SKIN AGING
Skin aging is a process that is inevitable for everyone. Although it already starts from the age of 20, it only really becomes visible between the ages of 35 and 40 years. The speed and level of skin aging is partly influenced by hereditary and external factors.
Internal (intrinsic) skin aging:
This form of skin aging is a biological change that is programmed and inevitable for every person. The onset of the first signs of skin aging, as well as its speed and severity, are genetically determined.
External (extrinsic) skin aging:
In addition to biological factors, environmental factors have a significant influence. Our skin is constantly exposed to external elements. Accelerated skin aging can be caused by factors such as ultraviolet radiation (sunlight and tanning beds), smoking (nicotine), gravity (weight gain), hormonal fluctuations (menopause), diet, air pollution (smoke and pollution) and climatic conditions (heat and wind).
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Our skin therapists are ready to help, whether you are looking for a more elastic and firmer skin, or a treatment for skin irregularities that bother you. Our 'cosmetic skin therapy' focuses on cosmetic improvement without surgery. These skin improvement treatments fill the gap between beauticians and cosmetic doctors.
The information and expertise of our skin therapists will help you understand how your skin ages and what steps you can take to maintain its youthful appearance. Feel free to contact us for more information and personal guidance.
Treatment options
Medical peel
Organic peeling
SkinPen (microneedling)
Laser therapy
Symptoms of skin aging
In aging skin, some changes in the structure and composition of the skin are visible and demonstrable:
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The epidermis (first layer of skin) is getting thinner.
The number of cell layers decreases. The upper horny layer, on the other hand, can be thickened again. The skin is more vulnerable to external damage. Because the skin barrier is disrupted, the skin becomes drier and valer. -
Two important structures in the second skin layer (dermis) are decreasing in number and quality.
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The amount of collagen decreases. Collagen is part of the connective tissue and provides firmness to the skin. Hyaluronic acid, a protein that is also part of the connective tissue, also decreases.
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The amount of elastin decreases, making the skin less stretchy and supple.
Due to a decrease in both collagen and elastin in the skin, the skin becomes weaker, stiffer and wrinkles and folds arise.
In addition to crow's feet and fine lines, there are several causes that make your skin look older. Below you can read which ones they are:
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Pigment spots. Because the skin is not even in color, the skin looks aged. An even skin, on the other hand, is quickly seen as young skin;
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Coarse pores. When the skin ages, coarse pores become more visible. The loss of collagen causes volume loss and slackening, causing more stretch on the pores. This causes the pores to shrink and become more visible;
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Redness (such as couperose) causes an uneven skin color and therefore looks outdated;
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Dull skin. Dull and matte skin looks older than shiny and radiant skin. Fatigue or an unhealthy lifestyle are often also associated with dull skin.