Ageing is a natural part of life that impacts us all in many ways, physically, mentally and sometimes emotionally. Some of the most obvious physical changes we see and feel are the changes in our skin.
In this blog, we explore some of the changes that occur and offer Dr Tanja’s top tips for protecting your skin and slowing the ageing process.
Understanding ageing skin
From the age of 20, we lose an average of 1% of collagen per year. During the perimenopause (which is typically experienced between the age of 40-60) this process accelerates. We can lose as much as 30% of collagen over 5 years during this time period.
The image below demonstrates the cell changes that occur, which can cause:
- Dry/dehydrated skin
- Uneven pigmentation
- Skin laxity
- Lines and wrinkles
- Volume (fat) loss