2 topics: facial sagging and the inversion of the youth pyramid

There comes a day in every woman's life when she looks in the mirror and realizes that the law of gravity—the one Newton said about the apple—exists and is playing out before her very eyes, specifically, under her eyes. It usually happens around age 40, and perimenopause and menopause are the fuel that ignites it. This phenomenon, which brings sagging skin to the face, is known as the " inversion of the pyramid of youth."

What is the inversion of the youth pyramid?

Imagine an inverted pyramid: a wide base that narrows towards the top. This is the ideal shape of a youthful face: a smooth, broad forehead that tapers to a defined chin. However, as we age, this pyramid tends to invert, with the chin and lower cheeks increasing in volume and the forehead appearing narrower. Gravity and/or sagging skin—it makes no difference—causes our facial structure to droop, blurring the contours and causing the cheekbones to lose their prominence.

When does it appear and what are the causes?

The inversion of the youth pyramid typically begins around age 35 and can intensify over time. The causes are varied, but the most logical and significant is the decreased production of collagen and elastin, which leads to sagging skin. In addition, factors such as sun exposure, smoking, stress, and genetics can also play a role in this troublesome process.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of the inversion of the youth pyramid can include sagging in the jaw and neck, loss of volume in the cheeks, more pronounced expression lines, and an overall less firm and toned appearance of the skin.

There are solutions, thankfully.

After painting a somewhat bleak picture, let's get to the happier part of this post: the solutions. Fortunately, there are various options, ranging from cosmetics to natural remedies and, of course, technology. Innovation is always there to help us.

Facial Yoga:

Let's start with the tried-and-true basics that really work. Facial yoga is a rising trend that involves facial exercises designed to tone and strengthen the muscles of the face. From the "lion's smile " to the "kiss of heaven," there are a variety of movements that promise (and deliver) natural and lasting results. Blanca, our CEO and founder, is a firm advocate of this technique, which she has been practicing for a long time to combat sagging skin.

Cosmetic Technology:

From radiofrequency devices to LED light therapies, there's a wide range of options that can stimulate collagen production, improve skin elasticity, and firm facial tissues, reducing sagging and improving texture and tone. We recommend two gems:

Silicone LED Mask : Our SKINVITY brand LED mask, dermatologically tested, delivers impressive results, including a 30% increase in firmness after 56 days of continuous use—30%!—and a 19% increase in elasticity. Forehead wrinkles decrease by 15.6%, which, according to experts, is a very good figure, as wrinkles are notoriously difficult to treat. Furthermore, our mask improves pigmentation; after 56 days of continuous use, the discoloration of dark spots is noticeably reduced by 15.6%. We love seeing numbers that tell us good news!

TriPollar Stop Vx2: Multiple radiofrequency combined with microcurrents is well-known for treating wrinkles and sagging skin. This device is TriPollar's latest and most innovative, and we can attest to its excellent results. Of course, it also has efficacy tests to back it up.

Conclusion:

The inversion of the youth pyramid is a natural part of aging that we all face at some point in our lives, just like presbyopia and starting to speak like our mothers. We, as you know, don't settle and are always ready to reinvent ourselves, to find and show off our best selves . For ourselves first and foremost, and why not, for the rest of the world.