How to prevent the first signs of skin aging?

As usual, makeup removal and cleansing are the first steps to keep in mind. However, care must be taken not to strip the skin too harshly, as this would cause more blemishes. Using the patented Skin Balance System and a high-tolerance cleansing base, all products in the Osmoclean range respect the balance of even the most sensitive skins. Once cleansed and free of undesirable bacteria, the skin’s ability to fight against outside aggressions can be supported by preserving its ecosystem. Then comes the moisturizing step. Just like the rest of our body, our skin needs to maintain adequate water content to fully support its physiological integrity and its role as a barrier. That’s why it is advisable to always choose moisturizing care that best suits the skin’s specific needs.

Cleansing and moisturizing are always a priority. In the morning, favor light cleansing to remove all secretions from the night. In the evening, it is recommended to perform a double cleansing to ensure the skin is extra clean before bed. Depending on the skin’s needs, a moisturizing cream like the Cellular Water Melting Moisturizing Cream can also be useful to provide all the necessary nutrients and moisturizing agents. Indeed, cellular water is specially designed to work in osmosis with the skin, as it has the same physiological properties as cell water.

Around the age of 20-25, the most important thing is to diligently moisturise in order to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier and support the cells’ function. Later on, one can turn to moisturizing care products with properties that target specific problems: adequate sun protection, protection against environmental aggressions (pollution, blue light), restoring the skin’s hydrolipidic film in winter, or soothing epidermis sensitivity.

Pollution accelerates the aging process. That’s why it is so important to preserve the skin’s function and reinforce its natural defense systems. Dermatologists agree that 80% of skin aging is due to the environment, meaning the process depends more heavily on one’s lifestyle than on genetic aging. Indeed, pollution can “asphyxiate” the skin’s top layer and cause oxidation at the cellular level. Thorough cleansing can help remove these polluting particles while strengthening the epidermis’ defenses against oxidation.

Institut Esthederm believes that water – the source of all life and the main constituent by volume of any cosmetic formula (approximately 70%) – can be a genuine physiological and dynamic skin care product, working in osmosis with the skin as a natural protector of youthfulness. In 2018, Institut Esthederm created Cellular Water Mist, a water-based product as powerful as a serum.