Time passes for everyone, but who said we can't keep our skin glowing, elastic and young for as long as possible?
Anti-aging skincare is not just a matter of aesthetics, but also of skin health and well-being. Taking care of your skin from a young age helps slow down the signs of aging, preventing the appearance of wrinkles, loss of tone and dehydration.
When to Start an Anti-Aging Skincare Routine?
Many people think that anti-aging products are reserved for those who already have visible wrinkles, but in reality, prevention is the key to young and healthy looking skin. The ideal would be to start around the age of 20, when the skin is still rich in collagen and elastin, but is daily subjected to the impact of external agents such as pollution, UV rays, stress and tiredness.
Up to the age of 25, the skin has a natural cell turnover, that is, it eliminates and regenerates new cells at the same speed. After this age, however, the process begins to gradually slow down and, if not supported by targeted skincare, the first signs of expression and fine lines begin to appear.
The Importance of Consistency in Skincare
Skin that is cared for with the right treatments from the age of twenty will have a stronger foundation to face the passage of time. There is no magic formula to stop skin aging, but a constant and targeted approach helps to minimize the signs of aging and preserve the elasticity and luminosity of the skin.
If you don't have an anti-aging routine yet or want to perfect the one you already follow, you're in the right place!
In this article we will see in detail the best eco-bio products for an effective and natural skincare routine, suitable for fighting skin aging and maintaining radiant and healthy skin.
We will discover step by step all the fundamental steps, from double cleansing to sun protection, with the best tips to take care of your skin in a complete way.
Ready to discover the secrets of youthful, glowing skin? Let's get started!
Double Cleansing: The First Step to Clean, Glowing Skin
Double cleansing is the cornerstone of an effective skincare routine, especially if your goal is to combat skin aging. This method, born from Korean skincare, guarantees a deep cleansing of the skin by eliminating impurities, excess sebum, make-up and pollution residues, allowing subsequent treatments to penetrate better and act more effectively.
Why is Double Cleansing So Important?
During the day, the skin is exposed to numerous external agents such as smog, fine dust, sweat and cosmetic residues. If not cleaned properly, these elements can accumulate in the pores, causing inflammation, blackheads, impurities and accelerating skin aging. In addition, a face that is not perfectly clean hinders the absorption of subsequent treatments, such as serums and anti-aging creams, reducing their effectiveness.
Double cleansing helps to:
- Remove makeup and impurities more effectively than a cleanser alone.
- Keep pores clear , preventing blemishes and blackheads.
- Counteract skin aging by removing free radicals responsible for cellular damage.
- Prepare the skin for subsequent treatments , improving their absorption.
How to Double Cleanse?
Double cleansing consists of two phases, each with a specific product.
- 1st Step: Oil Cleansing: The first step involves the use of an oil-based cleanser, such as an oil, a solid balm or an oily cream. This product dissolves all the fat-soluble impurities such as make-up, sunscreens, excess sebum and smog. Unlike classic make-up removers, the oil cleanser cleanses the skin deeply without altering its hydrolipidic film, leaving it soft and nourished.
Recommended: Yuniwa's 4 in 1 Cleansing Balm , rich in antioxidants and soothing active ingredients, effectively eliminates make-up, impurities and sun filters, giving the skin a nourishing and calming action.
- 2nd Step: Foaming Cleansing: After removing oily impurities, the second step involves using a water-based or foaming cleanser, ideal for eliminating dry residues such as dead cells, sweat and fine dust. This step leaves the skin fresh, clean and rebalances the skin's pH.
Recommended: Yuniwa Cleansing Mousse , soft and delicate, removes dirt and impurities without attacking the skin. Thanks to the antioxidant active ingredients, it protects the skin from oxidative stress, preventing the signs of aging.
Exfoliation
Exfoliation is one of the fundamental steps in an anti-aging skincare routine. Often overlooked, it is actually essential to keep skin smooth, even and luminous. Over time, cell turnover slows and dead cells tend to accumulate on the surface of the skin, making it dull, rough and less receptive to subsequent treatments.
Exfoliation helps to:
- Stimulate cell renewal , counteracting the natural slowdown in skin turnover.
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Improve skin texture , making it smoother and softer.
Remove impurities and dead cells , preventing the formation of imperfections. - Promote the absorption of subsequent treatments , such as serums and anti-aging creams.
- Stimulate the production of collagen , essential for maintaining toned and elastic skin.
Exfoliation is not the same for all skin types, and choosing the right method can make all the difference. There are two main types of exfoliation:
- Mechanical exfoliation that occurs thanks to exfoliating particles that manually remove dead cells from the surface layer of the skin. Ideal for normal and combination skin, I do not recommend it if you have sensitive skin, with rosacea or with irritations due to acne for example
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Chemical Exfoliation does not involve abrasive particles, but uses exfoliating acids to dissolve the bonds between dead cells, promoting their detachment in a delicate and uniform way. Perfect if you have dry, dull and blemished skin and if you want an anti-aging and renewing effect.
Recommended Product: If you are looking for a gentle but effective peeling, try the Yuniwa Cosmetics AHA + PHA Facial Peeling with Mandelic Acid and Gluconolactone, also suitable for sensitive skin, it does not contain photosensitizing active ingredients and can be used all year round.
Toning
After cleansing and exfoliating, the skin needs a fundamental step that is often overlooked: toning. Toner is not just a simple refreshing liquid, but a product that restores the skin's pH, soothes any redness, closes pores and prepares the face for subsequent treatments. If you want a truly effective skincare routine, you can't skip this step!
Why is Toner So Important?
After cleansing, the skin may feel slightly altered, with an unbalanced pH and a slight sensation of dryness. The toner has the task of rebalancing the skin, eliminating the last residues of cleanser and providing a first layer of hydration.
Here are the main benefits of regular use of toner:
- Restores the skin's pH , keeping the skin barrier strong and protected.
- It helps minimize pores , improving skin texture.
- It soothes and refreshes , reducing any redness and irritation.
- It provides immediate hydration , preparing the skin for subsequent treatments.
- Improves the absorption of serums and creams , enhancing the effectiveness of skincare.
- It gives brightness to the skin , making it fresher and more radiant.
Apply the toner morning and evening by dabbing it onto your face with a cotton pad or directly with the palms of your hands.
Tip: For an ultra-hydrating effect, you can layer the toner ( 7 skin method ) by applying it several times in small quantities, letting it absorb between applications.
Serums and boosters
Serums and boosters are the most powerful step in your anti-aging routine. Thanks to their high concentration of active ingredients, these products penetrate deep into the skin and work directly on the signs of aging, dehydration and loss of elasticity.
If you really want to make a difference in your skincare, a good serum or booster is essential to enhance the effects of all the other steps in your routine!
Serum is a highly concentrated treatment of active ingredients with a fluid or gel texture, formulated to act deeply on the skin. Boosters are similar to serums, but even more concentrated . They are intensive treatments designed to enhance the action of skincare, to be used in combination with serums or creams to obtain specific results.
While a serum is used regularly, a booster can be introduced at particular times when the skin needs extra help (for example, during seasonal changes, after a period of stress or when the skin appears particularly dull).
To get the most out of your serums and boosters, always apply to clean skin, after cleansing and toning. Serums are very concentrated, so you only need 2-3 drops for your entire face. Apply by gently tapping with your fingertips to help absorb.
Extra tip: If you use more than one serum, apply them in order from lightest to thickest to help them absorb better!
Eye contour
The area around the eyes is one of the first to show signs of aging. The skin in this area is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face, and is constantly subjected to stress: expressive movements, exposure to UV rays, lack of sleep and environmental factors contribute to the formation of wrinkles, bags and dark circles .
This is why taking care of the eye contour with specific products is essential to combat skin aging and keep your gaze fresh and rested .
Many people think that applying face cream to the eye area is enough, but in reality this part of the face needs more delicate and targeted formulas .
The eye contour is just 0.5 mm thick, while the rest of the face is about 2 mm . This makes it more vulnerable to environmental damage.
This area is drier and tends to dehydrate easily, and the blood vessels in this area are very thin, and poor circulation can lead to the appearance of dark circles and puffiness .
This area is subject to continuous movements: blinking, squinting or smiling causes micro-movements which, over time, lead to the formation of expression lines .
Correct application is essential to avoid stressing the skin and obtaining the best results.
Use a small amount: Take a drop of product the size of a grain of rice for each eye. The eye contour is highly concentrated, so a small amount is enough.
Tap gently with your ring finger: The ring finger applies less pressure than the other fingers, avoiding stressing the delicate skin around the eyes. Apply the eye contour starting from the inner corner, following the orbital bone with gentle movements.
Extra tip: If you use an eye contour with caffeine for bags, apply the product with slow movements and light pressure to improve drainage.
Hydration
Hydration is one of the most important steps in an anti-aging skincare routine . Well-hydrated skin appears firmer, brighter and more elastic, while dehydrated skin tends to show wrinkles, fine lines and loss of tone more easily.
Hydration is not just about “keeping skin soft,” but it plays a key role in maintaining a healthy skin barrier , protecting it from external agents and slowing down the aging process.
Throughout the day, skin needs hydration without weighing it down , to be protected but also ready for makeup. The best day creams have a light texture and often contain antioxidants and SPF to protect skin from environmental damage.
Night is the time when the skin regenerates and can best absorb the active nutrients. Night creams have a more full-bodied and nourishing texture, with anti-aging ingredients that stimulate the production of collagen and elastin.
For perfect anti-aging skincare, don't miss our article on sheet masks , where we explain what they are, how to use them and which are the best.
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