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.
Do NAD+ Supplements Actually Work? The Science and Where I Stand
NAD+ has travelled from a footnote in fermentation research to the most talked-about molecule in longevity, and the supplement market has raced a long way ahead of the evidence. Here is the real history, what the human trials actually measured, why much of what is sold to UK buyers is not authorised here, and why I do not recommend any of it yet.
4 min read
Does Zinc Make Anti-Wrinkle Injections Last Longer? What the Evidence Really Shows
One small study, endlessly repeated, claims zinc makes anti-wrinkle injections last 30% longer. What almost nobody mentions is the peer-reviewed rebuttal published two years later, the unmasked study design, or that the dose used is double the UK safe limit. Here is the whole picture.
3 min read
Which Supplements Are Actually Worth Taking For Your Skin, Strength, Menopause And Healthy Ageing?
A practical, evidence based guide to the supplements most commonly discussed in skin, menopause and healthy ageing consultations, including vitamin D, creatine, omega 3, magnesium, collagen, Lion’s Mane, NAD support, biotin and niacin.
5 min read
Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work And Which Ones I Recommend as an aesthetic doctor
I’m often asked by my patients: “Should I take a collagen supplement to improve my skin and hair?”
It’s a reasonable question as collagen is the structural protein underpinning much of what we treat in clinic (skin firmness, texture, youthful radiance, hair quality) BUT (as with most things, the answer is nuanced).
Bottom line is yes there is now evidence that certain oral collagen supplements may provide modest skin benefits. However choosing the right formulation, dose and setting realistic expectations are key.
4 Min read