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Skincare’s compound effect: Experts say the gap becomes clearer after 10 years

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Dermatologists say skincare management is shifting from treating immediate concerns to maintaining skin health over 10, 15 or 20 years.
  • A dermatologist cited survey findings that 63% of consumers feel dissatisfied with aspects of their appearance, while 78% globally want healthier and more youthful-looking skin.
  • The article presents aesthetic treatments as one part of a broader routine that also includes daily care, sun protection, lifestyle habits and post-treatment repair.

Can one expensive aesthetic treatment secure healthy-looking skin for years? Dermatologists say the answer lies less in a single procedure than in the steady accumulation of daily care.

The concept of skincare management is moving beyond immediate concerns such as spots, wrinkles and pores. Over a 10-, 15- or 20-year period, daily moisturizing, sun protection and repair can act like compound investment, gradually widening the difference in skin condition between people who maintain those habits and those who do not.

Dermatologist Chang Wei-ting said about 63% of consumers seen in clinical settings are dissatisfied with some aspect of their appearance. Survey findings cited in the article show that 78% of consumers worldwide want to look healthier, rejuvenated and younger. That desire spans both Generation Z and millennials, broadly covering people aged 20 to 45. Many are seeking a younger version of themselves rather than a completely different appearance.

About 63% of consumers are dissatisfied with their appearance and feel there are aspects they could improve.

— Chang Wei-tingThe dermatologist cited the figure while discussing consumer expectations for appearance and skincare.

Age is not the only pressure on skin. Ultraviolet light, air pollution, stress and inadequate sleep can all create a long-term burden. Chang said the body’s response to stress can affect the skin, and research observing students before and after examinations found changes in measures including barrier function and hydration when stress increased.

The article describes aesthetic treatments as an occasional “big meal,” while daily skincare provides the basic nutrition. La Mer, a premium brand owned by Estée Lauder, has upgraded its Concentrated Repair Serum, a 30-milliliter product priced at NT$15,500. The product uses neuroscience research and ingredients marketed for stressed, sensitive or post-treatment skin. The dermatologist cautioned that skin stability before a procedure and careful repair afterward can affect later condition. Long-term management, the article concludes, depends on daily care, lifestyle and suitable treatments rather than one procedure or product.

If aesthetic medicine treatments are like an occasional big meal, daily skincare is like the basic nutrition consumed every day.

— Chang Wei-tingThe comparison explains why procedures and daily skincare should be viewed as complementary.
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