WHAT IS THE EXPOSOME ?
On a tendance à penser que la peau vieillie avec le passage du temps. Mais savez vous que certains facteurs sont plus importants pour le vieillissement cutané que la simple chronologie ou la génétique ? Le génome n’est responsable que du 25% des maladies ou processus de vieillissement. Cela explique pourquoi deux jumelles, qui...
Effectively attenuate extrinsic skin aging
From the time we are born, aging occurs in all the organs of our body and there is no exception for our skin, which is the largest organ and shows the first and the most visible signs of aging. Cutaneous ageing is induced by external and intrinsic factors. Intrinsic aging is inevitable and results in...
Hyaluronic acid (HA): an essential ingredient for summertime.
Summer holidays are right around the corner! Time to relax, swim and show off all those light summer clothes. Did you switch as well to a specific light and fresh summer skincare routine? With warm humid temperatures, our skin tends to need a lightweight fresh hydration bonus. What do we recommend? Try Hyaluronic acid...
ULTRA FIRM : Our new face and neck sculpting concentrate
INTRODUCTION ULTRA FIRM is the first treatment active on collagen carbamylation, beyond glycation. Glycation is a well-known process involved in the process of collagen degradation, Scientists recently discovered that carbamylation, a similar process, has a stronger implication on skin aging due to its even deeper action on collagen destabilization.1 Over time, different hormonal changes occur...
Pollution and skin
ORIGINS AND POTENTIAL TREATMENTS Atmospheric pollution: a danger for the health of your skin. The synergistic action of environmental pro-oxidants amplifies skin aging. The skin is the mean interface between our body and the external environment. It acts as a biological barrier against a range of chemicals and physical environmental pollutants. It is defined...
Tannic Acid - A breakthrough antioxidant
A breakthrough antioxidant Where does the tannic acid come from? Tannic acid is a polyphenol of the family of tannins. It is present in many plants, especially oak bark, yew or Tynanthus panurensis. It is found in all parts of the plant, seeds, gall, cones and woods. Tannic acid is present in high concentration...
Management of oxidative stress after aesthetic procedures in plastic surgery and dermatology
Alfred MARCHAL, PhD in organic chemistry, is an internationally recognized antioxidants and aesthetic medicine expert. He has a 35-year academic experience in R&D for pharmaceutical organic synthesis and phytopharmaceuticals. Author of many scientific articles and patents in particular for vitamin C, vitamin K and hyaluronic acid. He runs ALPHASCIENCE Research Department and is board member in...