My Skin Came Back to Life: Laia's Case in Wellness

Real Case: Laia Recovers Hydration and Radiance of Her Mature Skin with Wellness Nuance

Patient: Laia, 56 years old · Centre: Instituto de Benito Barcelona · Treatment: Wellness Nuance · Objective: Restore deep hydration and radiance in mature skin

At 56, Laia's skin was sending her signals she could no longer ignore. It wasn't just that it looked dull: it felt tight after washing, fine lines were more noticeable with makeup, and no matter how much cream she applied at home, that feeling of dryness never completely went away. Laia knew her skin needed more than her usual routine.

That was when she decided to book an appointment at Instituto de Benito Barcelona. After a personalised medical assessment, the team recommended the Wellness Nuance treatment, an aesthetic medicine protocol designed to deeply address dehydration issues, loss of radiance, and skin ageing typical of mature skin.

What Was Happening to Laia's Skin: More Than Just Superficial Dryness

When Laia explained how she felt, she described something we hear very often in consultations: "I apply cream and two hours later my skin feels tight again. It no longer shines, it seems to have lost life."

What Laia was experiencing was not just superficial dryness. From the age of 50, the skin undergoes profound structural changes that no cream alone can reverse:

• Sharp drop in oestrogens after menopause, which directly affects collagen and elastin synthesis
• Reduction of natural hyaluronic acid in the dermis, causing the skin to lose its ability to retain water
• Progressive thinning of the epidermis, making the skin thinner, less resilient, and more prone to dehydration
• Slowing of the cell renewal cycle, accumulating dead cells on the surface and dulling the tone
• Decrease in microcirculation, reducing the supply of nutrients and oxygen to skin cells

The result of all this is exactly what Laia saw in the mirror: skin that has lost its intrinsic hydration, elasticity, and ability to reflect light. It is not a minor aesthetic issue, it is a real physiological change that requires a specific medical approach.

The Treatment: Wellness Nuance for Dehydrated Skin

The Wellness Nuance treatment at Instituto de Benito directly addresses the mechanisms that cause dehydration and dullness in mature skin. It is not a superficial treatment: it acts on the layers where water loss and cell slowdown actually occur.

Laia's protocol was specifically designed for her needs and skin type, and included:

Deep Preparation and Hygiene

Medical cleansing to remove the accumulation of dead cells and open the skin to the absorption of active ingredients. In mature skin, this step is especially important because the cell renewal cycle has slowed down and the surface accumulates more impurities than in younger skin.

Deep Hydration with Hyaluronic Acid

The low molecular weight hyaluronic acid used in Wellness Nuance penetrates the deeper layers of the dermis, where it acts as a molecular sponge that attracts and retains water. It does not just hydrate the surface: it replenishes the skin's water reserve from within.

Revitalisation with Antioxidant Actives and Vitamins

The combination of stabilised vitamin C, bioactive peptides, and high-concentration antioxidants combats accumulated oxidative stress, stimulates collagen synthesis, and restores vitality to the skin tissue.

Stimulation of Microcirculation

Through specific techniques, the treatment reactivates the skin's microvascular flow, improving the transport of oxygen and nutrients to the cells. This step is key to regaining that healthy and radiant appearance that mature skin tends to lose.

Sealing and Protective Effect

The protocol concludes with a sealing phase that protects the newly treated skin barrier, prolongs the moisturising effect, and leaves a visible finish of immediate radiance.

Laia underwent the treatment in a session of approximately 30 minutes at our Barcelona clinic. No anaesthesia, no recovery period, and no need to alter her daily schedule.