Every culture has shaped its own ideals of beauty. Criteria vary depending on where you are on the planet and the historical era. Yet, one fact seems to remain universal: the fight against time. Each civilization has developed its methods with the aim of slowing down the process as much as possible. skin aging, a physical mark of the passing of time.
La Reine Capricieuse drew inspiration from experts from a variety of backgrounds: scientists, beekeepers, and traditional farmers. Here, we share our most valuable advice for combating the passage of age, to restore your confidence in your skin and body and to support you through these changes in appearance.
Skin aging: a natural process
That the first signs of aging of your skin have already appeared or are worrying you even before they appear, don't panic! The first thing to do is to put things into perspective. It's natural to be taken aback or even frightened by the physical changes we notice in the mirror. But this is a natural transformation of our body that we cannot completely suppress. The right attitude to adopt is then one of acceptance.
However, it is necessary to distinguish between intrinsic, programmed and irreversible aging, and extrinsic aging of the skin, which depends on external factors and which can then be controlled and acted upon effectively. Simple techniques, care and natural products can significantly reduce it.
Signs of skin aging
Although not necessarily visible yet, skin aging is a process that begins very early: between the ages of 25 and 30, the first signs appear, affecting the overall appearance of the face in several ways.
Fine lines and wrinkles, identifiable on different areas of the face (at the outer corner of the eye, on the cheeks or even the forehead) are the first unmistakable signs of a skin agingAlso called expression lines or superficial wrinkles, they tend to become more pronounced and deeper over time.
These vertical or horizontal lines that further mark the face are often accompanied by a loss of volume and density, which generally results in more fragile and thinner skin.
Collagen, a protein present in most tissues and organs of our body, makes up 75% of our skin and ensures its maintenance and firmness. With age, its production decreases by approximately 1% each year from the age of 30. This decrease is reflected in the appearance of our skin which inevitably loses firmness and vitality.
The elasticity of the skin is also impacted. The dermis, which contains elastic fibers and collagen fibers, is less efficient, and the production of hyaluronic acid also decreases. With the slowdown in the renewal of epidermal cells, the dermis is less well irrigated, its vascular network less dense. The skin then changes appearance. It becomes less tight and its color becomes paler and duller.
This causes a thickening of the stratum corneum of the epidermis, that is, the superficial layer of cells, causing the skin to become dry, dehydrated, enlarged pores, rough skin and pigmentation disorders. Hyperpigmentation spots then appear very frequently.
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Our solutions to limit skin aging
While this process cannot be reversed, it is possible to slow it down by targeting and acting on the causes of premature skin aging. By changing certain habits and using effective, respectful and kind products for the skin, the effects can be rapid and beneficial.
Adopt a healthy rhythm and lifestyle to limit skin aging
Staying calm and relaxed is the best natural anti-wrinkle there is. In fact, stress is one of the leading causes of premature skin aging… another reason not to panic when wrinkles appear on your face. It harms our health and the overall condition of our skin. By weakening cells, it slows down their renewal and degrades the production of hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for good hydration and skin tone. On the contrary, by increasing the secretion of free radicals, it sends our body the signals that trigger its aging.
Other extrinsic causes can lead to weakening of the epidermal cells: excessive exposure to the sun, heavy smoking or air pollution. The areas most exposed to these risks (sun, smoking, pollution, alcohol), often located on the hands, face, neck and décolleté, become more prone to the formation of brown pigment spots.
Prioritize a balanced diet to limit skin aging
The skin is often the first victim of a poor diet, receiving its harmful effects. To keep skin full of vitality, it is therefore important to maintain a healthy diet, favoring foods high in vitamins A, C and E to preserve the youthfulness of the skin, omega 3 for its elasticity and foods rich in antioxidants to protect our cells from damage by free radicals.
Getting quality sleep to limit skin aging
A pillar of our overall health, sleep is also an element that plays a central role in the evolution of our physical appearance. It is crucial to give your body the time it needs to fully regenerate. Regular sleep schedules and sufficient quantity are the foundations that will help your body fight against time on its own.
Use natural cosmetic products to care for, protect and moisturize the skin
Taking care of your skin and providing it with all the active ingredients it needs is essential to keep the skin as young, radiant and healthy as possible. It is therefore strongly recommended to complement our changes in habits and lifestyles by consuming certain vitamins or supplements, in order to help slow down the skin degradation process.
It is crucial to provide the skin with nutrients capable of preventing the production of free radicals (caused by stress, pollution or even the sun).
Antioxidants, present in vitamin C and vitamin E, are known to have this beneficial effect. Beehive products such as honey, propolis, and royal jelly, have a high content of vitamins and trace elements and are therefore a definite ally against skin aging.
Precious botanical oils reduce and delay the appearance of superficial and deep wrinkles. The organic camelina oil, organic plum oil, and organic almond oil used by La Reine Capricieuse are incorporated into our skincare products to create a powerful synergy to care for the skin and calmly support its natural aging process.
Preferably choose a cosmetic treatment with a high water content: nothing is more effective in preserving the appearance and health of the skin than intense and regular hydration. Water is in fact found in the different layers that make up our skin and is responsible for its appearance.
La Reine Capricieuse has made simplicity its guiding value and the main ally of well-being and our skin. There's no need to accumulate multiple products to apply to your face. Focus on quality over quantity: using a few products, along with simple, healthy daily actions, is enough to maintain the beauty and radiance of your complexion. Our anti-aging care, such as our Cellular Face Cream, meet these requirements. They are a synergy of rare and precious ingredients, all of natural origin. We offer your skin the experience of care naturally super powerful to fight against the skin aging.
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