After a certain age, it's inevitable: wrinkles begin to appear. They can be fine lines or more pronounced wrinkles, and both are linked to aging. So, the first thing that needs to be accepted is this: skin aging is a natural process, and we all go through it. Accepting what is natural, however, doesn't mean giving up. There's a lot we can do, starting with understanding the process.
From the age of 25, this process begins, and from the age of 45 it becomes more pronounced, with signs of aging becoming more evident, such as age spots, lack of radiance, loss of firmness and elasticity, and of course, the dreaded wrinkles. It's natural, it affects everyone, and although it's impossible to stop aging, there's a lot we can do to mitigate its effects and achieve beautiful, healthy skin at any age.
What causes skin aging?
Well, first and foremost, and quite obviously: age! As we get older, the cell regeneration process slows down, and the skin becomes drier and loses elasticity. And while we can't do anything about the passage of time, there are many other factors that affect the skin and that we can influence.
Here are some enemies of healthy and beautiful skin, pay attention:
- Exposure to UV radiation: We love the sun, of course, but it's important to pay attention to excessive sun exposure and protect our skin. Photoaging is largely responsible for premature skin aging, and using a sunscreen at all times is truly essential.
- Lack of hydration: drinking plenty of water is essential to keep skin hydrated, elastic, and free of toxins. Conversely, lack of water dries out the skin and promotes the appearance of wrinkles.
- Smoking: You may not realize it, but tobacco smoke is full of chemicals that damage the skin, and smoking reduces blood oxygenation and decreases nutrient absorption, resulting in dull skin.
- Alcohol: excessive alcohol dehydrates the skin and can also accentuate redness and inflammation.
- Stress: it's never done anyone any good, and your skin also feels its negative effect. Excess cortisol can lead to inflammatory processes and the appearance of acne.
- Lack of sleep: Fatigue is reflected in the face, and if we don't rest, the skin doesn't have time to regenerate (puffiness and dark circles appear).
- Pollution can damage skin cells and clog pores, leading to breakouts. Similarly, not properly removing makeup will also cause premature aging, as the skin needs to be clean to breathe.
What precautions should I take?
Now that you know the causes, you can act on them by adopting a consistent routine that is as simple as possible and suited to your lifestyle.
The first step, common to all ages and skin types, is cleansing. And you can't skip it, morning and night. Clean skin is the foundation of beautiful skin, so we can't falter here. Our suggestion is cleansing and makeup-removing oils – Jasmine or Camellia, the latter for more sensitive skin – the most natural way to cleanse your face, remove makeup, and deeply hydrate, providing a consistently clean, hydrated, healthy, and youthful appearance. For a complete ritual, try the Jasmine cleansing kit, which adds a 100% cotton towel to the wonderful oil for a gentle yet deep cleanse of your face.
After cleansing, the skin is ready to receive other types of care, such as toning and moisturizing. For this, we developed our Revitaliza anti-aging line, formulated with vitamins and natural antioxidants to stimulate elasticity, hydrate, and redensify the skin, visibly reducing the effects of aging. Start with the Revitaliza essence , with botanical extracts of Rose Alba and Vanilla, which prepares the skin to receive hydration and gain luminosity, helping to reduce pores and achieving a more even and smooth complexion. Then, apply the powerful Revitaliza Serum , a concentrate of vitamin C and antioxidants with an incredible texture, followed by the Revitaliza moisturizing cream , rich in vitamins C and A and enzymes, and specially formulated to boost collagen and fill wrinkles. With these three magnificent products, which we have brought together in the Revitaliza Kit, your skin will gain firmness, elasticity, and energy.
What else can I do?
If there's one area of the face that deserves special care, it's the eyes. Especially for the more sensitive skin in this area, we developed the Effective Serum , with a natural lifting effect, formulated with essential oils rich in antioxidants to reduce dark circles and puffiness and smooth the eyelids.
Another routine that can greatly help reduce wrinkles is massage withGua Sha Mushrooms . This ancient technique allows you to work the muscles and skin in a way that stimulates firmness and elasticity. In addition, you also get lymphatic drainage, which will greatly help with puffiness and swelling.
And if, in addition to all these pampering and care routines, you want to give your skin a boost from the inside, try adding a few drops of beauty to your water (hydrate, hydrate!) to deeply nourish the skin, enhancing its radiance and elasticity, while stimulating collagen production and regeneration.