Why is my skin aging?

Whatever we say, whatever we do, getting older is often a source of anxiety for many of us, especially when the signs of aging show on our body, and most of all on our face.

What is skin aging?

It is a continuous, progressive process of natural change that begins early in adulthood. The first signs of aging generally appear around our twenties. That is why the right age to start an anti-aging skincare routine is between 25 and 30. This process is of course inevitable, but its effects can be slowed with an appropriate skincare routine and healthy lifestyle habits.

The process is not the same for everyone, and its effects vary from one person to another. The age of our skin does not necessarily reflect our actual age, which is why it is best to go by the age of our skin to choose the right skincare routine.

Several factors contribute to skin aging. They are divided into two categories: intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external). Intrinsic or chronological aging corresponds to the inevitable changes related to age. This includes genetics, hormones and oxidative stress. Extrinsic aging, on the other hand, corresponds to environmental factors. Stress, pollution, sun exposure and an unhealthy lifestyle fall into this category.

What happens during this process?

Aging brings a number of changes. As chronological age increases, several functions slow down. There is a general loss of efficiency in the three layers of the skin. The epidermis and the dermis, the two surface layers of the skin, become thinner. The deep layer loses fat mass. This results in a loss of volume and sagging. The contour of the face becomes blurrier and less defined. Some areas even become hollow. The production of proteins such as collagen and elastin slows down. The production of essential fluid, which serves as protection, decreases. The skin is therefore more fragile and dries out more easily, and if this is not corrected, wrinkles will leave their mark more easily. Cell renewal, which normally happens every 28 days, slows down and can take up to 50 days. The complexion is duller due to the build-up of dead cells on the surface of the skin.

Aging also brings pigment changes. The number of melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation, decreases with age. As a result, the skin is less and less well protected from UV rays. This leads to the appearance of brown spots, also called pigment spots or age spots. These generally appear on the areas most exposed to the sun: the face, the décolleté and the hands. While in most cases they are not a health problem, they are a cosmetic concern. Fortunately, it is possible to remove them, or at least soften their appearance, with various treatments. To prevent or limit their appearance, always wear sun protection.

What are the solutions?

Make sure to have a skincare routine suited to your needs and your skin’s age. A skin professional can advise you and guide you towards a personalized skincare routine. Whether it’s the GM Collin or the YonKa range, both offer excellent products for specific concerns, such as GM Collin’s Puractive line to treat acne, the Rosa Sea line for rosacea, YonKa’s Essential White line for pigment spots, or even the Sensitive line for sensitive skin prone to redness.

In addition, professional treatments, one per season, are a winning solution to slow the signs of aging. It all comes down to consistency and caring for your skin, and for yourself as a whole:

• stay hydrated,


• stay active,


• sleep well,


• manage your stress,


• exfoliate to allow your skin to renew itself,


• eat well, with whole and minimally processed foods,


• rest when your body feels the need,


• use creams, lotions and makeup removers containing as few chemical preservatives as possible


• and protect yourself from the sun with good sun protection.

Stay tuned: soon we’ll share how to take care of your body to slow aging, keep or regain your energy and age beautifully, because getting older doesn’t have to be a fate you simply endure ????