Skin ageing has two sources. One comes from within and is determined by your genes, the other from the outside and is largely within your control. Once you understand the difference, you know exactly where a treatment and your home care step in, and why a natural approach is so effective.
Two types of skin ageing
Intrinsic ageing (from within)
This is the natural process that happens over the years, regardless of how you live. Cell renewal slows and the skin’s own production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid gradually declines. Signs include fine lines, thinner and drier skin, and a slow loss of firmness and resilience. It progresses quietly and evenly.
Extrinsic ageing (from the outside)
This is damage from environment and lifestyle. UV radiation is by far the biggest factor, followed by smoking, air pollution, diet and stress. This ageing is largely avoidable. Signs include pigmentation, an uneven complexion, deeper wrinkles, a coarser texture and a dull, tired skin, often on the areas most exposed to the sun.
How Meta Therapy works on your skin’s engine
Dermatude Meta Therapy is a clinically backed salon treatment that uses millions of micro-perforations to activate natural cell renewal while delivering active ingredients deep into the skin. It stimulates exactly what declines with intrinsic ageing: the skin’s own production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. This makes it a natural alternative to a facelift, without fillers, needles or downtime. The visible result also softens extrinsic damage, such as pigmentation and a coarser texture.
Which Dermatude line supports what
The treatment restores from within, the Circle of 8 keeps that result on track at home. Each line is matched to a specific skin need.
For intrinsic ageing: Firming & Lifting with peptides and Pepha-Tight supports firmness and contour. Cell Recovery with Q10 and antioxidants aligns with the activated cell renewal. Hydrating with sodium hyaluronate extends the skin’s own moisture production.
For extrinsic ageing: Balancing with retinol and salicylic acid fades pigmentation and evens the complexion. Resurfacing refines texture and pores. And SPF matters most, because it is the only product that prevents extrinsic ageing rather than repairing it.
The essence
The Meta Therapy treatment restores from within, your daily ritual keeps the result on track, and SPF protects against the damage that would otherwise undo it. Want to know which routine suits your skin? Take the free skin analysis or read more about the Circle of 8.