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Skin Rejuvenation:
TIPS AND ROUTINE

Discover the meaning of skin rejuvenation and our 5-step skincare routine to help restore radiant, glowy skin, with expert advice from NIVEA.

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In short:

What is Skin Rejuvenation?
Why Consider Rejuvenating Your Skin?
6 Ways to Rejuvenate your Skin
Skincare Routine to Rejuvenate Your Face
Facts Overview
Skincare Ingredients for Skin Rejuvenation
Are Anti-Ageing Treatments and Skin Rejuvenation Effective for All Skin Types?
Skin Rejuvenation Effect vs Skin Regeneration
Summary
FAQs

What is
Skin Rejuvenation?

As you age, your skin naturally shows signs of fatigue - from fine lines and dullness to a loss of firmness and elasticity. Everyday factors like stress, sun exposure, and lack of sleep can slow down surface regeneration and renewal, leaving your complexion tired and uneven. Giving skin a youthful glow is all about helping skin to renew itself and improving the appearance of its surface.

Why consider
Rejuvenating Your Skin?

There are many reasons people seek to achieve younger-looking, radiant skin, mainly linked to aesthetic considerations. Some of the most common reasons include:

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To address signs of aging
As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity and collagen, which can lead to the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Skin care products that help to give the skin a rejuvenated appearance can help to reduce these signs and regenerate the skin's radiance.

2
Improving skin texture and tone
Skin irregularities such as uneven tone, rough texture, or sun spots are often a result of environmental factors such as exposure to UV rays. Anti-ageing and anti-spot skincare products can help even out the skin's tone and texture, restoring a smoother complexion.

3
Limit the effects of sun damage
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause damage such as sun spots, brown spots, and premature aging, giving the skin an older appearance. Some signs of ageing can be improved with the right skin care products, such as anti-spot or anti-wrinkle products. However, it is important to remember that prevention and the use of appropriate sun protection are priority measures in the fight against the effects of UV rays.

4
To address blemishes
Facial blemishes can leave people feeling self-conscious. Skincare designed for skin with imperfections can help to smooth out the skin's surface and minimise the appearance of blemishes, helping to restore confidence and comfort in one's own skin.

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Can you rejuvenate your skin

6 ways to
Rejuvenate your Skin

Although it's not possible to rejuvenate your skin in the true sense of the word, by changing your habits slightly you can give your skin a more youthful appearance.

1
Eat a skin-friendly diet
Focus on foods rich in Vitamins C and E, antioxidants, and healthy fats to provide your skin with the elements it needs to repair itself.

2
Stay hydrated
Drink enough water throughout the day to keep your skin cells hydrated from the inside out. Hydration helps maintain skin elasticity, promotes healing, and protects skin from dryness.

3
Prioritise your sleep
Try to maintain 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. During sleep, your skin goes through a natural repair process, producing new cells and rebuilding damaged tissues.

4
Protect your skin from the sun
Daily sun protection is important for helping prevent UV damage. Applying sunscreen every day helps maintain healthy looking skin and prevents premature ageing caused by sun exposure.

5
Add facial massage practices
Incorporate simple facial rejuvenation techniques such as gentle facial massage to stimulate blood circulation. Although evidence of the effectiveness of these techniques is limited, gentle messages do not carry any significant health risks and can also provide a sense of well-being.

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Stick to a skincare routine
Daily cleansing removes impurities and dead cells to limit the effects of pollution and encourage the renewal of the skin's cell layers. Moisturising in the day or night helps maintain hydration and strengthen the skin barrier, promoting skin regeneration.

Skincare routine to give
Your Face a Rejuvenated Look

If you're looking for ways to rejuvenate your face and promote a more youthful appearance, a simple skincare routine can go a long way. Choosing the right products and following the right habits help your skin look younger, renew itself and give it a fresh, healthy complexion.

1. Cleanse:

Start by washing your face with a gentle cleanser to remove impurities, excess sebum and dead skin cells. A clean face sets the stage for healthy skin renewal. Try the NIVEA Skin Glow Serum Infused Micellar Water, which removes waterproof makeup and impurities while illuminating and moisturising the skin for a more even and glowing complexion. This micellar water is enriched with a 5% serum containing Vitamin C and E, plus an Amino Acid Complex for gentle cleansing without greasy residue.

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2. Exfoliate:

Incorporate exfoliation into your routine 2 or 3 times a week to effectively remove dead skin cells that have accumulated on the skin and help renew its surface, helping to improve its texture and radiance.

3. Apply a targeted serum:

Opt for a serum packed with ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate, firm and stimulate your skin cells over time. Try NIVEA's Cellular Epicelline Age Rewind Serum, formulated with our innovative active ingredient Epicelline and with three types of Hyaluronic Acid. Clinically proven to make 98% of users look younger**, this serum helps reactivate the youthful functions of skin cells.

4. Apply moisturiser:

In the morning, apply NIVEA Expert Filler Plumping Anti-Ageing Day Cream in the morning to lock in moisture, firm skin and strengthen the skin barrier throughout the day. In the evening, switch to NIVEA Expert Filler Plumping Anti-Ageing Night Cream, which works while you sleep and helps skin regenerate overnight. Both products are formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and Folic Acid which contribute to hydration and help combat loss of firmness and volume for younger-looking skin.

5. Use sun protection:

If you're heading outside, don't forget your sunscreen. Protecting your skin from UV damage is one of the simplest ways to protect skin from UV-induced premature ageing, Collagen breakdown, and hyperpigmentation.

Facts overview

Skin rejuvenation

What is skin rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation The youthful effect for facial skin helps restore a smooth, radiant appearance by using treatments that stimulate skin renewal and target signs of ageing such as wrinkles, dullness, and uneven skin tone.

Skin rejuvenation vs skin regeneration
Skin rejuvenation focuses on improving the appearance of the skin, while skin regeneration is the process of repairing and replacing damaged skin cells.

How does skin rejuvenation support youthful skin?
By stimulating cellular activity and improving skin texture, skin rejuvenation helps to counteract the natural decline in skin renewal. They can act by encouraging the natural production of Collagen, helping the skin to maintain a fresh, youthful complexion.

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Discover the NIVEA Cellular range

The NIVEA Cellular range is an anti-ageing range designed to fill in wrinkles and redefine skin contours. With advanced formulas containing with ingredients such as Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid, these products work with skin cells to target signs of ageing, improve elasticity, and visibly reduce wrinkles. The NIVEA Cellular range includes serums, creams, and masks perfect for rejuvenating your skin and boosting its natural glow.

NIVEA Cellular Range

Skincare ingredients for
Skin Rejuvenation

To maximise facial rejuvenation and a more youthful appearance, look for products with effective ingredients such as:

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Hyaluronic acid
A natural hydrating agent that helps the skin retain moisture. Which hydrates, plumps the skin, and smooths out fine lines while improving elasticity. By strengthening the skin's moisture barrier, the ingredient can also help to prevent dryness.

2
Coenzyme Q10
An antioxidant that stimulates skin cells and supports skin renewal. Q10 occurs naturally in the skin, but its levels decrease with age. Skincare products containing Q10 can help reduce wrinkles caused by free radicals and maintain the skin’s firmness and elasticity.

3
Vitamin C
A well-known antioxidant that helps to brighten the skin and give it a more radiant appearance. By combating the free radicals responsible for skin ageing, it can help fight the signs of ageing.

4
Thiamidol
Thiamidol is a patented active ingredient developed by NIVEA, specifically designed to target hyperpigmentation. Effectively reducing the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone, promoting a brighter complexion.

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Epicelline
Epicelline is a revolutionary ingredient inspired by Epigenetic science that helps to reactivate the youthful functions of skin cells, giving skin a younger, revitalised appearance.

Are anti-ageing treatments and skin rejuvenation effective for all skin types?

Some anti-ageing skincare products can be effective in improving the youthful appearance of any skin type while others can be specially designed to suit your skin type. Adjusting your routine can promote a more youthful appearance without feeling irritated or unbalanced. Most NIVEA skincare products are suitable for all skin types, check the packaging for more information.

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Sensitive skin:
Choose gentle methods to prevent irritation. Use soothing ingredients such as Licorice Extract, Aloe Vera, Chamomile, and avoid over exfoliating which can harm the skin barrier.

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Dry Skin:
For dry skin, moisturising is essential. Use moisturising products containing for example, Argan Oil and Squalane s to help strengthen the skin barrier to maintain hydration and support cell renewal. Gentle exfoliation also helps remove flaky skin and improve texture.

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Oily Skin:
As well as using anti-ageing skin care products, it is important to maintain the balance of oily skin or control excess sebum by deep cleansing with gentle but effective cleansers. In the case of imperfections, light, non-comedogenic products and ingredients such as Salicylic Acid can help to unclog pores and reduce the appearance of imperfections, which can be responsible for the appearance of brown spots and uneven skin tone. Fighting these imperfections will therefore contribute to clearer, younger-looking skin.

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Combination skin:
A balanced approach works best for combination skin. Target oily areas with ingredients such as Niacinamide, while hydrating drier areas with ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid.

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Mature skin:
When skin is older, you can expect more moderate results. It is important to use suitable skin care products on a regular basis for optimum results. Mature skin often has brown spots and wrinkles, so using anti-dark spot and anti-ageing products with Thiamidol and a Collagen booster can help achieve more even-toned, firmer, younger-looking skin.

What is the difference between skin rejuvenation and skin regeneration?

Skin rejuvenation: primarily focuses on improving the skin's overall appearance by addressing concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, and brown spots.

Skin regeneration: a continuous process where damaged or aged skin cells are repaired and replaced with new ones. By supporting the skin's natural healing and renewal processes, it strengthens the skin's structure and resilience. Certain skincare products can enhance this regeneration process by promoting cell turnover, hydrating the skin, and clearing away dead skin cells for healthier, revitalised looking skin.

Summary

The key to achieving younger-looking facial skin and how to rejuvenate your face comes down to understanding your skin's needs and providing it with the right products. By focusing on serums and creams that promote skin renewal and choosing ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Epicelline, Coenzyme Q10 and Vitamin C, you can reduce fine lines, boost elasticity and improve the skin's youthful appearance.

FAQs

Scientific evidence that facial massage can reverse signs of aging and help with long term rejuvenation is not conclusive. The idea of a facial massage is to improve blood circulation, which in turn helps deliver nutrients to the skin, improving its appearance. The risks of trying a facial massage are generally minimal though, so there is little harm in trying it for yourself and monitoring any results.