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Skin, Aesthetics & Healthy Ageing Journal

Evidence-based advice from Dr Caroline Warden, NHS GP and aesthetic doctor in Hale, covering facial ageing, menopause skin, regenerative aesthetics, skincare and natural-looking aesthetic treatments.

Why Tretinoin Remains the Closest Thing We Have to a Miracle in Skincare
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Why Tretinoin Remains the Closest Thing We Have to a Miracle in Skincare

As both an NHS GP and aesthetic doctor, if I had to choose one evidence based skincare ingredient for long term skin health, collagen stimulation and healthy ageing, it would almost certainly be tretinoin. Decades of published research have shown its ability to improve acne, pigmentation, skin texture and collagen production, which is why it remains the gold standard prescription skincare treatment worldwide.

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What Are the Best Aesthetic Treatments for Your 30s, 40s and 50s?

What Are the Best Aesthetic Treatments for Your 30s, 40s and 50s?

As an aesthetic doctor in Hale, one of the most common questions I hear during consultations is:

“What treatments should I actually be having at my age?”

The answer is not as simple as a number. The most effective aesthetic treatments change as your skin changes.

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