Ah, wrinkles … An aesthetic concern that has a lot of us, at more or less strong levels. However, it is a phenomenon that could not be more naturel And universal! The formation of wrinkles and fine lines occurs with agebecause of internal and external factors, namely the Cellular aging natural and oxidative stress.
Despite everything, the youth race and Anti-wrinkle products does not seem ready to stop. Creams, lotions, food supplements and other products are jostling in our pharmacies and beauty stores. The latest, which are all the rage even among young people: the serums. But what are they really worth?
What is a serum?
SONTR serums made up of water andoils concentrated in active. Among these, we very often findhyaluronic acidas well as vitamins (A, B and/or C). Issue ? The main ingredient remains water well, and for products at prices ranging from 75 to 240 euros per 100 milliliters, it can question.
That’s why 60 million consumers conducted the investigation. To do this, the magazine questioned the Dre Martine Baspeyras, dermatologist And president of the French Society of Aesthetics in Dermatology, on the effectiveness of these serums: “There can be a better mine effect, plumpingof healthier, more radiant skin, ”she replied. To be clear, the magazine made a test bench bringing together a sample of ten representative serums of the market and common in the distribution brands.
Result ? Rather disappointing. If the felt effects By people who have tested are satisfactory, the performance observed scientifically is much less. Of the ten references, six do not obtain the overall average because no effect has been demonstrated. Two others get the average of correctness, with lower results, and Health effects and the questionable environment. Only the last two references get out of it, not hands down, but with an honorable score. Let’s discover them.
Two products stand out
With a note of 14.8/20, the Typology brand wrinkles and fine lines takes first place. Its price, of 125 euros per 100 milliliters, is located in the third the cheapest of the sample. Its effect for the Reduction of wrinkles is tried good, despite a smoothing effect insufficient. The feelings of the testers is also very favorable, just like the Cosmeto’Score: whether on the health or environment aspect, this product obtains an A. almost without fault, although real performance can still be improved!
The second product highlighted during this test bench is the Liftactiv, of the Vichy brand. At 157 euros per 100 milliliters, it is rather in the high range of the price range. But that does not prevent him from obtaining a global note of 14.6/20. Like the Typology serum, the effects felt are very good, and those observed scientifically on the reduction of wrinkles are also good. As for the smoothing effect, it is considered to be acceptable here. As for the Cosmeto’Score, it is a little less good, with a note from B.
The best way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles!
If you want slow down wrinklesyou therefore know which serum to put in your basket. But keep in mind that no product is a miracle, and that the appearance of wrinkles is mainly due to the genetic andlifestyle. If you can’t do anything for this first factor, you can reduce the oxidative stress of your cells:
- quittingand limiting the alcohol consumption
- avoiding sunnyand apply a good sun protection When this is the case
- adopting a Food rich in vitamins and antioxidantsand poor in sugars
- avoiding very polluted places
- Have a good sleep of sleep, good hydration and regular physical activity.