There are many posts on social media about how to take care of your face at different ages. What kind of products are suitable for your age? When should you start having skin care treatments? Or what kind of food, exercise, or products will help make you look your best? There must be hundreds of answers, but the ultimate goal is the same – to have the most beautiful skin we can for our age. However, it’s not just about taking care of your skin, it’s about taking care of your health.

Did you know that the skin is the body’s largest organ? It is also a window that allows us insights into the health of an individual. Therefore, inside-out beauty is the key, because beauty is an indicator of how healthy we are. And let’s be clear, we’re not talking about “beautiful” according to extreme social media filters and cosmetic surgery standards!! It’s important to know what your skin needs.

When we talk about immunity, we usually think of vaccines and white blood cells – not normally your skin. Your skin is made up of about 70 percent water, and has properties similar to a sponge in that it can absorb water and other nutrients from the outside. It can also absorb energy from UV rays so that the body can create vitamin D, which is used to build strong bones, repel infections and keep the body warm, amongst other things.

Have you started to realize just how important your skin is yet? This is exactly why taking care of your skin at each stage of your life also means taking care of your immune system at the same time. Did you know you need to change your skincare routine as you age? If you’re a teenager, would you simply get acne injections to get rid of acne? If you’re getting wrinkles, would you only get Botox injections? If so, you’re only addressing part of the problem. Here’s how young people should be taking care of their skin holistically.

Adolescent skin: firm and wrinkle-free, but may encounter problems with oiliness and acne.

Many people, when faced with spots or acne, choose acne products and use oil blotting paper all day long. However, adolescent acne is caused by the surging level of hormones and mainly occurs in the T-zone area, which is where a lot of oil is produced. Only using acne products or oil blotting paper may be a temporary way to control oil, but it does not reduce it.

The solution to reducing acne is very simple – add water to reduce oil. Avoid oil blotting paper because the more you blot, the more oil you will produce. You should use products that focus on increasing moisture rather than controlling oiliness. Many teenagers don’t realize the advantage of oil is that it protects the skin because when the skin lacks water, the body naturally produces more oil. Therefore, you also need to be using a moisturizer that adds water and locks moisture into the skin. Create a habit of applying sunscreen on top of the moisturizer before leaving the house and washing your face clean before going to bed. This will all help control your acne or spot outbreaks.

Skin in your 20s: beautiful and smooth, but the beginning of collagen loss

Sadly, we start to lose 1 percent of collagen per year in our 20s as our hormone levels start to decline following the surge in hormones we all experience in our teens. This is also a time when the delicate area around the eyes may begin to show signs of wrinkles or crow’s feet, and possibly a more uneven skin tone starts to appear. Some people in their 20s may continue to have acne, but this is normally along the face frame. Your skin can become rougher and drier than when you were a teenager. It’s at this point that some women start to dabble with Botox and fillers. Whatever you decide, you shouldn’t forget the importance of maintaining a skincare routine with good quality products that add moisture and increase collagen. It’s also a good idea to massage your face to tighten the muscles. Time to hit the spa! The sooner you start taking care of yourself, the better you can delay time.

Skin changes in your 30s: Skin starts to sag, loses firmness, and becomes dull

Your skin is getting thinner in your 30s and dead skin cells, dullness and dark spots may accumulate more. Sometimes spots or acne even come back again as the amount of female hormones drops slightly, while male hormones continue to be produced as normal. Menopause and perimenopause should not be anywhere near yet, but the small changes in your 30s can lead to dry skin and more acne, particularly around the chin and neck. Therefore, holistic care, which includes eating right, exercising and managing emotions is important for solving skin problems at this age. 

The most important thing for skin in your 30s is to do a nourishing treatment for the face, and particularly around the eyes and neck, so that your skin receives a variety of nutrients. This can be complemented by facial massage or face yoga to tighten the muscles.

So, there are different problems for your skin at different ages. To keep your skin strong and looking great, protect it from external environmental attacks such as UV, dust, pollution, and germs through cleansing, toning, moisturizing, sun protection, staying hydrated and eating well.

Treat yourself to one of our 10 or more massages for the face, eye area and décolletage, along with skin analysis and ke treatments. Contact Munique Club Spa for a consultation on https://www.muniqueclubspa.com / Facebook: MUNIQUE CLUB / IG: MUNIQUE CLUB / Whatsapp: +66 062-823-9266

References from “The Water Secret” by Dr. Howard Murad MD, a dermatologist.