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Anti-aging treatments: High tech ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Vitamin C… you’ve surely heard a lot about them as they pop up in beauty articles, and they’ve even been recommended by your dermatologist, but what do they really do to your skin? Let’s take a look at 6 high-tech ingredients which promise to revolutionise your beauty routine!

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Hyaluronic acid: the ultimate plumping active ingredient

Best-known ingredient in cosmetics (no doubt linked to the famous hyaluronic acid injections which made it popular), it's nicknamed the "miracle molecule" in aesthetic medicine practices, thanks to its ability to fill in wrinkles and fine lines. The good news is that you don't necessarily need to use needles to benefit from its anti-wrinkle effect: you can also find hyaluronic acid in creams, serums and even lotions!

Our favorite? The Hyaluron Serum Moisturising & Plumping Serum Susanne Kaufmann's short, ultra-concentrated hyaluronic acid serum boosts hydration, plumps fine lines and visibly brightens the complexion!

Another moisturizing best-seller, the Fondamental Plumping Serum Patyka 's light-textured serum, based on Hyaluronic Acid Vegetable, not only plumps up and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, but also delights dehydrated skin while boosting collagen production and elasticity. Naturally present in our skin, this active ingredient acts like a sponge, retaining water in tissues for a plumper, smoother appearance. Its success also stems from its universality, as it is suitable for all skin types without exception, even the most sensitive!

Glycolic Acid: the star of a glowing complexion

Glycolic Acid is in fact a Fruit Acid recommended for skin that looks greyfor an instant radiance boost, but also for those who complain of irregularities (whether in skin texture or in the visual appearance of the skin, caused by blemishes). Small imperfections or the fear of scarring? You can trust this active ingredient to exfoliate dead cells from the epidermal surface, while stimulating the synthesis of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. As you may have guessed, this molecule is also great for treating the signs of aging!

The star glycolic acid product to adopt: the Good Genes Sunday Riley! This powerfully formulated multi-action serum acts as a skin perfector to reduce residual marks (blemishes and spots), plump, smooth fine lines and boost radiance. It's the "beautiful skin" treatment par excellence, to be tried at least once in your life!
 

Retinol: the anti-wrinkle and anti-dark spot agent

 Retinol (also known as Vitamin A) is the ultimate anti-aging molecule, acting both on the skin's surface and deep down. It boosts collagen and elastin production to combat skin ageing (and notably delays expression lines and firms), and stimulates cell regeneration by exfoliating to diminish the appearance of blemishes and scars on damaged skin. Skin prone to imperfections will also appreciate its purifying role (it unclogs pores and accelerates the healing of old pimples). However, this product is not suitable for reactive, irritated, sensitive or sensitized skin, or for expectant mothers. 

Ideal for getting started, theEve Bio-Retinol Line Reduction Anti-Wrinkle Serum Antipodes, is a night serum concentrated in bio-retinols that helps fight cutaneous aging to reveal smoother, more radiant skin.

For more accustomed skins, we adopt theA+ High Dose Retinoid Serum Sunday Riley. Containing 6.5% retinoids, this super-powerful serum delivers stunning results on marked wrinkles thanks to its retinoid cocktail.

Peptides: the mini-proteins to rescue mature skin

Peptides are small molecules capable of boosting the mechanisms of even the most tired skin by transmitting "messages" to skin cells. These brave little soldiers, for example, are capable of calling on the skin to produce more collagen for an overall anti-aging action (firming and fighting wrinkles), or to reduce melanin production to limit spots, or to fight sagging to redefine the oval of the face. Concentrated in peptides derived from weights, the Smoothing Peptide Booster Pai Skincare Smoothing Peptide Booster firms, reduces the appearance of fine lines and stimulates collagen production, while improving hydration for smooth, healthy skin. It's the perfect Better-Aging booster to pair with your moisturizer.

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Vitamin C: an anti-wrinkle and anti-oxidant ally

It's THE protective vitamin par excellence: it protects all skin types against external aggressions (UV, tobacco, stress, pollution) that accelerate premature skin aging. We recommend it for mature skins that have - a little too much - overexposed themselves to the sun, for a lightening action, as well as for urban skins aged 25/30, for an anti-fatigue and "beautiful skin" action. Thanks to its high concentration of THD ascorbate (a stable form of vitamin C), C.E.O. C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum Sunday Riley offers powerful antioxidant action to reduce post-inflammatory marks and spots, revealing a more even complexion and visibly plumper skin. 

MSM: the rising high-tech asset

Known by the barbaric name of MethylSulfonylMethane, this molecule is being used more and more to the delight of sensitive skin, reducing inflammation at source and strengthening the skin's defenses. It is also appreciated by skins wishing to combat ageing, thanks to its stimulating properties... We also love it for its detoxifying power, which Hervé Herau uses in his Gel Lotion Care (a treatment lotion to be used after his cult cleanser) to eliminate toxins. Drawing on its anti-aging properties, the Oskia brand also makes extensive use of this molecule, notably in its Nutri-Active Day Creama day cream with a complete moisturizing, revitalizing and repairing action. So there are no contraindications for this new active ingredient, which is fast becoming a must-have and should be used day and night...

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