About this episode
? Aging is inevitable, but how we care for ourselves along the way can either accelerate the process or allow us to age like fine wine.In this insightful episode of The Forties Formula podcast, hosts Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with DR. CHAI LING LOW, a Singapore-based aesthetic doctor and founder of SW1 Clinic. With over 20 years of experience, she’s known for her science-led approach to skin health and aging, and is the author of In Full Bloom and Stop Ageing Like Milk.They talk about when facelifts might be needed, the difference between mini and deeper lifts, and why fillers eventually stop working. Dr. Low also explains the balance between self-care and insecurity, the use of energy-based treatments, and why sunscreen is still the best anti-ageing tool. This episode is about aging gracefully by making choices that build confidence, avoiding quick fixes, and learning how to age like wine, not milk.Together, they explore:• The skincare ingredients worth investing in, from retinoids to vitamin C• When to consider a facelift versus relying on fillers and non-invasive treatments• The fine line between aesthetics boosting confidence and fueling insecurityIn a world obsessed with filters, quick fixes, and impossible standards, the truth about skincare and aesthetics often gets drowned out by marketing noise. But sometimes, going back to basics is the most radical, powerful choice.---------CHAPTERS00:00 – Episode Snippet01:58 – Biggest skincare mistake in 40s04:40 — Cleansing myths and exfoliation08:05 – Common skin changes in your 40s09:33 – How to better manage hormonal breakouts?12:22 – Hot or Hype segment15:00 – Aging gracefully vs. giving up18:29 – Fuel Your Forties: Protein matters21:21 – Advertisement: Guzman y Gomez22:51 – Eliminating processed foods and sugar25:11 – Top 3 skincare essentials in your 40s27:35 – Beauty pressure in the 40s30:53 – Injectables that work36:48 – Advertisement: Cozy Earth43:00 – Why too much filler can distort the face44:10 – Do aesthetics build confidence or feed insecurities?48:33 – The Forties Formula: SunscreenSpecial Thanks to Our Sponsors:? The Meat Cl
