If you believe the commercials, there are many quick and "miracle" cosmetics and procedures in the world with which women can permanently get rid of wrinkles, cellulite and unhealthy skin. But is it really like that? Unfortunately, there are several services that are completely useless.
Furthermore, you should not abuse even those cosmetic manipulations that are effective. Some of them pose a potential health hazard and should be used with caution, visiting proven clinics and salons.
The most useless beauty treatments
It may seem surprising, but the number of absolutely useless procedures is now approaching at least ten. Services that impose such manipulations on women seek quick profit, and manufacturers deliberately add pleasing fragrances to products and display them in beautiful packaging so that people buy as much of them as possible.
Where women definitely shouldn't spend money, hoping for a real result:
- all anti-wrinkle products (creams, emulsions, masks). Unfortunately, the aging process is irreversible and cannot be reversed, no matter what advertisers say. Over time, skin cells lose moisture, which is why wrinkles appear. Even modern cosmetic developments with phytohormones and stem cells don't have "magic power", they just hydrate the skin, improving its appearance. You will have to use these cosmetics regularly, and the visible effect will appear within a month at most after starting use;
- remedies "of dark circles". If anti-wrinkle creams have at least some kind of moisturizing effect, these medications are common pacifiers. The fact is that constant dark circles under eyes of different colors and shades indicate lack of regular sleep, chronic diseases. At best, the appearance of dark circles indicates that blood vessels are close to the upper layers of the skin. You need to deal with treating chronic illnesses or getting enough sleep;
- all tonics and lotions. They don't contain any nutrients. They are composed of dyes, water, alcohol and flavorings. Professional cosmetologists say that if a person uses high-quality cleaning products, they don't need to buy any lotion;
- Remedies for cellulite. In medicine, there is a diagnosis - fat lipodystrophy. Obvious manifestations of cellulitis occur in the case of severe metabolic disturbance and lymphatic drainage. No creams and wraps can penetrate the deep layers of the skin where this process takes place. The early stages of cellulite are completely natural, safe and nearly invisible. They can be easily removed through weight loss and systematic exercise. In severe cases of lipodystrophy, the appropriate treatment must be taken to reduce the manifestations;
- scrubs and peels. Manufacturers claim that they gently remove all dead skin particles, however, our own skin can renew itself perfectly without using additional funds;
- products for intimate hygiene. Unlike advertising, they do not even leave the HP-environment in intimate places and do not prevent the onset of diseases of the genital region. For regular hygiene maintenance, just use common soap and not spend money on expensive and unnecessary gels;
- creams, ointments and peels against stretch marks (stretch marks). As postpartum stretch marks are scar formations, no ointment can deal with them. Even a laser or plastic is far from always being effective in this case, so it is better to immediately abandon the use of another dummy tool;
- cosmetics for breast augmentation. Another "blow" that cannot in any way stimulate the growth of glandular tissue in the mammary glands. Breast size depends exclusively on genetics and can only be changed with the aid of plastic surgery;
- means to thicken eyebrows and hair growth. Just like breast size, eyebrow and hair density depends on genetics and no amount of creams can change that.
Types of cosmetic procedures
There are salon treatments that can have a real effect. These include:
- mesotherapy. Special formulations in the form of cocktails are injected into the skin of the face using microneedles. The cosmetologist selects the medications individually;
- face and neck contour. Designed to solve aesthetic problems using fillers (fills for the skin). The duration of fillings is different. They contain hyaluronic acid. After 4-12 months it should completely disintegrate and cause no side effects;
- botox. One of the "oldest" but effective cosmetic procedures based on botulinum toxin. This is one of the most effective ways to eliminate expression wrinkles. The introduction of botulinum toxin blocks the nerve impulse that goes to the muscles of the face. Muscles appear relaxed and wrinkles temporarily disappear;
- chemical peeling. There are different levels: from superficial to deep. The top layer of skin is removed by the method of chemical burns, smoothing the face and removing various defects;
- plastic surgery. Unlike other procedures, it is a series of complete surgical interventions that surgeons perform on the face and body.
Cosmetic procedures at home
You can perform some cosmetic manipulations at home. This will save time and money:
- massage with vacuum cups. The use of conventional medical cans is allowed. The skin is pre-lubricated with oil and the bottle provided is gradually moved from the foot to the knee and gluteal region. Session duration - 10-15 minutes;
- steam cleaning. It totally replaces the same procedure in the salon. You will need a pot of chamomile tea and a towel to cover your face and head. To avoid burns, apply a cream to your face and, after handling, wash your face with cold water.
Auspicious days for cosmetic procedures
You can choose any day for the procedure, but you should focus on the moon phases:
- new Moon. At this time, the Moon is not visible and a person's energy potential is weakened, so procedures are not recommended;
- 1 and 2 quarters of the moon in the growth phase. The best time for cosmetic manipulations;
- full moon. As a rule, it has a negative effect on people, so it is advisable to avoid going to the salon;
- 3 and 4 quarters of the moon in the waning phase. A good time for facial cleansing and especially for medical procedures.
Also, be aware of phenomena such as eclipses of the Moon and the Sun, as the procedures should also not be performed during this period.
Dangerous cosmetic procedures
Despite its effectiveness, potentially dangerous it can be:
- botox;
- hyaluronic acid;
- sewing with threads.
Botox contains a dangerous toxin that affects the nervous system. Of course, you shouldn't completely abandon the procedure, but you can do it once or twice a year, not more often. Otherwise, the poison builds up under the skin and can even be fatal. Furthermore, the frequent use of botulinum toxin is fraught with muscle spasms to paralysis and facial asymmetry.
Hyaluronic acid is sometimes retained in the tissues, accumulating fluid. The result is a deformation of the face and the need for surgery. In the seams with threads, which serve to correct the shape of the face and cheekbones, there is the possibility of scarring and metabolic disorders in the subcutaneous fat.
In search of beauty, you must not lose your mind. First, you need to learn to distinguish between effective procedures and deception, and not abuse these potentially dangerous manipulations.