Skin Firming: A Science Backed Approach
Skin Firming
As women approach their 50s and 60s, there comes a reckoning with the bathroom mirror. The image staring back at them is clearly themself but something has changed. The skin on their face, neckline, and upper arms is thinner, less supple. The skin around their eyes also is noticeably delicate, even borderline droopy. Is there an answer for this facial incongruity?
A certain degree of skin laxity, or loose skin, is a natural byproduct of the aging process. It all boils down to a breakdown of collagen and elastin, the two proteins that make skin firm, resilient, and supple. By the age of 45, our body produces nearly 50 percent less collagen than it did in its youth. However, lifestyle and environmental factors also play a role in degrading skin firmness and elasticity, both of which are essential for taught, youthful-looking skin.
Firming the skin on your face, neck, and décolletage no longer involves surgical intervention. One of the best ways to keep skin supple and uplifted is with preventative measures. In other words, daily 30+ SPF sunscreen and healthy habits that stop collagen loss in the first place. A good skincare routine is critical to counter the effects of gravity, stress, sun exposure, and simple age.
As you probably know, through years of trial and error, there isn’t a single skin firming lotion that works miracles for everyone. In fact, many over-the-counter lotions and creams don’t have the skin firming ingredients that can tighten and lift like they claim to. Ingredients matter – especially in the realm of anti-aging skin care -- and should be selected on a more customized, individual basis.
The Science Behind Skin Laxity and Aging
Genetics also determine when the body slows down collagen and elastin production. With passing years, less oil is produced by our sebaceous glands, resulting in skin that is drier, less pliable, and less supple. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring sugar molecule found in our skin and connective tissue that also helps keep skin firm by binding with 1,000 times its weight in water. By middle-age, the amount of naturally-occurring hyaluronic acid has also decreased substantially. The result is a noticeable start of sagging and loose skin. Because of its ability to attract and retain moisture, hyaluronic acid is often incorporated in products that revive and help lift dehydrated skin. The demand for a skin firming cream that delivers what it promises has fueled extensive research into compounds that plump, stimulate collagen growth, and foster a vibrant complexion.
Do Skin Firming Products Work?
If you’re looking for instant skin lifting results in a single product, you may likely be disappointed. Firming skin on the face requires time, commitment, and the right ingredients. Dermatologists recommend retinoids, antioxidants, and peptides that decrease the destruction of elastin, collagen, and glycosaminoglycans – the dermal components that improve skin tightness. Skincare formulas that contain growth factors help clear away damaged proteins while supporting the synthesis of collagen and elastin necessary to reduce the appearance of sagging skin. With several months of continued use, the right products can restore suppleness and help boost elasticity to lax skin.
Tips for Smoother, Firmer Skin
Consider these lifestyle tips to help keep skin looking fresh and firm:
Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 every single day, rain or shine.
Try to limit UV exposure, which damages collagen and elastin.
Avoid smoking or use of tobacco products as these toxins hasten sagging skin.
Stay hydrated to increase skin elasticity.
Look for specially-formulated skincare products that are proven to address skin laxity.
Don’t forget the skin around your eyes. This delicate skin is one of the first areas of the face to show signs of drooping.
Build muscle mass through weight training exercises to help improve the appearance of loose skin.
Stubborn fat under the skin, called subcutaneous fat, can make skin appear loose. Eating well, watching your calories, and losing that fat can firm the skin.
Massage helps increase blood flow and can help improve the look of loose skin. One study showed that regular massage with a hand-operated oscillating massage tool improved the positive effects of using anti-aging skin cream.
Take actions to prevent developing loose skin in the first place by quitting smoking and avoiding tanning.
Customized skincare for firming
For effective, clinically-proven firming results, you need a skincare system that is professionally personalized to your unique set of skin concerns.
At PROVEN Skincare, our custom formulas contain ingredients that are cruelty-free and backed by decades of research and the latest technology. In fact, our award-winning Skin Genome Project™ is based on information gathered from more than 20 million customer reviews, 20,000 skincare ingredients, and 4,000 skin health-related scientific papers.
We combine our data with your personalized data through our skin firming quiz. This quick and easy three-minute quiz will cover questions about your skin concerns, skin type, environment, lifestyle, heritage, and more.
From there, we will personalize three revolutionary products for your unique skin: a cleanser, moisturizer, and night cream. Your cleanser is technically a 3-in-1 product that also has toning and exfoliating properties to keep the skin tight and youthful. Your moisturizer is a 2-in-1 product that contains powerful humectants in addition to invaluable SPF 40 protection. Finally, your night cream contains highly concentrated amounts of beneficial ingredients that will work to firm your skin while you sleep.
We have made your skincare routine as easy as possible with these straightforward products. All you have to do is cleanse in the morning and apply moisturizer. Cleanse again in the evening and apply your night cream.
With PROVEN, there’s really no need for intricate routines with dozens of different products that could be doing more harm than good. So instead of going the more complicated route, put the power of beautiful, healthy skin in your hands with PROVEN.
Ingredients for Skin Firming
There are plenty of skin products on the market that promise to make your skin look more firm and toned. However, if you want legitimate results, be sure to look for the following key ingredients which can be found in the most effective skincare products in today’s market:
Here Is Why Personalized Skincare Is Better
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OUR TEAM
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Dr. Yuan is a Computational Physicist from Stanford University
Proven co-founder, Dr. Amy Yuan, fixed her skincare woes by using her computer science background to analyze the effectiveness of more than 20,238 skincare ingredients, 100,000 products, 20 million testimonials, and more than 4,000 scientific journal articles. Now she is applying that to create the perfect skincare for you.
Your Skin Routine In 3 Simple Steps
Your Personalized Cleanser
Ensures any dirt from the day is removed to reveal glowing, healthy and fresh feeling skin
Your Personalized Day Moisturizer
Helps prevent the skin from drying out, while targeting other issues you may have.
Your Personalized Night Cream
Restores elasticity and delivers intensive nourishment to repair, plump and firm skin while you get your beauty sleep.
