In November 2021, The Telegraph's Sharon Walker spoke to Dr Dondos about her recommendations to mitigate health risks for women aged 60 and over in her article "Is 60 the danger zone for women’s health?"
“Skin is generally dry in our 60s, so now is time to switch to a richer moisturiser. Vitamin A and C will help you get your glow back – everyone needs Vitamin C in the morning and Vitamin A at night,” says Dr Vicky Dondos, author of the Positive Ageing Plan. “A prescription strength retin A is best after the menopause, but if your skin can’t take it, start with 0.3 per cent and work up to 1 per cent. It will improve the function of all the skin layers, help the dermis stay plump and support the elastin. It will also slow collagen breakdown and stimulate collagen production.”
Switching to a richer moisturiser, like Epionce Intensive, will help replenish dry 60-something skin.
Dr Vicky Dondos believes in subtle anti-ageing medicine. Combining a mix of non-surgical treatments and prescription skincare, her aim is to deliver a holistic and highly personalised approach to beauty treatments and skincare. She co-founded Medicetics in 2006 with her partner Dr Geoff Mullan, and has been seeing patients for over 25 years.
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