Dr. Sylvie Peres: Everyone has their own experience of the first wrinkle, which can appear sooner or later, but I like to say that we shouldn't ruin our lives for it. And put things into perspective, enjoy the blossoming of maturity. This doesn't mean doing nothing, but maintaining serenity and kindness.
Wrinkles are THE major marker, but there is also the loss of volume, firmness, radiance, and sagging. Indeed, the skin, a barrier organ, is exposed to agents that promote the degradation of cell functions (UV rays, bad weather, pollutants). Senescent cells, unable to renew themselves, accumulate over time and are responsible for the appearance of aged skin, which is characterized by thin, dehydrated skin, a complexion blurred by small, more or less dark spots associated with dilated vessels, and sagging skin.
This can be located on the forehead, the corners of the lips, the corners of the eyes, but also on the neck and décolleté. Superficial at first, wrinkles will spread and deepen over time.
I suggest maintaining a holistic view, carefully maintaining your teeth, hair, and figure. Aging in harmony is a holistic, global approach.
Does blemished skin delay the appearance of the first signs of aging?
Dr. Sylvie Peres: Indeed, hyperseborrhea makes the skin firmer. Often, acne treatments combine peeling and hydration, which stimulates cell renewal and strengthens skin tone.
How to delay sagging skin?
Draining and toning massages and self-massages help stimulate cellular tissues and reduce sagging skin.
Kobido®, for example, is a facial massage that focuses on the muscular areas of the face to bring radiance, shape and tone.
Featured at the Spa Alaena in Biarritz and the Spa Alaena Paris, this tailor-made treatment works deep down to plump, revitalized skin, an oxygenated complexion, and reduce fine lines.
The session begins with a personalized assessment where each sign of aging is listed in order to create a customized facial massage that will naturally rejuvenate your face. This expertly designed protocol combines Kobido-inspired massage, patented Alaena active ingredients, and a tissue oxygenation technique for immediate results. More than a treatment, Kobido® is a true rejuvenation ritual, which comes from the ancestral tradition of the Japanese imperial court. Its virtues are both aesthetic and energetic. This facial massage focuses on the muscular areas of the face in a gesture where beauty and effectiveness of the gesture are inseparable to bring radiance, curve, and tone to your face.
Could you tell us about your ritual?
Dr. Sylvie Peres: When I developed the Alaena ritual, I designed it for my friends and myself. So I practice it every day.
In the morning I cleanse my skin with the mango & avocado soap and finish by spraying a mist of water and drying. I then apply the Eye Contour , the Radiance Serum and the Anti-aging Moisturizing Cream .
These complementary formulas address the various signs of aging and benefit from a wide variety of active ingredients, particularly our two different sprouted seed extracts. Wheat, oats, flax, chia, and green soybeans are found in the anti-aging moisturizer. Amaranth and buckwheat are also found in the serum and eye contour cream.
Natural polyphenols from plants (in cosmetic care or in food) through their antioxidant, anti-free radical action, stimulate renewal and bring many benefits to the body and skin both at the level of the dermis and keratinocytes. This is why in Alaena rituals we tirelessly seek out these plants rich in such beneficial antioxidants.
The evening ritual is also important; at night, the skin renews itself. I do a double cleanse with Cleansing Oil to remove impurities, then soap to rebalance the flora. Once a week, I do a Fruit Acid Peel. and I leave the Intense Hydration Mask on all night. Otherwise, I apply the eye contour, the radiance serum and the anti-aging moisturizer.
Additionally, I apply SPF50+ sunscreen whenever I'm outside, summer and winter. I wear a hat and sunglasses, and prefer shade and body-hugging clothing.
I exercise regularly. Indeed, it is important and helps renew senescent mitochondria (cellular organelles that produce energy). I combine joint stretching, spinal toning, and balance work. I practice yoga, but dance, Pilates, qigong, and tai chi also provide serenity and good tissue oxygenation thanks to breathing exercises and inverted positions. I supplement this practice with cardiovascular maintenance (brisk walking, jogging, cycling), if possible outdoors.
And what about food?
I favor milk and dairy products of plant origin, I avoid cereals rich in gluten (rye, wheat, barley) and replace them with spelt, buckwheat, corn, chestnut. I also eat seeds and legumes twice a week and make sure to have a balanced intake of omega 3, 6, 9 by eating small oily fish (mackerel, sardines, herring) twice a week. I also vary and mix vegetable oils in my dishes (olive, rapeseed, flax, hemp, walnut, safflower, camelina, sesame). Finally, I favor fresh, organic, local and seasonal foods for a maximum of vitamins and antioxidants.
I often advise my patients to seek advice from micronutritionists and not hesitate to take dietary supplements. Indeed, with age, the intestine absorbs food less well.
It is also important not to neglect the treatment of hormonal decline (sexual, thyroid, growth) which can be a source of problems even before menopause. Solutions exist, based on synthetic hormones or plants.
In your opinion, what is the most aggravating factor in skin aging?
The sun, responsible for heliodermia (sun-induced aging), combines brown spots and dilated blood vessels, but also sagging skin. Indeed, UV rays modify the superficial fatty tissue.
Tobacco is also an aggravating factor. Due to the proteases it releases into the blood, elastic tissue is degraded, which worsens wrinkles and loss of elasticity.
Is mature skin always lacking hydration?
Yes, mature skin often lacks hydration because sebum production decreases and cells are less well renewed. But this is not the only factor; the phenomenon affects all structures: bone resorption, changes in deep tissue, particularly fatty tissue, and the appearance of spots.
How to reduce/avoid stains?
These spots, as explained previously, are linked to sun exposure so I recommend strict sun protection above all. I designed the formula of our SPF 50+ Sunscreen as a BB cream to provide hydration and protection, to be applied every time you are outside, and renewed every two hours. In addition, to stimulate cell renewal, I recommend applying the fruit acid peel 1 to 2 times a week. It helps to even out the complexion and restore the skin's radiance.
Finally, do not hesitate to consult a dermatologist who will check the nature of the spots and may possibly remove them with a pigment laser.