The best tips for a younger face appearance without cosmetic surgery

Facial rejuvenation comes real with simple daily actions, like keeping a good skin care routine and a healthy and balanced diet, yet non-invasive aesthetic treatments, such as the well-appreciated CFU Elite by Forte Village’s Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa.

The passage of time inevitably mirrors in your facial skin, that’s usually the first to show the most common signs of aging, such as wrinkles, dullness, loss of tone and elasticity, dark spots and discolorations. And if it is not possible to stop time, indeed there are many ways to slow down its effects and prevent – even correct – its blemishes, keeping face young, healthy and bright even without undergoing expensive (sometimes risky) cosmetic surgery.

The secret for a rejuvenated, toned and bright face lies in three essential points: a targeted facial beauty routine, personalized on specific skin needs, a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular physical exercise and proper hydration, and non-invasive professional aesthetic treatments that, combined with daily care, can give visible and long-lasting results.

The key role of prevention shouldn’t be underestimated: it’s good to start taking care of your facial skin health early, from a young age (20-25 years old is alright), when signs of aging are still far away, but the damage caused by exposure to UV rays and a hectic lifestyle can be visible already. An optimal routine, for example, includes proper cleansing, application of serums and gels specific to your skin, good hydration and daily use of sunscreen. Although apparently simple, these measures can really make a difference, keeping skin healthy and protected over time. Indeed, the more you take care of your skin today, the less evident the effects of aging will be tomorrow!

However, even at a more advanced age, it is possible to adopt and integrate new habits that visibly improve the appearance of skin, delaying aging and helping to regenerate it. The good news is that these measures are easy to follow, require little effort and give satisfying results in short time, in terms of aesthetics, but above all in terms of a greater state of well-being.

Taking care of your skin so becomes an action of personal care that goes beyond aesthetics: it turns into an opportunity to stop, slow down and dedicate time to yourself, perhaps after a busy day. A moment to enjoy something pleasant, a little ritual to learn to listen to your needs, ponder and pamper yourself.

Facial rejuvenation: 10 quick beauty secrets for an elastic and bright face skin

Face is your main identity card and, as such, it reflects your state of health and well-being. As the years go by, it’s natural to see signs of aging, like wrinkles, loss of tone and blemishes. Fortunately, there are simple daily habits that can really make a difference in keeping facial skin healthy, radiant, free from imperfections and discolorations. It is never too early to start taking care of your skin, nor too late to reverse the aging process.

Here are 10 effective beauty secrets to put into practice right away, like a proper overall hydration, essential to keep skin fresh and luminous, a complete skin care routine that stimulates the production of collagen and promotes a more toned appearance. Small, but effective measures, that will give you a long-lasting facial rejuvenation, above all with no need to resort to highly invasive and dangerous treatments.

1. Daily hydration to keep your skin properly elastic and luminous

One of the fundamental keys for a rejuvenated, healthy and bright face is certainly correct hydration, from the inside, but also from the outside. To achieve good results, it is essential to drink at least 2 liters of water per day (alternatively, unsweetened herbal teas or flavored water can be alright), sided by foods naturally rich in water, such as cucumbers, watermelon, tomatoes and green leafy vegetables that, in addition to hydrating, boast antioxidant and purifying properties to help keep skin fresh, luminous and protected from free radicals.

At the same time, it’s also important to follow a good topical hydration routine, targeted and specific for your skin type. In particular, the use of moisturizing serums and creams that contain active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, known for its ability to retain moisture, helps give skin a fuller, more toned and regenerated appearance. These products are also particularly effective in repairing damaged skin barrier, which usually tends to lose elasticity and the ability to retain moisture due to aging or multiple environmental factors. Moreover, hydrating face masks (usually fabric-made), easily available, are excellent for a quick and intensive treatment to improve skin’s elasticity and give it an incredible and quick luminosity.

2. Facial rejuvenation treatments with exfoliating acids

In addition to good hydration, it’s possible to act through the application of exfoliating acids, such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid, that act delicately on the surface of skin to promote cell turnover, improving texture and reducing dark spots and dullness.

In particular, glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxide acid (AHA), is known for its ability to penetrate deep into the upper skin layers, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, two key components to keep skin elastic and toned, effectively treating fine wrinkles and dull skin, while salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxide acid (BHA), has a more targeted action, that’s to penetrate pores and unblock them, making it ideal for acne-prone skin. Also, its exfoliating action helps improve skin texture and reduce inflammation.

These exfoliating acids can be used in the form of serums, toners, masks or creams, integrated into a daily skin care routine and, if applied correctly with the right frequency, can therefore significantly contribute to a fresher, brighter and healthier appearance. However, since these are quite aggressive products, it is important to always follow the instructions to avoid irritation or skin damage. In case of redness, burning or irritation, immediately stop the application and check a professional.

3. Sunlight protection to prevent early aging

UV rays are one of the main causes of premature skin aging because they penetrate into the deeper layers of skin, damaging collagen and elastin fibers, which are key to keep it toned and elastic. Thus, prolonged exposure to sunlight, without adequate protection, accelerates the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots and dullness, contributing to the loss of brightness and vitality.

To counter these harmful effects and prevent photoaging, it is therefore essential to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day from a young age, which acts against both UVA and UVB rays, present even on cloudy days and in the colder months. Not to mention that a proper protection is crucial to prevent serious problems, like sunburn, solar dermatitis and skin cancer (melanoma).

To get the top benefit, it is recommended to choose a sunscreen with an SPF suitable for your skin type (photo-type) and repeat the application every 2 hours, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors.

4. Facial massages to stimulate microcirculation

Facial massages, performed manually with delicate but firm movements, or by specific devices such as gua sha (a stone tool, usually jade, with incredible cooling and soothing properties, with a rounded and adaptable shape, useful to reach and reshape face contours, toning its muscles) or jade rollers (with an ergonomic design that allows to drain excess fluids and stimulate circulation), are excellent in relaxing facial muscles, making treatments particularly pleasant after a long day, but also in “awakening” face in mornings, promoting a brighter, more toned and relaxed appearance.

Massages, performed correctly, are particularly effective in stimulating microcirculation, promoting blood and lymphatic flow and contributing to toxins drainage. This action helps to increase tissue oxygenation, visibly improving skin appearance, which looks more toned, luminous and thick. In addition, the stimulation of blood flow makes skin healthier, reducing swelling and blemishes. They’re also particularly useful in toning face muscles, counteracting limpness and sagging, and promoting a more clean and defined appearance, especially if performed regularly for a long time.

5. Healthy skin with a diet rich in antioxidants

A balanced diet rich in all three main macro-nutrients, based on minimally processed, fresh and seasonal foods, plays a crucial role in keeping skin young and healthy. In particular, to promote a rejuvenated and luminous face, it is important to include in your diet foods rich in antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, widely present in berries, tomatoes, spinach, kale and walnuts. These products counteract the harmful action of free radicals (responsible for accelerating the natural skin aging process, which manifests with wrinkles, loss of firmness and opacity), but also promote the production of collagen, great for keeping skin toned, elastic and resistant over time.

Essential fat acids are fundamental for skin health too, especially omega-3, present in foods such as salmon, walnuts, flax seeds and sardines. These nutrients keep skin well hydrated, soft and luminous, strengthening skin’s barrier, preventing dehydration and reducing inflammation. Same goes for foods rich in healthy unsaturated fats, such as avocado, olive oil and almonds, that keep skin elastic, protected and able to defend itself from external agents, thus contributing to a healthier and younger appearance.

In addition, minerals such as zinc and selenium, present in foods such as legumes, seeds and dried fruit, perform a protective and regenerating function for skin, reducing inflammation and speeding up the “repair” of damaged cells.

6. Sleep enough in order to regenerate skin

Sleep is one of the key factors in preserving skin’s health and youth, since during rest the body enters a state of active cellular regeneration. In this phase, biological processes focus on repairing damage accumulated during the day, such as that caused by UV rays exposure, pollution and other factors. In addition, cellular turnover accelerates, favoring a replacement of dead cells with new cells, making skin brighter, more elastic and resistant to aggressions.

Getting enough sleep, at least 7-8 hours per night, above all sleeping well, amplifies these benefits. In addition to reducing dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, a regenerating sleep promotes a more radiant complexion upon awakening. It shouldn’t be forgotten that quality sleep contributes to a correct hormonal balance, which prevents excess sebum, the main cause of problems such as acne, as well as dullness and loss of brightness of skin. At night, your body increases the production of collagen, a protein that is key to keep skin firm and elastic, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes. Also, rest helps reduce inflammation, protecting skin from damage and delaying the onset of visible signs of aging.

To maximize these effects, it’s useful to adopt a relaxing evening routine: reduce exposure to blue light from electronic screens at least an hour before bed, maintain a cool, dark and quiet environment, perhaps practice relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation. Another simple tip to optimize sleep’s benefits on your skin is to use silk pillowcases. Unlike cotton ones, which tend to absorb skin care products and make friction, silk helps reduce the onset of compression wrinkles with its smoother texture. Furthermore, being less porous than cotton, it does not retain moisture, keeping skin hydrated for longer and preventing dryness.

7. Facial rejuvenation with physical exercises

Physical exercise is essential for your overall body well-being, and also plays a significant role in maintaining the health and vitality of facial skin. During physical activity, the heart pumps blood intensely, increasing blood flow throughout body, including skin’s microcirculation. This process improves the supply of oxygen and essential nutrients to skin cells, promoting cell regeneration and supporting skin metabolism. As a result, it appears firmer, brighter and healthier-looking.

At the same time, optimal circulation helps counter the effects of free radicals (unstable molecules that damage cells, including fibroblasts, responsible for the production of collagen and elastin), considered among the main responsible of premature skin aging.

In addition, regular exercise stimulates the production of endorphins, “feel-good hormones”, which are useful in reducing stress levels, often associated with increased production of cortisol, the hormone that contributes to the appearance of blemishes and inflammation, as well as collagen and elastin, essential proteins to keep skin toned, elastic, and young.

Collagen is the protein that gives skin its structure and resistance, while elastin allows it to return to its original shape after stretching or compressing. Exercise helps reduce puffiness and dark circles too, as it stimulates lymphatic drainage and helps prevent fluid retention that cause these imperfections under the eyes and in other areas of the face.

To maximize the benefits for the skin, it is not necessary to engage in extreme workouts. Even a short walk, a yoga or pilates session, or activities such as swimming or jogging can be very effective. It’s just important to establish a sustainable and targeted training routine over time, dedicating at least 30 minutes per day to physical activity.

8. Avoid much exposure to digital devices and displays

In the age where smartphones, computers and tablets have become an integral part of daily lives, it’s important not to underestimate the impact that prolonged exposure to devices can have on skin. In fact, these screens emit a particular type of blue light, called HEV (High-Energy Visible Light) which, although invisible to the naked eye, can penetrate deep into skin layers, accelerating skin’s aging process with harmful effects in the long term.

In particular, the accumulation of damage from blue light can trigger an oxidation process that decreases skin’s ability to regenerate and produce collagen and elastin, making it more prone to premature aging, such as loss of tone, wrinkles and dark spots. At the same time, in addition to helping accelerate the appearance of the initial signs of aging, blue light can also lead to greater inflammation and a progressive deterioration of skin’s natural protective film, which makes it more vulnerable to external aggressions, yet duller, characterized by uneven complexion and marked by dryness and blemishes.

Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce exposure to blue light and protect skin from its negative effects, such as using special filters to apply directly to electronic devices, setting smartphones and computers to night mode at evenings, and creating a protective skin care plan, including products with ingredients such as vitamin C, antioxidants and sunscreens.

9. Face masks for a regenerated and luminous skin

Face masks are one of the most pleasant and effective supports to give a nourishment and hydration boost to your skin. Although they may seem like an optional beauty treatment, the regular use of face masks really make a difference, especially if integrated into a specific weekly routine. With their highly concentrated ingredients, masks are able to strengthen skin, improve brightness and hinder skin aging in a targeted way.

Among the most effective ones for facial rejuvenation there are hydrating ones, rich in active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin and panthenol, to act directly on deeper skin layers re-establishing the correct level of hydration, as well as anti-aging ones, ideal for more mature and marked skin, containing ingredients rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, collagen, retinol or peptides, that stimulate collagen production and promote cell regeneration.

Last but not least, illuminating masks, enriched with active ingredients such as vitamin C, glycolic acid and fruit extracts, which remove dead cells and stimulate microcirculation to even out skin tone, reduce blemishes and give face a fresher and brighter appearance.

10. Facial rejuvenation with non-invasive cosmetic medicine treatments

For those looking for a more incisive and long-lasting approach, professional cosmetic treatments, performed by experts, can offer effective and non-invasive solutions to visibly improve skin’s grain, brightness and firmness, stimulating cell renewal and fighting the signs of aging without having to resort to invasive surgery.

Among the most effective facial treatments for rejuvenation, bio-revitalization is one of the most popular, which restores skin’s water balance and stimulates collagen production quickly and safely. An excellent alternative for those who want to improve skin texture, lighten sun spots and even out facial tone, is represented by chemical peels, which act by removing dead cells, promoting cell renewal and contributing to brighter and smoother skin.

Another non-invasive technology with surprising results is radio frequency, which works by stimulating collagen production, thus improving skin elasticity, toning and firming face, and visibly reducing wrinkles and expression lines without any surgery. A highly appreciated treatment of this category is the CFU Elite, by Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa in Forte Village, the exclusive five-star resort located next to some of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia, in Santa Margherita di Pula, an enchanting coastal town near Cagliari, which for years has been standing out internationally for its highly effective and revolutionary beauty treatments.

A more elastic, thick and bright skin with facial rejuvenation treatments by Forte Village’s Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa

Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa is enriched with a new and exclusive service thanks to the collaboration with Deasalus, excellence in Sardinia in the field of regenerative aesthetic medicine, an innovative approach that represents a new frontier for beauty and well-being, where tissue rejuvenation is combined with respect for the natural human essence.

The philosophy behind the treatments offered by the prestigious Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa, which together with excellent sports academies is part of the best of the offer of the “most beautiful resort in the world”, is based on the idea of “rejuvenating without transforming”. An approach that aims to enhance the authentic personal beauty of each individual thanks to customized protocols that improve aesthetic appearance and promote global well-being, combining regenerative aesthetic medicine with renowned thalassotherapy therapies by the Spa. The top combination for those seeking complete, non-invasive, natural care experience.

This is how facial rejuvenation treatments originate based on a cutting-edge medical methodology: tissue regeneration, a technique that allows to fight aging in a natural way, giving face and body a fresh and bright appearance without altering the characteristics that make each patient unique.

Among these, CFU Elife stands out, a facial rejuvenation treatment ideal for those who want younger, smoother and toned skin, based on a technique called Hi-Fu (High Intensity Focalised Ultrasound), effective in addressing the most common problems of skin aging, including deep wrinkles, sagging skin and loss of tone, both on face and neck.

Thanks to high-intensity focused ultrasound, CFU is able to stimulate the deepest levels of skin, reaching down to the subcutaneous tissue. This process activates the production of collagen and elastin, essential elements to keep skin toned and elastic. The result is a natural lifting effect, visible right after the treatment, which further improves in the following weeks thanks to the progressive regeneration process.

This facial rejuvenation protocol can be performed either alone or in combination with other treatments offered by the Spa, such as the KARISMA® bio-restructuring, a medical procedure that involves the injection of carboxy-methylcellulose and hyaluronic acid in the areas of the neck, face, décolleté and hands, allowing in just three sessions the reduction of wrinkles and the definition of a brighter, fresher and healthier skin appearance, but also Frax® 1550nm Laser Face Resurfacing, an advanced aesthetic procedure aimed at improving skin’s texture, reducing imperfections and wrinkles and attenuating scars for a younger appearance.

Good results can also be achieved with Sofwave, a treatment that uses ultrasound and heat in synergy to smooth out wrinkles and blemishes, while improving skin tone with Naturalbiolifting Viso by Dr. Joanna Hakimova, an innovative technique to “sculpt” facial features by stimulating the natural cellular rejuvenation process, and the Signature Oxygen Facial Therapy Massage, which combines the benefits of oxygen with the excellence of Sardinian raw ingredients, giving skin a natural lifting effect and extraordinary luminosity.

For further information on the treatments offered by the Spa or for booking a stay at the Resort, please call to +390709218818 or send an email to holiday@fortevillage.com.

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