When it comes to skincare, prevention is the best strategy – especially when it comes to anti-aging. While it is impossible to stop the clock entirely, you can significantly slow down the signs of aging with the right skincare routine. By starting early and incorporating preventative measures, you’ll not only be able to preserve your skin’s youthful appearance longer, but also improve its overall health. Here’s how to approach preventative skincare for anti-aging!  

 

1. Start with Sun Protection 

 

The sun is the number one cause of premature aging, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and a loss of skin elasticity. Protecting your skin from UV damage is the most important step in any anti-aging routine! Especially if you live in countries near the equator, like Singapore, where the sun is almost always shining.  

 

• Wear sunscreen every day and apply at least SPF 30! Even if its cloudly, or you’re mostly indoors, UV rays can still affect your skin.  

• Reapply regularly if you’re outdoors for extended periods. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or more often if you’re swimming or sweating.  

• Incorporate protective accessories like wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, UV protection clothing or face masks to shield your skin!  

 

2. Hydration is Key  

 

As we age, our skin naturally loses moisture, and becomes more prone to dryness, emphasizing wrinkles and fine lines! Not only will wrinkles and fine lines become more obvious, but dry skin also tends to look dull and less bouncy. Keep your skin well-hydrated to maintain a plump, youthful appearance.  

 

• Use hydrating skincare on top of your anti-aging skincare. Most people tend to overlook hydration and really zero in on anti-aging products, but did you know that hydration and anti-aging go hand in hand?  

• Moisturize regularly! Incorporate hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, antioxidants, or ceramides into your skincare routine. (P.s., EstheClinic’s AquaPure intense manages to do this within one facial!)  

 

 

3. Focus on Collagen Support  

 

Collagen is the protein responsible for keeping your skin firm and bouncy. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to sagging skin and wrinkles! Supporting collagen production can help maintain your skin’s structure and help to firm and loose skin.  

 

• Invest in collagen supplements to support collagen production 

• Consider professional treatments like Radiofrequency, Dermarolling, Laser therapy, or LED Therapy to increase collagen levels. 

 

EstheClinic’s Award Winning Instant Youth Program is the ultimate collagen booster and anti-aging facial – starting with thermos-controlled Radiofrequency to encourage collagen production, as well as to firm, tighten, and lift the visage. Followed by dermarolling for better skincare absorption, and lastly, LED Therapy for its brightening, and anti-aging properties.  

 

4. Kick bad habits  

 

Your skincare routine is only part of the equation – your overall lifestyle plays a significant role in how your skin ages! 

 

• Quit smoking! Smokers tend to have lower levels of collagen and elastin. The more you smoke, the more likely that you’d start to see premature skin sagging or wrinkles!  

• Quality sleep allows your skin to repair and regenerate, so skip out on late nights, and hop in bed for an early night in!  

• Focus on foods right in antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats to nourish your skin from the inside out!  

 

5. Skin Brightening Treatments  

 

Sometimes hyperpigmentation or age spots become more apparent as your grow older. Age spots are a sign that the skin has received a lot of sun exposure and are an attempt by your skin to protect itself! 

 

• Use SPF regularly and reapply every two hours or earlier if you’re in the sun for long.  

• Chemical peels, and laser treatment to lighten age spots, or other hyperpigmentation.  

 

There are many chemical peels in the market that can help combat aging symptoms. Chemical peels use a chemical solution to remove layers of skin, revealing a more youthful skin underneath. Chemical peels can reduce fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, but depending on the intensity and strength of the peel, you may experience some downtime!  

 

EstheClinic’s painless and no-downtime chemical peel uses a blend of glycolic and salicylic acid that gently removes hyperpigmentation, and dead skin, to reveal a brighter and glowy you! Combine this with our LED photomodulation therapy for increased collagen production and anti-aging properties.   

 

If chemical peels aren’t your thing, try our our IPL Photorejuvenation facial! This facial uses the power of IPL to brighten your skin by dispersing hyperpigmentation deep within the skin. It is also used in combination with our LED photomodulation therapy for that extra collagen boost!  

 

 

Not sure what anti-aging treatments are suitable for you? Have a chat with our experienced and friendly beauty consultants (available at all four outlets: Tanjong Pagar, Holland Village, East Coast, and Serangoon Garden) for a personalized treatment plan tailored specifically for you! Book your free consultation today with no obligations!