With age, the skin aging process begins: the skin loses its elasticity, becomes thinner and less firm, which makes it difficult to find a routine that meets all the needs of this new “mature” skin. ". How does skin age? From the age of 25-30, the production of collagen - an essential protein that gives the skin its elasticity - decreases. This drop is estimated at around 1% per year and directly impacts the appearance of the skin. In addition, the production of melanocytes decreases, which makes the skin more fragile in the face of external aggressions, in particular exposure to UV rays. To slow down this skin aging process and take care of your skin, it is essential to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
How to fight skin aging naturally?
Food
To delay skin aging, start by taking care of your body! It is recommended to drink between 1.5 and 2L of water per day to ensure proper cell functioning and sufficient water intake is the first step towards healthy skin. For what ? Because dry skin is weakened and more fragile while well hydrated and healthy skin will have enhanced collagen and elastin production.
Furthermore, incorporating a sufficient dose of vitamin C (mainly contained in citrus fruits) into your diet will also allow you to naturally stimulate the production of collagen.
Facial massage
Facial massage is certainly one of the most effective ways to take care of your skin, it is because we believe in the transformative power of massage that we developed our Skin Studios . For what ? By massaging your face for a few minutes every day and using the appropriate gestures, you can drain the tissues, relax the muscles and stimulate the production of proteins essential to good skin health (collagen, elastin, etc.). Integrating a massage accessory into your routine will increase the effects of the massage tenfold and reach the deep layers of the epidermis. Gua Sha, for example, lifts the skin while Boulado will be more effective in decongesting the face thanks to its palpating-draining movement.
Understand your skin's needs
All skin, whatever its type, needs hydration (water) and lipids (fats) to ensure its proper functioning. With age, the skin becomes drier and requires the use of oilier products that will nourish it. Using a moisturizer with a rich texture is ideal for mature skin because it nourishes the skin in addition to providing it with the right dose of hydration.
We recommend you also use a facial oil every evening after your usual treatment to seal in hydration by preventing the phenomenon of transepidermal water loss while guaranteeing the daily intake of lipids that the skin needs to ensure its functioning.
The little extra: The oil is ideal for self-massage of the face.
It is also important to protect your mature skin from UV rays by using sunscreen every day. With age, the skin weakens and loses its natural ability to protect itself against external aggressions, it is therefore essential to integrate an SPF into your routine so as not to accelerate the skin aging process.
Use the right active ingredients on your skin
For mature skin, it is important to use the right active ingredients to strengthen the elasticity and firmness of the skin. We mainly recommend the use of Hyaluronic Acid and Bakuchiol. Why these two assets? Hyaluronic Acid is naturally present in the skin and can retain up to 1000 times its weight in water . It is very well tolerated by the skin, even if it is sensitive, and penetrates deeply to hydrate it and give it a plumped appearance. You can use it in the form of a serum, mask or booster, and mix it without risk with other active ingredients.
Bakuchiol is a natural alternative to Retinol which is increasingly found in anti-aging cosmetics. It has the same advantages as Retinol, but without the disadvantages. Indeed, Retinol can be irritating and abrasive for certain skins, which does not allow everyone to use it. It is also contraindicated to mix it with other active ingredients to avoid any skin damage. Bakuchiol , on the other hand, is suitable even for sensitive skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while boosting collagen production.
