In the past five years, we have gone from overloading our skin barriers with actives during the lockdown to trying to fix the damage with reparative treatments. Last year was all about soothing skin. And now, longevity and regeneration are emerging as buzzwords.
Dr Madhuri Agarwal, Mumbai-based dermatologist, founder and medical director, Yavana Aesthetics Clinic, agrees: âToday, more individuals view skincare through the perspective of health and regenerative medicine rather than just aesthetics. Instead of merely covering imperfections or providing temporary hydration, there is now a focus on products and treatments that repair, renew, and strengthen the skin at a cellular level.â
Retinol, the holy-grail anti-ageing and -acne ingredient, has been headlining the regeneration conversation for decades now. Antioxidants like Vitamin C and resveratrol, and hydrators like ceramides and hyaluronic acid are all as relevant as theyâve always been, protecting the outer layers of your skin. New treatments are now enabling repair not just superficially but at a DNA level.
Anjan Sachar chats with experts about what's next for skin regeneration and longevity.
