Aging is inevitable and in most cases creeps up on us suddenly. People start to notice the signs of aging towards their 30s and 40s. As you get older, your body’s internal processes slow down. From skin cell turnover to injury recovery - you begin to feel the pitch of older age.
As you enter your 30s, collagen production (the protein that gives your skin shape and plumpness) slows down. Facials for wrinkles are the best way to slow down aging skin and can even help turn the clock on some of your fine lines that have lingering on your face.
While we cannot avoid aging totally, there are many facials that will benefit your skin health by reducing the signs of aging and minimise the effects of it. Here are the top things to look out for if you are not sure which facial will help reduce signs of aging.
What are the key factors in facials that can reduce the signs of aging?
Exfoliation
Every 30 days our skin naturally renews itself. The two layers below our skin push toward the surface. In this process, we also shed the remaining dead skin cells, however as we age, this process becomes uneven and leaves our skin dry and dull. A facial that includes exfoliation allows the dead skin cells to be removed consistently, even skin tone, boost blood circulation and lymph flow, reduce fine facial lines and wrinkles and brighten a dull complexion. An exfoliation facial like microdermabrasion includes micro-crystals to remove the outer layer of the dead skin cells can be a helpful monthly treatment to consider if you are looking to reduce signs of aging.
Massage
A key sign of aging is the weakening of the muscles under your skin. Looking for facials that include specialised massages can help calm or strengthen the underlying muscles in the skin. Depending on the area being targeted an esthetician will use massage techniques that will encourage the strengthening of muscles under the skin.
Micro-Needling Treatments
Micro-Needling stimulates the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. While aging causes the decline of collagen which leads to wrinkles, enlarged pores and other signs of aging, micro-needling will help combat this. Micro-needling is not an instant fix and often takes consistent effort for a person to see results; However, the non-surgical procedure improves skin texture, puffiness, pore size and line and wrinkles.
Firming and tightening treatments - HIFU
As the skin ages and there is a lack of muscle underneath the surface of the skin and with time the skin sags. If this is your situation, this is where a firming treatment will come in handy when deciding which facial to choose. There are tonnes of facial treatments that offer to firm and tightening prospect and some are more effective than others. One treatment to keep your eyes peeled for is HIFU (High-Intensity Frequency Ultrasound Non-Surgical Facelift). HIFU is a clinically tested and proven firming treatment that offers a non-invasive skin tightening solution that is often referred to as the ‘Non-Surgical Facelift’. With no downtime or pain, the treatment is designed for fighting antiaging, and defying the effect of gravity when it comes to sagging skin.