There are so many positives about living in the age of the “quick fix.” Perhaps because there’s an APP for everything, it makes access, instant gratification and the like so normalised. However, we forget it’s not been a “click-your-fingers” approach until recently. For most things worth having in life, it’s a journey. Especially amazing health. Skin must be super healthy as it’s your body’s largest organ. And if it’s unwell, it won’t look how you want it to. In other words, the true power of building a consistently balanced, healthy and happy skin lies in the power of a journey rather than a quick fix. And for that, think of multiple treatments and natural over extreme methods. Result? Confidence, both in your skin and in yourself. Now for the cures. Consider them non-surgical (there’s no reason for anything drastic anyway) and innovative. And that’s your skin’s best strategy.
Peel Better: Chemical Peels Levelled Up
Many of us have ditched the notion that a traditional facial is a monthly maintenance treatment and have upped our game with a superficial chemical peel to lift dead skin cells. Cue the glow we always seem to be chasing. It is also a chance for skin to refresh and for our products to sink properly, doing their necessary work. However, keeping with these natural but also de-ageing goals, what about skin that needs lifting and retexturizing? It certainly needs something more profound than a superficial peel. Enter levelled-up peels addressing deep lines and wrinkles as well as sagging. Choose from an MCCM Lifting Peel (that will help with a lifting effect) or a Pyruvic 20% Peel for treating lines, wrinkles, and acne scars.
Laser’s New Horizons: There’s a Solution For All
Far from being aggressive, laser treatment is varied and solution-based no matter your skin’s condition, type or tone. Be aware that some skin texture helpers like Pearl Rejuvenation are best for skin types 1, 2 and 3. Those with melanin-rich skin can safely have treatments like Laser Genesis, which also works on skin surface issues like enlarged pores, acne scars, and wrinkles. Laser is also the gold ticket for a collagen boost. Checking that box are Laser Genesis and Pearl Fractional, which not only rev up the building blocks of what skin needs for timeless beauty but also can treat those areas that are a dead giveaway of age. Again, ask your expert aesthetic doctor about combining this type of laser with other low-risk treatments for a multiplied but natural solution for light to medium skin tones.
Pining for Pico? The Trend That’s Going Nowhere
Just a short while ago, a modern laser device Pico (hand-held and with oodles of benefits) was the toted as the next best thing. Far from a fad, treatments like Pico Fractional and Pico Toning have proven their worth with safe options for every skin type that needs a push of fresh collagen and help with everyday challenges like pigmentation and skin tightening. The recovery time is also in a league of its own. And isn’t that the point of going non-invasive over the surgeon’s knife? Pico toning suits every South African skin, even melanin-rich tones that historically were at risk of injury from the laser. Its gentle pulses help break up pigmentation like melasma, evening out the complexion, and reduce blemishes. Fractional suits those seeking more profound rejuvenation and help refine their skin's look. Think fine lines and wrinkles and evening fading acne scars.
Radiofrequency to Fabulous: Skin’s Big Energy Answer
The beauty of today’s radio frequency treatments (RF) is what it’s either teamed up with (like micro-needling) or how it can expertly target a specific area without needing to be wrapped in bandages. Combined into one therapy through the tiniest needles that deliver heat energy to the dermis (the middle layer of skin), heat treatment plus micro-injuries equal transformative skin rejuvenation. The Secret RF Micro-Needling cannot only deal with the signs of ageing but also your skin’s tone, texture, and gripes like lack of glow. As for those zones giving your age away, RF can hone in on areas like the lower face and jowls to firm slack skin. This – in the form of Endymed 3 Deep RF Skin Tightening – again negates the need for surgery by rebuilding the skin’s collagen structures. As it can treat thin and delicate parts of the skin, it can also give your face back its structure, redefining a sleek jawline so your profile looks sharper.
Message in a Bottle: The Serums That Hit Rewind
The wise serum investment is often praised as the active-packed product that is a de-ageing no-brainer. When used with group treatments (like a resurfacing combination), a Retinol Serum also helps boost collagen production and turbo-charges skin cell construction. Another serum to look out for on a treatment menu is Glutathione Serum. This goes straight to those signs of ageing, like wrinkles and slack-looking skin, helping to improve elasticity. Want to use them as part of your homecare? Snap up handy helpers like SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 and a daily nutritional supplement like Pro-Pheroid Glutathione.
So many options, so many skin-saving strategies? Yes, that’s the right approach to renewed skin confidence. It’s not about one big dramatic fix. It may sound like the solution, but a dedicated journey built on treatments best suited to your skin’s needs will leave it naturally rejuvenated. For that, lean into the trends, modern tech, and expert industry knowledge and know that having the best skin health isn’t a race. It’s a happy ride.