Which Skin Care Routine to Maintain a Youthful Complexion and Limit the Effects of Aging?

Although a facial skin care routine may vary according to your skin type (oily, dry or combination) and age, it’s important for all of us to take care of our skin on a daily basis to maintain a youthful complexion and limit the effects of aging.

Why is it necessary to follow a skincare routine to maintain a youthful complexion?

Keeping your skin healthy

A regular routine helps to cleanse, moisturize and protect the skin, which is essential for preventing skin problems such as acne, dryness or irritation.

Prevent aging

Using the right products, such as antioxidant serums and creams containing sun filters, can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin.

Improved texture and complexion

A regular routine, including exfoliation and moisturizing, can help even out skin tone and improve skin texture, making it more radiant.

Targeting specific problems

Personalized skin care allows you to address specific concerns such as acne, dark spots or sensitivity, using products tailored to your needs.

What are the 5 basic steps in a facial skincare routine?

1- Skin cleansing

The first essential step is to cleanse your face morning and night with a gentle cleanser such as the Gentle Cleanser from the Zo Skin Health range.
This step removes greasy residues, make-up and pollution particles accumulated throughout the day.
Depending on your skin type, you can opt for either the “Hydrating cleanser” if your skin is normal or dry, or the “Exfoliating cleanser” for normal to oily skin to eliminate dead cells that clog pores, or the “Gentle cleanser” which is suitable for all skin types.

2- Daily application of a vitamin C-based serum

10% Vitamin C serum is our best ally against dullness.
Applied every morning to clean skin, it restores radiance to dull skin and prevents photo-aging.
By promoting cell renewal, this active ingredient corrects existing pigmentation and prevents the appearance of new dark spots.
In addition to these benefits, Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps neutralize the free radicals formed in contact with pollution, UV rays or oxidative stress, which break down collagen and elastin.
This active ingredient is suitable for all skin types.
It is advisable to start using it from the age of 25 to prevent premature signs of aging in facial skin.

3- Moisturize your skin with a day cream

This gesture keeps skin healthy and protects it from external aggression.
It also slows down the aging process by limiting external aggression.
Daily moisturizing helps prevent dry skin and feelings of tightness and discomfort.
Daily application of a day cream helps maintain skin elasticity and reinforces the cutaneous barrier.
This simple but fundamental gesture helps to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and keep skin looking younger for longer.

4- Sun protection with a high SPF every morning

This simple, everyday gesture is a fundamental element in preventing premature aging and keeping skin healthy.
This protection is even more essential if you use retinol, which can make the skin even more sensitive to the sun.
Good sun protection helps prevent the appearance of dark spots.
Even on cloudy days, it’s advisable to protect yourself, as UV rays can penetrate through clouds.

5- Use a retinol cream several evenings a week

This vitamin A-derived active ingredient boosts cell renewal through exfoliation and boosts collagen production to help skin maintain its firmness and elasticity.
Its exfoliating action evens out skin tone and fades pigmentation spots and acne marks.
With regular use, pores are tightened.
This anti-aging active ingredient smoothes fine lines and wrinkles.

How do I use retinol?

To tolerate it well, you need to use it gradually.
At first, it should be applied every third night, then every other night.
Retinol is applied in the evening, as the skin is more receptive to active ingredients during the night, and the absorption of components like retinol is more effective.
Skin regenerates and repairs itself during the night, which is why we apply it in the evening.
Retinol works to lighten spots and improve skin texture while you sleep.
In the early stages of use, you may notice redness, dryness or irritation, as exfoliation tends to dry out the skin and can make it more sensitive.
After 2/3 weeks, your skin will become accustomed to the product and this discomfort will disappear.

To conclude on the face care routine

In conclusion, adopting the right skincare routine is essential for preserving a youthful, radiant complexion, while limiting the visible signs of aging.
Simple gestures such as gentle cleansing morning and night, applying appropriate moisturizers and adding sun protection can make a big difference to your skin’s health.
To go one step further with a deep cleansing that restores your skin’s radiance and perfectly complements your routine, book an appointment at Epilium Paris for a Hydrafacial treatment.
This innovative treatment deeply cleanses and moisturizes the skin, for a visibly rejuvenated appearance.