The nasolabial fold is a groove that runs from the wings of the nose to the corners of the lips. In young girls, it manifests itself with a smile and disappears immediately. However, with age nasolabial fold becomes more and more noticeable and the woman seems to be older than her years. Often, such a cosmetic defect can appear after 30 years. This is primarily due to insufficient skin care, the habit of sleeping on your stomach with your face in a pillow, on the same side, or drastic weight loss, which led to sagging skin.
How to smooth out the nasolabial fold yourself
In fact, you can solve the problem without visiting a beauty parlor simply by performing a set of procedures at home. The fact is that the loss of elasticity leads to a weakening of soft tissues and a decrease in the tone of the facial muscles. The easiest way is to prevent the early manifestation of the nasolabial folds, but if they do appear, here are effective procedures that will help prevent or reduce them:
- Conduct contrasting washings;
- Drink at least 2 liters of clean water per day;
- Don't drink a lot of fluids at night;
- Use masks, scrubs regularly at least 2-3 times a week;
- Perform facial exercises and massage;
- Get enough sleep.
To increase the tone of the skin of the face along with contrasting washes will help the point effect with the pressure of water. This procedure will invigorate, and most importantly, will give the skin freshness due to improved blood circulation. Despite the wide selection of cosmetics, traditional medicine recipes are still popular. After all, they are not only available, but also tested by our acquaintances or girlfriends who share them with each other.
Herbal compresses
Cooking method: 2 tbsp. dry chamomile herb or peppermint pour a glass of boiling water and bring to a boil. Insist in a thermos for 4 hours and drain. Wet gauze in warm broth and apply on the lower part of the face for 8-10 minutes.
I don't need fillers anymore
Many women mistake nasolabial folds for wrinkles and start looking for radical methods to get rid of them. Correction of problem areas with injections of hiarulonic acid is the most common option to quickly get the desired result. But, the duration of the effect is a maximum of a year and this procedure is not suitable for everyone. An alternative to injections is a facial massage, which will relieve nasolabial wrinkles and strengthen the facial muscles.
1. Take a deep breath without exhaling, massage the corners of the lips for 10 seconds. Repeat at least 10 times with short pauses;
2. Take a deep breath, hold your breath for 10 seconds and massage the wings of the nose with stroking movements from top to bottom;
3. Open your mouth wide, as if trying to shout loudly. Repeat 5 times;
4. Tighten your lips with force, as if blowing out a candle, and sharply smile. It is important to engage the muscles of the cheeks and cheekbones;
5. Finally, apply a little cosmetic oil and lightly circle your fingertips from the nose to the neck. This will relax the muscles.
Exercising regularly will eliminate the need for fillers.
Recipe for smoothing the nasolabial fold
A face mask with fish oil will help even in an advanced case, because it contains omega-3 necessary for the skin. Suitable for all skin types.
Preparation: Take tsp. l. Mix fish oil, olive oil and potato starch thoroughly and apply a layer on your face when another layer dries a little. Rinse off with warm water after 25 minutes and rub with cosmetic milk. Apply at least 1 time per week.
Beautiful skin requires regular and comprehensive care. Even at home, you can carry out procedures that will allow you to get rid of even deep wrinkles and look beautifully admiring others.
