Over time, skin loses firmness, the first lines appear and the signs of aging become more visible. What we often don't realise is that not all wrinkles are the same, and they also don't have the same causes. Some are related to our gestures, others to time and others to the loss of firmness. But there is one thing they all have in common: they are directly linked to how our skin renews itself.
This article offers an explanation regarding skin renewal, how it influences the appearance of different types of facial wrinkles and what we can do to prevent or soften them. Because understanding how your skin works is the first step to taking better care of it.
Why do facial wrinkles appear? The role of skin aging
As we age, the rate of cellular activity in our skin slows down. The epidermis becomes thinner, collagen and elastin production decreases, and our skin loses firmness, elasticity and regenerative capacity. This all favours the appearance of wrinkles.
Aside from chronological aging, there are other external factors that can accelerate this process: sun exposure, oxidative stress, pollution, smoking and lack of rest, etc. These factors affect the proper functioning of skin cells and lead to a visible deterioration of the skin.
Over time, this loss of renewal translates into lines, furrows and folds that can appear in different areas of the face and with different characteristics.
Types of facial wrinkles and how to identify them
Not all wrinkles are the same. Classifying them helps us to understand their origin, their behaviour and what solutions may work best to treat or prevent them. They can be divided into three main groups: static wrinkles, dynamic wrinkles and gravitational wrinkles. These may appear separately or in combination in different areas of the face as the skin ages. Understanding them is the first step to more effective skin care.
Static wrinkles
They are visible even when the face is at rest. They are due to the loss of dermal density, collagen and elastin, and tend to become more pronounced with age. They can be located in areas such as the cheeks, nasolabial fold or neck. These wrinkles reflect deep structural changes in the skin and require treatments that work from the inside.
They are considered to be present wrinkles, which are already visible without the need for gesticulation.
Dynamic wrinkles
They are the first to appear and are related to facial expression. They are formed by repeated contraction of the muscles when frowning, smiling, squinting or raising our eyebrows. They appear mainly on the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes. Although they initially only appear with gestures, they can deepen and become visible even at rest over time.
That is why they are considered part of the wrinkles of the future, as their formation begins before they fully appear. If left untreated, they eventually become static wrinkles (visible even at rest).
Gravitational wrinkles
They appear due to the effect of gravity and loss of firmness. They are related to sagging skin, which has lost its ability to support itself. They mainly affect the facial oval, jaw contour and neck. They are usually more marked and are related to a decrease in collagen in the skin.
Although in many cases they are already visible, they are also considered to be wrinkles of the future, as their origin can be anticipated before they become evident.
Skin renewal: the key to preventing and treating wrinkles
Our skin is a dynamic organ in constant renewal. Every day, cells regenerate to replace those that have completed their life cycle. In young skin, this process is fast and efficient. But over time, the rate of cell regeneration slows down, the skin accumulates dead cells, loses radiance and becomes more vulnerable to wrinkles.
When skin renewal does not work properly, the barrier function is also impaired, collagen and elastin production decreases and the skin's ability to defend itself against external aggressions is compromised. Stimulating this process is therefore key to maintain healthy, firm and even skin. Acting at the source enables us to improve not only the appearance of visible wrinkles, but also to prevent the wrinkles that are yet to come.
In this sense, night renewing treatments become great allies to boost renewal from within and visibly improve the texture, firmness and brightness of facial skin. And that's where a treatment like Advanced Renew comes in.
Advanced Renew: a renewing serum for all types of wrinkles
Advanced Renew is the new global night renewing serum in MartiDerm's Black Diamond range that acts with a triple anti-aging renewal action. Its formula combines ChronoRenew Peptides, alpha and polyhydroxy acids, Proteum 89+ and Ectoin to stimulate skin renewal at all levels and act effectively on the three types of wrinkles.
In clinical studies, Advanced Renew has been shown to reduce static wrinkles¹ by up to 53%, smooth dynamic wrinkles¹ by 32% and improve dermal density linked to gravitational wrinkles² by up to 57%.
All this with excellent tolerance and without the need for adaptation, even on sensitive skin.
¹ Anti-wrinkle efficacy proven under dermatological control. Maximum values. Ref: 33500125.A-B
² Anti-wrinkle efficacy under dermatological control. Redensifying effect to reduce the appearance of gravitational wrinkles. Maximum average improvement. Ref: 33500125.A-B
Activate your skin renewal today for firm, wrinkle-free skin
Knowing about the different types of wrinkles on the face is only the first step. Present wrinkles can be smoothed out, and future wrinkles can still be prevented. Committing to good skin renewal with the right products and active ingredients on a consistent basis will make all the difference to how your skin looks tomorrow.
Choose products that suit what your skin needs today and help it stay firm and healthy over time. Your future skin will thank you.
