Dirty 30, But Make It Radiant

Turning 30 can feel like a monumental milestone. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your journey so far (the good the bad and the cringe), the decisions you’ve made, the lessons you’ve learned, and person you’re becoming.

One of your reflection points may be your skin and wellness. You may start noticing changes that weren’t there in your 20s or may find yourself thinking more intentionally about how you want to care for yourself moving forward.

 But your 30s are not for chasing youth, they are for feeling more confident in your skin and body, at every stage. To feel confident in your skin and body, you must understand what’s happening and define your goals.

Understanding the skin changes that occur in your 30s.

While ageing is a beautiful and natural process, that we have the fortune of experiencing, it is a marker of changes in how skin changes are.

These common changes include:

-       Collagen production begins to decline

-       Skin turnover slows

-       Fine lines become more noticeable

-       Hyperpigmentation becomes more stubborn

And for those with deep or dark skin colour:

-       Hyperpigmentation can be a bigger concern

-       Inflammation and trauma can trigger post – inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

-       Treatments need to be carefully selected to minimise risk of pigmentation changes

Think Collagen Banking:

Your 30s are the ideal time to support and aid your skin before deeper changes occur and become permanent.

Some of these practises you may already be doing, but to consider implementing:

-       Daily SPF 50

-       Retinoids /retinols

-       Antioxidants

-       A healthy lifestyle

-       Collagen stimulating treatments

These are the basics, and treatments will work in adjunct to the basic. Treatments include:

-       Microneedling

-       Skin boosters

-       Polynucleotide

-       Biostimulators

 These treatments aim to improve skin hydration and quality, by way of regeneration deep inside the cells.

Ultimately, these treatments are not a one size fits all, and a greater emphasis is on what your concerns and goals are and tailoring these treatments to your needs.

Turning 30 does not mean jumping into Botox, filler or the newest aesthetic trend.

One of the biggest misconceptions about entering your 30s is that you need to start aesthetic treatments.

You do not!

It’s about your establishing your goals, addressing your concerns, and making informed choices.

Aesthetic treatments should be about improving your confidence.

 Common concerns in your 30s:

-       Fine lines

-       Sagging

-       Uneven texture

-       Under eye concerns

-       Hyperpigmentation

Your 30s are about you and YOU!

This new decade is about investing in yourself.

Ultimately your 30s can be a decade of:

-       Building confidence

-       Prioritising your health and wellness

-       Improving your finances

-       Developing your career

-       Creating and maintaining boundaries

-       Being comfortable in your skin

Your “Dirty 30” does not need to be about turning the hands of time and chasing youth, but it’s about building confidence and being empowered about your choices.

Here, at Anadi Skin Clinic, we believe aesthetic medicine should be personalised, evidence-based and designed to support your goals.