Types of Facial Aging

Features of the skin aging process

The epidermis is updated more slowly: if up to 30 years it happens once a month, then closer to 55-60 years – once every two months. The stratum corneum thickens – from 5 layers at age 20 to 8 after 40 years, the skin becomes rough and loses its radiance. The dermis, on the contrary, by the age of 60 spends up to 20-30% of its thickness. The amount of collagen in it decreases – from 80% in youth to 40% during menopause. And the skin becomes less elastic, covered with wrinkles.

What type of skin ages faster

For some, the first signs of aging appear a little earlier, for others a little later – it all depends on heredity and lifestyle, as well as how carefully we take care of the skin. There is evidence that thin, dry and sensitive skin ages faster than oily and combination skin. It has less margin of safety, a weaker protective layer – and if in youth it looks great, then in adulthood it begins to lose ground first. Find out what type of facial aging you have and arm yourself with the right skin care.

Types of facial aging: what are they

Let’s consider each of them in more detail.

Tired face aging type

The banal, but such difficult advice to get enough sleep is relevant for the tired type of facial aging like for no other. Cosmetologists say: if you follow the sleep and wakefulness regimen, with this type of aging, then many problems will go away by themselves.

Fine wrinkled appearance of facial aging

The skin of women with a finely wrinkled type of facial aging is dry and thin, there is little subcutaneous fat, so the first wrinkles appear very early, sometimes even at 20-25 years old. And how frustrating they are! It seems to many that they begin to age earlier than their peers …

“But it is a very thin layer of subcutaneous fat that makes this type of aging successful,” says Altana Bazyleva. “There are no massive fat pads under the skin that sink down with age and make the face swollen.”

Remember, for example, Audrey Hepburn: a clear oval of the face with a finely wrinkled type of aging will be at 30, and at 40, and at 50, and at 60 years old. The main thing to do is to make sure that the skin is constantly moisturized. For home care with a fine-wrinkled type of facial aging, choose creams, serums and masks with hyaluronic acid, lipids, vitamins B and E.

In the cosmetologist’s office, the main procedure will be biorevitalization: dry and thin skin, in response to the introduction of hyaluronic acid, blooms before our eyes. For the correction of dynamic wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes and lips, botulinum toxin therapy is suitable. And remember: smoking, sunbathing, solarium greatly dry out the skin, and wrinkles from this only become deeper. Better to avoid them.

Deformation type of facial aging

In women with a deformation type of facial aging, subcutaneous fat is well developed, facial tissues are heavy, and with age they inevitably begin to “swim” down. Hence all the problems – a second chin, pronounced nasolabial folds, an indistinct oval of the face, flew.

“Skin with this type is often dense, prone to oiliness, with enlarged pores – to support it, acid-containing products and peels can be used for home care,” advises Altana Bazylev.

The deformation type of aging often suffers from puffiness. And, according to our expert, the biggest mistake you can make is to start injecting preparations based on hyaluronic acid in large quantities. Introducing fillers into the cheeks, lacrimal and nasolabial grooves – all this will be beneficial for other types of aging, and it will only harm the deformation one:

“Introduced hyaluronic acid will begin to attract water to itself, and instead of correction, we will get a pillow face.” Medical expert Vichy believes that it is wiser to use drugs and techniques like Radiesse- and SMAS-lifting. They don’t add extra volume.».

And in the fight against edema, lymphatic drainage massages, microcurrent therapy will help. In addition, you need to monitor the drinking regime and eat less salty and smoked with this type of aging.

Muscular type of facial aging

The skin with the muscular type of facial aging is often dense and elastic, the muscles are in good shape, so there are no serious problems with the oval and the quality of the skin. With age, the subcutaneous fat only becomes thinner, and facial features become rough and sharp.

For this type of aging, cosmetologists offer volume correction using fillers and procedures that relieve muscle hypertonicity – massages and botulinum therapy.

Also, the skin of representatives of the muscular type of facial aging is often prone to pigmentation, so for home care it is wise to choose products for its prevention – do not forget about sunscreen cosmetics and use creams with antioxidants. If pigmentation has already appeared, you can use products with acids and retinol.

Mixed type of facial aging

With a mixed type of facial aging, signs of several other types can be observed – loss of volume, a tendency to edema, ptosis, fine wrinkles.

“In this case, there are no clear rules and recommendations on what needs to be done and what is strictly forbidden,” says Altana Bazylev. “All procedures and care products are selected individually.”

If you’re still unsure which type of facial aging your skin is, take our quiz and find out what you can do now.

Anti-aging skin care

Night face cream “Anti-aging care. Wrinkle protection 35+, Garnier

Enriched with collagen molecules & camellia oil. The cream moisturizes and gives radiance to the skin and smoothes the first wrinkles.

Face cream “Active lifting 45+”, Garnier

Contains shea butter and plant cells of youth, reduces wrinkles, makes facial contours clearer, increases skin turgor.

Anti-aging cream “Lifting care. Revitalift anti-wrinkle for the face, contours and neck, L’Oréal Paris

Powerful anti-aging ingredients – Vitafibrin and Proretinol A – are included in the formula, which perfectly fights deep wrinkles on the neck and tightens the skin. In addition, the cream contains plant extracts and caffeine.

Anti-aging complex care-sculptor “Age expert 45+” against wrinkles for the face, neck and décolleté, L’Oréal Paris

Active ingredients – retinopeptides, protensil complex, vitamins. The formula moisturizes and nourishes the skin, protects it from the negative effects of sunlight. Not surprisingly, wrinkles disappear or become less noticeable.

Hyaluronic concentrate for the skin of the face and neck in ampoules Revitalift Filler [+Hyaluronic acid], L’Oréal Paris

The packaging is designed for 7 days of use. It is assumed that during this period the hyaluronic concentrate will have a truly magical effect: the skin will noticeably smooth out, become smoother and more elastic.

Anti-aging face cream Life Pearl Cellular, Helena Rubinstein

It contains pearl microparticles and a special LightEssence complex, which is involved in detoxification and renewal of skin cells. Using the cream is extremely pleasant: a dense, but very comfortable texture literally envelops the skin of the face, neck and décolleté, like a veil.

Intensive anti-aging care Redermic Retinol, La Roche-Posay

Cream with retinol and vitamins smoothes wrinkles, makes the skin smooth and supple. Suitable for sensitive skin.

Firming lifting day cream for normal and combination skin during premenopause, Vichy

Contains hyaluronic acid & proxylan to boost collagen production. Reduces wrinkles, has a pronounced lifting effect, giving the face oval a noticeable clarity.

Day cream LiftActiv Collagen Specialist, Vichy

Actively combats the signs of skin aging by reducing wrinkles and reshaping facial contours. The active ingredients are vitamin C, peptides, which, together with the rest of the formula, help to give the skin tone and radiance, as well as even out its tone.

Firming care for the eye contour against the signs of aging Slow Age, Vichy

The tool helps to minimize the effect of negative environmental factors, fights oxidative stress. It contains powerful antioxidants baicalin and ginkgo biloba, probiotic Bifidus and caffeine. Care fills the skin around the eyes with moisture and strength, it shines again.

12,5% ​​Vitamin C Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, Kiehl’s

Contains a huge dose of ascorbic acid – as much as 10,5% pure vitamin C plus another 2% of its derivative – ascorbyl glucoside (Cg). Thanks to these components, the Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing concentrate improves skin texture, makes it more elastic, reduces wrinkles, and gives radiance.

Multi-corrective anti-aging face cream Super Multi-Corrective Cream, Kiehl’s

Tightens the skin, reduces wrinkles, improves skin tone. Among the active ingredients are jasmonic and hyaluronic acids, as well as beech extract, which have a complex anti-aging effect.

Light cream for normal and combination skin with signs of aging Face Cream, SkinCeuticals

Light formula with grapeseed oil, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and antioxidants stimulates collagen production and has a pronounced lifting effect. Reduces wrinkles, nourishes and regenerates the skin.

Elixir for the skin around the eyes Absolue l’Extrait, Lancôme

Contains native rose cells, proxylan and adenosine. The elixir nourishes the skin, saturates it with moisture. The result is fewer wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles under the eyes are less noticeable. Skin appears smoother and more rested. The product is sold complete with a massage applicator and 6 disposable biocellulose masks, which are recommended to be used once a week over the elixir for the best effect.

Renergie Multi-Lift Day Cream, SPF 15, Lancôme

It works in several directions at once – moisturizes and nourishes the skin, making it soft and supple, fights wrinkles and age spots. Facial contours become more defined.

Firming and renewing night cream with a lifting effect Blue Therapy Red Algae Uplift Night, Biotherm

The contours of the face are strengthened, the skin is tightened – a real lifting effect with a very pleasant texture.