How to remove nasolabial folds

Pronounced nasolabial folds give the face a tired look, even if you are full of strength and energy. What to do so that they do not appear ahead of time, and how to remove them if they have already appeared?

Causes of nasolabial folds

Nasolabial folds are wrinkles in the form of longitudinal lines connecting the wings of the nose and the corners of the lips.

Their appearance and depth depend on several factors:

  • heredity;

  • anatomical features of the face;

  • facial muscle tone;

  • structures of the facial part of the skull and the dentoalveolar system.

Usually, nasolabial wrinkles are formed at the age of 35–40, but they can form even earlier. This is due to various reasons.
  1. Mimicry. Especially “obsessive movements”, when a person smiles often and widely, bites his lip, or habitually wrinkles his nose.

  2. Smoking. Nasolabial wrinkles form very early in smokers. Included is a “bonus” in the form of purse-string wrinkles.

  3. Incorrect bite or structural features of the face. For example, low and large cheekbones, chubby cheeks.

  4. Environmental factors. Ultraviolet, bad ecology and aggressive climate deplete the adaptive reserves of the skin.

The main reason for the appearance of nasolabial folds is a genetic predisposition to a deformative type of aging, when heavy adipose tissue descends, forming a skin pocket, that same fold.

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How to prevent the formation of nasolabial folds

Methods for preventing and correcting nasolabial folds follow from the formation mechanisms. How to deal with the appearance of nasolabial folds?

  • Protect your skin from the sun. Do you still think that SPF products are needed only in order not to get burned while tanning? This is mistake. Ultraviolet leads to destructive work in skin cells, not only on the beach. Therefore, sunscreen should be used daily. When relaxing or exercising under the sun, use the highest protection factor and reapply every two hours. SPF 20 is enough for the usual city life. Do you use sunscreen correctly?

  • Moisturize your skin well. Regularly use products with moisture-retaining components: hyaluronic acid, glycerin or chitosan.

  • Use free radical protection. Starting from the age of 20-25, include cosmetics with antioxidants (vitamins C and E, plant extracts) in your care. They will help protect tissues from free radicals, the main enemies of youth.

  • After washing do not rub your face with a toweljust dab it on your skin.

Keep in mind: the use of acids increases photosensitivity, and ultraviolet A rays (the most dangerous for the skin) “work” all year round. So those who regularly exfoliate need sun protection 365 days a year.

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Is it possible to remove nasolabial folds on the face at home

How to remove nasolabial folds at home and is it possible? The answer to this question is no. When it comes to anti-aging activities, it is clear to everyone that it is much easier to prevent the manifestations of age than to deal with them later. There is a set of measures that will help prevent the appearance of nasolabial wrinkles and folds.

  1. Competent skin care The composition of cosmetics should include powerful moisturizing ingredients, antioxidants, anti-aging ingredients.

  2. Massage And this is a specific approach to the problem of nasolabial folds. After all, their formation is directly related to the activity of the facial muscles in this area. Relaxing them in the right way, we improve the condition of the skin by increasing blood and lymph flow, and also prevent the formation of wrinkles in the area. You can take an annual course of manual facial massage in the salon, but you can do it at home according to our schemes – it takes a few minutes.

  3. Gymnastics Specific exercises help maintain both muscle elasticity and skin elasticity. All this contributes to the smoothing of the skin.

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How to get rid of nasolabial folds with cosmetics

Getting rid of nasolabial wrinkles completely will not work, but competent care will help maintain the skin in good condition.

The nasolabial fold deepens over the years due to a complex of factors, including due to a decrease in skin elasticity and its turgor. It is also necessary to deal with nasolabial folds in a complex way, including in daily care products that solve different problems.

  • Moisturizing masks with collagen or hyaluronic acid have a pronounced effect: saturate skin cells with moisture, smooth out nasolabial wrinkles.

  • Creams and serums with antioxidants inhibit the process of cell oxidation, protecting them from the harmful effects of free radicals and, as a result, from premature aging.

  • Oils and nourishing creams form a protective film on the surface of the skin that prevents water molecules from evaporating.

  • Acid serums and peels help eliminate dead cells of the stratum corneum, accelerate the process of cell renewal and reduce the depth of nasolabial folds and wrinkles.

As for the active ingredients, they determine the effectiveness of anti-wrinkle products.
  1. Retinol, enzymes, mild acids (glycol, milk) smooth the skin and promote its renewal.

  2. hyaluronic acid and collagen provide a pronounced visual effect. These substances do not penetrate deep into the dermis, but form a softening and smoothing film on the surface of the skin.

  3. Molecules of sugars and glycopeptides have a corrective effect due to the ability to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate collagen synthesis.

  4. Rhamnose and proxylan increase the elasticity and density of the skin, “push out” the nasolabial fold, reducing its depth.

Day face cream “Anti-aging care, Active lifting 45+”, Garnier

Bioactive youth cells and sea buckthorn oil tone, moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals. As a result, mimic wrinkles become less noticeable.

Night cream Absolue Nuit Premium BX, Lancôme

Thanks to Proxylan, Bio-Network Complex and White Iris Extract, it increases the density and elasticity of the skin, strengthening its structure and stimulating collagen synthesis.

Deep action regenerating serum “Revitalift Laser X3”, L’Oréal Paris

Use serum on “problem areas” – nasolabial folds, the area around the mouth, on the bridge of the nose. The proxylan molecule stimulates the production of natural components of the cell matrix. Hyaluronic acid maintains the level of hydration in the skin.

Firming anti-aging cream for normal to dry skin Slow Age, SPF 30, Vichy

Apply the cream in the morning on clean skin, you can over the serum. The antioxidant baicalin prevents the oxidation of skin cells, which means their aging. Probiotic Bifidus reduces skin sensitivity and strengthens its protective barrier.

Antiglycation cream for mature skin AGE Interrupter, SkinCeuticals

Apply to cleansed face, neck and décolleté once or twice daily. Proxylan accelerates the synthesis of natural proteins necessary to strengthen cell tissue. Phytosphingosine restores the barrier functions of the skin. Bilberry extract slows down the formation of glycation products.

How to smooth out nasolabial folds with homemade recipes

For lovers of homemade cosmetics – several recipes for wrinkle masks. But let’s be honest: if you see a recipe called “Mask from the nasolabial folds”, do not hesitate, these are empty words. Any home-made masks can moisturize, soothe the skin, tone it up, but cosmetics cannot smooth out such deep folds as nasolabial folds. The meaning of such masks can be reduced to the massage that accompanies their application.

Mask with coconut oil, honey and yolk

Coconut oil is a favorite of “self-beauticians”.

Ingredients:
  1. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil;

  2. 1 teaspoon olive (or any other vegetable) oil;

  3. 1 a tablespoon of honey;

  4. 1 egg yolk.

How to cook:
  1. slightly soften the coconut oil, there is no need to bring it to a liquid state;

  2. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients into a homogeneous mass.

How to use:

  1. cleanse the face and wipe with tonic;

  2. apply a mask in an even thin layer, bypassing the area around the eyes;

  3. in circular motions for several minutes, massage the area of ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXbnasolabial folds with fingertips from the corners of the lips to the wings of the nose;

  4. leave the mask for 15-20 minutes;

  5. gently remove the product with a soft cloth, also rubbing its remnants as much as possible in the area of ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe nasal folds from the corners of the lips to the wings of the nose.

Not recommended for oily skin prone to breakouts: coconut oil is comedogenic.

Aloe & Coconut Mask

Aloe really moisturizes the skin, and the consistency of aloe gel is very pleasant.

Ingredients:
  1. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil;

  2. 1 tablespoon of aloe gel (read how to prepare it here);

  3. 3-4 drops of citrus or rose essential oil.

How to cook:

stir ingredients until smooth.

How to use:

  1. cleanse the skin and wipe with tonic;

  2. apply an even layer of the resulting gel on the area of ​​​​nasolabial folds or on the entire face, bypassing the area of ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe lips and eyes;

  3. gently massage the area of ​​​​nasolabial folds with fingertips for several minutes, rising with light circular movements from the corners of the lips to the wings of the nose;

  4. leave for 20 minutes;

  5. Gently massage any residue that has not been absorbed into the skin, remove excess with a soft cloth.

This mask can also be used as a cream if applied in a thinner layer. And do not forget to carefully remove the excess, combining it with a massage.

Anti-wrinkle clay mask with garlic

If age could be compared with evil spirits, then he would not be able to resist such a tool …

Ingredients:
  1. 1 tablespoon of clay;

  2. 1 a tablespoon of honey;

  3. 1 clove of garlic;

  4. 1 tablespoon of milk.

How to cook:

  1. peel and finely mash the garlic clove;

  2. mix with honey and clay;

  3. constantly stirring, add milk, bring to a homogeneous consistency.

How to use:

  1. cleanse the skin and wipe the face with tonic;

  2. apply the mask on the area of ​​the nasolabial folds or on the entire face, bypassing the area of ​​the lips and eyes;

  3. leave for 15 minutes;

  4. rinse with water at a comfortable temperature;

  5. blot your face and wipe with tonic;

  6. apply moisturizer.

The mask can tingle the skin due to the active substances contained in garlic. If the stinging is more like a burning sensation, immediately wash off the mask with water. Make sure that garlic in no case gets on the mucous membranes.

Protein compress

Whipped protein is as common in homemade cosmetics as it is in baked goods.

Ingredients:

1 the egg.

How to cook:

  1. separate the protein from the yolk;

  2. Whisk egg white and yolk separately.

How to use:

  1. from a soft paper napkin, cut out a mask with holes for the eyes, nose and lips (or strips of the required width to cover the nasolabial folds or the entire face);

  2. apply an even layer of whipped protein on the face, bypassing the area of ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe lips and eyes;

  3. close with a napkin;

  4. leave for 30 minutes;

  5. carefully remove the tissue;

  6. wash your face with cool water;

  7. blot with a clean towel;

  8. smear the skin with whipped yolk;

  9. leave for 10 minutes;

  10. Rinse with cool water, pat dry and toner.

Editorial opinion. It remains only to admire the enthusiasm of connoisseurs of home cosmetics. In our opinion, ready-made masks are still much more convenient, pleasant and effective.
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How to reduce nasolabial wrinkles with massage and gymnastics

If the corners of the lips begin to drop, this is a symptom of ptosis, which means that not only the skin, but also the muscles are involved in the process. In this case, invasive intervention will be the most effective, and massage is indicated as a preventive measure: elastic muscle tissue will hold the skin in place, preventing the face oval from sagging. Massage and gymnastics will help smooth and reduce nasolabial wrinkles.

A good way to prevent nasolabial folds is self-massage and gymnastics

Facial massage stimulates the lymphatic flow, helps to regulate metabolism, keep the skin in good shape. A home alternative to salon massage is self-massage.

Classical massage

  • After cleansing, apply oil to the skin so that your fingers can easily glide over your face.

  • Alternating stroking and massaging movements with your fingertips, move from the center of the face to the periphery.

  • After the procedure, remove the remaining oil from the skin.

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Asahi facial massage

  • After cleansing, apply oil to the skin so that your fingers can easily glide over your face.

  • Act very delicately on the skin, moving in zigzags along the lymphatic pathways (from the center to the periphery and from bottom to top), adjusting the pressure.

  • To correct the corners of the lips, place your fingers on them (three on each side) and make pull-up movements up.

  • Remove any remaining oil from the skin.

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Preventive gymnastics

Daily prevention is the most reliable way to deal with nasolabial wrinkles. After all, a lot depends not only on the condition of the skin, but also on the elasticity and fitness of facial muscles. Therefore, do not forget to devote a few minutes every morning to this gymnastics. It will help tighten the skin and reduce nasolabial folds.

  • Puff out your cheeks, holding your breath for 10-20 seconds, then exhale. Repeat several times.

  • Run your tongue inside your mouth up and down along the nasolabial folds. Repeat several times.

  • Pull your lips forward, then relax. Repeat several times.

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How to get rid of nasolabial folds in a beauty salon

One of the methods to reduce the depth of nasolabial wrinkles is filler injections.

How to remove and get rid of nasolabial wrinkles? To remove them, a cosmetologist can offer you one of these procedures.
  • Hyaluronic acid injections

    After the injected substance fills the nasolabial wrinkle, the beautician massages this area to evenly distribute the drug. Is it possible to remove nasolabial folds forever in this way? No. The effect of this procedure lasts for about a year.

  • Lipofilling

    These are injections of the patient’s own adipose tissue. Fat fills the nasolabial fold, making it invisible, but compared to hyaluronic acid injections, this method is less effective, since a significant part of the injected fat can be absorbed soon after the procedure.

  • Medium chemical peel

    Helps to reduce the depth of the nasolabial folds, but significantly increases photosensitivity, so sunscreen is a must.

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How to hide nasolabial folds with decorative cosmetics

A good, competent makeup can transform a face no worse than Photoshop. And not only small mimic wrinkles, but also quite large nasolabial folds can noticeably smooth out, or even disappear. Since the nasolabial fold means a visible shadow, it must be carefully highlighted. This will require:
  1. tonal foundation (base);

  2. concealer one tone lighter than natural skin tone;

  3. hailer.

What to do:

  1. apply a general tone, as usual;

  2. apply a few dots with your little finger along each nasolabial fold with a concealer and blend, driving gently into the fold (without smearing);

  3. give time to soak in, fit into the general tone;

  4. draw a line over the concealer with a highlighter if it is a pencil, or apply a few dots with your little finger if the highlighter is liquid or cream;

  5. With a sponge or fingers, gently blend the highlighter, slightly going beyond the nasolabial fold.

Since getting rid of nasolabial folds is usually a concern for aging skin, it makes sense to choose decorative cosmetics with caring, moisturizing and nourishing ingredients.

Liquid highlighter Glow Mon Amour, L’Oréal Paris notable for the fact that it not only copes with make-up tasks, but also takes care of the skin, including thanks to coconut oil, and also makes application easy and pleasant.

Multifunctional resistant concealer Teint Idole Ultra Wear, Lancôme

Camouflages all imperfections (from dark circles to wrinkles), easy to apply thanks to the flexible applicator, moisturizes, provides a matte finish for the whole day.

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