WRINKLES - THE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION
When it comes to wrinkle prevention and skin care, it’s not easy to distinguish which practices are good or bad. Tips and tricks come from everywhere, the experts contradict themselves and the offer of specialized products is so immense that we easily get confused. Do you feel that the actions you take to improve and maintain the appearance of your skin are ineffective?
If you are looking for precise information and tips that work, then this guide is made just for you!
Written by professionals, Wrinkles : The Guide is a comprehensive reference book in which you will find all the answers to your questions related to skin care and the prevention of wrinkles. In addition to informative content on different types of wrinkles, you will learn about the best ways to prevent and smooth your wrinkles.
WRINKLES, WHAT ARE THEY?
Wrinkles can appear at any age depending on the factors to which the skin is exposed. Skin type will also affect the apparition of wrinkles. Oily skin has the tendency of being thicker which will delay the wrinkles compared to dry skin which is thinner and more prone to fine lines and wrinkles. The first wrinkles are often dehydration lines. They can be easily corrected with a good moisturizer and a professional treatment made by your esthetician.
The first wrinkles will often appear around the eyes since this region of the face is very sensitive and the skin is four times thinner than on the rest of the face. Also, the eye contour muscles are very stimulated, which encourages the wrinkles. When one notices their presence, they are fine lines (small wrinkles) which are often a sign of dehydration. Then expression wrinkles will appear around the mouth, between the eyebrows and around the eyes.
There are also the wrinkles that occur as a result of loss of skin tone due to aging or weight loss. These will appear on the cheeks, neck and décolleté.
THE DIFFERENT TYPE OF WRINKLES
There are two main type or wrinkles: mechanical and static wrinkles.
Mechanical wrinkles appear due to the movements of the facial muscles. They contract when speaking, smiling, eating, drinking, demonstrating emotion, and so on. These wrinkles are commonly referred to as expression lines.
Static wrinkles are wrinkles that are caused by aging skin and by external factors such as sun, cigarette, sleeping positions, etc.
DECOLLETÉ
PREVENT WRINKLES
Hydration! - Yes, drinking water! Our body is composed of 70% water, 25% of which is located in the epidermis and is subject to evaporation. The water in your skin gives it a plump and radiant look. Be sure to drink a minimum of 1.5 liters of water per day. A well hydrated skin is a firm and luminous skin.
A healthy diet - A diverse diet rich in fruits and vegetables, good fats and fiber is essential for healthy skin. Avoid trans and saturated fats, added sugars and processed foods.
Sun protection – It is known that sun exposure is very harmful to the skin and it is primordial to protect yourself. If you have to expose your skin to the sun, make sure to use a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30.
Sleep - It is essential to have a good sleep hygiene since it is during this period of the day that the skin regenerates. Lack of sleep causes the skin to age faster. Sleeping will replace your dark circles with a radiant skin!
Cleaning the skin - Morning and evening it is important to clean your face with a cleanser suitable for your skin type. This simple gesture clears the skin of accumulated impurities and allows it to breathe away from makeup and pollution.
Exfoliating the Skin - Once or twice a week, using a facial scrub will remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. The skin can then better absorb the applied skin care products, prevent wrinkles and regain its radiance.
Using the right skin care products - Prioritize skin care creams recommended by professionals such as your esthetician. The high-end professional products are rich in active ingredients and specially designed to treat and prevent wrinkles. They moisturize the skin deeply while providing active ingredients that stimulate the skin.
Professional Treatments - A facial once every 4 to 6 weeks is one of the best ways to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. The esthetician is trained to take care of your skin. She uses specialized products, appliances and massage maneuvers studied to revive the cellular function of the skin. A professional facial allows the skin to receive deep cleansing, an essential stimulus to prevent wrinkles. Professional treatments deeply moisturize the skin to help it maintain a youthful appearance.
TREAT THE WRINKLES
BOTOX
Botox is a drug made from a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum called botulinum toxin. It's the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. It is used cosmetically to help remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles.
The effect is immediate but temporary. A new injection should be given every 3 to 8 months. The injection has to be administered by a doctor.
FILLING INJECTIONS
Filling injections are used to reshape certain parts of the face by filling or giving volume where necessary. They mainly contain animal collagen or synthetic hyaluronic acid and have several trade names including: Restylane, Perlane, Hylaform or Juvederm.
The products are biodegradable, which means that after a certain time they are absorbed and eliminated by the body. The effect can last from three to twelve months.
FACELIFT
The facelift is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia and is performed by a surgeon. This involves lifting the top and / or bottom of the face by making incisions and removing the skin, giving it a smooth, wrinkle-free appearance. This method is permanent and requires convalescence.
RESURFACING LASER
This technique is performed by a laser that vaporizes the wrinkle to make it shallower. This method does not correct expression lines or loss of firmness.
CHEMICAL PEELING
This technique involves applying a product that chemically destroys the superficial layers of the skin that will naturally reform. The chemical peel reduces fine lines and dark spots. Exfoliation also acts on wrinkles by decreasing their depth.
COLLAGEN TREATMENTS
Collagen is a natural protein present in the body. It gives tissue it’s elasticity and helps skin regenerate. The collagen treatment is used to smooth and moisturize the skin. As a result, the skin is replenished and full of vitality. Wrinkles and fine lines are smoothed.
SPECIFIC TREATMENTS ACCORDING TO YOUR SKIN TYPE
These treatments are personalized; your skin is analyzed and the active ingredients used are specific to your skin’s needs. Your esthetician uses high-end, state-of-the-art products to smooth your wrinkles and rejuvenate your skin.
PROFESSIONAL CARE AT HOME
Your esthetician will prescribe the best creams and serums that contain powerful active ingredients that will correct the signs of aging. These creams may contain collagen, hyaluronic acid, peptides, calcium or vitamin C. By using professional anti-wrinkle products at home, you have the assurance of the best results.
QUESTIONS / ANSWERS
Q : When do first wrinkles appear?
R : The first facial wrinkles can appear during the early twenties. They are often located around the eye.
Q : How are wrinkles formed?
R : Wrinkles form with aging. As we age, the production of elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid in our body diminishes. Their role is to support the skin, to give it elasticity, firmness and volume. By decreasing their amount, the skin becomes less elastic and loses its firmness, which is why wrinkles can settle easily if one does not take great care of the facial skin.
Q : How to reduce wrinkles?
R : To reduce wrinkles, it is important to keep hydrated, to have a healthy lifestyle, but above all it is essential to have facials performed by a professional esthetician every 6 to 8 Weeks. This will give your skin everything it needs to erase wrinkles and prevent it’s aging. Also, your esthetician will prescribe professional products to use at home. You will benefit from a beauty routine that will meet your needs.
Q : Which anti-ageing should you choose?
R : When it comes to choosing the right anti-ageing treatment, you need to evaluate your needs. For example, if you are in your early thirties, you will need a cream that will help prevent the appearance of wrinkles. If you are between 40 and 50 years old, go for a product that will treat the existing wrinkle in order to minimize them. It is necessary to prioritize the high-end skincare used by professional estheticians since they have a high concentration of active ingredients.
Q : Which ingredients should i look for in skincare?
R : The main ingredients to look for in a good anti-wrinkle cream are hyaluronic acid, collagen, tetrapeptides, calcium, firmness actives and rice peptides.
USEFUL LINKS
- www.academie-beaute.ca
- www.edithserei.com
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- www.afme.org/actes-me/visage-actes-me/injection-acide-hyaluronique/
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GLOSSARY
- anti wrinkle
- aging
- firmness
- Collagen
- Crow’s feet
- Elastin
- hyaluronic acid
- menopause
- Wrinkles
- Loss of firmness
- Sagging skin
- aesthetic
- anti-wrinkle cream
- Anti-aging cream
- Anti-wrinkle eye cream
- Wrinkles around the eyes
- Expression lines
- Fine lines
- Deep wrinkles
- Wrinkles of the forehead
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, remember that the prevention of aging skin goes through simple actions and good daily habits. With proper skin care, the appearance of wrinkles can be delayed.
Professional treatments given by a certified esthetician, high-quality products rich in active ingredients and effective sun protection are part of the winning recipe for a young and radiant skin. Proper hygiene as well as a well-hydrated body and a healthy diet are also the foundations of a radiant and smooth skin.
With the new technological advances in facial care and the contribution of science in the fight against wrinkles, you can now believe in eternal youth!
ABOUT ACADÉMIE SCIENTIFIQUE DE BEAUTÉ
From the start, Académie Scientifique de Beauté marked the history of cosmetics by its sense of innovation, its excellence and its unique and specific approach to skin care. Our company is always keen to guarantee the proximity between the beauty professional and the consumer.
Pioneer, Académie Scientifique de Beauté has been producing from a prestigious and exclusive location on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris: the first beauty institute in France. The founder of Academy is convinced of the possibility of an eternal youth if and only if the skincare products are formulated in a rigorous and scientific way. His knowledge and know-how of excellence "made in France" were quickly acclaimed all over the planet.