Skin aging is more than just the appearance of wrinkles on the face. It's a set of changes that impact not only the skin, but also the structure of the face. In the cosmetics industry, we often talk about the 8 signs of skin aging, but do you really know what they are?
Fine lines
Before wrinkles set in, fine lines mark the face: these are called fine lines. If fine lines appear before the age of 30, they are likely to be "dehydration lines", a common phenomenon that can be countered by the use of moisturizers rich in hyaluronic acid, for example, which boosts collagen production and helps skin regain its suppleness. A few minutes' self-massage of the face every day will also help erase fine lines and smooth the skin. If you're over 30, hyaluronic acid andbotox-like active ingredients will help plump skin before wrinkles set in.
Deep wrinkles
The appearance of deep wrinkles is often the first sign of skin aging. Located in the areas we use most in our daily lives - the eyes (crow's feet wrinkle), forehead (frown lines) or mouth (nasolabial fold wrinkle) - these expression lines are completely normal, and their appearance is linked to the fact that the skin is losing its suppleness and elasticity, and will therefore mark more easily.
Volume loss
Aging skin leads to a loss of volume, so it's normal to see the shape of the face change over time: the face is less round, more angular, the cheeks are deeper...this is due to the loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue. Fatty tissue becomes thinner on this part of the body, leading to a loss of volume, which in turn leads to a loss of firmness and sagging skin.
Loss of elasticity
Loss of elasticity is also linked to skin aging. With age, the skin becomes thinner and sags. This is linked to a drop in collagen and elastin production, which leads to skin slackening, particularly visible on the neck and cheeks. It is nevertheless possible to use specific active ingredients such as Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid.
Lack of skin firmness
Linked to loss of elasticity, loss of firmness results from a drop in the production of two key proteins for supple skin: collagen and elastin. The skin is less firm, seems to sag in certain places and marks more easily.
Loss of hydration
With age, the skin loses its ability to retain water, which can cause a sensation of dryness and tightness. The skin is uncomfortable, feels dry to the touch and seems to mark more easily. The active ingredient of choice for dehydrated skin is hyaluronic acid, which can retain up to a thousand times its weight in water, restoring the skin's suppleness.
Rarefaction of the microcirculation and angiomas
There is a rarefaction of blood microcirculation linked to cutaneous ageing, in fact, the influx of blood into the small vessels is reduced, which can lead to a lack of radiance and unevenness in the complexion. The complexion looks dull and tired, and small vessels may be visible through the thinning skin.
Pigment spots
We know that pigmentation spots can be caused by prolonged exposure to the sun without appropriate protection, but they can also appear with age. In fact, the appearance of these small dark spots, most often on the face, neck and hands, is one of the first signs of skin ageing, but they can be reduced with gentle exfoliation and the use of lightening active ingredients.
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