Anti-aging: why this skin expert recommends adopting a minimalist skincare routine

Professor Bader, head of Augustinus Bader cosmetics, which sits enthroned in the bathrooms of stars and skin gurus, explains to us everything you need to understand about skin aging… And the keys to slowing it down day by day.

With more than 30 years of research in regenerative medicine and stem cells, Professor Augustinus Bader is always at the forefront of innovation in skincare and anti-aging. It is not surprising that his eponymous products, and in particular his bestsellers The Cream and The Rich Cream , find their place in the vanity cases of celebrities such as Irina Shayk , Lily Allen , Kate Bosworth , Rita Ora , or even Victoria Beckham , with whom he has done two collaborations . Exclusively for Vogue.fr, the skincare guru gives us his best anti-aging tips.

The best anti-aging tips from Augustinus Bader

Would you mind explaining to us how skin ages?

Augustinus Bader: Everything the body does is a result of innate communication signals. The trillion cells in the body know exactly what to do. It’s instinctive. Our own stem cells are programmed to give us the best possible skin. However, as we age, their ability to multiply and regenerate diminishes. The problem is not stem cells, but communication signals. aging and stressweaken the capacities of these communication signals, and the stem cells no longer receive all the information. This is due to the deficiency and absence of certain molecules that modify the behavior of stem cells. The key to our scientific approach, within the Augustinus Bader brand, is to understand the needs of the micro environments of these and the process by which they help the body to repair itself. We therefore studied how the skin can be the most beautiful possible according to the genetic code.

What are the external factors that aggravate it at the present time and how can we protect ourselves from them?

The average lifespan of a human being is 70 to 80 years, while the lifespan of cells in our body vary from a few days to several months. The skin completely renews itself approximately every 27 days. Since this is living tissue, and is not a permanent structure, it feeds and rebuilds itself every day.

Aging _corresponds to a lack of elasticity linked to a deterioration of this reconstruction process over time. It can be linked to the formation of scar tissue after injury or degenerative forms of connective tissue. Fortunately, renewing your skin can be done by watering the cells with essential components. The formulas of Augustinus Bader creams contain these ingredients, to satisfy the growing cutaneous needs related to stress or lacks in our daily life.

The cells can then rebuild the skin in a healthy and elastic way, gradually replacing the collagen forms of aged skin with elastin.

You advocate a minimalist skincare routine , making do with very few products. Why?

The reason is simple: once skin cells are nourished with the right ingredients, they do their job, and they don’t need to be bombarded to figure it out. Augustinus Bader products stand on their own because the formulas work like a complete toolbox, providing skin cells with everything they need to repair what’s wrong, whether it’s related to aging or pollution damage.

So what is the ideal skincare routine to slow down skin aging? Should it differ according to age, skin type and seasons?

The important thing is to focus on skin health, rather than temporary fixes like fillers. I recommend not using toxic products in combination with cleaner products like Augustinus Bader creams. And if you’re using a conventional SPF, I suggest, when possible, applying the cream first and working it fully into the skin. In this way, the skin will be protected. Our creams work best when our active ingredient, TFC8®, comes into contact with the skin first. The best way to achieve the best results is to cleanse your face gently with a gentle cleanser, toner, and then apply the Augustinus Bader cream that’s right for your skin type: the Cream or the Rich Cream.

What do you think of face massage tools to do at home?

Tools like gua sha or rollerblades can be helpful as they help create a local micro-trauma that boosts the stem cell signal to the skin.

Besides products and creams, what are your recommendations for slowing down skin aging?

Our appearance is a reflection of the quality of our lifestyle, our emotional and nutritional health, and even the air we breathe. Epigenetics teaches us that our aging depends on 30% of our genes, and that the remaining 70% are linked to what we do with them. The philosopher Aristotle said: “ You cannot change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust the sails. ” which means you have the means to change the direction of something that is fixed. Here: the genes of your skin. You were born with it, and it’s a gift, but you can influence it.

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