional cream containing ingredients that rejuvenate the skin (highly specific peptides acting on cells that synthesize collagen), brighten it, and also eliminate swelling.
• For a night cream, a necessary component is retinol (vitamin A). Different cosmetic brands may contain retinol in its pure form, or its derivatives (such as Avene night eye cream with retinaldehyde ).

In conclusion, I would like to remind you of the mandatory protection of the skin not only of the eyelids, but also of the face and body from UV rays. They are the ones to blame for the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation. This is especially true when using creams with lightening ingredients.

Oils with lifting effect

Vegetable oils nourish the dermis with vitamins A and E, which help eliminate external skin defects and restore its elasticity. Most often, unrefined olive oil is used to restore the skin. It is possible to use a cold-pressed product - such processing allows you to preserve most of the nutritional components. In addition to olive oil, the following oils can be used for lifting:

• castor;
• argan;
• avocado.

Unlike vegetable oils, essential oils have a higher concentration of vitamins and mineral compounds. Their lifting effect is stronger due to the large amount of antioxidants that are included in the products. To care for the skin of the lower eyelids, cosmetologists recommend using essential oils from geranium, vetiver, and grapefruit.

What substances should you avoid in eyelid products, and why?

• The most violent enemy of sensitive skin is soap. Yes, it is soap that causes dryness and the appearance of early wrinkles. Often, washing with soap negates all the efforts of an expensive cream. Soap tightens the skin and leaves a feeling of dryness, leading to dehydration and flaking. All this leads to early aging and skin breaks. When using soap for washing, all the qualities of the cream are spent only on maintaining the existing moisture, without having any positive effect.
• The second harmful substance for the skin of the eyelids and around the eyes is alcohol. It is found in products that mattify oily and problematic skin, but if overdone, it also causes dryness. The skin loses elasticity, becomes dry and prone to wrinkles.
• It is advisable to avoid caffeine as part of the cream: it removes puffiness well, but when used at the age of 30+ it can lead to skin dehydration.

Homemade masks

Homemade masks can be effective against sagging skin under the eyes. When using them, you should adhere to the following rules:

1. The ingredients for making masks must be fresh. Do not use cold or hot mixtures. Formulations should be taken at room temperature.
2. Before using the product, you must do an allergy test. To do this, it is recommended to apply a drop of the mixture to the inside of the wrist, wait 10-15 minutes and rinse. If the process does not cause rash, itching or other unpleasant sensations, the mask can be applied to the skin under the eyes.
3. It is recommended to apply the product using a cotton pad. It will ensure fixation of the mask on the lower eyelids and evenly distribute the composition on the skin.

To obtain maximum effect, you must apply the selected product 2-3 times a week.

After the procedure, you should moisturize the skin with vegetable oils from sea buckthorn, almond, olive or jojoba. After 15 minutes from the moment of application, blot off excess product with a dry cloth.

From oatmeal and honey

The phytonutrients contained in oatmeal and the nutrients in honey restore tissue trophism and provide the skin with vitamins and minerals. To prepare the mask you should take:

• 30 ml honey;
• 15 ml each of water and concentrated black tea;
• 25 g oatmeal.

All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed and heated in a water bath for 5-7 minutes. After this, the warm composition should be applied to the skin and wait 20 minutes. The product is washed off with cool water.

From parsley root

The root system of parsley contains a large amount of beneficial plant components that relieve inflammation and tone the skin. The mask contains 1 plant root. It must be thoroughly washed and cleaned, then grind the ingredient using a blender or grate on a fine grid. The mask is applied for 20 minutes and then washed off.

From aloe and honey

The most effective means for cleansing the skin and normalizing water-electrolyte metabolism in epithelial tissue include masks based on aloe juice. To increase the positive effect on the skin, honey should be added to it. The combination of natural ingredients increases the tone of facial muscles, eliminates puffiness and eliminates facial wrinkles.

To prepare the mask you will need the following components:

• 15 ml aloe juice;
• 15 ml liquid honey.

The prepared solution is applied to the lower eyelid using cotton wool or a brush for 20 minutes.

Curd and herbal

The fermented milk product in combination with herbs has a sedative effect on soft tissues, relieving the skin on the lower eyelids from swelling. The mask moisturizes the dermis. To prepare it you need:

• 20 g cottage cheese;
• 0.5 tbsp. l. sage;
• 10 ml olive oil;
• 0.5 tbsp. l. chamomile;
• 150 ml boiling water.

The herbs should be filled with hot water and left in a warm place for 30 minutes. Afterwards, you need to drain the liquid into a separate cup, grind the remaining sage and chamomile with butter and curd mass. The resulting mixture should be placed in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, after which you need to apply the product to your eyes and wait another 20 minutes. Then you should wash off the mask with the remaining broth in the cup.

From linden and chamomile

Linden and chamomile remove excess fluid from tissues, improve elasticity and relieve skin inflammation. To prepare the mask, you need the following ingredients:

• 0.5 tbsp. l. linden flowers;
• 0.5 tbsp. l. chamomile flowers;
• a glass of boiling water.

You need to mix the dry mixture and brew the herbs with hot water, leave for 30 minutes. After half an hour, soak cotton pads in the broth and then apply them to the skin for 20 minutes.

With walnuts

A homemade mask nourishes the skin with iodine and activates collagen synthesis, stopping the development of senile wrinkles. To prepare the product you need:

• 3 drops lemon or pomegranate juice;
• 1 tsp. nut flour;
• 10 g butter.

All components must be thoroughly mixed, then spread over the skin of the lower eyelids and left for 20 minutes.

From carrot juice

Carrot juice saturates the epidermis with vitamins and antioxidants, which prevent the appearance of fine wrinkles. To prepare the mask you need:

• 10 ml almond oil;
• medium sized carrots.

The vegetable must be passed through a juicer. Add oil to the resulting liquid and mix. Place the product in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Afterwards, soak cotton wool in carrot juice and apply it to the lower eyelids. Remove after 20 minutes.

Aloe and Vaseline

To prepare a moisturizing mask, you need to mix 5 ml of aloe juice and 3 ml of Vaseline. The resulting product must be distributed over the skin, removing excess mixture with a dry cloth, and left overnight. Residues should be washed off in the morning immediately after waking up.

From strawberries

Strawberry mask nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals. To prepare it you will need:

• 10 g liquid honey;
• 2-3 berries.

Grind the strawberries and mix with honey. The resulting mass should be applied to the eyelids using cotton pads and left for 20 minutes. Afterwards you will need to rinse off the product with warm water.

Cucumber

If the skin has become flabby, you can use a mask based on a cucumber mixture. The product will saturate the dermis with essential vitamins and minerals. To prepare the composition you will need:

• medium-sized cucumber, peeled;
• raw chicken egg yolk;
• 5 g cocoa butter.

You need to mix the ingredients in a blender until a homogeneous mass is obtained, and then apply to the lower eyelid. After 15-20 minutes, the mask must be removed with a damp cloth.

Potato

Root vegetables are high in starch, which has a tonic effect on facial muscles. To prepare the mask, peel, wash and finely grate medium-sized raw potatoes. The resulting mass should be placed in gauze and applied to the skin under the eyes. You need to lie down with the mask for 15 minutes. The remaining starch is washed off with cool water, after which the skin should be moistened with a greasy ointment. The cream is applied to dry dermis.

Potatoes with parsley

Greens complement the potato mask with essential vitamins and minerals that nourish the skin and activate collagen synthesis. To prepare the product, you will need to add chopped parsley leaves to the grated potatoes and mix well. The mixture is wrapped in gauze and applied to the lower eyelids for 15 minutes.

Sour cream with parsley

A mask of sour cream and parsley improves tissue microcirculation, accelerating the restoration of the epidermis during swelling and bruising. To prepare a cosmetic product, you need to mix 15 ml of sour cream with a high percentage of fat content with 1 tsp. chopped greens. The ingredients must be placed in a mixer. The resulting mixture should be applied to the skin and washed off after 15 minutes.

If necessary, sour cream can be replaced with heavy cream.

Prevention

To prevent the appearance of age bags under the eyes, you should take the following preventive measures:

1. To refuse from bad habits. Cigarette smoke and ethyl alcohol negatively affect metabolism, impair microcirculation of soft tissues and accelerate the aging process.
2. Limit or exclude smoked, salty, spicy and fatty foods from your diet. You should not overuse flour products and fried foods. It is recommended to eat antioxidant foods: green vegetables, peaches, tomatoes, herbs. They activate collagen production and restore the elasticity of the skin.
3. Protect thin skin from exposure to UV rays, wear dark glasses, stop squinting, and get a good night's sleep.