{"id":24662,"date":"2026-10-11T21:07:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/?p=24662"},"modified":"2026-10-11T21:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:07:28","slug":"if-you-want-to-avoid-injections-here-is-the-anti-aging-alternative-that-is-proving-very-popular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/vous-voulez-eviter-les-injections-voici-lalternative-anti-age-qui-cartonne\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to avoid injections? Here's the anti-aging alternative that's all the rage."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare-1024x684.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare-600x401.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit envato<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to avoid injections? Here's the anti-aging alternative that's all the rage.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc\u00a0<strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/how-long-does-a-facelift-really-last-no-one-can-answer-that-question\/\">How long does a facelift really last? No one can answer that question<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You look at your reflection, see the first wrinkles starting to appear, and a question keeps coming to mind: \u00abShould I get injections?\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients ask me this question during consultations. My answer often surprises them:&nbsp;<strong>The most effective option is neither a trendy device nor a \u20ac200 cream. It\u2019s a molecule that dermatologists have been using for over forty years: the retinoid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Everyone Is (Finally) Talking About It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long available only by prescription, retinoids have made a comeback on social media and in mainstream skincare routines. This time, the buzz is backed by solid evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A. When applied to the skin, they work in several ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>they accelerate the renewal of skin cells; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They stimulate collagen production in the dermis; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They reduce fine lines, dark spots, and uneven skin texture; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They improve radiance, often within the first few weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For one simple reason: they are the best-documented anti-aging ingredients in dermatology. This is a far cry from many cosmetic claims that are based on three in-house studies and attractive packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DeE8s9kIaNa\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DeE8s9kIaNa\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">See this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DeE8s9kIaNa\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A publication shared by Beautydecoded (@skincaredecoded)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retinol, retinal, tretinoin: Don't Confuse Them Anymore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where most people get confused. There are several forms, some more powerful than others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/retinol\/best-retinol-serum\/?_gl=1*r0o32i*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg2NDM2OTYwNC4xNzgwNzM5Nzgw*_ga_VKQC0JXR7C*czE3ODA3Mzk3NzkkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODA3NDAzNjgkajYwJGwwJGgw\">retinol<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is the most common form used in cosmetics. It is effective but must be converted by the skin, which makes it milder and slower-acting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retinal (retinaldehyde)<\/strong>\u00a0is a step closer to the active form. It generally works faster than retinol, with a tolerance that is often comparable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tretinoin<\/strong>\u00a0(retinoic acid) is the active form. It is available only by prescription and remains the gold standard for treating photoaging.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closer the form is to retinoic acid, the faster the effect, but the greater the risk of irritation. The right form therefore depends on your skin and your tolerance, not on the latest trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use it without damaging your skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classic mistake: starting out strong, ending up with red, peeling skin after a week, and then giving up. Here\u2019s a sensible approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start slowly<\/strong>\u00a0: Use twice a week in the evening, on dry skin, applying a small amount (about the size of a pea for the entire face).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase gradually<\/strong>\u00a0: Start by using it every other night, then more often if your skin can handle it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moisturize<\/strong>\u00a0: Combine a soothing treatment with a barrier cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply it only in the evening<\/strong>\u00a0: Retinoids make the skin more sensitive to the sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Please be patient<\/strong>\u00a0: It takes 8 to 12 weeks to see real results, and several months to see the effect on wrinkles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DcmJ2SFoil-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DcmJ2SFoil-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">See this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DcmJ2SFoil-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A publication shared by Beautydecoded (@skincaredecoded)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The topic no one wants to hear about: sun protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a retinoid without sunscreen is like filling a bathtub with the drain open. UV rays are responsible for most of the skin\u2019s visible aging. Using SPF 50 every day isn\u2019t just a bonus\u2014it\u2019s the foundation of any anti-aging strategy, with or without injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about devices, LEDs, and radio frequency?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They do exist\u2014some of them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/face-led\/best-led-masks\/\">LED masks<\/a> provide interesting data and can complement a workout routine. But let\u2019s be honest: the results are often more modest than the before-and-after videos suggest, and they depend heavily on the device\u2019s actual technology, frequency of use, and consistency. They are no substitute for a core active ingredient like a retinoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Retinoids Won't Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We need to be clear about this, because that\u2019s what distinguishes honest information from a marketing pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They\u00a0<strong>do not fill<\/strong>\u00a0a loss of volume (cheekbones, temples, deep-set dark circles).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u00a0<strong>don't let up<\/strong>\u00a0deep expression lines, such as those on the forehead or between the eyebrows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They\u00a0<strong>do not replace<\/strong>\u00a0a facelift or medical treatment when there is a significant amount of excess skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Injections address problems that topical treatments cannot solve. The two approaches are not mutually exclusive: they work through different mechanisms. If you want to avoid or delay injections, retinoids and sun protection are the most viable alternative. If your concern is volume loss or a deep wrinkle, no cream will do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Precautions You Should Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/strong>\u00a0: Retinoids are contraindicated. Talk to your doctor before you start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sensitive skin, rosacea, eczema<\/strong>\u00a0: Ask for advice before you start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Persistent irritation<\/strong>\u00a0: Space out the applications, and see a doctor if the redness doesn't go away.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don't try to do everything at once<\/strong>\u00a0: Avoid combining a retinoid with strong exfoliants (AHAs\/BHAs) right from the start.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Retinoids are the non-injectable anti-aging alternative\u00a0<strong>the one with the strongest scientific evidence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start slowly, be consistent, and wait before passing judgment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect yourself from the sun every day; otherwise, everything else is pointless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They don't have the same effects as injections: they improve skin quality, not volume.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scan your serum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out if your serum is right for your skin type &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beautydecoded.go.link\/hEMHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Beauty Decoded app (iOS and Android)<\/a>&nbsp;Scan your products, decipher their INCI listings, and compare what the packaging promises with what the formula actually contains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rating depends on your skin type<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to avoid injections? Here\u2019s the anti-aging alternative that\u2019s all the rage \ud83d\udccc See also: How long does a facelift really last? No one can answer that question. You look at your reflection, see the first wrinkles starting to appear, and the same question keeps coming up: \u00abShould I get injections?\u2026\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"author":120,"featured_media":75097,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualites"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1,"label":"Actualites"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/skincare-1024x684.jpg",1024,684,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Sylvain David","author_link":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/author\/beautydecoded\/"},"comment_info":7,"category_info":[{"term_id":1,"name":"Actualites","slug":"actualites","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":359,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1,"category_count":359,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Actualites","category_nicename":"actualites","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/120"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24662"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24662\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75099,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24662\/revisions\/75099"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/75097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beautydecoded.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}