Skin aging is the natural process of degeneration of the skin with age, which manifests itself in wrinkles, loss of firmness and radiance of the complexion, leading to a loss of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
From around the age of thirty, cell renewal is slower ; and the total cell renewal cycle of the skin, which lasts approximately 28 days, becomes longer and exceeds 30 days.
After age 60, the skin loses approximately 6% of thickness per decade.
Over time, the firmness and luminosity of the skin reduce, and fine wrinkles deepen.
Skin aging is mainly caused by intrinsic internal factors , but we can influence a certain number of external factors linked to lifestyle, or by choosing the right active ingredients in your skincare routine.
Discover through this article how to slow down this natural process thanks in particular to the controlled use of 2 effective anti-aging allies:
- What are the causes of skin aging?
- What solutions to slow down premature aging of the face?
- What is the role of collagen and hyaluronic acid?
- Which skincare routine based on collagen and hyaluronic acid is effective in correcting the signs of aging?
- Which sunscreen to fight against skin aging?
1. What are the causes of skin aging?
Internal causes
Our biological clock determines the structural changes in the skin and the efficiency of cellular function, which slows down with each passing year.
Hormones act as messengers in the skin, stimulating the production of substances such as collagen, which gives young skin its firm structure and smooth texture.
The arrival of menopause between the ages of 50 and 60 is a skin upheaval for women. Hormonal activity slows down, leading to a drop in the production of estrogen, hormones that work in maintaining skin elasticity , and collagen levels decrease. The wrinkles already present will deepen a little more and the complexion will dull.
The different clinical signs of skin aging are:
- Dull complexion
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Loss of firmness
- Drought
- Discomfort
- Pigmentary spots
External causes
Our cells age at different speeds depending on our habits. A number of external factors are known to cause or increase the production of free radicals.
Free radicals are produced in excess by cells under the effect of various stresses. These are unstable oxygen molecules that take electrons from other molecules to self-stabilize. They can thus damage the cells and tissues of the body, leading to aging of the skin.
They can be caused by external factors such as:
- The sun : it is the main factor in skin aging. While moderate exposure is beneficial to health, overuse of UV rays weakens skin cells and contributes to altering the collagen present in the skin and destroying its elastic fibers.
- Tobacco : the toxic substances found in cigarettes contribute to the degradation of cells in the dermis and epidermis.
- Pollution : atmospheric or digital (blue light) gradually reduce the ability of skin cells to regenerate.
- Stress : causes the production of free radicals responsible for premature aging of cells.
- Dehydration : Consider drinking at least 1.5 liters of water per day and drinks rich in antioxidants like tea. Dehydration accelerates the formation of wrinkles and water participates in the renewal process of epidermis cells. Without the right amount of water, the skin dries out and is less effective as a protective barrier. Visually, it loses its shine and firmness.
- Sedentary lifestyle : regular physical or sporting activity contributes to health and promotes good oxygenation of skin tissues. It also helps to better manage stress.
- Sleep : at night, your skin regenerates and rebuilds itself. A good night's sleep of at least 7 hours will help you maintain a radiant complexion. Lack of sleep is not only responsible for accelerated skin aging but also for a reduction in collagen production. Your wrinkles therefore appear more quickly.
- An unbalanced diet : the health and appearance of the skin are closely linked to the quality of our diet. Antioxidants can help protect the body against free radicals by neutralizing them.
2. What solutions to slow down premature aging of the face?
Premature aging occurs at different layers of the skin. It is particularly visible first on the face, because the skin is much thinner in this area. The lines and wrinkles that appear on the surface are the result of what is already happening inside, in an invisible way.
Learn to adapt your lifestyle and skincare routine. For this, we help you!
Here are some easy-to-adopt best practices:
Vitamin E stimulates blood circulation in the skin and hair, increases the production of collagen essential to the skin structure and delays the signs of aging.
Vitamin E is easily found in plants, vegetable oils, nuts, seeds and in a large number of fruits and vegetables, as well as in certain dermo-cosmetic treatments.
Avoid exposure to the sun! Overexposure to the sun - accompanied by inappropriate or insufficient sun protection - accounts for more than 80% of premature skin aging. UVA & UVB rays are responsible for 80% of premature skin aging.
Fatty acids such as Omega 3 also play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the skin's barrier function against environmental factors and limit water loss in the skin layers. The skin becomes smoother, softer and the appearance of wrinkles is reduced. Fish like anchovies, herring or mackerel are full of fatty acids that are good for the skin.
Adopt a targeted skincare routine, depending on your skin type.
To find out everything about your skin, find our personalized skin diagnosis here.
Once the diagnosis has been established, if you are looking to improve the elasticity of your skin, smooth the skin or regain radiance : treatments with hyaluronic acid and collagen will be your best allies!
3. What is the role of collagen and hyaluronic acid?
What is hyaluronic acid?
Naturally present in the skin, hyaluronic acid (50% of the total quantity contained in the body is found in the epidermis and dermis) plays an essential role in maintaining hydration , tone and elasticity . skin.
Along with collagen and elastin, it is one of the main components of the connective tissue that surrounds our skin cells. It provides hydration, helping to retain water, and firmness by improving the quality and appearance of the skin.
Produced naturally by young skin, as we age, hyaluronic acid production slows, microcirculation in the dermal layers reduces, and the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the skin's surface becomes less efficient , the skin becomes drier and loses its firmness. At 50, hyaluronic acid reserves are only 50%!
Mature skin loses its elasticity, radiance and resistance, and wrinkles appear.
What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid on the skin?
One of its main functions is retention by acting like a sponge: it is capable of retaining up to 10,000 times its molecular weight in water (i.e. between one and ten liters). Interesting function as you age to counteract the natural drying of the skin.
There are three main types of hyaluronic acid used in daily skin care:
- High molecular weight hyaluronic acid:
It remains on the surface of the skin and regulates water loss from the outermost layer of the epidermis, where fine lines and wrinkles are born. It forms a non-occlusive film which also protects the skin from external aggressions, which could damage the lipid barrier of the epidermis.
- Medium molecular weight hyaluronic acid :
Its action is not only on the surface.
It also acts on the epidermis and no longer just on the surface. It provides prolonged hydration which will act on the volume of the skin. It thus helps to find plumped and plump skin.
- Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid:
With molecules 40 times smaller than those of high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid, low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid penetrates further into the layers of the epidermis where it is capable of rebalancing the epidermis and promoting deep hydration, for more elastic and toned skin.
The results will not be the same depending on the concentration of active ingredients in your treatment.
What is collagen?
Collagen is the foundation of your skin's structure . It is an important protein found in the connective tissue of our body, including skin, bones, tendons and ligaments. This is what gives the skin its firmness and suppleness.
On young skin, the dermal tissue is dense and provides a complete supply of collagen and elastin helping to keep the skin firm and smooth.
After 30 years, the first signs of tissue sagging appear, the collagen level drops considerably (1% per year).
This interrupts the arrangement of the dermal tissue, causing a loss of resistance in the skin which then appears less firm, revealing deeper wrinkles.
What are the benefits of collagen on the skin?
There is a real interest in taking collagen as a supplement following numerous scientific studies.
Especially for :
- Improve skin elasticity and density,
- Strengthen hair and nails,
- Strengthen the joint and muscular system.
Results may vary from person to person.
To preserve your youthfulness, choose a hydrolyzed collagen , of low molecular weight (<5000-6000 daltons), of marine origin wherever possible.
Collagen taken as a supplement, so that it can be assimilated by the human body and reaches connective tissues such as the dermis, must be hydrolyzed because this molecule weighs too much to be assimilated as is. Hydrolysis is a particular technical and scientific process which transforms the too large molecule into smaller fragments of collagen. The molecular weight is then much lower and better accepted by the body.
Collagen peptide from hydrolyzed collagen promotes collagen biosynthesis , particularly in diseases such as osteoporosis or connective tissue dysfunction. It reduces joint pain and softens the joints.
From a skin perspective, collagen biosynthesis can help resolve skin imperfections, reduce stretch marks, cellulite, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
What are the benefits of marine collagen for the skin?
Made from fish skin has the best bio-similarity with the human body matrix . Indeed, it has 95% similarity with our matrix. In addition, fish skin provides the purest collagen because it is little or not mixed with other amino acids which are found in large numbers in the bones or scales.
For better assimilation, it is recommended to combine it with a diet rich in vitamin C. Depending on the season, go green with kale or broccoli. As for fruits, opt for kiwi, goji berries or even blackcurrant. Collagens and vitamin C, the winning combo for wrinkles!
In short…
Hyaluronic acid hydrates, plumps and smoothes the skin, ideal for protecting your skin. Stimulating collagen helps tone the skin and redensify it.
4. Which skincare routine based on collagen and hyaluronic acid is effective in correcting the signs of aging?
As skin ages, it requires special care.
Effective care must be adapted to our skin type. If your wish is to prevent the appearance of the first fine lines or wrinkles, there is no need to immediately opt for treatments intended for mature skin. These could prove to be too nutritious for your skin and cause imperfections to appear.
You will therefore need to choose treatments adapted to your skin which will provide it with the right dose of hydration and nutrition.
- Care for dehydrated skin will consist of protecting the skin from drying out (loss of water) and dehydration (loss of lipids).
- Mature skin will seek to regain a healthy glow and the elasticity lost following a drop in elastin and collagen production.
Treatments selected for you…
NOVEXPERT routine
Novexpert Laboratories are the result of many years of research by experts and doctors specializing in skin aging. This brand offers products:
- 100% natural,
- With a high concentration of active ingredients,
- Hypoallergenic, and which have no contraindications for pregnant and breastfeeding women,
- Made in France.
MORNING
This serum allows you to enjoy all the benefits of vitamin C (anti-aging, anti-dark spots, complexion radiance, etc.) every day and in all seasons. Use alone or before your cream.
In addition, it is ultra-concentrated at 25%, stable and compatible with all skin types.
The Vitamin C Booster is a powerful antioxidant treatment. It smoothes the skin and acts on the radiance of the complexion immediately. An essential that delivers this key vitamin every day for the beauty of your skin.
Product results :
- Smoother skin: 88% of volunteers found their skin smoother immediately after the first use
- More radiant complexion: 98% of volunteers found their skin more radiant after 28 days of use
- Reduction of free radicals: -93% reduction of free radicals, the main cause of skin aging.
EVENING
The Pro-Collagen Booster Serum integrates a new anti-aging concept: boosting the collagens of the dermis AND the epidermis for overall management of skin aging. And it works!
- 38% wrinkles after 28 days of use!
DERMLOPLANT routine
DermoPlant ’s mission is based on three values:
- respect for man and the human body,
- respect for the earth and nature,
- respect for consumption.
This human-sized company, located in the French Alps, is committed to protecting human and environmental values by encouraging responsible consumption.
MORNING
HydraIntense Cream - Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera - All skin types - DermoPlant - 50 ml
HydraIntense Cream is an intense skin hydration booster. It delays the signs of aging by actively fighting against transepidermal dehydration. Free of allergens, formulated with good quality and certified active ingredients, its non-greasy texture quickly penetrates deep for effective hydration. After application, the fluid cream leaves a fresh and pleasant smell.
- Strengthens the quality of collagen and elastin in the dermis, allowing flexibility and firmness.
- Nourishes and balances the skin's hydration, while preventing epidermal dehydration.
- Slows down the natural aging of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles.
- Protects against external aggressions, leaving a thin protective barrier on the surface of the skin.
EVENING
HydraIntense Serum - First wrinkles - Hyaluronic Acid - DermoPlant - 30 ml
With triple molecular weight hyaluronic acid, HydraIntense Serum is a skin hydration booster. It hydrates and delays the signs of aging by actively fighting against cell dehydration. Free of allergens, equipped with excellent quality and certified organic active ingredients, its non-greasy gel texture penetrates very quickly into the skin's tissues.
Its main effects:
- Strengthens the quality of collagen and elastin, providing flexibility and firmness
- Maintains and balances skin hydration
- Slows down the genetic aging of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles
Recommended for all ages, for mature skin, as well as young skin, in all seasons.
The product is particularly suitable for dehydrated and devitalized skin.
Formulated without potentially harmful ingredients such as parabens, petroleum, propylene or butylene glycol, silicones, talc, essential oils, carbon black, phthalates, sulfates, PEG, TEA, DEA, GMO, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. Products are never tested on animals
Oral marine collagen supplementation :
Twenty DC's unique Peau Magnifique formula considerably optimizes the benefits of Marine Collagen with in-depth action on the skin thanks to a unique patented Ovoderm® active ingredient complex. Ovoderm® is a complex of active ingredients derived from eggshell membrane, it mainly contains collagen and hyaluronic acid, the two essential active ingredients for radiant skin. Ovoderm stimulates our body's natural production of collagen and elastin.
The skin is sublimated, smoother, better hydrated and the complexion more radiant . Visible effects after 1 month of use.
Simply dilute in cold or hot water.
Targeted eye contour treatment :
Don't forget to pay particular attention to the eye contour with targeted care.
Over time, the area around the eyes becomes fragile and it is advisable to protect it in order to slow the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
LaFare's Merveill'Eyes Contour Treatment stimulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid with its formula rich in Avocado and plumps your skin. Brown Algae facilitates the formation of collagen and elastin and Oats and Aloe Vera protect and hydrate your skin.
Guaranteed tightening effect!
5. Which sunscreen to fight against premature skin aging?
You now know that the sun is your No. 1 enemy; it is essential to protect yourself from it to fight against the premature appearance of the signs of aging.
For this, Organic Facial Sun Cream - SPF 50 from Laboratoires de Biarritz is a must-have from the first rays of the sun. With patented antioxidant red algae extracts, it provides high sun protection to prevent premature skin aging. Resistant to water and perspiration.
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Beauty tip!
Facial massage stimulates the production of collagen, which makes our skin more toned and firm! So we take a jade roller, or our fingers, and we massage for 5 minutes in the morning and evening. Facial gym is perfect for working the facial muscles in depth and strengthening your anti-wrinkle routine. For anti-aging action, choose rose quartz. |
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