{"id":63562,"date":"2025-04-22T10:59:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stromspa.com\/?p=63562"},"modified":"2025-04-22T10:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:59:35","slug":"reversing-visible-effects-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stromspa.com\/en\/magazine\/holistic-health\/reversing-visible-effects-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Reversing the Visible Effects of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a world where the quest for eternal youth is omnipresent, and at a time when image constantly occupies our minds, anti-aging products and treatments are legion. The solutions for delaying skin aging are multiplying and now constitute a universe in themselves in which it is easy to get lost. But have we ever taken the time to explore the basic principles of these regenerative treatments? To see things more clearly, we met up with Ariane Archambault, cosmetic lead at Str\u00f8m Nordic Spa Mont-Saint-Hilaire.<\/p>\n

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What do they consist of?<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The right age to start<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Indeed, the importance of sun protection shouldn\u2019t 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, \u201creapplication\u201d is the watchword.<\/p>\n

The key ingredients of these formulas<\/h2>\n

Retinol<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

AHAs<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Hyaluronic acid<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Collagen<\/h3>\n

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 \u201cyouth\u201d of the skin by improving its resistance to stretching. It supports cell regeneration and smoothes wrinkles and fine lines for firmer, younger-looking skin.<\/p>\n

Niacinamide<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Vitamin C<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Peptides<\/h3>\n

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\u2019s structure and firmness).<\/p>\n

Despite their benefits and undeniable power, anti-aging products and treatments definitely aren\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

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Str\u00f8m offer: the in-house treatment<\/h2>\n

The anti-aging treatment<\/h3>\n

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 \u201clifting\u201d effect, and stimulates collagen and elastin production. It includes an invigorating massage with the BOR\u00c9AL<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Str\u00f8m offer: Bor\u00e9al products<\/h2>\n

Radiance eye and lip contour cream<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Regenerating serum<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Vitamin C serum<\/h3>\n

This serum puts the many regenerative properties of vitamin C to work for all skin types.<\/p>\n

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