Many of us dream of young, supple skin and are ready to treat it • For those who do not want to use injections or surgery, and the creams are not enough - there are other ways

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In today's era, there is a lot of awareness about the preservation of the face, and the term anti-aging is familiar to almost everyone. Accordingly, the aesthetic world is evolving and offering countless creams and home care products for the skin, but also plenty of surgical procedures for stretching and lifting sagging skin, and various injections to fill and restore volume or hide wrinkles.

However, not all women connect to such injections or surgeries, which may change their appearance and structure, and are looking for more natural alternatives.

The popular alternative nowadays is the use of innovative laser, light and radio technology devices that succeed in providing a more refined alternative solution. However, the choice of this method involves a series of treatments and other maintenance treatments, and in fact it is a cost of thousands of shekels a year.

But there is also a cheaper and more natural alternative, which also has supporters around the world who say it does help to reduce facial skin, even if the results are not as clear as injections or surgery. Familiarize yourself with cosmetic acupuncture, facial gymnastics, and skin-specific supplements that are swallowed.

Gymnastics

About two years ago, an American skin magazine published research results at Northwestern University in the United States that half an hour of 20- to 40-week-old women's indoor gymnastics resulted in a three-year-old-looking facial. One of dozens of facial gymnastics practices developed around the world.

Ilana Keren. Exercise in front

Ilana Kern (61), who has a physical education degree from Wingate Institute and also a cosmetology graduate, teaches gymnastics and lectures in the field for more than 20 years, having learned and tried many methods to address the early aging problem she suffered from an early age.

"At 25, I looked older to myself," she says. "I looked for many solutions, tested a lot of methods and found that the most effective method is an isometric resistance-based isometric method, unlike other methods that result in the wrinkling or stretching of other areas."

Keren explains that the facial muscles are tight against the skin, so when they lose their volume the skin falls with them and there is a strengthening of facial wrinkles and loss of firmness. "When working with the muscles in the face of resistance, just as they strengthen the body muscles, they begin to strengthen, produce protein and fill the limp area with volume.

The exercises are adapted to the morphological structure of the face, and the resistance is done through the palm pads, without stretching or crushing the skin, without causing contraction in another area of ​​the face. "

And like everything else in life, perseverance is important here too. Keren says that those who spend about ten minutes each day in front of a mirror will notice the firmness and vitality already after a month.

Cosmetic acupuncture

Of Chinese or Western acupuncture we hear quite a bit in the context of healing or sedation, but Chinese medicine claims that the facial skin can be rejuvenated through cosmetic acupuncture at certain points in the face. "The modern technique has evolved in a hospital in Beijing," explains Meirav Suisse-Nedler, general practitioner of cosmetic acupuncture, "following facial acupuncture treatments, therapists also noticed improved facial appearance, a healthier face, deep wrinkle alignment and wrinkle removal.

"Acupuncture promotes increased blood flow to the face area, which provides oxygen to the tissues and encourages the body's natural collagen production. Duration of treatment depends on the depth of the creases, but usually it is 12-10 treatments, once a week."

Cosmeticist Paula Blick, who is also naturopathic and expert in Chinese medicine, begins all her facial treatment at this type of acupuncture clinic, during which about 30 small, thin needles are inserted into the areas of facial or muscle wrinkles. "Cosmetic acupuncture is a natural way to stimulate collagen and regenerate the skin," explains Blick. "However, it is important that only a cosmetic acupuncture specialist insert the needles to avoid blood vessels or more internal areas."

Young people inside

Cologne capsules

One of the most notable trends in recent years has been the use of dedicated nutritional supplements, which are said to improve skin appearance. The most famous of these are collagen supplements. "Collagen is a body protein that plays a major role in the production of smooth skin, full hair and strong nails. Its production in the body is reduced from age 25, and menopause decreases by 30 percent, which results in thinner and less supple skin," explains Datya Yaar, a nutritionist on the scientific team at Altman Company.

When asked when to see results, Forest replies: "We are reporting an improvement in skin texture and flexibility after about eight weeks of use."

Solar offers a combination of collagen and hyaluronic acid. "Hyaluronic acid preserves water in the skin and allows for intercellular filling, and the combination between the two is very effective," the company explains.

On the shelves you will also find other nutritional supplements for the skin that contain herbs, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals that are essential for skin and hair such as magnesium, vitamin A and E, biotin and zinc.