Longevity & lifestyle medicine

Skin ageing

What ages the skin and how to care for it so it ages healthily.

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Patient guides

Everything about skin ageing: why we age and how to keep healthy skin for longer

Skin ageing is a natural process influenced by genetics and, above all, by external factors such as the sun, tobacco and lifestyle. Prevention, photoprotection, healthy habits and aesthetic medicine based on biostimulation make it possible to keep healthy, natural and younger-looking skin for longer.

July 23, 2026

Environmental pollution and skin ageing: the invisible enemy of the skin

Environmental pollution favours skin ageing through oxidative stress, inflammation and alteration of collagen. Although the sun remains the main environmental factor of ageing, protecting the skin against pollution through adequate cleansing, photoprotection and healthy habits contributes to keeping healthy skin for longer.

July 23, 2026

Sleep and skin health: regeneration begins while we sleep

Sleep is one of the main natural repair mechanisms of the organism. Sleeping between seven and nine quality hours favours skin regeneration, collagen synthesis, immune balance and healthy ageing, while the lack of rest accelerates the deterioration of the skin.

July 23, 2026

Alcohol and skin health: how it affects skin ageing

Excessive alcohol consumption favours skin ageing through dehydration, inflammation and oxidative stress. It can also worsen rosacea, delay healing and alter the quality of the skin. Reducing consumption is part of a healthy lifestyle and of a healthy ageing strategy.

July 23, 2026

Tobacco and skin ageing: the silent enemy of the skin

Smoking accelerates skin ageing by reducing the supply of oxygen, destroying collagen and elastin and increasing oxidative stress. In addition, it worsens healing, favours various skin diseases and decreases the efficacy of many treatments. Giving up tobacco is the most effective measure to preserve healthy skin and healthy ageing.

July 23, 2026

How to age with healthy skin

Ageing with healthy skin is possible through healthy habits, daily photoprotection, a balanced diet, exercise and medical treatments aimed at stimulating the natural mechanisms of repair. The goal is not to change the face, but to preserve healthy skin and a natural appearance.

July 23, 2026

Antioxidants and skin health

Antioxidants help to protect the cells against oxidative stress, but they do not stop ageing or replace photoprotection. The best strategy is to obtain them through a varied and balanced diet, reserving supplements for specific situations.

July 23, 2026

Oral collagen: does it really work?

Oral collagen is digested before being absorbed and the available scientific evidence shows modest and variable benefits. The most supported strategy consists of stimulating the natural production of collagen through healthy habits and specific medical treatments.

July 23, 2026

Mediterranean diet and skin health

The Mediterranean diet provides antioxidants, healthy fats, fibre and essential nutrients that contribute to maintaining healthy skin. Although it does not replace medical skin treatments, it is part of a lifestyle beneficial for skin and general health.

July 23, 2026

Sunburn

Sunburns are a lesion produced by excess ultraviolet radiation. Learn to treat them correctly, identify the signs of severity and protect your skin to prevent skin ageing and skin cancer.

July 22, 2026

Photoprotection

Photoprotection is essential to prevent skin cancer, spots and skin ageing. Discover how to correctly choose and apply a sunscreen and what other measures help to protect your skin all year round.

July 22, 2026

Seborrhoeic keratoses

Seborrhoeic keratoses are very common benign lesions that appear with skin ageing. Learn about their causes, how to distinguish them from other lesions and the treatments available when they cause discomfort or for aesthetic reasons.

July 22, 2026

Scientific news

Why Do We Get Wrinkles? A 'Skin-on-a-Plate' Model to Study How They Form

Published in Nature Communications, this device reproduces 'wrinkles in a Petri dish' using epithelial cells on a collagen hydrogel. It allows researchers to see how mechanical compression and dehydration create folds, and confirms the protective role of collagen, without animal experimentation. We analyse what this advance contributes — and what it does not.

September 16, 2026

Running: why insufficient sleep could increase the risk of injury

A 2025 study (Applied Sciences) profiled the sleep of 425 recreational runners and identified four profiles. The "poor sleepers" (short sleep + poor quality + disturbances, ~37%) had an injury probability close to 68%, well above regular sleepers. Observational, cross-sectional study: it shows an association, not causation. Sleep affects muscle recovery, alertness, perception of effort and pain. It remains one factor among others (load, energy, strength, technique). Key message: when sleep deteriorates durably, the body tolerates load less well.

July 31, 2026

Losing weight after 40: why is it harder and which strategies really work?

After the age of 40, losing weight often becomes harder: loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia), hormonal changes (menopause, declining testosterone), disrupted sleep and chronic stress alter the energy balance. Basal metabolism falls only slightly before 60. Effective strategies rely on adequate protein intake (1.2–1.6 g/kg/day), strength training (2–3 sessions/week), at least 150 min of moderate activity, sleep optimisation and management of medical factors. Sources: EASO, ESPEN, Endocrine Society, ACSM.

July 31, 2026