5 EARLY SIGNS OF AGEING AND HOW TO TACKLE THEM

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5 EARLY SIGNS OF AGEING AND HOW TO TACKLE THEM

0067662019 • 3 January 2023

OUR TOP TIPS FOR SLOWING DOWN THE AGEING PROCESS

At Halo Aesthetics in Milton Keynes, we are experts in anti-ageing and skin health. We understand the ageing process and how this can affect your self-confidence. Ageing affects different people in different ways, which is why there is no 'one size fits all' solution for ageing. We always offer every new patient a free consultation to assess and discuss their skin concerns and find solutions that suit them, their lifestyle and their budget. We have identified 5 of the most common early signs of ageing that patients approach us seeking advice for, and explain what causes them and more importantly what you can do now to tackle them.

Fine lines and wrinkles

As we reach our late 20's to early 30's the collagen levels in our skin start to deplete and fine lines start to appear, usually around the eyes and mouth first as these are the most mobile areas.

This is the time to up your skincare game and stop using supermarket or department store products and start to use something with more 'active' ingredients to boost your skin's collagen production, slow down the ageing process and protect your skin from UV damage.

A daily SPF is a MUST and a Vitamin C serum is also a good investment. This is also a great time to add a retinol into your night time skin routine. We recommend booking a consultation with one of our skin specialists who can analyse your skin and advise on the best treatments and products for your skin type and concerns.

Dull skin

Our skin is continually shedding and renewing itself but as we get older this process of renewal slows down. In our 20's it can take 24-30 days, in our 30's this increases to 28-35 days and in our 40's is estimated to be 30-42 days. When this renewal process slows down the skin becomes dull due to the fact that the surface dead skin cells are not shedding quickly and the fresher, healthier looking skin beneath is hidden.

To improve dull skin exfoliation is key - this can be done with chemical or physical exfoliators. Some scrubs can be too harsh (throw away the apricot scrub!) so we recommend gentle chemical exfoliators - look for products which contain AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) such as lactic acid, glycolic acid and salicylic acid.

We offer a free skin analysis and consultation to help you find the best products for your skincare routine.

Uneven skin tone

Uneven skin tone is caused by unwanted pigmentation - when the skin produces too much pigment in response to excess sun exposure, sunbeds, pregnancy, some medication, acne scarring etc. This causes brown patches on the skin which makes it lose it's even tone. Hyperpigmented skin can also be dull, lifeless and lacking in radiance.

Pigmentation can be tricky to treat especially if it is severe but there are some very effective treatments available. We would always recommend speaking to a professional about hyperpigmentation and urge you NOT to buy 'lightening creams' online as these can be dangerous and cause more damage. With the right topical skincare and in clinic treatments such as facials, skin peels and RF Microneedling a clearer, more even skin tone can be achieved safely. Patience is required as this can take several months to achieve.

Sagging skin

We know that skin loses its plumpness due to loss of collagen but there are a number of other changes that age brings - firstly the bony stucture of our skull recedes, meaning there is less support for the overlying tissues and skin. Also, the fat pads in our face shrink and slide out of position and it is this change in volume, along with collagen loss which can cause 'sagging'.

There are lots of non surgical options to replace lost volume and reduce the appearance of sagging skin including Dermal Fillers, Sculptra, Profhilo and technology such as RadioFrequency Microneedling.

We recommend booking a consultation with an aesthetic professional who can discuss the most suitable treatment for you. At Halo Aesthetics in Milton Keynes we offer a range of highly effective treatments which will have you feeling more like yourself in no time.

Thinning lips

In the same way as your skin loses collagen as you age, so do your lips. Another important factor is the amount of hyaluronic acid in your lips. Hyaluronic acid is an important component of skin and lips as it is the substance which hydrates your tissues, so a depletion in hyaluronic acid will contribute to thinning of the lips. Another reason why lips lose their plumpness is a 'shrinking' of the jaw with ageing which results in less support to the lips which may start to 'disappear' as you get older.

To keep your lips plump it's important to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water, use a hyaluronic acid lip balm (preferably with SPF) and avoid smoking (cigarette toxins deplete collagen). Of course if you want a quick fix to loss of plumpness then Lip Enhancement is an instant fix and will provide 6-9 months of gorgeous, natural looking plumpness if it is done well by an experienced professional.