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Correct Wrinkles With Hyaluronic Acid
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With age, sun exposure, stress, smoking, pollution and external aggressions, the skin undergoes the signs of ageing.
HYALURONIC ACID, THE STAR OF ANTI-AGEING
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in our body, but decreases over time. Indeed, starting at 40, the sustained reduction of hyaluronic acid is one of the explanation of the skin ageing.
When Age and Wrinkles Can Be Seen in Our Face
IN OUR FACE
Our facial map begins to alter: wrinkles appear and the texture of the skin changes. Initially, fine lines begin to show under the eyes, then crow’s feet appear and finally, deeper wrinkles settle in (on the forehead, from the mouth and up alongside the nose..). At the same time, the skin becomes drier, less smooth and tends to show flaws like dilated pores.The skin’s natural glow then diminishes and the complexion dulls. Dark circles appear under the eyes, skin pigmentation can start to change and a there is a lack of radiance that goes hand-in-hand with an increasingly tired or weary look. Finally, areas on the face start to lose volume and the overall facial structure and features fall prey to gravity. The skin generally loses its tone and elasticity, contours become less well defined and areas on the face may start to hollow…
Our facial map begins to alter: wrinkles appear and the texture of the skin changes. Initially, fine lines begin to show under the eyes, then crow’s feet appear and finally, deeper wrinkles settle in (on the forehead, from the mouth and up alongside the nose..). At the same time, the skin becomes drier, less smooth and tends to show flaws like dilated pores.The skin’s natural glow then diminishes and the complexion dulls. Dark circles appear under the eyes, skin pigmentation can start to change and a there is a lack of radiance that goes hand-in-hand with an increasingly tired or weary look. Finally, areas on the face start to lose volume and the overall facial structure and features fall prey to gravity. The skin generally loses its tone and elasticity, contours become less well defined and areas on the face may start to hollow…
30 YEARS OLD
Sharp contours/perfect oval.
40 YEARS OLD
Slowed down cell renewal.
Epidermis thinning.
Appearance of first wrinkles.
50 YEARS OLD
Bone structure of the eye
sockets becomes visible.
Change in the eyes expression.
First modifications in facial volume.
Loss of lip firmness.
65 YEARS OLD
Sagging, fat and muscle tissues.
Alteration of the oval and heavier
contours.
ZONE BY ZONE
FOREHEAD.
The area above the eyes and below the hairline is essential for the overall balance of the face. A high forehead used to be a coveted sign of beauty. Whether high or low, broad or narrow, a smooth-skinned forehead is regarded as a sign of youth.
Expression lines, crease and forehead wrinkles begin to show as we age and may be a reflection of both the passage of time and other lifestyle factors (stress, poor diet, over-exposure to the sun…).
TEMPLE.
Youthful face has even volumes, a toned firmness and a fresh fullness about it. The temple area links up to the hairline and is a key element of the overall shape of the face. On a young face, there is often already a slight indentation around the temples that can help to delicately contrast with and highlight the contours of the cheekbones.
As we grow older, tissue volume, skin elasticity and fat distribution on the face all begin to change. Gravity seriously comes into play. An overall loss of tone and plumpness can lead to an accentuated hollowing around the temple area, giving a sunken, more angular and aged look.
GLABELLA.
This is the area on the face that extends from above the nose, between the eyebrows and on to the lower part of the forehead. Given that it is on a level with the eyes where people’s gaze will naturally be drawn, it is one of the most noticeable zones on the face. Any changes will be hard to camouflage.
Repeated facial expressions (linked to concentrating, focusing, frowning, worrying, questioning and even surprise) can lead to the appearance of parallel, vertical lines or furrows, sometimes referred to as the “elevens” on the glabella. These lines can begin to be obvious even as early as your 20s and can begin to make the face look quite severe.
TEAR TROUGH.
The tear trough is the slight hollowing in the area beneath the lower eyelid and above the cheekbone. This can become deeper and more marked as we age and as a result may give you a very tired or stressed look and even make the eyes appear more sunken, creating a dark shadow underneath. Trying to camouflage this area by simply using make-up isn’t always easy or effective…plus, you know they are still there underneath.
CROW’S FEET.
Our eyes are prone to show signs of ageing quite quickly as the skin around them is more fragile and thinner than on other parts of the face. Wrinkles known as crow’s feet, may bear witness to an active life, full of facial expressions, but they can swiftly begin to deepen as we age, due to changes in the skin, environmental factors and the toll of repetitive movement.
CHEEKBONES.
These are one of the key features of the face that provide overall facial harmony and can instantly give a youthful appearance. As the face ages, some of the first signs are often visible in the cheek area the underlying, plumping fatty tissue begins to be drawn downwards with the natural effects of gravity and supporting ligaments slacken. Without the fatty layer beneath it, the skin around the cheeks can appear to droop.
Bone density changes can also occur as the body’s process of renewal and resorption alters over time. As a result, the cheekbones provide less structural support, leading the cheeks to flatten and took as if they are falling away from the cheekbones, giving a more angular and hollowed-out look. This loss of “youthful plumpness” and tone around the cheekbones can detract from the overall shape and harmony of the face.
PERIORAL AREA.
Lines start to appear around the mouth and then gradually on the lips themselves. Symmetry is lost. Genetics, environmental factors and life-style choices (smoking, over-exposure to the sun, poor diet, lack of hydration etc) all contribute to the onset of these changes including lip wrinkles.
LIPS.
Over the years, lips begin to thin and lose their natural volume, especially as the body’s ability to produce hyaluronic acid and collagen diminishes. The lips can become less defined with a flattening of the cupid’s bow and even their natural colour may fade.
JAW LINE.
From ancient civilizations to Hollywood stars, having a well-defined, streamlined, even chiselled jaw line was a sign of youthful vitality. In women and men alike, it is synonymous with youth, fitness, good health and grace and is a highly attractive feature. The jaw line effectively provides a frame for the whole lower part of the face.
By the age of 40, the bone mass along the entire jaw line begins to lose density and this, combined with decreasing collagen production in the skin and the effects of gravity on the once “plumping” fatty deposits under it, can create some very different contours along the jaw line. Being the lowest point, fatty deposits tend to be pulled down to the jaw line by gravity, leading to the appearance of sagging skin and jowls.
CHIN.
The chin can often be a distinctive feature of a face. It determines the framework of the lower third of the face and in turn, overall facial shape. When we are young, the chin has definition and blends effortlessly with the jaw line. Over time, retaining ligaments begin to lose their elasticity and tone. Collagen production in the skin decreases. Facial fatty deposits under the skin that used to give a youthful, plumping look begin to drift downwards with the effects of gravity.
Bone density may also begin to decrease, reducing the structural support for overlying tissue and skin. As a result of such factors, the chin starts to lose its original sharp definition, sagging and chin wrinkles will appear on the skin around and under it. This can alter the overall appearance of the face, especially in how it relates to the neck, giving an older look and making significant changes to overall facial contours.
FOREHEAD. The area above the eyes and below the hairline is essential for the overall balance of the face. A high forehead used to be a coveted sign of beauty. Whether high or low, broad or narrow, a smooth-skinned forehead is regarded as a sign of youth.
Expression lines, crease and forehead wrinkles begin to show as we age and may be a reflection of both the passage of time and other lifestyle factors (stress, poor diet, over-exposure to the sun…).
TEMPLE. Youthful face has even volumes, a toned firmness and a fresh fullness about it. The temple area links up to the hairline and is a key element of the overall shape of the face. On a young face, there is often already a slight indentation around the temples that can help to delicately contrast with and highlight the contours of the cheekbones.
As we grow older, tissue volume, skin elasticity and fat distribution on the face all begin to change. Gravity seriously comes into play. An overall loss of tone and plumpness can lead to an accentuated hollowing around the temple area, giving a sunken, more angular and aged look.
GLABELLA. This is the area on the face that extends from above the nose, between the eyebrows and on to the lower part of the forehead. Given that it is on a level with the eyes where people’s gaze will naturally be drawn, it is one of the most noticeable zones on the face. Any changes will be hard to camouflage.
Repeated facial expressions (linked to concentrating, focusing, frowning, worrying, questioning and even surprise) can lead to the appearance of parallel, vertical lines or furrows, sometimes referred to as the “elevens” on the glabella. These lines can begin to be obvious even as early as your 20s and can begin to make the face look quite severe.
TEAR TROUGH. The tear trough is the slight hollowing in the area beneath the lower eyelid and above the cheekbone. This can become deeper and more marked as we age and as a result may give you a very tired or stressed look and even make the eyes appear more sunken, creating a dark shadow underneath. Trying to camouflage this area by simply using make-up isn’t always easy or effective…plus, you know they are still there underneath.
CROW’S FEET. Our eyes are prone to show signs of ageing quite quickly as the skin around them is more fragile and thinner than on other parts of the face. Wrinkles known as crow’s feet, may bear witness to an active life, full of facial expressions, but they can swiftly begin to deepen as we age, due to changes in the skin, environmental factors and the toll of repetitive movement.
CHEEKBONES. These are one of the key features of the face that provide overall facial harmony and can instantly give a youthful appearance. As the face ages, some of the first signs are often visible in the cheek area the underlying, plumping fatty tissue begins to be drawn downwards with the natural effects of gravity and supporting ligaments slacken. Without the fatty layer beneath it, the skin around the cheeks can appear to droop.
Bone density changes can also occur as the body’s process of renewal and resorption alters over time. As a result, the cheekbones provide less structural support, leading the cheeks to flatten and took as if they are falling away from the cheekbones, giving a more angular and hollowed-out look. This loss of “youthful plumpness” and tone around the cheekbones can detract from the overall shape and harmony of the face.
PERIORAL AREA. Lines start to appear around the mouth and then gradually on the lips themselves. Symmetry is lost. Genetics, environmental factors and life-style choices (smoking, over-exposure to the sun, poor diet, lack of hydration etc) all contribute to the onset of these changes including lip wrinkles.
LIPS. Over the years, lips begin to thin and lose their natural volume, especially as the body’s ability to produce hyaluronic acid and collagen diminishes. The lips can become less defined with a flattening of the cupid’s bow and even their natural colour may fade.
JAW LINE. From ancient civilizations to Hollywood stars, having a well-defined, streamlined, even chiselled jaw line was a sign of youthful vitality. In women and men alike, it is synonymous with youth, fitness, good health and grace and is a highly attractive feature. The jaw line effectively provides a frame for the whole lower part of the face.
By the age of 40, the bone mass along the entire jaw line begins to lose density and this, combined with decreasing collagen production in the skin and the effects of gravity on the once “plumping” fatty deposits under it, can create some very different contours along the jaw line. Being the lowest point, fatty deposits tend to be pulled down to the jaw line by gravity, leading to the appearance of sagging skin and jowls.
CHIN. The chin can often be a distinctive feature of a face. It determines the framework of the lower third of the face and in turn, overall facial shape. When we are young, the chin has definition and blends effortlessly with the jaw line. Over time, retaining ligaments begin to lose their elasticity and tone. Collagen production in the skin decreases. Facial fatty deposits under the skin that used to give a youthful, plumping look begin to drift downwards with the effects of gravity.
Bone density may also begin to decrease, reducing the structural support for overlying tissue and skin. As a result of such factors, the chin starts to lose its original sharp definition, sagging and chin wrinkles will appear on the skin around and under it. This can alter the overall appearance of the face, especially in how it relates to the neck, giving an older look and making significant changes to overall facial contours.