Did you know that moisturizing your face daily is the best way to delay the appearance of the first signs of aging? From the age of 25, it's common to see fine lines appear on the forehead and around the nose, more commonly known as "dehydration lines."
These shallow marks are linked to a loss of hydration in the upper layers of the skin and appear on the areas of the face most stressed by our facial expressions. Indeed, dehydrated skin is less supple and will tend to lose its elasticity and mark more easily, while well-hydrated skin will maintain its plump appearance longer. So before opting for hyaluronic acid injections, discover our tips for hydrated and smooth skin in just a few steps.
Which cream should you choose to moisturize your skin?
The appearance of fine lines or shallow wrinkles can prompt us to quickly opt for an anti-aging cream, however, before the age of thirty, a moisturizer adapted to your skin type will often be sufficient and even recommended. To stay healthy and ensure its proper functioning, the skin simply needs a sufficient daily intake of water and lipids.
So, if your skin is particularly dehydrated, we recommend opting for a rich-textured moisturizer formulated with shea butter, for example. Choose a treatment enriched with a hydrating active ingredient like hyaluronic acid, which can retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water and restore skin's plump appearance.
Can you use retinol to reduce fine lines?
Retinol is a powerful active ingredient that helps improve skin texture and smooth wrinkles by stimulating fibroblasts, the skin cells responsible for collagen production. It's this essential protein that helps firm skin and slow down aging.
However, while retinol is incredibly effective against wrinkles, it can be poorly tolerated by the most fragile skin and must be accompanied by good hydration to be effective, which is why we recommend combining it with a moisturizer enriched with hyaluronic acid. Furthermore, retinol is a photosensitizing active ingredient, so it is important to apply sunscreen throughout your treatment.
Finally, collagen is recommended to help mature skin whose fibroblasts no longer have the capacity to produce enough collagen. Using an anti-aging cream enriched with collagen will replace and support the skin, so it is not necessary to opt for this active ingredient before the age of forty.