Loss of tone
What is a Loss of tone?
Visible expression lines are one of the most common complaints that we hear from clients. These wrinkles often come from years of habitual facial expressions, like smiling, frowning, or squinting. They’re not just a cosmetic problem; they can also make you look older than you actually are.
causes that could lead to or make skin tone loss worse
Aging: Natural aging processes result in reduced collagen and elastin production, leading to decreased skin firmness and elasticity.
Sun exposure: Excessive or unprotected exposure to UV rays can damage collagen fibers, accelerating skin tone loss and promoting sagging.
Genetics: Genetic factors influence the strength and resilience of the skin’s supportive structures, making some individuals more prone to skin tone loss.
Lifestyle choices: Unhealthy habits like smoking, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and inadequate skin care can contribute to the deterioration of skin tone.
Hormonal changes: Fluctuations in hormones, particularly during menopause, can affect collagen production and overall skin tone.
Prevention Tips
- Protect from sun damage: Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily, even on cloudy days. Use protective clothing and seek shade during peak sun hours to minimize UV damage.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to support skin health. Stay hydrated, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking or excessive alcohol consumption.
- Follow a consistent skincare routine: Cleanse your skin gently twice a day, moisturize regularly, and use products that contain ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to boost collagen production and maintain skin elasticity.
- Avoid harsh skincare practices: Be gentle when cleansing and exfoliating to prevent stripping the skin of its natural oils and causing irritation. Avoid using hot water and opt for lukewarm temperatures instead.
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from within, which helps maintain its elasticity and overall health.
- Get enough sleep: Adequate sleep allows the skin to repair and regenerate, contributing to better skin tone.
- Manage stress: Chronic stress can affect skin health, so practice stress-management techniques such as exercise, meditation, or engaging in hobbies to promote overall well-being.
- Consider professional treatments: Consult with or skincare professional for treatments such as chemical peels, laser therapies, or other treatments that can help improve skin tone and firmness.
Treatment
When it comes to treating skin tone loss, there are several options available. Here are some common treatments that can help improve skin tone:
Topical treatments: Using skincare products containing ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, peptides, and hyaluronic acid can promote collagen production, improve elasticity, and enhance skin tone.
Chemical peels: This treatment involves applying a chemical solution to the skin to exfoliate the outer layer, revealing fresher and more evenly toned skin underneath.
Laser therapy: Various laser treatments can target specific skin concerns, including skin tone irregularities. They work by stimulating collagen production and reducing pigmentation issues.
Microneedling: This procedure involves using tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, promoting collagen production and improving skin tone and texture.
4D VISIBLE LIFTING SERUM
Specifically created and clinically proven to target the fragile skin of the neck and décolleté, and to visibly reduce the signs of premature aging of this delicate area.
- Improves the firmness and elasticity of the delicate skin of the neck and décolleté.
- Visibly smoothes horizontal lines on the neck.
- Helps to visibly and instantly redefine sagging skin.
- Reduces the appearance of wrinkles while improving skin texture.
- Pairs perfectly well with any other G.M. COLLIN cream.
KEY INGREDIENTS
• Majestem® (Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract): Visibly tightens sagging skin, skin appears lifted
• SkinecturaTM (Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract): Visibly improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles
• Instensyl® (Hydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract): Visibly lifts and smoothes the skin
• Red Maple Bark (Acer rubrum bark extract): Antioxidant, reduces the appearance of wrinkles
• Progeline™ (Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2 ) : Visibly remodels, skin appears lifted
• Neodermyl® (Methylglucoside Phosphate, Copper lysinate/prolinate): Visibly minimizes wrinkles, improves the appearance of skin firmness
how to use
Following the cleansing and mist, apply with effleurage movements ± 2ml or 2 pumps to the neck and décolleté area. Follow with 4D Visible Lifting Cream or the anti-aging product most suitable to skin type and condition(s).
FREQUENCY: Morning and/or evening according to skin condition(s).
4D Visible Lifting Cream
4D Visible Lifting Cream targets sagging and loss of volume for visibly firmer and redefined skin. This luxurious face cream provides a reshaping effect for younger-looking, more radiant skin.
- Visibly improves skin elasticity and tone.
- Gives the skin an instant ‘’lifted’’ appearance.
- Visibly reduces deep facial wrinkles.
- Provides the skin with a sculpted appearance.
- Strengthens and firms the skin by hydrating it.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Majestem® (Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract): Visibly tightens sagging skin, skin appears lifted
- SkinecturaTM (Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract): Visibly enhances the firmness and elasticity of the skin, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles
- Instensyl® (Hydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract): Visibly lifts and smoothes the skin
- Red Maple Bark (Acer rubrum bark extract): Antioxidant, reduces the appearance of wrinkles
- LinefillTM (Sesamum indicum (sesame) seed extract): Plumps the skin, improves skin texture
- Hyaluronic acid filling spheres: Hydrates, smoothes skin surface
how to use
Frequency: Morning and/or evening.
3D VISIBLE LIFTING CREAM
Created specifically for the face and neck, this cream with Progeline™ and a powerful peptide complex provides a foolproof solution to improve skin elasticity and allows the skin to look instantly “lifted”.
- Visibly smoothes and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Improves skin elasticity and resilience.
- Energizes and revitalizes skin.
- Strengthens and firms the skin by moisturizing
- Protects vulnerable areas, such as the face and neck, from environmental damage for younger, more radiant-looking skin.
KEY INGREDIENTS
- Progeline™ (trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2): Visibly remodels, the skin appears lifted
- Linefill™ (sesamum indicum seed extract ((sesame)): Visibly lifts and improves skin texture
- Hydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract: Visibly lifts and smoothes the skin
- Artemia salina / GP4GTM: Protects
- Collaxyl® (hexapeptide-9): Minimizes the appearance of wrinkles
- Acquacell® (watermelon fruit extract, apple fruit extract, lentil fruit extract, sodium PCA): Hydrates
how to use
Frequency: Morning and/or evening.