Face: treatments that deeply plump

At the level of the epidermis, not on the surface but in the deep layers, “you have to increase cell renewal, knowing that it slows down as you age. With active ingredients such as AHAs and other fruit acids, a micro exfoliation of the surface of the skin will take place gently, which will boost epidermal turnover. Hence a better quality of the epidermis: it is better hydrated, its barrier function is reinforced and a more sustained rate of cell renewal is obtained. This restores thickness to the living layer of the epidermis,” explains Elisabeth Bouhadana, Scientific Director of L’Oréal Paris. In addition, “fragmented hyaluronic acid, which penetrates deeper into the layers of the epidermis, will “plump” it and relaunch its natural synthesis at this same level. As a result, it regains a denser, fuller appearance.

At the level of the dermis, it is also necessary to restore tension to the support fibers (collagen and elastin) to have a good “bed base”. “This can be done by stimulating the synthesis ofhyaluronic acid, explains Cyrille Tellinge, creator of Novexpert. Its lifespan is 24 hours in the skin. It is therefore interesting to have a cream based on hyaluronic acid and boosters of this same molecule, and to apply it regularly every day. “Fractionated hyaluronic acid also has the property of stimulating the synthesis of collagen (type 1) in the dermis”, specifies Elisabeth Bouhadana.

Hydration is key

The face must always be well hydrated, because “well hydrated skin is denser, plumper than skin that lacks water, continues Cyrille Tellinge. The epidermis being made up of 80% water, it is a vital element for its health.

In addition to topical products, it is therefore necessary to think of drink between 1.5 and 2 litersevery day to compensate for losses (urine, sweat, perspiration…). Care and massage are also part of the panoply to improve the plump appearance of the skin and stimulate the support fibers, essential to its tone.