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Skin Renewal recently opened
its 18th branch nationally in the
Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City,

bringing its skincare expertise to the
surrounding community. 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
Anotion, but perhaps some issues have cropped up
Dr Maureen Allem
on your skin that concern you as a result of these experiences.
Emotional wellness and how we look is unavoidably connected
and inextricably linked. Q: At what age should one start with injectables?
A: It’s a question of when they’re needed. Using small
Q: What steps can be taken to slow down the ageing quantities of injectables at the first sign of a wrinkle or furrow
process? will prevent the wrinkle from forming any further and will
A: I approach skincare and wellness using four integral stimulate collagen production in that area. Small quantities
pillars, all of which need to be adopted for healthy ageing. early on will alleviate the need to use significant quantities in
Understanding these four pillars and how they work, not only your forties, fifties and sixties.
for your skin but for your overall health, means a journey of
prolonged wellness. Q: Lastly, what helps support a healthy lifestyle and
The four to focus on are Skin Renewal’s innovative use of skin wellness?
injectables; ongoing in-clinic treatments such as skin needling A: To really ace anti-ageing, a holistic approach is essential.
and laser; the use of proper medical grade cosmeceutical I believe that ones skin is the dashboard of your body. The
products at home; and finally, the fourth pillar is the adoption medical aesthetic doctors at Skin Renewal are able to advise
of a healthy lifestyle. patients on the best supplementation and lifestyle choices to
aid with gut health and to optimise the foundational pillars
Q: When should one start a skincare routine? of health. These include quality sleep, stress management,
A: As with most things, prevention is better than cure, and I nutrition and exercise. All of the above need to be addressed
encourage my patients – regardless of gender and skin type – to in the quest for a healthy lifestyle and the skin one desires.
have a proper skincare routine from their teens. Unfortunately My team of highly experienced medical doctors in
there is no magic bullet for skincare and thus it is essential conjunction with our therapists and world-class technology
to instill good habits from a young age. One of the major can ensure that all Skin Renewal patients enjoy a journey which
contributing factors to premature ageing and pigmentation results in them becoming the best version of themselves.
problems is unprotected sun exposure. Thus applying a
broad-spectrum anti-oxidant sunscreen daily which includes Skin Renewal Waterfall is located at:
protection against UVA, UVB, infra-red A and High Energy Courtyard Hotel Waterfall City
Visible Light is a must for everyone. This is especially true for 13 Karkloof Crescent, Waterfall City.
people sitting in front of blue light screens all day. The use of Email: waterfall@skinrenewal.co.za
powerful internal anti-oxidant and sunscreen supplements Tel: 010 448 0046
like Glisodin, Heliocare or Pycnogenol are also recommended. www.skinrenewal.co.za

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