How can I look after my mature skin?

Wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of elasticity and density… skin ageing affects us all. However, it is not an end in itself. Ageing skin has special needs and also requires daily pampering. In this article, find out how to care for mature skin and how to prevent the signs of skin ageing.

By Hélène Betoux

Updated on 3/2/2026Reading time: +4 min.

What is mature skin?

Mature skin is skin that shows signs of ageing. The ageing process slows down cell renewal, leading to a thinning of the epidermis and a weakening of the dermis structures. The production of certain essential components such as collagen and elastin is reduced. This loss of density, combined with decreased cell regeneration, changes the appearance and texture of the skin over time. The skin wrinkles and fine lines and expression lines appear.

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Why does my skin age?

Other than the passage of time, skin ageing is a universal yet individual process. We don't all age in the same way or at the same speed, because certain factors can accelerate the process of skin sagging.

An uhealthy lifestyle

Dietary deficiencies: deficiencies in essential nutrients, particularly vitamins C and E, omega-3s and antioxidants, weaken the skin by reducing its ability to defend itself against external damage and to produce sufficient collagen, a protein that maintains the skin's elasticity. This contributes to sagging skin and the appearance of wrinkles.

Lack of sleep: sleep is essential for cell regeneration. Insufficient or poor quality sleep leads to poor regeneration of skin cells, which accentuates the signs of fatigue on the skin and encourages wrinkles.

Alcohol: promotes skin dehydration and generates oxidative stress, a process that damages cells and collagen fibres. The skin is less elastic, which accelerates the appearance of wrinkles.

Smoking: smoking reduces the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, leading to a drop in the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that are essential for skin firmness and elasticity. According to a study by Morita (2007), nicotine disrupts skin metabolism by reducing the synthesis of fibroblasts, the cells responsible for collagen production. Cigarette smoke contains free radicals that cause cell damage and accelerate skin ageing. A study by Guyuron (2009) also shows that smoking activates oxidative stress, which alters skin cells, reduces skin elasticity and promotes the appearance of wrinkles. Nicotine causes vasoconstriction (narrowing) of the blood vessels. This reduces the blood supply and thus limits the supply of oxygen and nutrients needed by the skin. This has a direct impact on the radiance and colour of the skin, which becomes dull and paler.

The environment

Pollution: Pollution leads to increased production of free radicals, which oxidise proteins such as collagen, reducing the skin's firmness and elasticity. A 2016 study showed that exposure to fine particles is associated with the appearance of senile lentigo, a common sign of pigment ageing. In addition, pollution particles, particularly in urban environments, also disrupt the skin's barrier function, increasing transepidermal water loss.

The sun: Prolonged unprotected exposure to the sun damages the genetic material of skin cells, hastening the appearance of wrinkles and spots.

What are the characteristics of mature skin?

Mature skin is characterised by the following signs:

Loss of density: This is due to a drop in the production of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans. The skin loses some of its natural plumpness.
Sagging skin or Ptosis: This is the result of gravity distending the tissues and loosening the facial contour.
Skin becomes thinner: Thinner skin can give a parchment-like effect. Wrinkles and fine lines form mainly on the forehead, around the lips and eyes, and between the eyebrows.
Skin colour changes: Skin loses its natural radiance due to reduced microcirculation and cell renewal, resulting in a paler, devitalised complexion.
Pigmentation spots: such as brown spots, can also appear on areas exposed to the sun.

Active ingredients for mature skin

Plant collagen active ingredient: The plant collagen active ingredient is recognised for its properties similar to those of the collagen naturally present in the dermis. Thanks to its protective film-forming action, it helps to maintain hydration, providing suppleness and elasticity and supporting the skin's natural maintenance.

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Line-less active ingredient: Plant extract: Acmella oleracea. Line-less is an anti-wrinkle active ingredient specifically designed to target expression lines by acting on skin micro-contractions. It can be used to prepare preventive as well as smoothing anti-wrinkle skincare products, and is particularly interesting for formulating eye and lip contour care products.

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Natural hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is known for its moisturising power, its ability to retain water and its intense plumping effect. It is the essential ingredient for achieving a tightening and remodelling effect while moisturising the upper layers of the epidermis.

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Active ingredient - AHA - fruit acids: Its exfoliating effect promotes cell renewal. It helps to smooth wrinkles, even out and brighten the complexion, and fade pigmentation spots and age-related skin irregularities.

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Active ingredient - Stabilised vitamin C: An anti-ageing and antioxidant active ingredient, Vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis, protects cells from damage caused by free radicals and evens out skin tone. Its stabilised form guarantees constant activity in your formulas, enabling you to formulate anti-ageing and anti-spot lightening skincare products.

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Resveratrol Active Ingredient

A powerful antioxidant, Resveratrol helps combat the appearance of signs of ageing and prevents the effects of pollution on the skin. Extracted from vine shoots grown in France and concentrated in resveratrol, this active ingredient can easily be added to your face and body care preparations.

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What anti-ageing routine can I follow for mature skin?

1. Cleanse the face with Regenerative plant-based soap: Enriched with oils known for their regenerating properties of Rose, Hô Wood, Palmarosa, Musk Rose and Evening Primrose, this soap is formulated to restore suppleness and radiance to the skin.

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2. Scrub with ORGANIC Musk Rose powder scrub. This ORGANIC Musk Rose powder scrub is a gentle and effective exfoliant, ideal for preparing scrubs. It deeply cleanses your skin and helps eliminate dead cells, leaving your complexion fresh and radiant. Mix the powder with a plant oil such as musk rose oil to obtain a homogeneous paste.

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3. Use a hydrosol in the morning, such as ORGANIC Damask Rose Hydrosol , to prepare for anti-ageing skincare.ORGANIC Damask Rose hydrosol is perfectly suited to the needs of mature skin. With its anti-wrinkle and refreshing properties, it gently cleanses and refreshes the skin.

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4. Apply Plant-based Spilanthes Concentrated Serum: This serum prevents and reduces wrinkles thanks to an innovative plant complex of Spilanthes and French Lavender. It helps to inhibit muscle contractions, which helps to reduce expression lines at the top and bottom of the face. It concentrates a combination of hyaluronic acid, Cacay oil and Astragalus to prevent collagen breakdown.

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5. Massage your face using the Rose Quartz Gua Sha Facial Massager: It's a complementary ally to your cosmetic treatments for reducing the signs of skin ageing. This accessory allows you to massage your face gently and effectively. Used regularly, it reshapes the facial contour, tones the skin and brightens the complexion. For a natural lifting effect, combine it with the Precious Facial Oil. Its combination of anti-ageing Cherry, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Hibiscus and Sea Buckthorn oils visibly improves the skin's appearance. It makes skin more radiant and protects it from oxidative stress, without leaving a greasy film.

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6. Opt for Vegan Collagen & Spilanthes Rich Cream: Dedicated to mature skin, its innovative formula combines firming and lifting vegan collagen, Spilanthes extract with its anti-wrinkle and smoothing botox effect, and plumping, moisturising hyaluronic acid. It fights the signs of ageing, helps correct wrinkles and plumps up the skin.

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What supplements should I take for mature skin?

Marine Collagen - Food supplement

These hydrolysed marine collagen peptides can be used as a food supplement to combat the signs of skin ageing. The peptides encourage the production of collagen and have a proven effectiveness on the beauty and firmness of the skin.

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Hyaluronic acid - Food supplement

This hyaluronic acid capsule is used as a food supplement to help preserve the skin's youthful appearance and combat wrinkles. It helps to maintain the skin's firmness, suppleness and hydration, and has a proven effect on skin elasticity.

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Optimised Vitamin C powder - Food supplement

Vitamin C is an essential food supplement that can be used on a daily basis or as a boost to combat temporary tiredness. It is also a beauty ally for the skin, as it helps to synthesise collagen and combat oxidative stress and free radicals caused by factors such as pollution, stress or a poor lifestyle. These free radicals break down the skin's proteins, such as collagen and elasticity, accelerating skin slackening.

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Our face care recipes for mature skin

Ingredients (with scale)

ORGANIC Cranberry Oil

5.6 g

Olivem 1000 - emulsifier

2 g

Phase B

Mineral water

20 g

Phase C

Organic Remodeller active ingredient

0.9 g

ORGANIC Pomegranate CO2 extract (Plant oil)

1.5 g

Wild Blackberry natural fragrance

0.5 g or 19 drops

Natural vitamin E antioxidant

0.06 g or 2 drops

Naticide preservative

0.2 g or 6 drops

Ingredients (without scales)

ORGANIC Cranberry Oil

6 ml

Olivem 1000 - emulsifier

2 scoops of 2 ml

Phase B

Mineral water

20 ml

Phase C

Organic Remodeller active ingredient

0.8 ml or 2 PINCH spoons

ORGANIC Pomegranate CO2 extract (Plant oil)

1.6 ml or 56 drops

Wild Blackberry natural fragrance

0.6 ml or 19 drops

Natural vitamin E antioxidant

0.06 ml or 2 drops

Naticide preservative

0.2 ml or 6 drops

Preparation

Transfer phase A (Cranberry oil + Olivem 1000 emulsifier) into a bowl.

Transfer the phase B (mineral water) to another bowl.

Heat the two phases separately in a bain-marie to 75°C/80°C.

When the two phases have reached the same temperature, remove the bowls from the bain-marie and slowly pour phase B into phase A, stirring vigorously for about 3 minutes (until the temperature is < 50°C).

While continuing to stir, place the bowl in a basin of cold water to accelerate the cooling and setting of the emulsion for another 3 minutes or so (until the temperature is < 30°C).

Gradually add phase C (the rest of the ingredients), mixing well between each addition.

Transfer the product to your bottle using the pipette if necessary.

Note: the pH of this blend is approximately 5.5-6.5.

Store your bottle away from light and heat.

* Storage: if stored properly and manufactured under optimum hygiene conditions, your product will keep for at least 3 months.

Note: the pH of this blend is approximately 5.5-6.5.

Store your bottle away from light and heat.

* Storage: if stored properly and manufactured under optimum hygiene conditions, your product will keep for at least 3 months.