Understanding Skin Laxity: Causes and Solutions
Skin laxity, or the loss of skin elasticity, is a common phenomenon with aging, but certain factors can accelerate this process. Poor lifestyle choices, weight fluctuations, and prolonged sun exposure can all contribute to this condition. This article explores the leading causes of skin laxity and offers solutions.
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Main causes of skin laxity
Diet and lifestyle habits
Dietary choices and lifestyle habits play a crucial role in the health of our skin. For example, a diet rich in sugars can reduce skin elasticity, while smoking and alcohol consumption can accelerate skin aging.
- Poor dietary choices (high-sugar foods, overcooked foods)
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Chronic stress
- Lack of physical exercise
Weight fluctuations
Rapid weight changes, such as those seen during dieting or after pregnancy, can stretch and then rapidly loosen the skin’s elastic fibers, resulting in a loss of firmness.
Hormonal changes
Hormones play a significant role in the tissue structure of our skin. Adequate levels of estrogen, testosterone and progesterone are necessary to maintain optimal tissue function.
Sun exposure
Prolonged exposure to UV radiation without adequate protection can intensify melanin production, reduce collagen and elastin production, and promote skin dryness. These structural changes make skin visibly less firm over time.
Adopt healthy lifestyle habits for firmer skin
Balanced diet
To promote collagen production, eat foods rich in vitamins A and C, silicon, amino acids, magnesium and antioxidants.
It is also advisable to avoid overcooked foods, as this reduces their nutritional content.
- Fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C
- Foods rich in silicon, like whole grains
- Lean proteins for their essential amino acids
- Nuts and seeds for their magnesium content
- Green tea and berries for their antioxidant properties
Technological Solutions for Improving Skin Firmness
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Potenza – Microneedling
Microneedling, or micro-perforation, is a dermatological procedure using tiny needles to create micro-perforations with radiofrequency (RF) energy to penetrate the top layer of skin, triggering the natural healing process and regenerating collagen and elastin.
Exilis Ultra™
Exilis Ultra™ is a non-invasive technology that uses ultra-high-performance monopolar radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen production, improving the texture and firmness of the skin on the face and body. Areas commonly treated include the eye and mouth contour, facial oval, neck, décolleté, hands, arms, legs, knees, ankles, buttocks and stomach.
Sculptra
Sculptra facial treatment uses a fine needle to inject a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA)- based filler into targeted areas. Sculptra, a substance of natural origin, stimulates the progressive, natural production of collagen. Biocompatible and biodegradable, it is well tolerated by the body and eliminated naturally. This treatment helps restore skin firmness, elasticity, and volume.
Recommended skincare products
Mild cleansers. For example:
- Vivier’s Hexam : A gentle cleansing gel that removes dirt and excess oil and dissolves makeup.
- Vivier’s Refreshing Toner : This alcohol—and oil-free formula is enriched with witch hazel extract, orange flower extract, citric acid, vitamin C, and glycerin to provide light hydration, soothe sensitivity, and reduce the appearance of redness.
- Anti-Aging Creams/Serums :
For example:
- Vivier’s QuintiSerum : Enriched with 15% vitamin C, vitamin E, and a combination of 5 exclusive peptides known to stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, and strengthen the skin barrier.
- GrenzCine Face : A revolutionary and award-winning face cream based on growth factors designed to target pronounced signs of aging while providing essential hydration to the skin.
- Retinol 1.0% : This formula uses advanced Poly-Pore technology to encapsulate high-potency pure retinol and release it gently over time to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles visibly, improve skin tone and texture, and reduce skin imperfections without the irritation and redness often associated with retinol products.
- GrenzCine Neck : A revolutionary cream based on growth factors designed to target aging and sagging skin on the neck.
- Sun protection :
For example:
- SHEER SPF 45 by Vivier : A silky-matte sunscreen with SPF 45 for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with a mattifying effect.
- Vivier’s SHEER SPF 30 Mineral : A 100% mineral sunscreen with SPF 30, providing broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB while giving a fresh and radiant complexion.
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