Can Aging Skin Be Rejuvenated? What Roles Do The Skin Barrier And Collagen Play?

For decades, we’ve been told that “miracle“ ingredients and innovative technologies can make skin supple and bouncy, smoothing lines and wrinkles.  Snail slime, caviar, tree bark extract from the heart of Africa, or some miracle oil can make you look years younger. Some ads even claim that a new cream is as effective as a facelift, and that you don’t need to do anything else if you apply it. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of skincare with all cards on the table, and find out what actually works.

Why is the skin barrier important?

The strength and resilience of the skin are primarily determined by its barrier function. The best way to maintain it is through a routine. Daily cleansing and toning, followed by a moisturizer. Exfoliators, serums, and masks are necessary for the skin, especially during seasonal changes and when life is more stressful, there are health problems, or environmental changes. To keep the skin looking fresh, its barrier function must be maintained and strengthened.

How to tell if the skin barrier is not functioning?

The first signs are redness and tightness. These occur when the skin lacks water and becomes dehydrated. Products absorb into the skin very quickly, but the tightness doesn’t go away. It’s also worth monitoring whether more oil and pimples appear in certain areas, and whether makeup changes color during the day or the face becomes blotchy. In case of such problems, it’s not advisable to reach for greasy products and oils. Look for hydration.

Which ingredients are best for hydrating the skin?

In case of moisture deficiency, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, aloe vera, and AHAs are beneficial. D’DIFFERENCE products contain a patented Hydresia emulsion that releases moisture gradually. The active ingredient is obtained from a dessert plant called safflower, and it carries oleosomes within itself. Desert plants are smart and resilient, they are able to distribute obtained moisture and nutrients gradually at necessary moments.

How should strengthening the barrier function be started?

It is only advisable to start addressing skin elasticity and youthfulness after the skin barrier is in order. In our climate, the barrier function needs a lot of support. Gentle cleansers, mild toners, and moisturizing creams work well for this. In addition, we recommend an essence or serum with acids, occasional exfoliation, and masks to fight the signs of fatigue.

In winter, cleanse the face with cleansing milk, which can be washed off with water, just like foam and gel. Washing off the milk may seem strange and unusual, but it works well! The skin gets clean without a feeling of tightness. 4D Replenishing Cleansing Milk is suitable for both the face and eye makeup removal. 4D Replenishing Cleansing Milk leaves the skin clean and soft.

4D Hydrating Rosewater is an alcohol-free facial toner enriched with hyaluronic acid and rose extract. It is gentle, deeply moisturizes, and helps restore the skin barrier. Apply it to a cotton pad after cleansing and gently pat on the face, neck, and eye area in the evening. Repeat in the morning. Tip! Cotton pads often contain dust. Running them under water first will create a cleaner pad. Squeeze out excess tap water from the cotton pad and apply the toner. This helps with the cost efficiency as dry cotton absorbs most of the liquid.

In winter, it is important to use a face cream that is powerful and rich in active ingredients to protect the skin from the cold and soothe redness. 4D Anti-Redness 24h Cream is excellent for this, keeping your skin feeling like it’s wrapped in soft cotton! It moisturizes, nourishes, and restores the skin barrier, making it resilient. The cream contains 11 active ingredients, some of which also have anti-aging benefits.

The skin barrier is fixed, now let us see innovation!

Have you heard of collagen? Collagen is a very important protein in the composition of bones, muscles, and skin, which helps maintain skin elasticity, firmness, and structure. Time is a great enemy of collagen, but today there are many active ingredients that can stimulate collagen production in the skin. The newest one is a patented lupine seed extract, which can be found in 5D Rejuvenating Day Cream and 5D Rejuvenating Night Cream. The creams have a light texture, a pleasant scent, and an effective action, making them very pleasant to use.

Previously, 5D Rejuvenating creams offered long-lasting hydration, nourishing oils, hyaluronic acid, plant stem cell extracts, and anti-aging power. Now they are even more effective. Clinical studies with the Cutometer device showed that skin elasticity increased by 10% after three months of use. Sounds like plant-based Botox? You could say so, as our research and development team has not been so fascinated by an active ingredient for a long time. These creams are worth trying if your complexion looks dull, your facial contours are sagging, and wrinkles are deepening.

D’DIFFERENCE products are natural and dermatologically tested, vegan, and free of silicones and colorants. Many ingredients meet the requirements of the COSMOS/Ecocert certificates.

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