Why skin ages?
There are two different causes that are responsible for skin aging:
- Natural aging (genetic and natural influence)
- The aging associated with the environment (sun, pollution , food, alcohol and tobacco)
With good hygiene habits and with products recognized with anti-aging properties, it is possible to actually reduce the effects of the passage of time on our skin, preventing and treating the signs of aging.
The anti aging action will be more effective as sooner as you start the prevention.
The accelerators of skin aging
- THE SUN : number one enemy of the skin, is the main factor responsible for skin aging (especially UVA ) .
Solution : Use a sun protector that is adapted to your skin type.
- POLLUTION : the presence of certain gases and powders in air weaken the hydrolipidic film which protects the skin , which causes a deterioration of physiological mechanisms .
Solution: Carefully clean the skin, morning to evening, to rebalance and oxygenate, and apply a day care in the morning.
- WEATHER: the cold, the wind , the temperature differences and the wet heat are climatic factors that expose the skin to a stress aging accelerator.
Solution: protect and nourish the skin with a protective care and nurture regenerator.
- TOXIC : tobacco and alcohol change metabolism of epidermal cells and stimulate the production of free radicals.
Solution: avoid alcohol and tobacco, use and detoxifying protective care and anti-free radicals.
- HYGIENE LIFE: lack of sleep, stress , lack of physical activity , poor food hygiene are factors that accelerate skin aging.
Solution: knowing how to listen your body, devote some time to take care of your skin and prevent aging with daily care specific to every skin type .
- HORMONES : At the menopause , women's hormonal balance is adjusted by causing decreased skin thickness , loss of tonicity and significant dehydration .
Solution: hydrate ; and deeply nourish the skin with reestruturantes care and regenerators.
What are the signs of skin aging
The first signs for recognizing skin aging are:
- A more dry skin, which loses its elasticity and jerking
- Fine lines that become deeper and deeper , the skin with a tanned appearance a complexion like that burned
- Fine lines that become deeper and deeper, the skin with a tanned appearance a complexion like that burned
- The appearance, the transparency of small capillaries in the skin
- An irregular pigmentation, the presence of brown spots (face) or violet (hands)
- An ever thinner skin, with a tendency to paleness
- An increasingly difficult to heal
- Hair loss and brittle nails
​Wrinkles, skin aging signs
What is the woman who does not fear the appearance of wrinkles?
In fact, wrinkles are more evident expression of the effects of aging on the skin.
Wrinkles arise in two phases:
- Appearance of fine lines
- Progressive deterioration of fine lines, resulting in deep wrinkles and sagging skin
The first one can be delayed with a preventative care, moisturizing*, nourishing and activator of cell renewal. The second need, above all, an anti-wrinkle care remodelling, firming and regenerating. The Galénic has different anti-aging ranges adapted to different situations
Types of wrinkles
We also can perceive different types of wrinkles, according to their origin:
Expression Wrinkles - caused by facial expression and the mime, are located in the forehead, around the eyes and in the groove between the cheekbones and mouth (nasolabial folds)
Sagging wrinkles: wrinkles are deep, almost skin folds that appears when the skin lost tone, and became flaccid.
Solar wrinkles: associated with repeated exposure to UV radiation, appears especially in exposed area.
TOP 10 for the longevity of youthful skin
- Avoid completely tobacco and limit alcohol
- Choose a healthy and varied food
- Respects your need for sleep
- Protect yourself as much as possible the climatic aggressions
- Be carefull to your expose to the sun and protect your skin with a protection factor cream adapted to your type of skin
- Drink water daily in sufficient quantity (at least 1 liter per day)
- Practice a slight but regular physical activity (at least 1 / 2h 3x / week)
- Keep your weight so you can feel fit
- Avoid stress
- Always choose tested dermo-cosmetic care and proven quality