Skin aging is a complex biological process driven by genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Understanding what actually happens to your skin as you age—and which interventions actually work—can help you make informed decisions about your skin care...
Skin aging is a complex biological process driven by genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Understanding what actually happens to your skin as you age—and which interventions actually work—can help you make informed decisions about your skin care and aesthetic treatments.
What Happens to Your Skin as You Age
Collagen breakdown: Collagen, the protein responsible for skin firmness and elasticity, decreases naturally after age 25. By age 40, you lose approximately 10% of your collagen; by age 50, this increases to 25% or more. Collagen loss manifests as fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of skin density.
Cell turnover slows: Your skin's natural renewal process slows with age, meaning dead skin cells accumulate, leading to a duller, less radiant appearance.
Sun damage accumulates: UV exposure causes DNA damage in skin cells and accelerates collagen breakdown. Damage from sun exposure in your 20s and 30s often becomes visible in your 40s and beyond.
Volume loss: Beneath the epidermis, subcutaneous fat decreases with age, leading to hollowed cheeks, sunken eyes, and a loss of facial definition.
What Actually Works
At Carisma Aesthetics, we combine evidence-based skincare and aesthetic treatments to address aging skin. Book a consultation to explore options tailored to your skin type and concerns.
