Dry skin can be caused by a range of internal and external factors. When combating dry skin, you may have looked at changing your lifestyle or trying out different skincare products, but still have not gotten that deep hydration and naturally glowing skin you’re looking for. Another option that can help to improve skin hydration and radiance is a skinbooster treatment. So what is a skinbooster and when should you use it? Find out below…
Dry skin is not ‘in’
Many people suffer from different kinds of skin problems, with dryness being one of them. For someone with normal skin, dry skin might not seem much of a problem, but dehydrated skin can feel tight and uncomfortable, and make our skin look dull and unhealthy. When you can’t find a solution through topical products or lifestyle modifications, that’s where a skinbooster can come in.
So, how does your skin stay hydrated?
Skin hydration relies upon a molecule called hyaluronic acid which, when you’re young, can be found in the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) and in the deeper layer of the skin (the dermis).
Hyaluronic acid can bind large amounts of water and is key to skin hydration. As the skin ages, the hyaluronic acid in the epidermis layer of the skin will decrease and eventually completely disappear. Although the molecules will remain in the dermis layer, they will be bound tighter to the tissues of your skin which diminishes their ability to retain water. These changes contribute to the visible signs of dryness and loss of elasticity.¹
How does a skinbooster affect the hyaluronic acid levels in your skin?
Restylane® Skinboosters Vital ('Restylane Skinboosters') is an injectable that infuses a thin layer of micro droplets of hyaluronic acid beneath the skin surface for it to draw water and help provide long-term deep hydration.
What kind of treatments can relieve dry skin?
There are a variety of different treatments for dry skin. Some of these can include:
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The use of skincare products such as serums and creams, which can be recommended by a healthcare professional.
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Lifestyle changes such as getting enough sleep and eating healthy food can help improve dry skin. Avoiding excessive UV exposure and not smoking are also two of the most important things we can do for our skin’s hydration and overall health.²
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Finally, aesthetic treatments such as a skinbooster can help to improve skin quality by making our skin more hydrated and elastic.³-⁶
How a skinbooster treatment can help
The purpose of a skinbooster treatment is to increase the amount of water-binding hyaluronic acid deep inside the skin, thus improving skin hydration and relieving dryness.
More precisely, a skinbooster treatment such as Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ is an injectable treatment where micro droplets of hyaluronic acid are injected into a large area of the skin (think of your healthcare practitioner helping to create a 'blanket' of hydration below your skin's surface).
To prevent the body from immediately breaking down the hyaluronic acid, Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ uses stabilised hyaluronic acid that can last for several months in the skin.3,4,7
What are the benefits of a skinbooster treatment?
Several clinical studies have shown that Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ can refresh the skin on the face and hands by.3-6,8
- Improving skin elasticity
- Decreasing skin roughness
- Reducing fine lines
- Improving skin hydration
Other changes include the skin becoming more radiant looking.3,9
You can begin to use skinboosters from the age of 18. A qualified healthcare practitioner will know if you will benefit from a Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ treatment, but if you experience dryness and loss of elasticity, you’re probably a good candidate.
How long do the results last?
Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ is a treatment deep within the skin. Improvements are not immediate but will be visible after some time. During this time, the amount of hyaluronic acid will be built up in your skin.
After the initial sessions your healthcare practitioner will recommend how many follow up sessions you will need to maintain the result. In clinical studies, patients have still seen improvements up to 15 months after the initial treatment regimen.3 In other words, as with many good things in life, Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ requires a bit of patience as the results will take some time, but the reward is a long-lasting effect on skin hydration, elasticity and radiance.
Learn more about Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™
You can find out more about Restylane® SKINBOOSTERS™ on Galderma’s website. A qualified healthcare practitioner can also tell you more about the treatment, possible side effects, and any aftercare that may be required after the procedure.
References:
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2. Finn CJ et al. Dermatol Surg 2003;29(5):450–455
3. Wu Y et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;19:1627–35.
4. Gubanova EI et al. J Drugs Dermatol 2015;14:288–95.
5. Gubanova EI et al. Poster: Injections of stabilized hyaluronic acid with a sharp needle compared with a blunt microcannula for facial skin rejuvenation. IMCAS, Paris, France, 2015.
6. Kerscher M et al. Dermatol Surg 2008;34:720–6.
7. Williams et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2009;8(3):216–25.
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