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Fine lines and wrinkles

What is it?

Wrinkles are folds that dig into the skin as it ages and loses its natural collagen. They first manifest as smaller fine lines and become wrinkles when their depth reaches 1 mm. Wrinkles affect both men and women and can appear when people are in their twenties.

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About 90% of wrinkles are caused by repeated exposure to the sun's UV rays.

What are the causes?

The natural ageing process

There is nothing we can do about it! Over time, the skin dries out, the natural production of collagen and elastin slows down, facial muscles lose their tone and cell renewal decreases: all these factors explain the loss of volume that occurs. Moreover, the reduction in subcutaneous fat volume accentuates the hollows of certain parts of the face, such as dark circles and the nasolabial fold.

Bad living habits

Tobacco and/or alcohol consumption, stress, lack of exercise, a diet rich in sugar... As we know, lifestyle habits have a direct impact on our health, but also on that of our skin. To promote the production of collagen and elastin and to enable our skin to better protect itself against external influences (UV rays, wind, pollution...), it is essential to pay particular attention to our lifestyle!

Facial expressions

As the name suggests, expression wrinkles are caused by facial expressions that are repeated every day, such as smiling and squinting of the eyes. As the skin ages, the resulting temporary wrinkles fade away until they eventually become permanent.

Heredity

Some people are born with advantages or disadvantages regarding the appearance of wrinkles. For example, people with darker skin are less affected by their high melanin content, which protects them from ultraviolet rays. The thickness of the skin is also an important point: the thicker the skin, the less it is affected by the weakening caused by ageing.

How to prevent?

Sun protection

UVA rays (present all year round and throughout the day) and UVB rays (particularly significant from April to September between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.) have a direct impact on the epidermis and dermis. We cannot say it enough: it is essential to protect your skin by using an appropriate sunscreen every day - preferably mineral-based and at least SPF 30 - and remembering to reapply it every 2 hours.

Applying healthy lifestyles

By promoting collagen production, a diet rich in vitamins A and C, silicon, amino acids, magnesium and antioxidants is an effective way to combat sagging skin. Similarly, it is important to avoid foods that are heavily roasted or burnt, as the process (called glycation) generated by this promotes loss of skin elasticity.

Good hydration

The skin contains on average 75% water, an essential element for the proper functioning of cells. Better protected against external influences (UV rays, pollution, wind, heat, cold, humidity and dryness), the skin ages less quickly! 

To keep your skin supple and smooth and your complexion radiant, use a high-quality moisturiser that suits your skin type and needs... and which allows you to absorb about 1.5 l water per day!

Care in your self-care routine

It takes only 21 days to develop a good habit and become a natural part of any routine! Here are the 4 essential steps for good health and beauty habits:

  • Cleanse with a neutral PH toner to respect the balance of our skin.
  • Treat each layer of the skin with appropriate, complementary products (serum, cream, gel, toner).
  • Hydrate. Some factors make life difficult for our skin - heating, winter cold, wind, hormonal variations - it is essential to help the skin's natural hydration process a little and use the cream that suits it perfectly.
  • Exfoliate to regenerate the skin. By removing dead skin cells that naturally accumulate on the skin's surface, weekly exfoliation helps to unclog and tighten pores and accelerate skin renewal, as well as to better absorb moisturiser.

Stay active

Regular exercise lowers cortisol levels and promotes better production of collagen, a protein essential for skin health and beauty.

Avoid tobacco

Do not expose yourself to premature skin ageing caused by smoking.

Results of treatment

How to treat?

Frown

Relax frown lines with Botox® for a happy look.

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Crow's feet

Reduction of crow's feet and laugh lines by means of Botox®.

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Wrinkles under the eyelids

Reduce fine lines under the eyelids with Botox® by relaxing the eye sphincter.

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Forehead

A naturally rejuvenated appearance by reducing fine lines on the forehead with Botox®.

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