Profile: Wrinkles around the Lip Contour

Definition: Visible irreversible traits around the mouth. There are primarily three types of wrinkles in this area: (1) sun pleats, barcode wrinkles or smoker's lines, which are vertical or oblique furrows around the upper lip contour under the nose; (2) bitterness folds or marionette lines, referring to oblique wrinkles starting from the corners of the mouth and descending towards the jaw; and (3) nasolabial folds or smile lines, which are linear furrows that start from the wings of the nose to the angle of the mouth.

Internal and external causes: Muscle hypercontraction, skin ageing, smoking, frequent exposure to the sun, repeated movements (whistling, drinking with a straw, kissing, smoking, etc...).

How to reduce or eliminate them: Applying treatments containing active ingredients with moisturising and firming effects (hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, retinoids, peptides, coenzyme Q10...); aesthetic medicine (hyaluronic acid injection, fractional laser, chemical peeling to be performed in a dermatological clinic, microdermabrasion, lip scrubbing, radiofrequency, micro needling, thread lifts).

Preventive measures: Performing facial gymnastics; protecting the mouth and its contour against UV rays with a suitable sun care product; applying a daily moisturising treatment around the mouth; carrying out an exfoliation once a week; opting for moisturising and firming treatments (bakuchiol, peptides, retinoids, hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10, etc.).

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Le bakuchiol, le nouvel actif contre le vieillissement cutané

Bakuchiol, a new active ingredient against skin ageing.

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Even though retinol remains an active ingredient with undeniable effects on reducing wrinkles, its irritating potential prevents sensitive skin from using it. In recent years, bakuchiol has emerged, and its regenerative virtues are not to be overlooked.

What beneficial effects do peptides have on the skin?

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True cellular messengers, peptides are increasingly present in cosmetics and aesthetic medicine. But what tangible benefits do they impart to the skin? Discover in this article all the virtues of peptides for skin health.

The benefits of retinol for the skin.

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Retinol is a potent firming agent, primarily recognised for its effects on signs of ageing. However, its benefits for the skin do not stop there. Continue reading to discover all the skin-related virtues of retinol.

Wrinkles: what are the effects of retinol on skin aging?

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Retinol is one of the most renowned active ingredients in skincare for slowing skin ageing and reducing wrinkles and fine lines. What accounts for its popularity? What do scientific studies say about it? Discover in this article why retinol is so popular for mature skin care.

How to take care of wrinkles around the mouth?

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The skin around the mouth is sensitive and thin. As such, it is one of the first areas of the face to display signs of skin ageing. How can we care for these wrinkles to reduce their appearance? Discover the right habits to adopt to take care of wrinkles around the mouth.

Acide hyaluronique contre le vieillissement cutané.

Hyaluronic Acid: The Active Ingredient Against Skin Aging.

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A biomolecule naturally present in the dermis, hyaluronic acid is a hydrophilic sugar with remarkable humectant properties. It acts like a molecular sponge: it is able to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water. In skin care, it prevents dehydration of the epidermis and the appearance of wrinkles. Plastic surgeons use it as an injection to fill in the signs of aging. Let's focus on one of the most effective anti-aging active ingredients.

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How does prickly pear seed oil benefit the skin?

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Also known as the cactus pear, the Barbary fig grows on a cactus native to Mexico. It is renowned in cosmetics for its rich biochemical composition, which confers excellent properties when applied topically. But what exactly are the benefits of Barbary fig oil for the skin? Discover them by reading this article.

Bienfaits de l'acide hyaluronique pour la peau.

What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid for the skin?

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Naturally present in the body, hyaluronic acid is a sugar with exceptional hydrating properties, the amount of which declines with age. Widely used in both cosmetics and aesthetic medicine, it has become an essential active ingredient for skin care. But what are its real effects? Hydration, elasticity, healing… This article explores in detail the benefits of hyaluronic acid for the skin.