Wearing UV protection every day, regardless of weather or season, is the most important action for skin health, according to Dr Jennifer Owens, a resident aesthetic expert at the Reborne Longevity clinic in London. She states that UV exposure is responsible for up to 90% of visible skin ageing, surpassing the impact of other factors.
Dr Owens also notes that uneven skin tone can be more ageing than lines and wrinkles. Existing sun damage, which contributes to uneven skin tone, may be reversible through home care, UV protection, and treatments such as peels or microneedling.
Microneedling, a technique with decades of evidence, can boost collagen for months after a course of three sessions, which can be repeated annually. This treatment, combined with good home care and daily UV protection, can lead to transformative results and is considered within reach for most people.