The Beauty Report

May 10, 2025

Understanding Ageing Skin: What’s Really Happening (and What You Can Do About It)

Portrait of a beautiful older woman with natural signs of ageing

We all know ageing is natural. But when it starts showing up on our skin - fine lines, loss of firmness, uneven tone - it can feel sudden or frustrating. Especially when your usual skincare stops working the way it used to.

At Skin Studio, we don’t treat ageing like a flaw. We see it as a gradual shift, something that happens within your skin over time. The more you understand what’s changing, the easier it becomes to support your skin with care that works.

This isn’t about reversing the clock. It’s about strengthening your skin, improving how it functions, and helping it age well in the climate and conditions you’re living in.

What Happens to Skin as You Age

Skin ageing doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a combination of internal changes and environmental stress that gradually affect structure, texture, and tone.

Collagen and Elastin Decline

Collagen gives your skin firmness. Elastin helps it move and bounce back. From your mid-twenties, your body starts producing less of both. This leads to fine lines, sagging, and a loss of volume or definition.

Slower Cell Turnover

Your skin is always renewing itself, but with age, this process slows down. Dead cells can build up on the surface, leaving your skin looking dull, uneven, or textured. This also makes it harder for products to absorb properly.

Less Hydration and Thinner Skin

Ageing skin holds less moisture. You might notice more dryness or sensitivity, even if your skin was always normal or oily in the past.

Increased Pigmentation

UV exposure, especially over years, can lead to dark spots and uneven tone. This is often more noticeable in tropical environments like Bali, where sun exposure is constant, even in the shade.

What Speeds It Up

Some of these changes are part of natural ageing. Others are made worse by daily habits or environmental stress. These are the most common accelerators we see:

  • Sun exposure - even short periods can break down collagen and trigger pigmentation
  • Pollution - weakens the skin barrier and increases inflammation
  • Lack of sleep or chronic stress - reduces your skin’s ability to recover and repair
  • Overuse of actives or harsh products - can strip the barrier and leave skin more vulnerable
  • Living in a humid climate - can increase dehydration and disrupt your skin’s balance if products aren’t adjusted

How Ageing Might Show Up on Your Skin

Not everyone experiences the same changes, but these are some of the signs our clients often mention:

  • Fine lines around the eyes, mouth, or forehead
  • Skin that looks less plump, firm, or smooth
  • A loss of glow, or dullness that doesn’t go away
  • Uneven tone, dark spots, or redness that lingers
  • Skin that feels dry, sensitive, or more reactive

These aren’t signs of failure. They’re simply signs that your skin needs a different kind of care than it did before.

What We Recommend at Skin Studio

Our goal is to improve how your skin functions. That means strengthening your barrier, encouraging healthy cell renewal, and supporting collagen production in a way that suits your skin - not pushing it to perform.

Here are some of the ways we help clients address ageing skin gently and effectively.

DiamondGlow

This advanced facial clears away dead cells, deeply cleans pores, and infuses professional-grade serums while your skin is most receptive. It’s excellent for dullness, texture, and maintaining smooth, hydrated skin.

Microneedling

A treatment that works below the surface to trigger collagen and elastin production. It helps improve firmness, reduce fine lines, and support skin regeneration over time.

Skin Boosters

Injectable treatments like Profhilo, Revok50, or Nucleofill deliver deep hydration and long-term structural support. These are ideal for improving elasticity, texture, and overall skin quality without changing how you look.

Chemical Peels

These encourage faster skin renewal and help lift surface-level pigmentation and rough texture. We select your peel carefully based on your skin’s sensitivity and goals.

Personalised Facials

Every Skin Studio facial is customised based on a proper skin consultation. Whether your focus is hydration, calming, lifting, or glow, we build each treatment around your needs - and we adapt it over time.

Looking After Ageing Skin Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

You don’t need ten products, constant upgrades, or invasive treatments. What your skin needs is steady, targeted support from people who know what to look for - and how to care for it properly.

At Skin Studio, we help clients age with confidence and clarity. We start with what’s real, what’s happening in your skin now, and what will help it stay strong and healthy for the long term.

If you’re ready for professional guidance and tailored support, book a consultation with our team. We’ll take a proper look at your skin and help you build a plan that works. No pressure. Just results you can feel.