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We hear a lot about ageing skin, collagen loss, and declining estrogen levels during midlife, peri- and menopause.
But even if you're not at this stage in your life I'm sure this blog will be useful to you too. This the kind of information I wish I knew from my early twenties - whether I would've listened at the time I'm not so sure, but still.
While elastin and collagen loss and declining estrogen levels are important, skin ageing is influenced by much more—your unique genetic makeup, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposure over the years all play a role in how your skin changes and ages over time.
I don’t know about you, but I find it much easier to take action when I understand the root cause of an issue rather than just addressing the symptoms.
Once I learned what was happening beneath my skin’s surface—and how those changes showed up on my face—I was able to reset my skincare routine and lifestyle to specifically work to slow down these signs of ageing.
This is of course an ongoing process, day after day - but the most important thing is to keep my skin healthy and strong as long as I possibly can - so it's all worth it.
Saying that, I don't always get everything right either - there are a lot that can get in the way from time to time, but it's the small actions that we consistently take that will make the biggest difference in the end.
The truth is, skin ageing is inevitable, but the rate at which it happens is not.
When you understand the underlying causes, you can take control of your unique lifestyle and make proactive choices that work for you to slow down visible signs of ageing.
This guide explores the causes of skin ageing and provides science-backed strategies to maintain healthy, resilient skin for years to come.
Skin ageing is influenced by a combination of internal and external factors.
While our chronological age plays a role, our skin's appearance can be significantly impacted by our genetics, lifestyle, and environment.
Our genetic makeup is plays a big role in how we age, but there is also a lot we can do to mitigate some of our genetics.
These are also several other natural processes that occur within our bodies over time:
These external factors accelerate the natural ageing process:
Prevention is key! Recognising early signs allows for proactive intervention.
Early Signs (30s-40s):
Advanced Signs (40s-50s & Beyond):
Here are science-backed strategies to maintain youthful skin:
1. Nourish and Strengthen Your Skin Barrier- A strong barrier prevents moisture loss and irritation.
Look for products with ceramides, fattyacids / lipids, niacinamide, and peptides.
Our Ané Glow in a Bottle Face Oil is formulated with a handpicked selection of fatty-acid rich plant oils to help protect, support, and strengthen your skin barrier.
2. Boost Collagen and Elastin Production Naturally
Support collagen synthesis with peptides, retinoids, and vitamin C to enhance skin structure and elasticity.
3. Hydrate for a Plump and Youthful Complexion
Hydrated skin looks younger and ages more slowly. Use products with hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, glycerine, panthenol, sodium pca and ectoin.
4. Protect Against Environmental Damage with Antioxidants
Neutralise free radicals with antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, CoQ10, and Ferulic acid.
5. Shield Your Skin from the Sun’s Harmful Rays
Daily broad-spectrum SPF is essential for preventing premature ageing and maintaining long-term skin health.
Prioritising collagen and elastin, hydration, supporting skin barrier health, and sun protection is key to slowing down skin ageing for decades to come.
Takeaway: Proactive skincare and healthy habits deliver long-term results—far more effective than chasing quick fixes.
You've probably seen the terms "hydration" and "moisture" used interchangeably everywhere, used as if they're the same thing. One adds water to your skin, the other seals it in, and both are essential, especially after 35 when our natural processes start to slow down.
While it may be true that both refers to water levels in the skin, there is a difference in terms of the mechanisms, as well as product formulation practices and ingredient choices - and therefore the product choices in your routine.
If your skin feels tight, dull, or dry no matter what you use, the missing link might be knowing whether you need (more) hydration, moisture, or both.
In this blog guide, I’ll unpack the science and show you how to balance hydration and moisture for smoother, stronger, more radiant skin.
Could hidden inflammation accelerating your skin ageing without you realising it?
In this comprehensive guide, I unpack the science of inflammaging, what it is, how it impacts your skin and overall health, and why it’s especially important for women 35+.
This is following on from the previous blog where I share more about my recent personal exprerience and discoveries.
You’ll discover 9 key triggers behind chronic, low-grade inflammation and 12 practical, evidence-based steps to help calm it.
Small, consistent changes can make a visible difference, building stronger, healthier, more radiant skin from the inside out.
Many women in midlife assume that struggles with weight, energy, and hormones are simply “part of ageing.” But often, there’s something else quietly driving these changes: hidden, low-level inflammation.
This type of silent inflammation doesn’t always show up as obvious skin problems or dramatic allergic reactions. Instead, it works beneath the surface — disrupting hormones, draining energy, locking weight in place, and slowly accelerating the ageing process in both body and skin.
Food intolerances, gut imbalances, and hormonal shifts are all connected. Addressing inflammation and gut health is just as vital as supporting hormones if we want to feel better and protect our skin health in midlife.
This blog explores how hidden inflammation impacts hormones, metabolism, and skin, and what practical steps can help calm it down. If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still feel stuck, this may be the missing piece.
