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Are you worried about wrinkles and sagging
skin? We caught up with the founder
and medical director of Skin Renewal,

Dr Maureen Allem, who shared some great
insights on the topic of anti-ageing.

geing is inevitable. Think of it as living, the gift of life,
and the experiences that come with it. A beautiful
notion, but perhaps some issues have cropped up
Aon your skin that concern you as a result of these
experiences. Emotional wellness and how we look is unavoidably
connected and inextricably linked.

Q: What steps can be taken to slow down the ageing process?
A: I approach skincare and wellness using four integral pillars, all of
which need to be adopted for healthy ageing. Understanding these
four pillars and how they work, not only for your skin but for your
overall health, means a journey of prolonged wellness.

The four to focus on are Skin Renewal’s innovative use of injectables;
ongoing in-clinic treatments such as skin needling and laser; the
use of proper medical grade cosmeceutical products at home; and
finally, the fourth pillar is the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.
Dr Maureen Allem
Q: When should one start a skincare routine?
A: As with most things, prevention is better than cure, and I
encourage my patients – regardless of gender and skin type – to doctors at Skin Renewal are able to advise patients on the best
have a proper skincare routine from their teens. Unfortunately there supplementation and lifestyle choices to aid with gut health and
is no magic bullet for skincare and thus it is essential to instill good to optimise the foundational pillars of health. These include quality
habits from a young age. One of the major contributing factors to sleep, stress management, nutrition and exercise. All of the above
premature ageing and pigmentation problems is unprotected sun need to be addressed in the quest for a healthy lifestyle and the skin
exposure. Thus applying a broad-spectrum anti-oxidant sunscreen one desires.
daily which includes protection against UVA, UVB, infra-red A and
High Energy Visible Light is a must for everyone. This is especially My team of highly experienced medical doctors in conjunction with
true for people sitting in front of blue light screens all day. The use our therapists and world-class technology can ensure that all Skin
of powerful internal anti-oxidant and sunscreen supplements like Renewal patients enjoy a journey which results in them becoming
Glisodin, Heliocare or Pycnogenol are also recommended. the best version of themselves.

Q: At what age should one start with injectables?
A: It’s a question of when they’re needed. Using small quantities
of injectables at the first sign of a wrinkle or furrow will prevent Skin Renewal Fourways located at:
the wrinkle from forming any further and will stimulate collagen Cnr Witkoppen Rd and The Straight Ave
production in that area. Small quantities early on will alleviate the Pineslopes Shopping Centre, Fourways
need to use significant quantities in your forties, fifties and sixties. Email: fourways@skinrenewal.co.za
Tel: 011 467 8742
Q: lastly, what helps support a healthy lifestyle and skin
wellness? www.skinrenewal.co.za
A: To really ace anti-ageing, a holistic approach is essential. I believe
that ones skin is the dashboard of your body. The medical aesthetic

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