Caring for your skin as it ages
You can’t stop time, but you can influence how your skin copes with it. The aim is healthy, comfortable skin, not chasing a younger face.
What changes, and when
From around your 40s, and sometimes earlier, the skin makes less collagen, renews itself more slowly and holds less moisture. Lines show more easily, colour can become uneven and skin can feel drier and thinner. Sun exposure, genetics, hormones and lifestyle all affect how quickly this happens, so no two people age the same way.
Three things that help
Protection first. Daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen does more for ageing skin than any other single step, because it stops new damage.
Skin quality over perfection. Even texture, balanced tone and good hydration matter more than having no lines at all. A routine with a gentle cleanser, moisturiser and a vitamin A product at night supports this.
Supporting collagen. Some in-clinic treatments, such as laser, skin needling and radiofrequency microneedling, aim to encourage the skin’s own collagen. They suit some people and not others. Each has recovery time and risks, and results vary.
A plan that fits you
Skin type, lifestyle and what bothers you most should shape any plan. At a consultation, a practitioner looks at your skin’s texture, tone and condition, and talks through what may help, what’s involved and what it costs, so you can decide in your own time.
When to see a doctor
See your GP about any spot that is new, changing or not healing, and have your skin checked regularly.
This article is general information, not medical advice. All procedures carry risks.
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Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.