Have we reached the end of the fight against aging?

Not so long ago, both women and men went to great lengths to hide the signs of aging. From expensive anti-aging creams to plastic surgery, people have often been willing to go the extra mile to keep their skin looking younger. But now, as in recent good for acne Movement, people on social media and beyond are boldly accepting the natural aging process of their skin. All this leads to one question that everyone is interested in: is this the end of the fight against aging? We knocked plastic surgeon, SkinCeuticals representative and Skincare.com consultant Dr. Peter Schmid weigh the motion embracing aging.

The end of the fight against aging is here?

While progress has been made in presenting different ages in a positive light, Dr. Schmid believes that our society still has a strong influence on how we see ourselves. “We live in a visual world that is tested daily by social media and advertising,” says Dr. Schmid. “We are constantly confronted with images of youth, health, attractiveness and beauty that shape our aesthetic choices and perceptions of ourselves. I see my patients have different attitudes towards wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging.” 

What do you think of the movement uniting aging?

Dr. Schmid believes that while society's burgeoning acceptance of aging and the physical changes that come with it is a positive evolution in our beauty standards, we shouldn't shame others for wanting to address their insecurities. "Today's analysis of the word 'anti-aging' is a paradigm shift to rethink the perception of beauty and embrace the aging process with open arms, appreciating beauty at any age," says Dr. Schmid. “Aging is a journey, discovery and acceptance of what we have, what we can change and what we cannot. If someone wants to avoid cosmetic surgery, that's his or her prerogative."

There will be people who will want to change their appearance, and there will be others who will want to accept the natural changes in their skin as they occur. It is important not to alienate one group from another. "People should never be 'shamed' for choosing a treatment or procedure," says Dr. Schmid.

How to take care of aging skin

Wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of skin aging cannot be avoided. Everyone gets them as they grow up. However, there is a difference between aging and premature aging.

“My philosophy of aging and beauty is simple,” says Dr. Schmid. “Aging is inevitable, but premature (premature means early or before aging is naturally expected) aging is something you can prevent.” The choice is ultimately yours, but there are many patients who seek Dr. Schmid's advice on how to prevent premature signs of aging. His recommendation? Find a solution that suits you. “My recommendations are always based on finding the right path for each person,” he says. “No two patients are the same regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation, and I respect that. Now we live longer and we have the right to look as good as we feel at every stage of life.”

Remember, recognizing the signs of aging is not the same as giving up daily skincare. You still need to take care of your skin to look and feel your best. “My patients often turn to clinical skincare, microneedling, HydraFacials, and use SkinCeuticals skin care regimens to alleviate some of the signs of aging and improve overall health and skin radiance,” says Dr. Schmid. “The bottom line is that how we feel about our appearance as we age is very personal, and what applies to one person doesn’t apply to another.” 

If you want to start taking care of your skin as it ages, focus on the essentials: cleansing, moisturizing, and applying (and reapplying) sunscreen daily. we share easy care for mature skin!