Anti-aging serums are reassuring allies in keeping aging skin moist, supple, and beautiful. However, it is difficult to address all concerns with serums alone, and there is a limit to how deeply the skin can be cared for. This is why attention is focused on the combination of beauty treatments and serums.
By bringing out the effects in a short period of time, activating turnover and promoting the penetration of ingredients, the possibility of getting closer to ideal skin is increased. Here, we propose a combination of serums and treatments suitable for people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, and thoroughly explain how to maximize the effects of anti-aging treatments.
Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, National Kumamoto University. After serving as the director of major beauty clinics in Japan, etc., he opened Aladdin Aesthetic Clinic in 2023. He is a professional in aesthetic medicine with a doctorate in anti-aging research and many years of experience. With the motto of "Toward the realization of cosmetic medicine without lies," he aims to be the "Only One" together with his patients.
- What is a specialized anti-aging serum?
- How to choose an anti-aging serum by age group!
- Does anti-aging care not improve with serums alone? Combine with beauty treatments for even better results!
- What problems are difficult to remedy with serums?
- Effect of deep penetration of the ingredients of the serum by the beauty treatment
- Aiming for a synergistic effect by accelerating the skin regeneration cycle through treatment.
- Recommended Treatment 1|"Laser therapy" to improve spots and wrinkles and promote collagen production
- Recommended Treatment 2|"Dermapen" to improve skin regeneration, fine lines and firmness
- Recommended Treatment 3|"HIFU" to tighten facial lines and eliminate sagging
- What to expect when undergoing anti-aging cosmetic skin procedures
- summary
What is a specialized anti-aging serum?
Aging care serums are highly functional skincare items developed to support skin elasticity and firmness, which are easily lost with age, and to reduce the appearance of dryness and fine lines caused by aging. In particular, the high concentration of moisturizing and beauty ingredients in these products provides intensive care that cannot be obtained with ordinary lotions and milky lotions. For the generation concerned about aging signs, this product is a reassuring ally for maintaining the beauty and youthfulness of the skin by incorporating it into daily skincare regimens.
The main benefits of anti-aging serums include "improving firmness and elasticity," "deep moisturizing," and "anti-aging through antioxidant action. First, regarding the improvement of firmness and elasticity, serums containing ingredients such as collagen and elastin support the skin's elasticity, which decreases with age, and give it a firm lifting sensation from the inside. This prevents sagging and wrinkles and gives the skin a plump, youthful appearance.
Next is deep moisturizing. As skin becomes drier with age due to decreased sebum secretion, anti-aging serums containing ceramide and hyaluronic acid help keep the stratum corneum well hydrated and fresh. Fine lines and dullness that can easily form due to dryness are also easily prevented, and the smoothness of the skin is improved.
In addition, the anti-aging effect of antioxidants is also important. Oxidative stress caused by UV rays and lifestyle factors accelerates skin aging. By incorporating serums containing antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin C derivatives, retinol, and polyphenols, it is possible to neutralize free radicals and support the prevention of skin aging.
Relationship between skin turnover and anti-aging
Skin turnover is an important process for maintaining healthy skin. Generally, it takes place in a cycle of about 28 days, but this cycle slows down with age, and the accumulation of dead skin cells makes dullness and roughness of the skin more noticeable.
Ingredients in anti-aging serums promote this turnover and help keep the skin fresh and youthful. In particular, retinol and AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) help skin regeneration and normalize turnover, thereby improving skin spots and wrinkles.
Differences between serums and other skin care products
Serums play a different role than lotions and emulsions. Lotion primarily replenishes moisture to the skin, while emulsions and creams serve to lock in that moisture and keep it moisturized.
Serums, on the other hand, are characterized by highly concentrated active ingredients for different purposes in order to approach specific skin problems. For example, a serum that specializes in wrinkle improvement or a serum that supports whitening works intensively with ingredients that meet the needs of each individual.
Therefore, in anti-aging care, serums serve as a kind of "intensive treatment," providing results that cannot be achieved with ordinary skin care.
How to choose an anti-aging serum by age group!
In addition to basic firmness, elasticity, and moisturizing effects, anti-aging serums have the power to promote skin turnover and improve age-related skin problems. However, the same "anti-aging" serum can be applied to different generations, with each generation (30s, 40s, and 50s) having different skin concerns and conditions.
Therefore, choosing the right serum for your age group is key to maximizing its effectiveness. This section explains what kind of anti-aging serum to choose, focusing on the best ingredients for each age group.
Ingredients for early aging (vitamin C derivative, retinol)
The thirties is the time when the signs of aging begin to slowly appear. Although skin in this age group still retains its youthful appearance, turnover gradually slows down and dryness and fine lines around the eyes begin to appear. To address early aging, ingredients that revitalize the skin and keep it looking young are effective.
- vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C has the ability to promote collagen production and protect the skin's firmness and elasticity. In addition, its strong antioxidant properties protect the skin from external factors such as ultraviolet rays and air pollution, and prevent spots and dullness. Vitamin C derivatives, in particular, are easy to penetrate and gentle on the skin, making them ideal for treating early signs of aging. - retinol
Retinol contributes to the prevention of fine lines and wrinkles and improves skin elasticity by promoting turnover and assisting cell regeneration. incorporating retinol in one's 30s can be expected to reduce the progression of aging signs and keep skin fresh.
40s|Selection focusing on blemish and dullness care (arbutin, tranexamic acid)
In one's 40s, spots and dullness often become a concern due to the accumulation of UV damage and changes in hormonal balance. In anti-aging care for this age group, it is important to choose ingredients with whitening effects.
- arbutin
Arbutin helps prevent and improve blemishes by inhibiting melanin production. In particular, it improves dullness and uneven skin tone and brings out a sense of transparency, making it an essential ingredient in the fight against age spots in one's 40s. It also calms skin after sun exposure and prevents pigmentation. - tranexamic acid
Tranexamic acid works to reduce dark spots and dullness caused by inflammation and inhibits melanin production. It is particularly effective against melasma and other hyperpigmentation, making it suitable for skin in its 40s, when spots begin to become more noticeable.
Ingredients (ceramide, peptide) that approach dryness and sagging
In the 50s, the skin barrier function weakens due to decreased sebum secretion, and dryness and sagging skin become major concerns. Ingredients that maintain skin elasticity and provide moisture are important in this age group.
- ceramide
Ceramide is a moisturizing ingredient that supports the skin's barrier function and protects the skin from dryness. By supplementing ceramide, which tends to decrease with age, fine lines and wrinkles caused by dryness can be prevented and moist, plump skin can be maintained. Ceramide also has a high ability to retain moisture in the skin, making it an essential ingredient for dry skin in one's 50s. - peptide
Peptides promote collagen production, giving skin firmness and elasticity. They help skin to regenerate, thus approaching sagging and deep wrinkles. Serums containing peptides are powerful allies in diminishing the signs of aging in the 50s and restoring a youthful appearance.
Does anti-aging care not improve with serums alone? Combine with beauty treatments for even better results!
Anti-aging serums are reliable items that help maintain skin firmness and elasticity and improve blemishes and dullness with daily skin care. However, in some cases, it is difficult to approach problems such as sagging, deep wrinkles, and lack of skin firmness with serums alone.
Cosmetic skin procedures may be an effective option for these problems. Cosmetic procedures work directly on the deeper layers of the skin, which are difficult to reach with serums, and can therefore be expected to produce significant results in a short period of time. Here we introduce some of the most common cosmetic skin procedures as a new approach to anti-aging care.
What problems are difficult to remedy with serums?
Problems such as sagging, deep wrinkles, and lack of skin firmness that appear with age often involve not only the epidermis but also the deeper layers of the skin, the dermis layer and muscles, and are often limited by serums.
In addition, as age advances, the turnover cycle slows and the ability to promote skin renewal through self-care alone may not keep pace. Cosmetic skin treatments can effectively address these concerns.
Effect of deep penetration of the ingredients of the serum by the beauty treatment
Serums contain ingredients effective against signs of aging, such as retinol, which stimulates collagen production, and vitamin C derivatives, which treat blemishes and dullness, but it is not easy for these ingredients to penetrate deep into the skin beyond the stratum corneum and may only provide superficial care.
The combination of beauty treatments helps these ingredients penetrate deeper into the skin, but after the treatment, the skin barrier function is temporarily reset, which improves the absorption of the ingredients and maximizes the effects of the serum.
In addition, the use of an anti-aging serum after the treatment helps to improve not only the appearance of the skin, but also the skin texture itself, by working firmly from within the skin.
Aiming for a synergistic effect by accelerating the skin regeneration cycle through treatment.
Although it is difficult to dramatically improve the skin's regeneration cycle, which slows down with age, even with the use of anti-aging serums, beauty treatments have the effect of activating that cycle in a short period of time. By lightly stimulating the skin and enhancing its regenerative power, cell replacement is accelerated, old keratin is expelled, and new cells are easily produced, which restores elasticity and firmness to the skin.
The synergistic effect produced by the treatment is very high, since the ingredients of serums also penetrate more easily into skin with a regenerated cycle, and the effect is more lasting. The healthier the skin after the treatment, the easier it is for the serum to work, and the more valuable the time spent on skin care.
Recommended Treatment 1|"Laser therapy" to improve spots and wrinkles and promote collagen production
Laser therapy is highly effective in improving spots and fine lines. When the light from the laser strikes the skin, it works directly on melanin, the cause of blemishes, to lighten the pigment.
Laser stimulation also stimulates collagen production, which increases skin firmness and helps improve wrinkles and sagging skin. It is effective not only in improving blemishes, but also in improving the overall skin tone, and is recommended for those who wish to achieve a one-tone brighter skin.
Recommended Treatment 2|"Dermapen" to improve skin regeneration, fine lines and firmness
Dermapen is a procedure that uses a microscopic needle to make tiny holes in the skin. This stimulation activates the skin's regenerative function to "heal wounds" and stimulates collagen production.
As a result, skin elasticity is increased, fine lines and texture are improved, and plump, youthful skin is achieved. In addition, after the Dermapen, the ingredients of the serum are more easily absorbed, so that when used together, they can enhance the effects of anti-aging treatments.
Recommended Treatment 3|"HIFU" to tighten facial lines and eliminate sagging
HIFU is a sagging skin treatment that uses high-density focused ultrasound. The ultrasound directly approaches the fascia deep in the skin and exerts a tightening effect. It is especially excellent for tightening facial lines and is recommended for those who are concerned about sagging of the jawline and jaw area.
Another advantage of HIF is that it is painless and allows patients to return to their daily lives immediately after the procedure. By lifting from deep within the skin, sagging skin is reduced and a youthful-looking facial line is created.
What to expect when undergoing anti-aging cosmetic skin procedures
Cosmetic skin procedures can be a powerful support in the anti-aging process, but post-procedure care and advance preparation are extremely important. To maximize the effects of the procedure, it is essential to know about post-procedure downtime and care, how to choose the serum to be used in conjunction with the procedure, and to select a doctor or clinic that you can trust. Here we will explain in detail what to expect when undergoing the procedure.
Downtime and care after the procedure
While cosmetic skin procedures are highly effective, there is a recovery period after the procedure called downtime. The skin after the procedure is sensitive and can be adversely affected if not properly cared for.
The skin after cosmetic procedures is particularly vulnerable to ultraviolet rays. After laser treatments, dermapen, or other procedures, it is important to always apply sunscreen to avoid hyperpigmentation caused by UV rays. Ideally, use a sunscreen with SPF50+ and PA++++ for broad-spectrum UV protection and reapply frequently. It is also effective to physically avoid UV rays by wearing hats and sunglasses.
After the procedure, the skin tends to dry out easily and the barrier function is temporarily weakened. For this reason, it is important to take thorough moisturizing care. Use moisturizing serums and creams containing hyaluronic acid and ceramide to supply sufficient moisture to the skin and restore the barrier function as soon as possible. In particular, moisturizing the skin thoroughly during the morning and evening skincare routine will help prevent problems after the procedure.
How to choose a clinic to check before the procedure
Cosmetic procedures are medical procedures, and the doctor's experience and skill will greatly affect the results. It is also necessary to check whether the counseling before the procedure is done well. During the counseling, make sure that you can discuss your skin condition and any questions you have about the procedure, and that you will receive appropriate advice. It is important to avoid clinics that forcefully recommend expensive procedures and to choose a doctor who can make proposals that meet the patient's needs.
Different clinics have different aftercare plans after cosmetic procedures. Check to see if the clinic has a full range of follow-up and trouble-shooting services after the procedure. If the clinic has a good aftercare plan, you can go there for a long period of time with peace of mind, and if any problems should occur, they will respond promptly.
summary
By combining anti-aging serums and beauty treatments, it is possible to approach various skin problems caused by aging and achieve more effective anti-aging care. Here, we have introduced the best combination of serums and treatments for each age group, and also suggested a schedule that is easy to incorporate into daily life. By taking care of your skin as it changes, you can bring out its age-appropriate beauty and maintain your skin's confident appearance. Find the best care method for you and start taking steps to age beautifully.
At Aladdin Aesthetic Clinic, based on our many years of experience in cosmetic medicine and cosmetic dermatology and the knowledge of our doctoral degree, we provide counseling that aims to be "only one", offering the best treatment for each person we meet. We offer only the necessary treatments without any unnecessary information or suggestions.
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