Aging is a natural part of life, but many strive to maintain healthy, youthful skin. Understanding what accelerates skin ageing and how to counteract it is key.

What Ages the Skin Most?
70% from cumulative sun and environmental damage
20% from oxidative stressors like stress
10% from natural aging

Natural Aging: Over time, skin cells lose their ability to regenerate, and collagen production decreases due to factors like time and genetics.

External Aging: External factors, or “exposomes,” accelerate aging. These include sun exposure (UV, HEV, IRA radiation), pollution, smoking, stress, an unhealthy diet, and lack of sleep.

• Ultraviolet Radiation: Long-term exposure causes DNA damage and reduces repair ability.
• Blue Sunlight: Contributes to dark spots and pigmentation, especially in darker skin tones.
• Infrared Radiation: Penetrates skin, causing oxidative stress and enhancing photoaging.
• Smoking: Chemicals cause dryness, wrinkles, and premature aging.
• Sleep: Essential for skin repair; lack of it leads to dullness and dark circles.
• Pollution: Clogs pores and causes inflammation.
• Alcohol: Dehydrates skin, causing sagging and redness.
• Stress: Increases inflammation, aging skin faster.
• Glucose: Leads to AGEs, reducing skin elasticity.

Interesting Facts:
• Over 90% of skin cancer is preventable.
• 80% of premature aging is sun-related.
• Pollution combined with sun is 8 times more damaging.
• Not wearing sunscreen ages skin 24% faster.

Five Signs of Skin Aging:
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Dullness
• Uneven tone and age spots
• Dryness
• Visible pores
• The Simple Solution: Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a powerful anti-ageing tool. It protects against UV radiation and inflammation, improving conditions like hyperpigmentation, acne, and rosacea. Regular use can significantly reduce skin ageing.


Good News:
• 9% decrease in photo-aging for regular sunscreen users.
• 24% less ageing in daily sunscreen users compared to irregular users.
• “Nothing looks better in your 50s than sunscreen in your 20s,” says Jennifer Garner.

Benefits of Sunscreen:
• Maintains an even complexion by preventing sun damage.
• Reduces oxidative stress, minimising wrinkles and ageing.
• Boosts skin regeneration by protecting against UV damage.
• Extra Tips for Reducing Premature Aging:
• Protect your skin from the sun daily.
• Use self-tanner instead of tanning.
• Quit smoking to prevent accelerated ageing.
• Eat a balanced diet low in sugars and refined carbs.
• Limit alcohol to avoid skin dehydration.
• Exercise regularly to improve circulation and skin appearance.
• Cleanse your skin gently to avoid irritation.
• Apply a daily moisturiser to trap water and maintain youthfulness.