Skin aging

Like any organ, skin ages. This process is linked to intrinsic factors (age, genetics, hormones) but is also affected by environmental influences such as sunlight, tobacco or pollution.

Skin aging brings about a thinning of the skin layer, dehydration, reduced elasticity and the appearance of lines or wrinkles. These changes bring about a reduction in the number of elastic and collagen fibers synthesized by the dermis cells. In addition to these surface changes and modifications in texture, irregular pigmentary blemishes or actinic lentigo appear and superficial blood vessels dilate (telangiectasis).

How it works

The light beam penetrates the superficial layers of the skin and, depending on the parameters used, is selectively attracted by one of the chromophores (melanin or oxyhemoglobin). The melanin which has built up in the blemishes is destroyed then progressively eliminated by a natural process of cell renewal and the dilated vessels are sclerosed. Finally, fibroblasts are stimulated to produce new fibers. The skin thereby swiftly takes on a more even, tonic and smoother appearance and the dilated pores close up.