Si talk more and more often about chronocosmetics to indicate that the skin also has its times: daytime, nighttime, daily, monthly and even yearly. That’s why the skincare routine it should be designed “tailor-made” to the needs, but above all to the physiological rhythms, of the epidermis. But how?
Chronocosmetics and circadian rhythms of the skin
It is not surprising that many cosmetics on the market take into account the so-called circadian rhythms of the skin, that is, the physiological mechanisms that depend on the alternation of day and night: the term circadiancoined by Franz Halbergamong the fathers of modern chronobiology, comes from Latin approximately per diem and it means, precisely, around the day.
It is immediately clear how many natural mechanisms of the epidermis depend on the circadian rhythms, on which chronocosmetics is based: hydration, perspiration, blood flow, sebum production, temperature regularization and pH. It would be useful to support these mechanisms with one skincare routine ad hoc.
Chronocosmetics: the rules of night skincare
The moment highlight It is especially at night when the skin activates its self-regeneration processes between 10.00pm and 12.00am when toxins are expelled and cellular regeneration mechanisms are promoted.
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The skin must be prepared for this important moment with a cleansing capable of removing all traces of make-up and smog. AND with lotions, serums and creams capable of acting on the second and third phases of skin senescence. Among the latest news, Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit Of Chanel based on extract of Vanilla Planifolia and of Himalayan Swertia. But also the iconic Advanced Night Reapair Of Estee Laudernow reformulated to soothe the irritation and redness that the skin experiences during the day.
In the morning, however, a quick cleansing with a delicate detergent or thermal water is sufficient. There routine continues based on everyone’s specific needs. But never without a solar filter or a latest generation shield capable of shielding even the blue light of electronic devices, smog and pollen.
Chronocosmetics: the weekly beauty routine
Every day new cells are born in the lower layers of the skin. These then rise to the surface, where at the end of their life cycle they are naturally eliminated. AND the process repeats, approximately every 28 days.
It should be noted, however, that with advancing age and the stresses to which the skin is subjected, The turnover skin cell slows down. And, for this reason, the epidermis must be helped to renew itself weekly with a light exfoliation.
This can be chemical or physical and, therefore, make use of natural acids with an effective effect peeling home – such as those of fruit – or exfoliating particles incorporated into scrubs And scrub. «The advantage of physical exfoliants compared to chemical ones is that they can reach a measurable depth depending on the energy we use in rubbing», he explains Corinna Rigonipresident of Women Dermatologists Italy.
“Furthermore, micro plastics in scrubs have been replaced with delicate and natural exfoliating particles which derive from salt, sugar, fruit shells and stones, coffee and volcanic rocks”, he echoes Saint Raffaele Mercurihead of the Dermatology Unit ofIRCCS San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. It is recommended to use them once or twice a week depending on the level of skin thickening, followed by an ultra-hydrating and restorative mask.
The monthly and annual beauty routine
The steps of the process are defined beauty routine daily and weekly according to chronocosmetics, we must not forget that there are also monthly and annual gestures. Among the first, for example, the professional protocols in the institute that they can include LED light treatments to stimulate collagen or counteract bacterial proliferation in case of acne. Then there are the classic facial cleansing with steam, the micromassage with anti-aging handpieces and touch-ups by the aesthetic doctor.
At least once a year, however, is essential visit to the dermatologist, for example, for mole mapping. An unmissable appointment!
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