Anti-Age

Skin ageing after the age of 25 in both women and men is a natural and inevitable process. Age-related changes to the skin are certainly discouraging, but they can be addressed. The older a person becomes, the more signs of ageing appear. Human skin changes with age: elasticity decreases, turgor decreases, deeper lines and wrinkles appear, sebum secretion decreases, and the production of natural moisturising factors decreases.

Main factors that accelerate skin ageing

Age-related changes are primarily caused by biologically determined processes, such as a slowing metabolism and reduced nutrient absorption, but the adverse effects of external factors on our skin also have a significant impact:

intensive exposure to UV rays (excessive insolation);
smoking;
an improperly developed home care routine
temperature fluctuations, windy weather or dry air

The visible signs of skin ageing can vary considerably depending on the type of ageing, while morphological changes manifest as follows:

The calibre of the blood and lymphatic vessels narrows, significantly reducing the capillary network and impairing circulation. The blood vessels atrophy, and the cells do not receive sufficient nutrients and oxygen. This largely explains the pale grey or yellowish appearance of facial skin.
Dehydration – the sebaceous glands gradually reduce their activity, while the natural lipid barrier and hyaluronic layer in the dermis break down.
Dermal cells are no longer able to produce as many elastin and collagen fibres, while the existing tissues thicken, leading to a loss of skin density. This results in problems with tone and ptosis.
Overall skin renewal processes deteriorate.
Muscle tone begins to change. The forehead and chin muscles diminish, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles. The cheek muscles relax and sag, while the corners of the lips turn downwards. Young women have a layer of subcutaneous fat on the face. This layer retains its shape and becomes thinner with age. As a result, the cheeks sag, the eyes become sunken and the cheekbones become more prominent.
Hormonal changes begin.

How can we take a preventative approach to the ageing process?

For each type of ageing, you can choose treatments that will help to prevent, slow down and smooth wrinkles, as well as address other signs of facial skin ageing.

The basis for working with any type of skin ageing will be caring treatments at the salon, a properly developed home care routine, as well as a sufficient intake of antioxidants and protein in your diet.
For home care, the ideal formula for preventing ageing would be products with vitamin C in the morning and creams or serums with vitamin A (retinol) in the evening.

Vitamin C is necessary for the formation of collagen fibres, brightening pigmentation, stimulating the moisturising factor, as well as protecting against the ongoing oxidation processes to which we are exposed from external sources.

Vitamin A (retinol) is one of the most extensively studied components in cosmetology and has a powerful collagen-stimulating property, meaning that it helps to tighten the skin.

We also recommend paying attention to peptides – these are amino acids (protein compounds) from which proteins are built. Peptides have different effects, but their most important property is their ability to regulate the functioning of the body's systems. They participate in many processes and, in combination with skin proteins, convert them into an active form or transmit signals to receptors, triggering the cascade of reactions we need:

synthesise more collagen
reduce inflammation
improve microcirculation
block melanin synthesis, etc.
provide a botulinum-like effect

Working with age-related changes is not possible without sun protection, as it helps protect our cells from damage associated with UV radiation, as well as from the blue light emitted by artificial light sources. During periods of strong sun, we recommend using an SPF 50. An SPF 30 can be used in autumn and winter. Also remember to reapply sun protection every one and a half hours if you are in direct sunlight.