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The Derm-Index : Signs of age, wrinkles, firmness

Your face skin

All you ever wanted to know about skin and dermatological disorders.

Signs of age, wrinkles, firmness > [12] results
Video > [4] results

Video - Mature skin

Mature skin

Video - Oxidation and glycation

Oxidation and glycation

Video - Sensitive skin ageing

Sensitive skin ageing

Video - La Roche-Posay thermal spring water

Thermal Spring Water
Golden rules > [2] results
 

10 habits to help you take care of your skin on an everyday basis.

Some habits are essential in order to care for your skin and have a radiant complexion all year long.

5 golden rules to optimal beauty treatment

Even if beauty procedures seem to be commonplace these days, some precautions must still be an integral part of the process.

 
Focus on... > [1] result
 

Wrinkles: caused by skin ageing

A major concern for women, wrinkles are one of the signs of ageing. Understanding the processes involved in their appearance helps to target the most suitable treatments.

 
3 questions to an Dermatologist > [1] result
 

Skin daily moisturisation is essential.

Interview with a dermatologist about the possibilities to delay the appearance of the signs of skin ageing.

 
Testimonies > [1] result
 

“I’ve still got a radiant complexion… Even in my 40s!"

Without going to extremes and prepared to do anything to stop the ravages of time, Sophie understands the importance of looking after the health and beauty of her skin.

 
Enlightened by science > [1] result
 

Cellular oxidation, a major process of skin ageing

A major process of skin ageing, oxidative stress damages both the skin’s epidermal and dermal cells and contributes to their degeneration.

 
Key Figure > [1] result
 

Key Figure - 2/3 L'exposition aux rayons UV ...

2/3 This represents how much of skin ageing can be attributed to UV ray exposure.


Source : Barbara Gilchrest (M.D. School of Medicine, Boston University).

 
True or False? > [1] result
 

A deterioration in the quality of the complexion is a sign of ageing

TRUE
Loss of radiance and evenness in the complexion are the first ravages left by time. From the age of 30, melanin, which gives the skin its colour, is more unevenly distributed. The skin’s surface appears dull and uneven. It doesn’t reflect light as well and the complexion looks more uneven.

 
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Mature skin

Oxidation and glycation

Sensitive skin ageing

Thermal Spring Water