Fibroblasts are true architects of the skin. They determine its cellular structure, making it flexible and resistant. A very important role, and yet, fibroblasts are still little mentioned in the world of cosmetics. What are fibroblasts? How do they work? What is the relationship between fibroblasts and collagen? How to stimulate fibroblasts to keep skin fresh and young? Fashion friends answers all your questions.
Fibroblast: definition
Fibroblasts are cells of the dermis, responsible for the formation of connective tissue. It is a strong tissue that surrounds and supports cartilage, muscles, tendons, but also serves as support for the skin. Fibroblasts are intelligent cells, equipped with receptors called integrins. These receptors make it possible to capture different messages transmitted by the skin, so that the fibroblasts adapt to ensure the proper functioning and good health of the dermis.
What is the role of fibroblasts in the skin?
Fibroblasts are at the origin of the tissues that make up the dermis and epidermis. They structure them, reinforce them, keep everything in place. Depending on the messages perceived by the receptors, they produce different components, including collagen fibers and elastin. It is these fibers that allow the skin to remain supple, elastic and resistant. Fibro blasts also secrete substances related to the growth of the skin, its development, and its daily functioning.
Fibroblasts in the healing process
Since fibroblasts “adapt” their production to the signals they detect, they become very active in the event of injury. Indeed, when they detect an injury to the skin tissues, they proliferate and produce in mass to boost the growth of the skin. This forms healing tissue, rich in collagen, which then disappears as healing progresses.
Fibroblasts and collagen: changes with age
Over the years, the number of fibroblasts present in the dermis tends to decrease. Likewise, their ratio to other cells deteriorates, making the skin less rich in collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin becomes thinner, loses flexibility, becomes less resistant, causing sagging of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles. To combat this natural aging of the skin, it is then possible to stimulate the fibro blasts to give the skin a boost.
How to stimulate fibroblasts?
A skincare routine that promotes collagen production
It seems obvious, but the hectic pace of everyday life sometimes takes over: the more you pamper your skin, the longer it will stay young and plump. Thus, a skincare routine adapted to your skin type and followed carefully guarantees healthy skin. And healthy skin will see its collagen levels drop less quickly.
Morning and evening, cleanse your skin using a gentle cleanser. Once a week, do a detoxifying scrub or mask to eliminate all impurities that can unbalance the proper functioning of the skin. Finally, keep in mind that hydration is essential: the more the skin receives the nutrients and hydration it needs, the more fibroblasts will benefit from good conditions to produce collagen and elastin. So moisturize your skin morning and evening.
To go further, you can rely on a moisturizer that maintains the youthfulness of the skin and promotes their activity .
Massages to stimulate fibroblasts naturally
We already told you about it: facial massage is a treatment in its own right , economical and natural, which offers surprising results. When you apply your moisturizer before bed, take the time to massage the skin.
Perform movements from the inside of the face outwards, then from the bottom to the top (without forgetting the neck). Then do small circular massages with your fingertips to release tension. Finally, make several passes in the opposite direction of the wrinkles to blur them. This massaging action, practiced regularly, and for 5 minutes per day, helps stimulate fibro blasts and promote the production of elastin and collagen.
A healthy lifestyle to preserve fibroblasts
We know that our lifestyle plays an important role in the beauty of the skin. For example, stress, tobacco, and alcohol consumption contribute to the breakage of fibers in skin tissue, which leads to premature skin aging. To have beautiful skin, first and foremost take care of yourself: sufficient nights of sleep, healthy stress management, consumption of 1.5 liters of water on average per day.
Finally, diet is crucial to preserve it and promote their activity. We opt for foods rich in antioxidants and vitamin C: goji berries, kiwi, walnuts, ginger, almonds, etc. Dried fruits, vegetables and fruits are your allies!
Aesthetic medicine to stimulate fibroblasts
For the courageous who are not afraid of needles, aesthetic medicine today offers many techniques to stimulate them. Mesotherapy, for example, involves injecting a nutritional product to revitalize the skin from the inside and directly nourish the cells.
Micro-needling is another technique, where micro-perforations are made on the areas to be treated, to stimulate the production of collagen by fibroblasts, resuming the natural healing process. To find out all the modalities, the procedure of the interventions, and the contraindications, seek advice from a specialist.
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