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The Science of Ageing

Unlocking the Secrets of Aging: Your Guide to Timeless Beauty and Wellness

Understanding the ageing process is essential for informed decisions about skincare and overall well-being. It empowers you to choose the right strategies to slow down ageing, maintain healthy skin, and make savvy lifestyle choices that can have a lasting impact on your quality of life. Delve into the world of skin science with Teoxane. Our commitment to advanced skincare technology ensures you receive the full benefits of hyaluronic acid. Backed by extensive skin health research, our innovative skincare products are designed to deliver exceptional results for healthier, more radiant skin.

 

This resource is designed for those of you curious about the science behind ageing and its impact on your skincare decisions.

Ageing 101: The Scientific Underpinnings

Ageing, both a masterpiece and a mystery, orchestrates a symphony of changes within us¹.

 

At the cellular level, it involves the buildup of damage from oxidative stress, genetic mutations, and telomere shortening, which are protective caps on our chromosomes².

Biologically, ageing leads to a decline in the body's ability to repair and regenerate tissues, affecting functions like skin elasticity, muscle mass, and bone density³.

 

This understanding is our compass in the world of anti-ageing and skincare choices.

Our Skin: our Body's Frontline Warrior


The skin, our body's frontline warrior, stands as the first sentinel of aging. It's not just our largest organ, but the interface connecting us to the world⁴. This multitasking marvel acts as our bodyguard, shielding us from the external elements⁵, regulating temperature, releasing toxins, absorbing nutrients, and even sensing the world around us⁶.


Understanding its role in the aging process is key to looking and feeling your best.

The human skin is nothing short of a remarkable multitasker, a vital organ with roles that are far more than skin-deep.

Understanding Skin Layers


Peel back the layers of knowledge to reveal the secret to our skin's vitality. The epidermis, closely bonded to the supporting dermis, and the subcutaneous hypodermis, where fat often resides, together make up the skin's intricate trio. In this exploration, we'll unveil the distinctive roles and characteristics of each layer⁷.

Epidermis: The Skin's Shield

The epidermis, the outer armor, made up of dead skin cells, keeps harmful agents out while sealing in vital moisture and nutrients⁷.

Starring: Hyaluronic Acid




Hyaluronic acid is the skin's "sugar superhero," found in animals, humans, and even bacteria. Picture it as a long and heavy chain of sugar molecules, with its favorite hangout in loose connective tissue⁸.

In the body, hyaluronic acid comes in three forms: one sticks close to cells, another attaches to support structures, and the third roams freely⁸.



Meet its ally, hyaladherins, the special proteins who recognize its unique charm and help it bond with other elements in the body's support structure (matrix)⁸. Together, they're the dynamic duo shaping cell behavior and creating a resilient structure. It's the body's very own sugar architect!

How Does Skin Time Travel? Dual Forces Of Skin Ageing


Intrinsic ageing, directed by our inherited genes, is further shaped by age-related hormonal shifts. It gradually leads to the thinning, dryness, and reduced elasticity of our skin⁹. The diminishing presence of elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid contributes to this transformation, causing our skin to lose its once-youthful resilience¹⁰.


On the flip side, extrinsic aging is orchestrated by external forces such as sun exposure, air pollution, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor nutrition, and a sedentary lifestyle. These culprits sow the seeds of brown spots, rough textures, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and accelerate the ageing process¹¹. 


Facial ageing tells a story through the rhythm of muscle movements and the pull of gravity, leading to those familiar lines and wrinkles. When facial fat dwindles and skin thins, you will notice a softer, less defined look³ that's all part of the natural plot.

Recognizing The Signs


Ageing can start leaving its subtle marks as early as our mid-twenties¹.


Tiny lines grace our brows and eyes, and our skin's bounce begins to fade. As time goes on, these hints grow into full-blown wrinkles, joined by increased pigmentation and pesky brown spots¹².

 

Decoding Skin's Evolution: A Scientific Wrinkling Scale


Dermatologists and researchers turn to specialized scales and tools to assess the ageing process, taking wrinkles, pigmentation shifts, texture changes, and elasticity into account. These standardized assessments help us measuring the impact of skincare products and cosmetic procedures in the age-defying battle.

28 - 35 Years Old


You might notice the emergence of only a few mild wrinkles, which are entirely normal and a natural part of the ageing process. Importantly, during this time, you are unlikely to develop keratoses, which are rough, scaly patches on the skin. This means your skin maintains its youthful appearance without these specific skin issues³.


Teoxane: Where Science Meets Beauty

At Teoxane, we lead in skin science, specializing in facial ageing. Our cutting-edge research fuels a range of aesthetic and cosmetic solutions, addressing signs of ageing from fine lines to lost volume. It's where science and beauty converge for your radiant transformation.


Can We Turn Back Time?


Halting the natural aging process is beyond our reach, but we can certainly slow down its visible impact⁹.


Lifestyle choices are the key players in this ageing game. A balanced diet, regular exercise, proper rest, and steering clear of smoking and excessive alcohol can postpone those early signs of ageing¹¹.

For a targeted approach, skincare routines come into play. Employing skin-friendly products like moisturizers and sunscreens can help keep your youthful appearance intact¹¹. More advanced, aesthetic treatments like dermal fillers step in to reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate skin elasticity¹¹.

While we can't turn back time, we can certainly make it a graceful journey.

Embracing The Age-Defying Journey:

Skin and Aesthetic Solutions

Dermocosmetics are your allies against ageing. They excel at:


Hydration

Essential for youthful skin, they contain moisture-retaining ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Teoxane's RHA® serum, for instance, plumps the skin, strengthens the barrier, and smoothes your complexion¹².

Did You Know?

Our RHA® serum is a clinically proven triple action formula that offers various benefits: it plumps the skin, strengthens the barrier, and smoothes your complexion.


It effectively increases water content in the epidermis by 7.6% within 9 days, resulting in improved hydration¹². 

Active Ingredients

Enriched with antioxidants, peptides, ceramides, and exfoliants, they target aging-related concerns⁹.


Did You Know?

Teoxane's Advanced Filler contains a peptide complex, like a secret language for your skin. It instructs your epidermis cells to create more collagen, rejuvenating your skin for a youthful, resilient look¹⁴!



Sun Protection

Many dermocosmetics include broad-spectrum sunscreen agents to shield your skin from UV radiation⁹.

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Did You Know?

Teoxane's UVA Shield SPF50+ is like an invisible shield, safeguarding your skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays¹⁵. These rays are the culprits behind premature aging and sunburn – but this cream helps your skin staying protected!

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Your Own Version Of Beauty


Dermal fillers, while commonly associated with rejuvenation, offer a broader spectrum of beauty enhancements. Beyond merely addressing the signs of ageing, they sculpt, define, and harmonize facial features, allowing individuals to achieve their unique beauty aspirations.



Teoxane believes in the power of innovative aesthetic solutions to empower individuals to redefine beauty on their own terms.

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