Race against time: Is the next generation of anti-aging treatment here?

After age 35, anti-aging products become a crucial part of our skincare routine. Active anti-aging ingredients like peptides that aid in collagen production, vitamin C, and others are known to help combat the aging process of the skin by addressing the impact of collagen and hyaluronic acid loss, which are essential for the skin. Additionally, the slowing down of the skin cell renewal process contributes to skin aging.

Loss of collagen in the skin is a prominent sign of its natural aging. Collagen is a protein - a large molecule that connects with other molecules to create support in the skin and all body organs.

Lifestyle also plays a role; external factors such as sun exposure and air pollution during the day can cause skin aging, sagging, and fine lines. Collagen production slows down, and many aging signs begin to appear: wrinkles, less defined facial contours, and loss of firmness.

Experts from Vichy recommend using anti-aging products correctly to maximize their benefits in your skincare routine. While an anti-aging cream with the right ingredients can serve as an effective weapon against skin aging, adding a serum to your skincare routine can enhance the benefits of these products. The serum provides a higher concentration of active ingredients in small, potent doses that complement the action of the cream used afterward. The serum, with a lighter texture than moisturizer, penetrates the skin faster, delivering active ingredients to the deeper layers of the skin and preparing it for subsequent skincare products.

How to Use Anti-Aging Serum? After thoroughly cleansing your face and rinsing off any cleanser residue, apply the serum with gentle tapping motions—do not rub—on your face while it's still slightly damp, which allows for better absorption. Ensure the serum is fully absorbed before proceeding to the next step in your anti-aging skincare routine.

Anti-aging cream - Moisturizing and anti-aging night creams are crucial in the skincare routine, as they combine ingredients designed to maintain skin volume, help smooth wrinkles and fine lines, or enhance the skin's natural radiance. The moisturizer provides comprehensive skin care, including hydration and targeted treatment for aging signs; avoid products that are too heavy or greasy if your skin is oily.

How to Use Anti-Aging Cream? Once the serum is fully absorbed, apply the sunscreen or moisturizer in the morning or the night cream in the evening with massaging motions. Apply the cream thoroughly over your entire face and neck to capture all its beneficial properties. If you use an anti-aging eye cream, the best way to apply it is with gentle tapping motions using your fingertips as the last step in your skincare routine.

How to Choose Between Cream and Serum in Anti-Aging Care? Using both cream and serum correctly as part of your anti-aging skincare routine can significantly impact how the skin absorbs all active ingredients and ultimately affects their effectiveness in maintaining optimal skin condition. The serum and moisturizer work differently in skincare, each having a unique role in your beauty routine.

Collagen firms our skin just as it helps build muscles in the body. It gives our skin the elasticity, flexibility, and firmness it was born with. Collagen types I and III link together in the dermis, like a connecting cushion. It is produced by fibroblasts, cells in the dermis, the second layer of the skin, which are also responsible for secreting elastin. Along with elastin and other proteins called glycoproteins, collagen forms part of the extracellular matrix that constructs the skin itself, like muscle, giving it its real physical properties such as tone, flexibility, elasticity, and firmness.

These days, the dermo-cosmetic brand Vichy is launching Liftactiv, a skincare line that combats aging and is suitable for all skin types for ages 30+. The line includes Liftactiv Specialist Retinol Serum, which treats the appearance of deeper wrinkles, and Liftactiv Collagen Specialist Day Cream - a cream that helps correct the appearance of age-related signs caused by collagen loss in the skin. The formula of this line combines peptides with a vitamin C derivative to target signs of skin aging. The line also includes Liftactiv Collagen Specialist Night Cream – which helps treat age-related signs caused by collagen loss. Additionally, Liftactiv Specialist B3 Serum - for treating pigmentation and the appearance of wrinkles.