All about the important ingredients for youthful skin

Anti-aging cosmetics are, of course, a bit of slyness. You can’t turn back time. But if you look not for a miracle, but for remedies that could slow down skin aging, you can succeed. And here are the components in their composition that you should pay attention to.

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Absolue Premium Bx Revitalizing Day Cream, Lancôme

The history of the Absolue premium collection began with the fact that Lancôme, as a result of careful selection, created its own beautiful rose. The active ingredient was obtained from it, which became the main ingredient of the first Absolue Soft Cream.

Since then, the Absolue series has changed more than once, and the composition of the funds has been modified and supplemented. And in the new Premium Bx collection, the emphasis was no longer on the rose, but on:

  • the Pro-Xylane molecule, which has anti-aging activity;

  • white iris extract, which promotes the synthesis of our skin’s most important proteins, collagen and laminin;

  • Bio-Network Complex with four natural ingredients: soy protein hydrolyzate, brown algae, wild yam and barley. According to Lancôme skincare expert Valeria Khokhlova, thanks to this complex “the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, structural proteins is enhanced, the elasticity of blood vessels is improved.”

Probiotics

Serum-activator of youth Advanced Génifique, Lancôme

Although Génifique has received 170 international awards in the Serum category, it is referred to as an “activator”. The product contains ingredients that activate the health and youth of the skin and favorably affect its microbiome.

We have written more than once that this is a collection of microorganisms that live on the surface of our skin. Each person’s microbiome is unique. It depends on gender, age, habitat, ethnicity, even nutrition and profession – and changes throughout life. Functions of the microbiome:

  • protect the skin from aggressive influences;

  • maintain a stable level of its acidity;

  • strengthen skin immunity.

Diversity is very important for the microbiome – and part of the problems with the skin begins when it is disturbed and certain types of bacteria begin to predominate. The task of the complex of pro- and prebiotics in Advanced Génifique is to support the diversity of microbes, create an atmosphere of peace, friendship and love on the skin, and thereby strengthen its protective functions.

The 7 pre- and probiotics in the serum help:

  • well-known antioxidant vitamin Cg;

  • glycerin, moisturizing and softening the skin.

Advanced Génifique Activator must be applied immediately after the cleansing step.

hyaluronic acid

Firming serum to combat factors affecting premature skin aging, Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum, Kiehl’s

Hyaluronic acid is found in almost all organs and tissues of our body. In a person weighing 80 kg, it is about 20-25 g, and about a third is consumed and renewed daily. Recently it turned out that the state of our skin, joints, cartilage depends on hyaluronic acid in the body. In particular, it activates the production of collagen. And this substance also works as a hygroscopic agent, attracting moisture to itself, and is responsible for skin turgor.

It is not surprising that after these discoveries a real hyaluronic boom began: manufacturers began to add a star ingredient to creams, serums, masks and even shampoos. Then it was discovered that not all hyaluronic acid molecules work in the same way. So, large ones do not penetrate the skin, they remain on the surface, and hyaluronic acid with a smaller molecular size (micronized) can penetrate the epidermis, providing intensive moisturizing and fighting wrinkles.

Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum © Kiehl’s

For the Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum, Kiehl’s used the latter. Its action is complemented by an adaptogenic herbal complex. Extracts of red ginseng root, Chinese magnolia vine and basil help prevent skin aging, stimulate cell renewal. Serum gives the skin a healthy, radiant look, reduces pores and fights fine wrinkles.

Ceramides

Cream for the restoration and protection of facial skin with ceramides Cera Repair Barrier Cream, Biotherm

Manufacturers are constantly looking for special ingredients that will help restore the skin to a youthful look and beauty. But for ceramides (or ceramides), as well as for hyaluronic acid, you don’t have to go far. These lipids are naturally found in our skin. Their molecules:

  • prevent water loss;

  • perform a transport function.

And ceramides are the very “cement” that fills the space between cells and helps them stick together. With age, ceramides become less, and, according to the researchers, this is also associated with “nature wilt”. “The skin loses its ability to retain moisture and protect itself, it becomes sensitive and prone to irritation, lines of dehydration appear, followed by wrinkles,” explains Biotherm expert Alexey Mironenko.

Manufacturers are constantly looking for some magical ingredients that will help restore the skin to a youthful look and beauty.

However, we lose ceramides not only over the years. Biotherm experts, together with scientists at Stanford University, found that anxiety and stress also steal these valuable fats from us. After our strong experiences, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes tight and dehydrated. And in order to stop these unpleasant processes, it is necessary… That’s right, firstly, to avoid serious shocks. And secondly, in time to replenish stocks of ceramides.

In Biotherm’s Cera Repair Barrier Cream Ceramide Moisturizer, ceramides work in tandem with the powerful probiotic Thermal Plankton Extract. Together they help restore and strengthen the protective barrier of the skin, soothe it, moisturize it. And if you do not turn back time, then at least prolong the moments of youth.

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