Skin quality, two English words which, translated, literally mean “skin quality”. A much broader and more global concept than the focus on “wrinkles”, “spots” or “sagging”. And even more contemporary. Skin can be young and yet appear dull and dehydrated, or, on the contrary, appear luminous, compact and vital. Let’s talk about it Iole Cucinotto, oncologist, Agorà aesthetic doctor and Filorga opinion leader.
Skin quality: pay attention to skin signals
«Before talking about treatments, we need to start with some simple questions», explains Iole Cucinotto. «Does the skin become shiny during the day? Or does she stay dehydrated? Does your complexion appear gray even after sleeping? Are the pores more visible? Does makeup last less? Does the skin seem more fragile, more reactive, less elastic? These are signals to listen to, because they tell a lot about the quality of the skin.”
«Skin quality is a broad concept of approach to the epidermis: it includes values such as hydration, brightness, texture, tone, elasticity, color uniformity and barrier function. In other words: it’s not just appearance, but functionality. This is where the dialogue between cosmetics and aesthetic medicine is born.”
Skin quality: the role of cosmetics and aesthetic medicine
«Cosmetics have a fundamental daily role: correct cleansing, targeted active ingredients, hydration, sun protection and consistency can actually greatly improve the appearance and health of the skin», specifies the expert.
At the same time, aesthetic medicine can offer a more targeted and personalized stimulus”, continues Iole Cucinotto. «The point, however, is not to replace skincare with outpatient treatment. It’s building a strategy.”
«The cream works on the surface and in continuity; medical treatment can act more in depth, with protocols such as biorevitalisation, biostimulation, medical peels or personalized combinations, always after an accurate assessment of the skin, biological age, lifestyle and any clinical conditions”.
Change approach
Achieving the goal of a luminous, smooth and vital complexion always requires a moment of reflection. «Sometimes you need to hydrate, sometimes strengthen the skin barrier, sometimes stimulate the dermis, sometimes reduce inflammation or correct excessively aggressive daily habits. The beauty of the skin comes from this reading.”
The most modern result? «Not transformed skin, but more coherent, fresh, compact, luminous. Skin that doesn’t seem “remade”, but better cared for. Skin quality is precisely this: helping the skin express its best potential, without forcing and without following standardized models. The most elegant aesthetic medicine does not erase identity: it supports it.”