Ageing Well
Not anti-ageing — pro-skin. Your skin will change throughout your life. Our job is to help it stay healthy, comfortable, and genuinely you — whatever age that is.
What's actually happening
Skin changes with time. Collagen production slows, elastin becomes less resilient, cell turnover decreases. Add in decades of sun exposure, environmental stress, and life lived fully — and your skin reflects all of it.
This isn't something to fight. It's something to work with. The goal isn't to look younger. The goal is to look well — like yourself, rested, healthy, comfortable in your skin.
The natural process
From your mid-twenties onwards, your skin starts producing less collagen — about 1% less each year. By your 50s, the cumulative effect becomes visible:
- Lines and wrinkles — expression lines deepen, fine lines become more pronounced
- Loss of firmness — less collagen and elastin means skin doesn't bounce back
- Texture changes — skin can feel rougher, less smooth
- Dryness — oil production decreases, especially post-menopause
- Uneven tone — accumulated sun damage surfaces as spots and discolouration
This is normal. It happens to everyone. The question is how you respond to it.
What accelerates change
Some factors speed up skin ageing significantly:
Sun exposure — UV damage is the single biggest factor in premature ageing. Living in Sydney, we all accumulate more than most.
Stress — chronic stress affects skin barrier function and accelerates cellular ageing.
Sleep — skin repairs itself during sleep; chronic deprivation shows on your face.
Diet and hydration — what you put in your body affects what shows on the outside.
Smoking — dramatic acceleration of lines and dullness.
Hormonal changes — menopause, in particular, brings rapid changes to skin texture and hydration.
What you might notice
In your 30s: Early signs — fine lines around eyes, first forehead creases, skin doesn't recover as quickly from late nights or stress.
In your 40s: Lines deepen, skin texture changes, sun damage from earlier decades starts surfacing. Hormonal shifts begin.
In your 50s and beyond: More significant changes in firmness and volume, menopause accelerates dryness and sensitivity, accumulated effects become more visible.
At every stage, there's a lot we can do. The approach just adjusts to meet your skin where it is.
How Eden supports ageing skin
We don't promise to turn back the clock. We don't chase trends or push procedures you don't want. What we offer is genuine expertise in keeping skin healthy, resilient, and well-cared-for at every stage.
Respect for your face
We're not trying to change you into someone else. The goal is you — rested, healthy, and comfortable in your skin.
Evidence-based treatments
We choose treatments that have proven results. Not the newest thing, not the most expensive — what actually works for skin health.
Long-term partnership
Your skin will keep changing. We're here for the long haul, adjusting our approach as your needs evolve.
Treatments we use
ECIT Skin Needling
Stimulates your skin's natural collagen production by creating controlled micro-channels. Improves firmness, texture, and fine lines over a series of treatments.
Learn moreIPL Photo Rejuvenation
Addresses sun damage, uneven tone, and stimulates collagen. Helps restore clarity and brightness to ageing skin.
Learn moreClinical Peels
Accelerate cell turnover and stimulate renewal. We select the appropriate depth and type based on your skin's condition and goals.
Learn moreCustomised Anti-Ageing Facials
Targeted treatments incorporating actives like retinol, peptides, and growth factors to support skin health and resilience.
Learn moreHealite II LED
Stimulates collagen and elastin production, improves circulation, and supports overall skin health. Non-invasive and suitable for all skin types.
Learn moreMeso Glow Treatments
Infuses hydrating and rejuvenating ingredients deep into the skin for immediate plumping and glow, plus long-term benefits.
Learn moreWhat to expect
Skin that's been changing for decades won't transform in a week. Here's a realistic view:
First consultation: We assess where your skin is now, understand your goals, and discuss what's realistic. Not everyone needs intensive treatment — sometimes small changes make a big difference.
First 1-2 months: Establishing a strong foundation — the right home care, initial treatments to start stimulating your skin.
Months 2-6: Progressive improvement. Skin needling or IPL series typically show cumulative results over this period.
Ongoing: Maintenance treatments every 4-8 weeks depending on your skin and goals. The work isn't endless — but consistency matters.
The home care factor
What you do daily is the foundation everything else builds on:
Sunscreen — Still the single most important product for preventing further damage. Every day, rain or shine.
Retinol — The gold standard for ageing skin. Stimulates cell turnover and collagen. We'll help you introduce it properly.
Hydration — As skin produces less oil with age, moisture becomes more important.
Antioxidants — Vitamin C and others help protect against environmental damage.
We'll recommend a realistic routine — products that work, at a frequency you'll actually maintain.
Is this you?
You might be thinking about ageing well if...
- You're noticing lines that weren't there a few years ago, or deeper ones that have been building
- Your skin doesn't bounce back the way it used to — from late nights, stress, or dehydration
- Firmness has changed, particularly around your jaw, cheeks, or neck
- Your skin feels drier than it used to, or more reactive
- Sun damage from earlier decades is surfacing as spots or unevenness
- Your old skincare routine isn't working anymore
- You want to look like yourself — just fresher, more awake — not someone else
I'm not trying to look 30. I just don't want to look exhausted all the time. I want to know what's actually possible.
I'm not fighting ageing. I just want to take good care of what I've got, with someone who knows what they're doing.
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Ready to look after your skin properly?
Every skin is different, and so is every approach to ageing well. A consultation lets us understand your skin, your goals, and your life — and build a plan that actually makes sense.
Prefer to chat first? Call us on 02 9550 1777