5 habits for healthy skin

Combine efficiency and gentleness

That’s why there are safe values ​​of cosmetics. A favorite among dermatologists, retinol, the active form of vitamin A, is one of the most effective active ingredients for fighting skin aging, hyperpigmentation and loss of firmness, reducing wrinkles, even deep, smoothing the face… the medal has its downside. it can be irritating and drying, especially for dry and sensitive skin. Although it is not photosensitizing, it thins the corneal layer and increases sensitivity to UV radiation, so use it only in the evening. Some dermatologists recommend that pregnant women also avoid it.

But we can always get along with him. First of all, by reducing the frequency of product use to give the epidermis time to adapt. We follow the treatment every two to three days, then we switch to daily use. During the day, it is better to choose a treatment with SPF. You can also start with low-dose retinol creams or serums, even if that means gradually increasing the percentage. Some brands have learned to manage it without compromising its power. This is the case of Lancaster, who was one of the first in 1976 to introduce retinol into his cosmetics, hence the mastery of the subject.

In their latest Golden Lift series, Monegasque Laboratories encapsulated it in a cationic liposome inspired by gene therapy that targets fibroblasts without the risk of irritation. The pigmented retinol + retinal duo combined with the peptide duo is twice as effective as free retinol in stimulating collagen production. Other brands are still in place. With its new Retinol + Intensive Serum Oil, Institut Esthederm seeks the right balance between efficacy and tolerance, including for the most fragile. As for the formula of Uriage’s new Age Absolu Micro-Redensifying Serum, it also relies on a small dose of retinol to plump you up.

Active components of plants

Since it is still impossible to create retinol through green chemistry (any more than niacinamide), purists can rely on other equally interesting plant active ingredients. We talk a lot about bacuchiol, aka “bio-retinol,” found in many green treatments, but it’s not an isolated case. For example, samphire stem cells are full of benefits for cell regeneration.

They work in Powercell Skin Rehab by Helena Rubinstein, as well as Global High Concentration Serum by Olivier Claire and Anti-Wrinkle Collagen Serum by Krème. In its new Le Lift Oil-Cream, Chanel has replaced retinol with a botanical concentrate of alfalfa with almost identical properties. Combined with nourishing oils and light-perfecting pearls, it provides comfort, radiance and pleasure to mature skin.

Finding the right alliances

Instead of aggregating products that everyone works in their own corner, we trust teams that have been winning for a long time. Clarins Double Serum was the first to reconcile apparently incompatible active ingredients thanks to its “bi” bottle. Forty years and nine generations later, its new formula doubles its effectiveness against the signs of aging with 22 plant extracts, including the gifted newcomer, the great reed of Provence, that work on five vital skin functions.

A treatment that works all year round, at all ages and for all skin types, including men. Lancôme’s HCF Rénergie Triple Serum achieves by combining Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide so that together they better correct wrinkles and blemishes and increase volume. At Sisley, we also believe in good synergy. Sisleÿa L’Intégral Anti-Age cream takes care of everything that needs to be done over the years for a long time.

Rejuvenate without injections or scalpels

Want makeup but not injections or a face lift? Try new machines that stimulate collagen synthesis. “This technique has become more effective and steadily improves the skin and its firmness for 18 to 24 months,” assures D.^D: Nadine Pomared, from the DermoMedicalCenter in Paris. In addition, they are compatible with social life, because the consequences are clear: redness, possible slight peeling, but nothing that prevents you from continuing with your activities.

The most effective: Morpheus or Endymed microneedle radio frequencies and the Fotona laser, which has a lifting effect but also plumps the lips and reduces peripheral fine lines without scarring in three or four sessions. This technique can be used for prevention starting at age 35 or for treatment when you’re older to improve firmness, wrinkles and fine lines by modulating device settings. They are often combined with light-emitting diodes and microneedling, using active ingredients whose penetration is facilitated by microwells created in the epidermis.

Balance your budget

It’s always possible to pay attention to your spending without going into debt. In pharmacies you can find cosmetic gems at attractive prices; Aroma-Zone defies time and price without harming the planet; The Lift Pro-Collagen line from Yves Rocher contains three patents: and even supermarkets sometimes throw up good surprises, like the latest Cosmia range from Auchan. For less than €10, it offers certified organic rituals.