FUCSIA spoke with an expert about everything you need to know to take care of your skin after 40 years.
Sagging and wrinkles begin to be more noticeable after the age of 40 .
How to counteract this natural process? The dermatologist gives us the keys.
FUCHSIA - What are the changes that appear on the skin at this age?
There are two aspects that are beginning to be more evident: wrinkles and sagging or loss of tone. This occurs due to the hyperactivity of the expression muscles and the progressive reduction in the production of collagen, which makes wrinkles more noticeable and the skin becomes less firm.
F - Are there some really effective creams to eliminate wrinkles?
ACP: Creams are essential in any dermatological treatment, both preventively and correctively. It is clear that they do not work miracles overnight, however, there are compounds that are capable of reducing the depth of fine wrinkles and some fine lines. These are the derivatives of retinol and some alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid.
F - How to treat bags and puffiness under the eyes?
ACP: Both occur due to the reduction of lymphatic drainage in that area; The fall or protrusion (forward movement) of the fat that we have under the eyes also contributes. If it is only temporary inflammation, which is accentuated especially in the morning, the use of cold compresses and some topical products that contain caffeine will help lymphatic drainage. However, if there is an excessive amount of infra-orbital fat, the treatment is most likely surgical through a surgery called lower blepharoplasty.
F - How to effectively prevent skin aging?
ACP: The main and most important factor: sun protection. Skin aging is 90 percent caused by ultraviolet radiation; that is, all light sources, including, of course, solar. Therefore, the more we protect ourselves by using sunscreen daily, the better and more effective prevention will be.
F - What creams are used to prevent the appearance of spots at this age?
ACP: Those that contain retinol and alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, which improve pigmentation and texture. There are also antioxidants such as vitamin C and some safe depigmenting agents that help lighten the darkest spots.
F - How can you combat sagging of the face, neck and hands?
ACP: The most effective way, once it has appeared, is through injectable substances, such as calcium hydroxyapatite; it is resorbable and very safe, it induces the creation of collagen I and III and improves flaccidity and volume in the face, neck and hands. There are also equipment such as the Ulthera, which is microfocalized ultrasound, or the Fixer, radiofrequency microneedles, which help to firm and produce new collagen.
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