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Skin Longevity: How to Future-Proof Your Skin at Every Age

At RE/SKIN Clinic we specialise in skin longevity, a proactive, science-led approach to maintaining healthy, resilient skin at every age. Rather than chasing short-term results, our treatments and skin plans focus on strengthening the skin’s structure, function, and regenerative capacity over time to stop skin ageing in its tracks.

Skin longevity is about how well your skin ages, not how aggressively it is treated. We are here to help you future-proof your skin.

What Is Skin Longevity?

Skin longevity refers to preserving the skin’s health, strength, and function long term. This includes maintaining collagen and elastin, protecting the skin barrier, reducing inflammation, and supporting natural cell regeneration.

At our Sheffield skin clinic, we take a holistic approach — addressing internal health, environmental exposure, skincare, and advanced skin treatments to slow premature ageing and improve overall skin quality.

Internal Health & Its Impact on Skin Longevity

Healthy skin begins internally. Inflammation, hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies all accelerate visible ageing and contribute to skin concerns such as acne, rosacea, pigmentation, and loss of firmness.

Key internal factors influencing skin longevity include:

• Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress

• Hormonal changes, including perimenopause and menopause

• Blood sugar imbalance and glycation

• Gut health and nutrient absorption

• Stress levels and sleep quality

By supporting internal health, the skin becomes more resilient, responsive to treatment, and capable of long-term repair.

Environmental & Lifestyle Factors That Age the Skin

Environmental exposure is one of the biggest contributors to premature skin ageing.

Daily exposure to UV radiation, air pollution, blue light, and harsh weather damages collagen, weakens the skin barrier, and increases pigmentation and sensitivity.

Living in an urban environment like Sheffield means antioxidant protection, barrier repair, and sun protection are essential for maintaining healthy skin long term.

Skincare for Long-Term Skin Health

Longevity-focused skincare is about consistency and skin barrier support, not harsh exfoliation or over-treatment.

At RE/SKIN Clinic Sheffield, we recommend skincare that:

• Strengthens and repairs the skin barrier

• Reduces chronic inflammation

• Supports collagen and elastin production

• Enhances cellular communication

• Protects against environmental damage

Daily broad-spectrum SPF remains the most effective anti-ageing step, alongside antioxidants and targeted actives such as vitamin A, peptides, and niacinamide.

Protection: The Foundation of Skin Longevity

UV exposure accounts for up to 80% of visible skin ageing. Without daily protection, even the most advanced treatments cannot deliver long-lasting results.

Consistent SPF use helps to:

• Preserve collagen and elastin

• Prevent pigmentation and sun damage

• Maintain treatment results

• Reduce long-term skin ageing

Protection is non-negotiable in any skin longevity plan.

Advanced Skin Rejuvenation Treatments in Sheffield

At RE/SKIN Clinic Sheffield, we offer advanced, regenerative treatments designed to work with your skin’s biology — not against it.

BYONIK Pulsed Triggered Laser Sheffield

The BYONIK pulsed triggered laser is a cornerstone treatment in our skin longevity programmes.

Unlike traditional lasers that rely on heat and controlled damage, BYONIK uses cold laser technology combined with pulsed light stimulation that follows the skin’s natural biorhythms.

Benefits of BYONIK Laser Treatment:

• Stimulates collagen and elastin production

• Improves skin oxygenation and circulation

• Enhances cellular communication

• Reduces inflammation and sensitivity

• No downtime and suitable for sensitive or compromised skin

BYONIK is ideal for clients seeking long-term skin health, making it one of the most advanced non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatments available in Sheffield.

Microneedling for Skin Longevity

Microneedling is a clinically proven treatment for improving skin quality, firmness, and resilience when performed correctly.

By creating controlled micro-channels in the skin, microneedling:

• Stimulates collagen and elastin production

• Improves texture, tone, and firmness

• Strengthens the dermal structure

• Enhances absorption of active serums

At our RE/SKIN skin clinic, microneedling protocols are carefully tailored to support regeneration without excessive inflammation — essential for skin longevity.

Supplements & Nutrition for Skin Longevity

Targeted supplementation can support skin health from within when combined with a balanced diet and professional skincare.

Common supplements used to support skin longevity include:

• Probiotics for gut health

• Vitamin C for collagen synthesis

• Omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation

• Zinc for healing and repair

• Antioxidants to protect against oxidative stress

A personalised approach ensures supplementation supports your skin without unnecessary overload.

A Personalised Skin Longevity Approach in Sheffield

Skin longevity is not one-size-fits-all. At RE/SKIN Clinic, we create personalised skin health plans based on your skin condition, lifestyle, internal health, and long-term goals.

By combining internal support, professional skincare, daily protection, and advanced treatments such as BYONIK pulsed triggered laser and microneedling, we help you build stronger, healthier skin that ages confidently.

Book a Skin Consultation at RE/SKIN Clinic Sheffield

If you’re ready to invest in your skin’s future, our expert-led consultations will help you understand exactly what your skin needs for long-term health and confidence.

Skin longevity isn’t about reversing time — it’s about supporting your skin for life.

Skin Diagnostics – A Balanced Perspective

In the ever evolving world of skincare, staying ahead with innovative solutions is crucial. Boots, a leading pharmacy chain, has recently launched a skin condition diagnostic app that promises to revolutionise how we approach skin health. Although this app offers some advantages in terms of ease and accessibility, it also comes with some drawbacks.

Our founder Rebecca explores both sides to give a balanced perspective on whether this is right for you and your skin concerns.

Benefits

Quick and convenient. This first thing that does stand out about the app is its efficiency. Users can quickly assess their skin condition with convenience, great for those with busy schedules.

User-Friendly. Deigned with simplicity in mind, it is user friendly and easy to navigate.

Affordable. Cost can very often be a barrier to seeking professional advice. This is a cheap alternative to traditional dermatological consultations making it accessible to everyone.

Professional collaboration. A strong point is its partnership with medical professionals. This ensures the advice and guidance is based on medical knowledge and protocols.

Discreet and private. For many discussing their skin conditions can be an uncomfortable experience. The app offers a discreet way to seek advice, which can be beneficial for those that feel embarrassed about their skin issues.

The Drawbacks

A lack of comprehensive questioning. While the app provides quick assessments, it falls short of gathering detailed information about the users family history, diet, and lifestyle factors. These elements are all crucial in understanding and diagnosing skin conditions accurately, and this omission can lead to incomplete assessments that can be the key to treating a condition successfully.

A focus on medication. Another significant limitation is the app’s apparent focus on prescriptive medication as the primary treatment option. While medication can be effective, it’ not suitable for everyone and for all conditions. Not all individuals want to go down the medical route, by not offering a broader range of treatment suggestions the app may alienate users would would rather seek alternatives.

Conclusion

Here at re/skin our consultations last around 1 hour, this allows a comprehensive approach, taking into account all factors that can impact the skin. By spending this time with our clients at the beginning allows us to not only get to know our clients and how they feel about their skin, but to build a trusting relationship that really is the foundation of getting great results.

In the world of skincare, no single solution works for everyone, it’s not a one size fits all. We need the time to navigate the whole picture when it comes to skin health, this can’t be done with just a photo and a few generalised questions.

It’s about finding the right tools and resources that suit your individual needs, and yes, this app will be right for some people that are seeking a quick, convenient and affordable way to get professional advice. However, it is important to be aware of its limitations and seek other professional services when necessary, especially as the evidence for a holistic approach to skin health becomes more and more apparent in this fast paced industry.

As always, re/skin is here to support you in navigating these options to achieving the healthiest skin possible. If you would like to explore our options or book your skin health consultation then please either give the clinic a call on 0114 236 2393 or book online here.

Menopause and The Skin – Part 2 – The Solution

There have always been limited ways in which women who are going through the menopause or experiencing these changes to their skin can access information and treatments available to target this concern. An with so many clinical treatments such as HRT having undesirable side effects it can sometimes feel like we just have to get on with it and put up with the symptoms.

When it comes to the skin we need a solution where we can benefit from activating the oestrogen receptors in the skin without affecting the oestrogen receptors elsewhere in the body potentially resulting in effects that may be associated with some risks.

Last year I discovered Emepelle and the technology behind this product blew my mind. Finally, there was a product that goes to the root of the cause to help resolve the issue of the effects of lower oestrogen on the skin. This product range contains a breakthrough technology called MEP. This has been clinically proven to effectively and safely stimulates the natural functions of the skin that oestrogen would have done previously. Helping to target the root cause of the menopause accelerated ageing on the skin.

MEP stands for Methyl estradiopropanoate (now you can see why we shorten it) and is the only non-hormonal oestrogen skin receptor stimulator to be included in cosmeceutical skincare. By working only on the skin cells to activate the receptors it makes it clinically safe. When applied topically if it does enter the bloodstream it is converted into an inactive metabolite. This allows Emepelle to produce positive effects in improving dullness, dryness, elasticity levels, skin thinning and the appearance of lines and wrinkles, without any risk of systemic side effects

A study on the effects of MEP technology found that over 14 weeks there was a 54% improvement in skin dryness, 20% improvement in skin thickness, 8% improvement on fine lines, 19% improvement on laxity and 39% improvement in skin dullness. This study was done on challenging subjects that were all post-menopausal for at least 3 years, so they would all have had low oestrogen levels and skin that had already been significantly affected by the menopause

The great thing about the Emepelle range is it consists of just two products, a daytime serum and night cream. The serum contains the MEP but also has other beneficial actives in there to further increase those results; Vitamin C and E, Ferulic acid all powerful antioxidants, niacinamide, peptides and hyaluronic acid to help strengthen and hydrate the skin.

The night cream has an even higher % of the MEP but also contains retinol to encourage collagen and cellular functioning further. Again with the peptides, niacinamide and humectant this really is a powerhouse of actives that will work synergistically to create noticeable improvements to the skin.

The photos below show an improvement over just 8 weeks using the Emepelle Regime.

Menopause and the Skin – Part 1

With Oestrogen involved in over 400 functions within the body, no wonder when we reach the menopause and the oestrogen levels decline, do we see so many different symptoms, feelings and changes to our bodies and wellbeing.

When we think about the menopause, we think of the classic symptoms of hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings, but we don’t always realise the significant impact it can have on our skin.

I find when ladies come to see me when they are at the stage of life where their oestrogen levels are starting to decline, they refer to it feeling like their skin has changed overnight. This natural decline in levels of oestrogen can cause our skin to loose up to 30% of collagen in the first 5 years of the menopause. This can have a big impact on the way our skin feels and looks.

How does oestrogen affect our body?

Oestrogen is a collective name for a group of 3 steroid hormones produced by the ovaries; estradiol, estriol, and estrone. They are responsible for the development of our reproductive organs, creating a suitable environment for egg fertilisation and nutrition for the early embryo. Oestrogen of course also controls our menstrual cycle. However, apart from the reproductive side of things, it influences the function of nearly all our major organs.

Oestrogen and the skin

The skin is the largest organ of the body influenced by oestrogen. It produces its effects through oestrogen receptors. These receptors are located within our skin cells and on the outer cell membrane. When oestrogen binds to these receptors a chemical cascade of signals triggers that cell’s function, for example, a fibroblast cell will produce collagen.

These oestrogen receptors are found in numerous types of skin cells, however, they are in higher concentrations over the skin of the face and scalp. The most significant are the fibroblast cells of the dermis, the keratinocyte cells of the epidermis, and the blood vessels.

How oestrogen directly impacts the skin

Collagen, elastin and fibrillin production = skin firmness, elasticity and structure
Hyaluronic acid production = skin hydration
Epidermal thickness = skin hydration and luminosity
Angiogenesis = blood supply to the dermis
Wound healing = effective recovery from injury
Immune response = protection and recovery
Free radical defence = protection from environmental aggressors

What happens to our skin when oestrogen declines?

When our oestrogen levels decline we get a reduction in the receptor activation. This can begin to make changes on a cellular level below the surface reducing the structure and health of the skin. This causes visible changes such as dryness, increased wrinkles, and loss of volume, epidermal thinning and dullness. The menopause can last for several years, starting with Peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause, and all this time our receptors are losing more and more activation.

To be continued…

Look out for Part 2 where I discuss how we can help the skin reduce the effects of the menopause.

If you are feeling the effects of the menopause on your skin and would like help then please get in touch here, or alternatively, you can book in a virtual consultation where we can discuss your skin’s needs and put a plan in place to get you the results you want.