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Gen Z Embraces Natural Beauty: Combination Treatments Gain Traction

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gen Z increasingly favors natural, fresh beauty treatments that enhance existing features over dramatic transformations.
  • Experts note that skin aging begins in the 20s, with collagen production declining annually, making preventative care crucial.
  • Combination treatments, like collagen stimulators and fillers, are gaining popularity for tailored, optimal results.

The beauty industry is witnessing a significant shift, particularly among Generation Z, who are moving away from dramatic aesthetic changes towards treatments that emphasize natural beauty and preserve individual characteristics. This trend reflects a growing lifestyle choice for younger individuals to engage in early preventative skincare and anti-aging measures.

Dr. Elizabeth Lisa, founder of Beauty Sister Clinic, highlights that a one-size-fits-all approach to aesthetic treatments is ineffective. She explains that each person's skin condition, facial structure, and aging process are unique. Therefore, treatment plans must be personalized and determined through consultation with a medical professional.

The condition of the skin, age, facial structure, and aesthetic goals of each individual are different. Therefore, the choice of therapy should be based on individual needs through consultation with a doctor.

— Dr. Elizabeth LisaFounder of Beauty Sister Clinic, explaining the need for personalized aesthetic treatments.

Dr. Lisa points out that the aging process begins much earlier than commonly believed, with natural collagen production decreasing by approximately 1% each year starting in the 20s. By age 40, about 20% of collagen is lost, leading to reduced skin elasticity and volume, particularly noticeable in areas like the cheeks and under the eyes. She strongly advocates for preventative treatments at a younger age, stating it is more effective and cost-efficient than addressing extensive signs of aging later on.

This evolving approach has led to the rise of combination treatments. One popular method involves combining PLLA-SCA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid–Sterile Carboxymethylcellulose), a collagen stimulator that promotes gradual skin tightening and lifting, with fillers based on NASHA and OBT technologies. These fillers are designed for different facial areas, with NASHA offering a firmer texture, to achieve more optimized and natural-looking results tailored to individual needs.

It is better to prevent than to wait for more signs of aging to appear, as the required treatment will be more complex and the cost will be greater.

— Dr. Elizabeth LisaAdvocating for early preventative skincare measures.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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