THE wrinkles are none other than the result of the progressive loss of elasticity of the skin. A distinction is made between “expression” wrinkles (or “dynamic wrinkles”), which are linked to repeated contractions of the muscles of the face, and “ageing wrinkles”, or “static wrinkles”. These come from the sagging skin related to age and certain external aging factors such as UV oxidation and pollution.
” It is often after the thirties that certain expression lines, such as frown lines, or crow’s feet on the eyelids, begin to appearexplains the Dr Isabelle Gallay dermatologist and vice-president of the National Syndicate of Dermatologists.
If it is impossible to stop the passage of time, we can take action to slow down the aging of the skin. In addition to adopting good daily habits (eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep), you can compensate for the lack ofhydration, conducive to the appearance of wrinkles. It is thus important to drink enough water and bet on a good routine facial treatment. Our dermatologist helps us make the right choice.
Anti-wrinkle cream: from what age?
” Since we start to age as soon as we are born… right away! (laugh), jokes the dermatologist. More seriously, there are skins sensitive to dehydration that will wrinkle more easily. It is then necessary to use an anti-wrinkle cream very early. A good skin barrier is a real protection. Without cream, very dry skin cannot synthesize lipids well. They then have less protection, which means that UV rays will penetrate more easily. So you have to compensate. Why not make a skin diagnosis? Dryness may be due to improper cosmetic use “.
Dr. Gallay reassures us, using an anti-wrinkle cream very (or too) early is not dangerous. If you don’t have wrinkles or dryness, it won’t necessarily help, but it won’t hurt you. Very often, it is in your thirties that it is recommended to start an anti-wrinkle routine, when the first signs of aging appear.
When is the best time to put on the anti-wrinkle cream?
According to Dr. Gallay, the anti-aging cream is more effective the night. ” Indeed, it is while you sleep that syntheses take place. The ideal is to bet on a moisturizer or a BB cream The morning. And in the evening, you can use a cream that contains active ingredients to have anti-wrinkle properties. We cite restructuring active ingredients such as peptides “, details the specialist.
These molecules stimulate the production of collagen and improve skin elasticity. The choice of ingredients will also play a role in the effectiveness of the cream. ” There must be an effective concentration of anti-aging active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol or even vitamin A “, explains Dr. Gallay. She shares with us the anti-wrinkle creams she recommends. Preview in pictures.
