What do they consist of?

An anti-aging product or treatment prevents, slows down, and mitigates the signs of aging. The products used in these treatments contain active ingredients that target loss of firmness, wrinkles and fine lines, age spots, and skin radiance and texture.

The right age to start

Starting from age 25, our own collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production declines, and cellular regeneration slows down. It may therefore be advisable to begin use around this age and avoid starting any younger. However, prevention is essential at any age. Make sure to moisturize your skin, exfoliate it regularly, and protect it from the sun.

Indeed, the importance of sun protection shouldn’t be neglected, regardless of the season. UVA rays (which cause premature skin aging and the appearance of wrinkles) can pass through clouds and fog, penetrate windows, and even be reflected by snow. It is therefore essential to protect yourself every day, even if staying inside. In the winter, we recommend applying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day, and in the summer, “reapplication” is the watchword.

The key ingredients of these formulas

Retinol

Retinol is an active form of vitamin A that acts as an exfoliant and accelerates skin cell renewal. Part of the retinoid class, it can cause side effects in certain skin types, including sensitive skin, due to its potency and effectiveness. To avoid irritation, redness, peeling, and dryness, it is recommended to gradually integrate it into your routine so that you can slowly get used to it.

AHAs

AHAs are alpha-hydroxy acids, which are exfoliating agents that are particularly adapted to penetrate the skin. The best known are glycolic acid and lactic acid. They stimulate cell regeneration, refine skin texture, unclog pores, reduce excess sebum, and lighten pigment spots. To be used with care, as they increase sensitivity to sunlight.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the skin which allows it to retain moisture. It acts on the surface and forms a non-occlusive protective film, thereby locking in moisture and leaving the skin plumped and deeply hydrated. Its antioxidant action protects the epidermis from external aggressions, combats the effects of aging, and brightens the complexion.

Collagen

Collagen is a protein made up of amino acids that provide firmness and structure to the skin, allowing it to be toned and re-densified. Naturally present in the skin, bones, and joints, collagen ensures cohesion between the dermis and the epidermis, promoting the “youth” of the skin by improving its resistance to stretching. It supports cell regeneration and smoothes wrinkles and fine lines for firmer, younger-looking skin.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, and its antioxidant power helps repair the skin from the damage caused by UV rays, offers soothing and anti-inflammatory effects, fights excess sebum, and evens out the complexion. This ingredient is particularly suitable for oily, acne-prone skin.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant with preventive effects. It regulates melanin production, brightens the complexion, protects the skin from external aggressions, stimulates collagen production, and helps prevent the visible signs of premature aging.

Peptides

Finally, peptides are versatile proteins composed of amino acids that act as biological messengers. They help reduce muscle contractions (reducing the appearance of wrinkles), promote reduced inflammation (soothing sensitive, redness-prone skin), and can stimulate collagen and elastin production (improving the skin’s structure and firmness).

Despite their benefits and undeniable power, anti-aging products and treatments definitely aren’t a miracle solution. Genetics play a major role in the health and appearance of the skin, as does a healthy lifestyle. Indeed, sun protection, sleep, diet, hydration, and healthy everyday habits all have an effect on the epidermis. Your skin care routine acts as a complement to these two essential factors.

Strøm offer: the in-house treatment

The anti-aging treatment

This smoothing and densifying treatment is ideal for treating deep wrinkles and making the skin more luminous. Perfect for mature skin, it sculpts the face, generates a “lifting” effect, and stimulates collagen and elastin production. It includes an invigorating massage with the BORÉAL gua sha ritual porcelain, which produces a rejuvenating effect and structures the oval of the face and the neck, in addition to improving blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.

Strøm offer: Boréal products

Radiance eye and lip contour cream

This innovative cream targets the two areas where the first signs of aging usually appear: the fine lines at the outer corner of the eye are often the first to appear, while the skin around the lips loses its volume and firmness with age.

Regenerating serum

This serum prevents signs of aging on the skin of the face and neck by moisturizing, soothing, and protecting it thanks to its antioxidant ingredients, including pullulan, which activates collagen and elastin production while forming a protective barrier.

Vitamin C serum

This serum puts the many regenerative properties of vitamin C to work for all skin types.