SKIN can be rejuvenated with the routine use of key ingredients that diminish wrinkles and create a lifted look, revealed a beauty scientist. Lene Visdal-Johnsen shared the most effective solutions for targeting common concerns linked to aging. Visdal-Johnsen is the director of Scientific Research & Technology at the Swedish beauty company Oriflame .
She said external factors such as sun exposure, pollution, and lifestyle, combined with natural aging can make skin lose its youthfulness. She said sunscreen is a “robust cosmetic solution” but we need more than that to defy the signs of aging. Speaking to The U.
S. Sun, she shared tips for reversing the signs of skin aging. Visdal-Johnsen said skin can appear dull and develop premature wrinkles when sebum production is compromised.
She said the skin’s natural oil-water balance is affected by time and the accumulation of external aggressions. “By incorporating products enriched with moisturizing ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and glycerine, you can protect your skin from dehydration and attract moisture to keep skin hydrated,” she said. “Ceramides are also great allies for strengthening skin barrier function and maintaining moisture in the skin.
” She added that niacinamide also plays a key role in maintaining a healthy skin barrier and has become common in cosmetics. Visdal-Johnsen said collagen and elastin lessen as skin ages but are “key players in maintaining its structural integrity.” “Reduced collage.